Approval for Physical Therapists in New York

New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy CE Information

Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants are required to complete thirty-six (36) hours of continuing education during each three-year registration renewal period. There is no requirement or limitation on the number of courses that can be taken using self-study or live, in-person methods.

During the initial phase-in period, the number of hours necessary is pro-rated at one-half hour per month. Also, if you are newly licensed, you will not have to complete continuing education coursework in the first three-year registration period; and if you have been inactive or have been practicing in another jurisdiction, the coursework required is pro-rated.

https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/physical-therapists/continuing-education

Board Contact Info

New York State Education Department’s State Board for Physical Therapy
General Customer Service: 518-474-3817, Press 1 then ext. 570.
Contact Page: https://www.op.nysed.gov/how-contact-us
Contact Form: https://op-support.nysed.gov/hc/en-us/requests/new?ticket_form_id=1500002598281

Continuing Education for Physical Therapy
Thania F. Fernandez, Executive Secretary
Phone: 518-474-3817, Press 1 then ext. 180
Email: [email protected]
https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/physical-therapists/continuing-education

Applies To:

  • New York Physical Therapists
    • PT
    • PTA
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Physical Therapist

Physical therapists are required to complete thirty-six (36) hours of continuing education during each three-year registration renewal period. There is no requirement or limitation on the number of courses that can be taken using self-study or live, in-person methods.

Credential Renewal
36 CE credit hours required for renewal.

Yes You can use Impact CE for renewing your PT credential.

Any course accepted by New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy is applicable to the PT credential.

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Physical Therapy Assistant

Physical therapist assistants are required to complete thirty-six (36) hours of continuing education during each three-year registration renewal period. There is no requirement or limitation on the number of courses that can be taken using self-study or live, in-person methods.

Credential Renewal
36 CE credit hours required for renewal.

Yes You can use Impact CE for renewing your PTA credential.

Any course accepted by New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy is applicable to the PTA credential.

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Currently 28 of our courses are available for Physical Therapists regulated by New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy. These are just a few examples!
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