Yes — accepted under our APTA / New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy accreditation.
Washington | Physical Health | Physical Therapists
Washington State Department of Health - Board of Physical Therapy
Impact CE's distance-learning courses meet the continuing education requirements of the Washington State Department of Health - Board of Physical Therapy, accepted under our APTA approval.
- Total Hours Required
- up to 32 CE credit hours every 2 years, varies by credential
- May Be Online / Home Study
- All 32 100% of the cycle, no cap
- Mandatory Requirements
- 2 suicide prevention training, health equity
- Our Courses That Count
- 46 including every mandatory requirement
Mandatory Requirements
These hours count toward your 32 CE credit hours, but must cover specific content.
Suicide Prevention Training
All licensees are required to take three hours of a one-time training on suicide prevention. See a list of approved courses here: https://doh.wa.gov/public-health-provider-resources/healthcare-professions-and-facilities/suicide-prevention/training-programs/model-list
Health Equity
Effective January 1, 2024, licensees are required to complete 2 hours of health equity CE every two years. These 2 hours may be counted towards your CE requirements. Free training options and other information can be found here: https://doh.wa.gov/public-health-provider-resources/healthcare-professions-and-facilities/health-equity-continuing-education
Credentials This Covers
Physical Therapist (PT)
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapists are required to complete 32 hours of continuing education every two years.
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistants are required to complete 24 hours of continuing education every two years.
About This Approval
Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants must renew their license every year on or before their birthday.
Physical Therapists must complete 32 hours of continuing education and 200 hours of employment every two years. Physical therapist Assistants must complete 24 hours of continuing education and 200 hours of employment every two years.
- Suicide Prevention Training: All liceneses are required to take three hours of a one-time training on suicide prevention. See a list of approved courses here: https://doh.wa.gov/public-health-provider-resources/healthcare-professions-and-facilities/suicide-prevention/training-programs/model-list
- Health Equity: Effective January 1, 2024, licensees are required to complete 2 hours of health equity CE every two years. These 2 hours may be counted towards your CE requirements. Free training options and other information can be found here: https://doh.wa.gov/public-health-provider-resources/healthcare-professions-and-facilities/health-equity-continuing-education
NOTE: The Board does not pre-approve continuing education courses for presenters or licensees. Licensees may only report continuing education courses that are specifically related to the practice of physical therapy. Verify that your activity is appropriate by viewing the requirements listed in WAC 246-915-085: https://app.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=246-915-085.
More licensing information: https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/physical-therapist-and-physical-therapist-assistant/licensing-information
Courses That Count
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Profession Group
Kathryn Krase, PhD, JD, MSW
Identifying & Addressing Implicit Bias: A Workshop
Profession Group
John O'Halloran PT, DPT, OCS, Cert MDt, SCTM Level-1 Practitioner
Manual Therapy and Corrective Exercises for Common Orthopedic Conditions
Profession Group
Rina Pandya, PT, DPT, FHEA, PGLTHE
Surgical Approaches in Shoulder Arthroplasty - Procedures Guidelines
Profession Group
Katherine Daly, Ph.D.
The Professional Burnout Course: Tools and Techniques for Promoting Wellbeing in Healthcare Professionals
Board Contact
- Board
- Washington State Department of Health - Board of Physical Therapy
- Official Page
- fortress.wa.gov
Washington State Department of Health
Town Center 2
111 Israel Rd. S.E.
Tumwater, WA 98501
Licensing and Renewals
Phone: 360-236-4700
Email: HSQA[email protected]
A Note on Accuracy
We keep this current, but board rules change without notice — interpreting your state's rules and confirming course relevance is ultimately your responsibility.
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