Rhode Island PT and PTA CEU requirements

What physical therapists and physical therapist assistants need to renew a Rhode Island license, summarized from the board's own rules. Last checked October 24, 2026.

24 hoursfor physical therapists

24 hoursfor PT assistants

Every 2 yearsCE cycle

March 31 of even-numbered years (licenses expire May 1)license renewal deadline

Required topics

None. Any course that meets the rules below counts.

Rules to know

PTs and PTAs have the same requirement.
Courses must relate to your scope of practice and be approved or sponsored by a board-approved organization. Conferences, college courses and online self-study can count.
Teaching or supervising PT students counts for at most 3 hours per cycle.

Official sources

Rhode Island rules 216-RICR-40-05-13: Physical therapists and PT assistants

This is a plain-language summary to help you plan. Rules change and your board has the final word, so confirm with the sources above before you renew. These are physical therapy rules: OTs renew through the state's occupational therapy board, and athletic trainers also keep their BOC certification.

In-person courses in Rhode Island

2 upcoming courses in Rhode Island. Check each course's approval for Rhode Island with the provider. See every Rhode Island course.

November 2026

Sat–Sun, Nov 14–15, 2026 · 2 days Pelvic Function Level 2C (Satellite Lab) $695 · East Greenwich Herman & Wallace· Spaulding Outpatient Center at Kent Hospital | East GreenwichPelvic Health Details and registration

April 2027

Apr 12–17, 2027 · 6 days Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) Certification Price not listed · Providence Klose Training· Girl Scouts of Southeastern New EnglandMedical & Acute Care Details and registration

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Schedules checked October 24, 2026. Dates, prices and CEU approvals come from each provider's public schedule and can change, so confirm with the provider before you register.

Common questions

How many CE hours do physical therapists need in Rhode Island?

24 hours, every 2 years.

How many CE hours do PTAs need in Rhode Island?

24 hours, every 2 years.

When is the Rhode Island PT license renewal deadline?

March 31 of even-numbered years (licenses expire May 1).

Are any courses or topics required in Rhode Island?

No specific topics are required, as long as the courses meet the board's rules below.

Where can I take in-person PT courses in Rhode Island?

2 in-person courses are scheduled in Rhode Island, in East Greenwich and Providence. They're listed below with dates, prices and registration links.