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Arkansas Physical Therapist / Physical Therapist Assistant CE Requirements

Arkansas PT/PTA CE Requirements

20 PT CE Hours
/ Cycle
10 PTA CE Hours
/ Cycle
2 Years CE Renewal
Cycle
December 31, 2026Licensure
Deadline

Requirements at a Glance

PT PTA
Deadline December 31, 2026 December 31, 2026
CE Hours 20 credits every 2 years, 50% allowed online. 10 credits every 2 years, 50% allowed online.
Licensure Deadline March 1st annually, CE due December 31st prior to odd year renewals March 1st annually, CE due December 31st prior to odd year renewals
CE Overview PTs need 20 credits every 2 years. The license renewal cycle ends March 1st annually, with CE due to be completed by the December 31st prior to odd year renewals. PTAs need 10 credits every 2 years. The license renewal cycle ends March 1st annually, with CE due to be completed by the December 31st prior to odd year renewals.
State Board Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy

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ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY

PT CE Overview

PTs need 20 credits every 2 years. The license renewal cycle ends March 1st annually, with CE due to be completed by the December 31st prior to odd year renewals.


PTA CE Overview

PTAs need 10 credits every 2 years. The license renewal cycle ends March 1st annually, with CE due to be completed by the December 31st prior to odd year renewals.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Arkansas requires 20 hours of continuing education every 2 years for licensed PT/PTAs. Please note special topics may not be required each renewal period. Check with the Arkansas Board of Physical Therapist to determine the requirement cadence.
Arkansas PT/PTA licenses renew on a biennial (2-year) cycle. Licenses renew March 1st annually, CE due December 31st prior to odd year renewals. Summit recommends completing your CE at least 30 days before your deadline.
Yes — the state licensing board accepts online CE for up to 50% 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.
Arkansas does not currently mandate specific CE topics for PT/PTA renewal beyond the general hour requirement. We always recommend verifying with the Arkansas Board of Physical Therapist for any updates.
Most Arkansas PT/PTA licensees self-report or attest to CE completion during license renewal through the Arkansas 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.