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Illinois Physical Therapist / Physical Therapist Assistant CE Requirements
Illinois PT/PTA CE Requirements
40
PT CE Hours
/ Cycle
/ Cycle
20
PTA CE Hours
/ Cycle
/ Cycle
2 Years
CE Renewal
Cycle
Cycle
September 30, 2026Licensure
Deadline
Deadline
Requirements at a Glance
| PT | PTA | |
|---|---|---|
| Deadline | September 30, 2026 | September 30, 2027 |
| CE Hours | 40 credits every 2 years, 75% allowed online. | 20 credits every 2 years, 75% allowed online. |
| Licensure Deadline | September 30th on even numbered years for PTs, odd numbered years for PTAs | September 30th on even numbered years for PTs, odd numbered years for PTAs |
| CE Overview | PTs need 40 credits every two years. 3 credits of ethicsand jurisprudence, 1 credit of sexual harassment training, 1 credit of implicit bias training and 1 credit cultural competency training are required. For those working with adult population ages 26 and older, 1 credit of Alzheimers/Dementia training is also required. The license cycle ends September 30th on even numbered years. | PTAs need 20 credits every two years. 3 credits of ethicsand jurisprudence, 1 credit of sexual harassment training, 1 credit of implicit bias training and 1 credit cultural competency training are required. For those working with adult population ages 26 and older, 1 credit of Alzheimers/Dementia training is also required. The license cycle ends September 30th on odd numbered years. |
| State Board | Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation - Physical Therapy | Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation - Physical Therapy |
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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION - PHYSICAL THERAPY
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Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation - Physical Therapy
idfpr.illinois.gov/profs/PT.htmlPT CE Overview
PTs need 40 credits every two years. 3 credits of ethicsand jurisprudence, 1 credit of sexual harassment training, 1 credit of implicit bias training and 1 credit cultural competency training are required. For those working with adult population ages 26 and older, 1 credit of Alzheimers/Dementia training is also required. The license cycle ends September 30th on even numbered years.
PTA CE Overview
PTAs need 20 credits every two years. 3 credits of ethicsand jurisprudence, 1 credit of sexual harassment training, 1 credit of implicit bias training and 1 credit cultural competency training are required. For those working with adult population ages 26 and older, 1 credit of Alzheimers/Dementia training is also required. The license cycle ends September 30th on odd numbered years.