Implicit bias CE requirements by state
Some states require implicit bias training of every health care licensee, including PTs and OTs. Michigan ties the hours to the length of your license cycle; Maryland required it once.
3states require it of PTs
3states require it of OTs
| State | Physical therapists | Occupational therapists |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | Illinois also requires state-mandated trainings for health care licensees, such as sexual harassment prevention and implicit bias awareness. Check IDFPR for the current list and hours. rules | 1 hour of implicit bias awareness training rules |
| Maryland | Implicit bias training, which Maryland requires of health care licensees (see the board's renewal page) rules | Implicit bias training, which Maryland requires of health care licensees (once, at a renewal after April 1, 2022) rules |
| Michigan | Implicit bias training: at least 1 hour for each year of your license cycle (it can count toward your credits) rules | Implicit bias training: at least 1 hour for each year of your license cycle (it can count toward your hours) rules |
Where to take it
- Any course meeting your state's standard counts, and many are online. Michigan's training can also count toward your general hours.
Summaries of each board's rules. A state not listed doesn't require this topic as far as its PT and OT rules say. Rules change, so confirm with your board.
Other required topics
- Ethics 21 states
- State law and jurisprudence 25 states
- Human trafficking 3 states
- Suicide prevention 4 states
- Cultural competency and health equity 5 states
- Pain management 2 states
- Preventing medical errors 1 state
- HIV/AIDS 1 state
- Child abuse recognition and reporting 2 states
- CPR and basic life support 3 states
- Sexual harassment prevention 1 state
- Dementia recognition 1 state
- Mental health and substance use 1 state