Yes — accepted under our APTA / New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy accreditation.

Colorado | Physical Health | Physical Therapists

Colorado State Physical Therapy Board

Impact CE's distance-learning courses meet the continuing education requirements of the Colorado State Physical Therapy Board, accepted under our APTA approval.

Total Hours Required
up to 30 CE credit hours every 2 years, varies by credential
May Be Online / Home Study
10 CE credit hours the rest must be earned elsewhere
Our Courses That Count
35

Credentials This Covers

Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist (PT)

Physical Therapist

Physical Therapists must accrue at least 30 CE hours during each 2-year license period. A maximum of 10 CE hours will be accepted from the CE category of Independent Study (this is what we offer on our site). A minimum of 20 CE hours must be completed in one or more of the CE categories of Educational Coursework, Fellowships, and Residencies.

Keeping It

30 CE credit hours

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Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist Assistants must accrue at least 20 CE hours during each 2-year license period. A maximum of 5 CE hours will be accepted from the CE category of Independent Study (this is what we offer on our site). A minimum of 15 CE hours must be completed in one or more of the CE categories of Educational Coursework, Fellowships, and Residencies.

Keeping It

20 CE credit hours

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About This Approval

Licensees are not required to start working on CE requirements until AFTER they renew their license/certificate for the first time.

Activities must be completed during the 2-year license/certification period
that immediately precedes the renewal of a license/certificate.

Documentation of completed activities must be retained for at least five (5) years.

Continuing education activities must be relevant to the licensee’s practice as a physical therapist and pertinent to the licensee’s Learning Plan. The Board will not pre-approve specific courses or providers. The licensee shall determine which activities and topics will meet their Learning Plan, and select an appropriate provider.

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Physical Therapists must accrue at least 30 CE hours during each 2-year license period. A maximum of 10 CE hours will be accepted from the CE category of Independent Study (this is what we offer on our site). A minimum of 20 of the 30 required CE hours must be completed in one or more of the following CE categories:

  • Educational Coursework
  • Fellowships
  • Residencies

Physical Therapist Assistants must accrue at least 20 CE hours during each 2-year certification period. A maximum of 5 CE hours will be accepted from the CE category of Independent Study (this is what we offer on our site). A minimum of 15 of the 20 required CE hours must be completed in one or more of the following CE categories:

  • Educational Coursework
  • Fellowships
  • Residencies

CE Category Descriptions: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B-U68x9G6RYQjsIdrJ4U-20MHC0idQPX/view

Colorado Continuing Education Manual for PTs and PTAs: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tWWHnGrqmgYwaXJPEg6q6gD3P2iWNAQo/view

Courses That Count

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Board Contact

Board
Colorado State Physical Therapy Board
Official Page
apps2.colorado.gov

Colorado Dept. of Regulatory Agencies, Division of Professions and Occupations
1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: (303) 894-7800
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://dpo.colorado.gov/PhysicalTherapy/CPC

Continuing Competency Helpdesk
Phone: (303) 894-2363
Email: [email protected]

A Note on Accuracy

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