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Washington Physical Therapist / Physical Therapist Assistant CE Requirements

Washington PT/PTA CE Requirements

32 PT CE Hours
/ Cycle
24 PTA CE Hours
/ Cycle
2 Years CE Renewal
Cycle
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Deadline

Requirements at a Glance

PT PTA
Deadline date varies date varies
CE Hours 32 credits every 2 years, 100% allowed online. 24 credits every 2 years, 100% allowed online.
Licensure Deadline License Annually renewed, CE due Biennially, the date varies Annually renewed, CE due every 2 years, the date varies
CE Overview PTs need 32 credits every 2 years. A 2 credit health equity training is required every 4 years. A one time 3 credit suicide assessment training is required. Licenses are annually renewed with CE due every 2 years, the date varies. PTAs need 24 credits every 2 years. A 2 credit health equity training is required every 4 years. A one time 3 credit suicide assessment training is required. Licenses are annually renewed with CE due every 2 years, the date varies.
State Board Washington Board of Physical Therapy Washington Board of Physical Therapy

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Board Information

WASHINGTON BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY

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Washington Board of Physical Therapy

doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/physical-therapist-and-physical-therapist-assistant

PT CE Overview

PTs need 32 credits every 2 years. A 2 credit health equity training is required every 4 years. A one time 3 credit suicide assessment training is required. Licenses are annually renewed with CE due every 2 years, the date varies.

PTA CE Overview

PTAs need 24 credits every 2 years. A 2 credit health equity training is required every 4 years. A one time 3 credit suicide assessment training is required. Licenses are annually renewed with CE due every 2 years, the date varies.

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Washington requires 32 hours of continuing education every 2 years for licensed PT/PTAs. Of those, a 2 credit health equity training is required every 4 years. A one time 3 credit suicide assessment training is required. Please note special topics may not be required each renewal period. Check with the Washington Board of Physical Therapist to determine the requirement cadence.
Washington PT/PTA licenses renew on a biennial (2-year) cycle. Licenses renew Annually renewed, CE due every 2 years, 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.
Washington PT/PTA CE requirements include: A 2 credit health equity training is required every 4 years. A one time 3 credit suicide assessment training is required. Check with the Washington Board of Physical Therapist to determine the requirement cadence.
Most Washington PT/PTA licensees self-report or attest to CE completion during license renewal through the Washington 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.