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Connecticut Physical Therapist / Physical Therapist Assistant CE Requirements

Connecticut PT/PTA CE Requirements

20 CE Hours
/ Cycle
1 yr CE Renewal
Cycle
Licensee's birthdayLicensure
Deadline

Requirements at a Glance

PT/PTA
Deadline Licensee's birthday
CE Hours 20 credits every year, 100% allowed online.
Licensure Deadline Licensee's birthday annually
CE Overview PTs need 20 credits every year. 2 credits of ethics and jurisprudence and 2 credits on Screening for PTSD, risk of suicide, depression and grief are required every 2 years. A Suicide Prevention Training is required every 6 years. The license registration period ends on the Licensee's birthday.
State Board Connecticut Office of Practitioner Licensing and Certification, Department of Public Health

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CONNECTICUT OFFICE OF PRACTITIONER LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

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CE Overview

PTs need 20 credits every year. 2 credits of ethics and jurisprudence and 2 credits on Screening for PTSD, risk of suicide, depression and grief are required every 2 years. A Suicide Prevention Training is required every 6 years. The license registration period ends on the Licensee's birthday.

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Connecticut requires 20 hours of continuing education every year for licensed PT/PTAs. Please note special topics may not be required each renewal period. Check with the Connecticut Board of Physical Therapist to determine the requirement cadence.
Connecticut PT/PTA licenses renew on an annual cycle. Licenses renew Licensee's birthday annually. 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.
Connecticut does not currently mandate specific CE topics for PT/PTA renewal beyond the general hour requirement. We always recommend verifying with the Connecticut Board of Physical Therapist for any updates.
Most Connecticut PT/PTA licensees self-report or attest to CE completion during license renewal through the Connecticut 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.