Approval for Psychologists in California

Physical Therapy Board of California CE Information

A license to practice physical therapy must be renewed every two years. The expiration date is the last day of the licensee’s birth month. A renewal notice is processed approximately 90 days prior to the expiration date of the license.

Continuing competency hours must be earned during the renewal period – two years prior to the expiration of your license or from your first license issue date to the your license expiration for first time renewal. 

Retain proof of completed continuing competency activity for a period of 5 years after the course or activity concludes. You must be able to supply verification of completion of any continuing competency activity upon request by the PTBC.
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CE REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW LICENSEES

If you are in your first 13-24 months of licensure in California and renewing your license for the first time and your renewal payment was submitted to PTBC on or before the license expiration date:

  • 15 TOTAL hours
  • 4 hours of Basic Life Support
  • 2 hours of Ethics, Laws and Regulations

If you are in your first 13-24 months of licensure in California and renewing your license for the first time and your renewal payment was submitted to PTBC after the license expiration date:

  • 30 TOTAL hours
  • 4 hours of Basic Life Support
  • 2 hours of Ethics, Laws and Regulations

CE REQUIREMENTS AFTER INITIAL RENEWAL

  • 30 TOTAL hours
  • 4 hours of Basic Life Support
  • 2 hours of Ethics, Laws and Regulations

Board Contact Info

Physical Therapy Board of California
Mailing Address:
2005 Evergreen St., Ste. 2600
Sacramento, CA 95815
Main Phone: (916) 561-8200

Contact Form: https://www.ptbc.ca.gov/about_us/contact_us/index.shtml
License Renewal Page: https://www.ptbc.ca.gov/licensees/license_renewal.shtml
Continuing Education Requirements: https://www.ptbc.ca.gov/licensees/continuing_competency/index.shtml

Applies To:

  • California Physical Therapists
    • PT
    • PTA
Select credential:

Physical Therapist

30 CE hours are required for every 2 year renewal period. Of the 30 hours, 4 hours must be in Basic Life Support and 2 hours must be in Ethics, Laws and Regulations.

EXCEPTION: If you are in your first 13-24 months of licensure in California and renewing your license for the first time and your renewal payment was submitted to PTBC on or before the license expiration date, you're required to complete 15 CE hours. The special requirements still apply-- 4 hours in Basic Life Support and 2 hours must in Ethics, Laws and Regulations.

Credential Renewal
30 CE credit hours required for renewal.

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

Any course accepted by PTBC is applicable to the PT credential.

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Cupping Therapy- Soft Tissue Mobilization for Rapid Results

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3 CE credit hours
Occupational Therapy; Physical Therapy
Recorded Webinar
$57

A Therapist's Guide To Foam Rolling

Self-Paced Course

3 CE credit hours
Physical Therapy
Recorded Webinar
$57

Manual Therapy for Post-Concussion Headache

Self-Paced Course

2 CE credit hours
Physical Therapy
Recorded Webinar
$38

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

Self-Paced Course

3 CE credit hours
Occupational Therapy; Physical Therapy
Recorded Webinar
$57

Scoliosis: An Introduction and Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercises PSSE

Self-Paced Course

2 CE credit hours
Physical Therapy; Occupational Therapy
Recorded Webinar
$38

Maintaining Balance and Preventing Falls: Ensuring Safety for Baby Boomers

Self-Paced Course

2 CE credit hours
Physical Therapy; Occupational Therapy
Recorded Webinar
$48

Diaphragm Rehabilitation for Cardiopulmonary Patients After Mechanical Ventilation

Self-Paced Course

3 CE credit hours
Occupational Therapy; Physical Therapy
Recorded Webinar
$57

COVID-19 For the Rehab Therapist Part 1 of 2: Pathophysiology and Presentation in the Acute and ICU Environment

Self-Paced Course

2 CE credit hours
Occupational Therapy; Physical Therapy; Nursing
Recorded Webinar
$38

Frozen Shoulder: A Review From All Angles

Self-Paced Course

2 CE credit hours
Physical Therapy
Recorded Webinar
$38

Back in Action After Work-Related Back Injury Following Clinical Practice Guidelines from APTA

Self-Paced Course

2 CE credit hours
Physical Therapy; Occupational Therapy
Recorded Webinar
$38

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Physical Therapist Assistant

30 CE hours are required for every 2 year renewal period. Of the 30 hours, 4 hours must be in Basic Life Support and 2 hours must be in Ethics, Laws and Regulations.

