Approval in Iowa

Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing - Physical Therapy CE Information

Accepted Approvals

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

The licensing board does not pre-approve continuing education providers, sponsors or individual programs. It is the licensees’ responsibility to determine if the continuing education programs they attend meet the requirements of their professional licensing board.

Licensees are responsible for meeting all continuing education requirements and should review the rules carefully and frequently. Review the rules for detailed information about continuing education definitions, requirements, standards, criteria and other important specific to this profession.

For ALL licensees:

  • The biennial continuing education compliance period shall extend for a two-year period that begins on the sixteenth day of the birth month and ends two years later on the fifteenth day of the birth month.
  • Persons licensed for the first time shall not be required to complete continuing education as a prerequisite for the first renewal of their licenses.
  • A percentage of licensees are randomly audited following each license renewal cycle. If selected, the licensee must submit to the board office an individual certificate of completion issued to the licensee or evidence of successful completion of the course from the course sponsor.

Board Contact Info

Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing
6200 Park Avenue, Suite 100

Des Moines, IA 50321
Phone: 515-281-0254
Email: [email protected]
https://dial.iowa.gov/i-need/licenses/medical/pt-ot

Applies To:

  • Iowa Physical Therapists
    • PT
    • PTA
Select credential:

Physical Therapist

Each biennium, each person who is licensed to practice as a physical therapist in this state will be required to complete a minimum of 40 hours of continuing education approved by the board.

Credential Renewal
40 CE credit hours required for renewal.

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

Any course accepted by Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing - Physical Therapy is applicable to the PT credential.

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Deconstructing Anxiety: A New Approach to Understanding and Treating Anxiety Disorders

May 2nd, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am Pacific

3 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods
Live Event
$67

Identifying & Addressing Implicit Bias: A Workshop

May 26th, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am Pacific

3 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods; Cultural & Racial Diversity
Live Event
$67

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

Rapid Release of Trigger Points: Manage Pain Tension While Saving Your Hands

Self-Paced Course

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

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Physical Therapist Assistant

Each biennium, each person who is licensed to practice as a physical therapist assistant in this state will be required to complete a minimum of 20 hours of continuing education approved by the board.

Credential Renewal
20 CE credit hours required for renewal.

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

Any course accepted by Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing - Physical Therapy is applicable to the PTA credential.

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Deconstructing Anxiety: A New Approach to Understanding and Treating Anxiety Disorders

May 2nd, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am Pacific

3 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods
Live Event
$67

Identifying & Addressing Implicit Bias: A Workshop

May 26th, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am Pacific

3 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods; Cultural & Racial Diversity
Live Event
$67

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

Rapid Release of Trigger Points: Manage Pain Tension While Saving Your Hands

Self-Paced Course

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

View All 22 Courses

Currently 22 of our courses are available for Physical Therapists regulated by Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing - Physical Therapy. These are just a few examples!

Deconstructing Anxiety: A New Approach to Understanding and Treating Anxiety Disorders

May 2nd, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am Pacific

3 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods
Live Event
$67

Identifying & Addressing Implicit Bias: A Workshop

May 26th, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am Pacific

3 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods; Cultural & Racial Diversity
Live Event
$67

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

Rapid Release of Trigger Points: Manage Pain Tension While Saving Your Hands

Self-Paced Course

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