Approval in Delaware

Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers CE Information

Accepted Approvals

APTA New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy

Active Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants must complete 30 hours of continuing education during each two-year licensure renewal period between February 1 and January 31 of odd-numbered years (2017-2019, 2019-2021, etc.). Exceptions apply for first renewals. See the board page for more information: https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/physicaltherapy/continuing-education-and-audit-information/

The CE requirement includes 2 hours of ethics as well as proof of current CPR certification by the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, National Safety Council or other agency approved by the Board and posted on the Division of Professional Regulation’s website. CPR certification must be obtained through a course with a live lab component. Proof of current CPR certification will count for 1 hour.

CE hours cannot be carried over from one biennial period to the next. Random audits are performed by the Board to ensure compliance with the license requirements. License holders selected for the random audit must verify that they have maintained the required CE hours. Do not upload any CE documentation unless notified that you have been selected for audit.

Board Contact Info

Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers
Mailing Address:
Cannon Building,
Suite 203
861 Silver Lake Blvd.
Dover, DE 19904

Phone: (302) 744-4500
Email: [email protected]

Applies To:

  • Delaware Physical Therapists
    • PT
    • PTA
Select credential:

Physical Therapists

Physical Therapists must complete 30 CE hours during each two-year licensure renewal period. This should include 2 hours of ethics and CPR certification which counts for 1 hour.

Credential Renewal
30 CE credit hours required for renewal.

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

Any course accepted by Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers is applicable to the PT credential.

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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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Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist Assistants must complete 30 CE hours during each two-year licensure renewal period. This should include 2 hours of ethics and CPR certification which counts for 1 hour.

Credential Renewal
30 CE credit hours required for renewal.

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

Any course accepted by Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers 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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Ethics

2.00 CE credit hours

A minimum two (2) hours of ethics class related to the practice of physical therapy.

We do not currently offer courses to fulfill this requirement.

CPR Certification

1.00 CE credit hour

Proof of current CPR certification by the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, National Safety Council or other agency approved by the Board and posted on the Division of Professional Regulation’s website. CPR certification must be obtained through a course with a live lab component. Proof of current CPR certification will count for 1 hour.

This requirement cannot be completed with online coursework.
Currently 23 of our courses are available for Physical Therapists regulated by Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers. 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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