EXCEPTION: If you are in your first 13-24 months of licensure in California and renewing your license for the first time and your renewal payment was submitted to PTBC on or before the license expiration date, you're required to complete 15 CE hours. The special requirements still apply-- 4 hours in Basic Life Support and 2 hours must in Ethics, Laws and Regulations.

Credential Renewal
30 CE credit hours required for renewal.

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

Any course accepted by PTBC is applicable to the PTA credential.

View Courses

Cupping Therapy- Soft Tissue Mobilization for Rapid Results

Self-Paced Course

3 CE credit hours
Occupational Therapy; Physical Therapy
Recorded Webinar
$57

A Therapist's Guide To Foam Rolling

Self-Paced Course

3 CE credit hours
Physical Therapy
Recorded Webinar
$57

Manual Therapy for Post-Concussion Headache

Self-Paced Course

2 CE credit hours
Physical Therapy
Recorded Webinar
$38

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

Self-Paced Course

3 CE credit hours
Occupational Therapy; Physical Therapy
Recorded Webinar
$57

Scoliosis: An Introduction and Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercises PSSE

Self-Paced Course

2 CE credit hours
Physical Therapy; Occupational Therapy
Recorded Webinar
$38

Maintaining Balance and Preventing Falls: Ensuring Safety for Baby Boomers

Self-Paced Course

2 CE credit hours
Physical Therapy; Occupational Therapy
Recorded Webinar
$48

Diaphragm Rehabilitation for Cardiopulmonary Patients After Mechanical Ventilation

Self-Paced Course

3 CE credit hours
Occupational Therapy; Physical Therapy
Recorded Webinar
$57

COVID-19 For the Rehab Therapist Part 1 of 2: Pathophysiology and Presentation in the Acute and ICU Environment

Self-Paced Course

2 CE credit hours
Occupational Therapy; Physical Therapy; Nursing
Recorded Webinar
$38

Frozen Shoulder: A Review From All Angles

Self-Paced Course

2 CE credit hours
Physical Therapy
Recorded Webinar
$38

Back in Action After Work-Related Back Injury Following Clinical Practice Guidelines from APTA

Self-Paced Course

2 CE credit hours
Physical Therapy; Occupational Therapy
Recorded Webinar
$38

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Basic Life Support

4.00 CE credit hours

Required for every 2 year renewal period, for both Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants.

We do not currently offer courses to fulfill this requirement.

Ethics, Laws and Regulations

2.00 CE credit hours

Required for every 2 year renewal period, for both Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants.

We do not currently offer courses to fulfill this requirement.
Currently 19 of our courses are available for Physical Therapists regulated by PTBC. These are just a few examples!

Cupping Therapy- Soft Tissue Mobilization for Rapid Results

Self-Paced Course

3 CE credit hours
Occupational Therapy; Physical Therapy
Recorded Webinar
$57

A Therapist's Guide To Foam Rolling

Self-Paced Course

3 CE credit hours
Physical Therapy
Recorded Webinar
$57

Manual Therapy for Post-Concussion Headache

Self-Paced Course

2 CE credit hours
Physical Therapy
Recorded Webinar
$38

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

Self-Paced Course

3 CE credit hours
Occupational Therapy; Physical Therapy
Recorded Webinar
$57

Scoliosis: An Introduction and Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercises PSSE

Self-Paced Course

2 CE credit hours
Physical Therapy; Occupational Therapy
Recorded Webinar
$38

Maintaining Balance and Preventing Falls: Ensuring Safety for Baby Boomers

Self-Paced Course

2 CE credit hours
Physical Therapy; Occupational Therapy
Recorded Webinar
$48

Diaphragm Rehabilitation for Cardiopulmonary Patients After Mechanical Ventilation

Self-Paced Course

3 CE credit hours
Occupational Therapy; Physical Therapy
Recorded Webinar
$57

COVID-19 For the Rehab Therapist Part 1 of 2: Pathophysiology and Presentation in the Acute and ICU Environment

Self-Paced Course

2 CE credit hours
Occupational Therapy; Physical Therapy; Nursing
Recorded Webinar
$38

Frozen Shoulder: A Review From All Angles

Self-Paced Course

2 CE credit hours
Physical Therapy
Recorded Webinar
$38

Back in Action After Work-Related Back Injury Following Clinical Practice Guidelines from APTA

Self-Paced Course

2 CE credit hours
Physical Therapy; Occupational Therapy
Recorded Webinar
$38
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