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Alabama Physical Therapist / Physical Therapist Assistant CE Requirements

Alabama PT/PTA CE Requirements

10 CE Hours
/ Cycle
1 yr CE Renewal
Cycle
October 1, 2026Licensure
Deadline

Requirements at a Glance

PT PTA
Deadline October 1, 2026 October 1, 2026
CE Hours 10 credits every year, 100% allowed online. 10 credits every year, 100% allowed online.
Licensure Deadline October 1st every year October 1st every year
CE Overview PTs need 10 credits every year, license renewal occurs on October 1st every year. Completion of 2 credits in AL jurisprudence is required every 5 years. PTAs need 10 credits every year, license renewal occurs on October 1st every year. Completion of 2 credits in AL jurisprudence is required every 5 years.
State Board Alabama Board of Physical Therapy Alabama Board of Physical Therapy

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ALABAMA BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY

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PT CE Overview

PTs need 10 credits every year, license renewal occurs on October 1st every year. Completion of 2 credits in AL jurisprudence is required every 5 years.


PTA CE Overview

PTAs need 10 credits every year, license renewal occurs on October 1st every year. Completion of 2 credits in AL jurisprudence is required every 5 years.

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Alabama requires 10 hours of continuing education every year for licensed PT/PTAs. Of those, completion of 2 credits in AL jurisprudence is required every 5 years. Please note special topics may not be required each renewal period. Check with the Alabama Board of Physical Therapist to determine the requirement cadence.
Alabama PT/PTA licenses renew on an annual cycle. The current renewal deadline is October 01, 2026. Summit recommends completing your CE at least 30 days before your deadline.
Yes — the state licensing board accepts online CE for 100% of your renewal requirement. With Summit Professional Education, you can earn your credits your way — choose from hundreds of expert-led courses across on-demand, live webinar, livestream, and in-person formats.
Alabama PT/PTA CE requirements include: Completion of 2 credits in AL jurisprudence is required every 5 years. Check with the Alabama Board of Physical Therapist to determine the requirement cadence.
Most Alabama PT/PTA licensees self-report or attest to CE completion during license renewal through the Alabama Board of Physical Therapist. Summit provides a certificate of completion for every CE course.
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Disclaimer: This information is accurate as of its publication date and reviewed periodically to reflect changes in licensure requirements. We welcome corrections and comments and will investigate and update accordingly. You're responsible for confirming your own license renewal requirements. Summit Professional Education, our authors, and any other contributing individual or institution aren't liable for how this information is used or relied upon. We recommend verifying current requirements directly with your state licensing board.