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California Physical Therapist / Physical Therapist Assistant CE Requirements
California PT/PTA CE Requirements
30
CE Hours
/ Cycle
/ Cycle
2 Years
CE Renewal
Cycle
Cycle
date variesLicensure
Deadline
Deadline
Requirements at a Glance
| PT | PTA | |
|---|---|---|
| Deadline | date varies | date varies |
| CE Hours | 30 credits every 2 years, 100% allowed online. | 30 credits every 2 years, 100% allowed online. |
| Licensure Deadline | Biennially, the date varies | Biennially, the date varies |
| CE Overview | PTs need 30 credits every 2 years. 2 credits of ethics and 4 credits in basic life support are required. The license cycle ends biennially, the date varies. | PTAs need 30 credits every 2 years. 2 credits of ethics and 4 credits in basic life support are required. The license cycle ends biennially, the date varies. |
| State Board | Physical Therapy Board of California | Physical Therapy Board of California |
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Board Information
PHYSICAL THERAPY BOARD OF CALIFORNIA
PT CE Overview
PTs need 30 credits every 2 years. 2 credits of ethics and 4 credits in basic life support are required. The license cycle ends biennially, the date varies.
PTA CE Overview
PTAs need 30 credits every 2 years. 2 credits of ethics and 4 credits in basic life support are required. The license cycle ends biennially, the date varies.
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California requires 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years for licensed PT/PTAs. Of those, 2 hours of ethics/law and 4 hours in basic life support are required. Please note special topics may not be required each renewal period. Check with the Physical Therapy Board of California to determine the requirement cadence.
California PT/PTA licenses renew on a biennial (2-year) cycle. Licenses renew Biennially, the date varies. 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.
California PT/PTA CE requirements include: 2 hours of ethics/law and 4 hours in basic life support are required. Check with the Physical Therapy Board of California to determine the requirement cadence.
Most California PT/PTA licensees self-report or attest to CE completion during license renewal through the Physical Therapy Board of California. Summit provides a certificate of completion for every CE course.
With hundreds of expert-led courses across on-demand, live webinar, livestream, and in-person formats — and a catalog that's always growing — Summit works hard to serve the CE needs of professionals in every state. You'll find CE approval details on every course page, and we always recommend a quick check with your state board to confirm credits apply toward your specific renewal requirements.
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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.