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

Oregon | Physical Health | Physical Therapists

Oregon Board of Physical Therapy

Impact CE's distance-learning courses meet the continuing education requirements of the Oregon Board of Physical Therapy, accepted under our New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy approval.

Total Hours Required
24 CE credit hours every 2 years
May Be Online / Home Study
All 24 100% of the cycle, no cap
Mandatory Requirements
2 pain management, cultural competence
Our Courses That Count
35 including every mandatory requirement

Mandatory Requirements

These hours count toward your 24 CE credit hours, but must cover specific content.

1.5 CE credit hours

Pain Management

This is a requirement made by the legislature in 2021. Licensees MUST take the Oregon Pain Management Commission's Pain Management Module at every renewal. The course is free and worth 1.5 CE hours. Take the exam here: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HPA/dsi-pmc/Pages/module.aspx

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1 CE credit hour

Cultural Competence

Licensees MUST take a course in cultural competency every renewal period. Licensees may choose from a variety of courses. The course must be a minimum of one hour. For more information: https://www.oregon.gov/pt/Pages/cultural.aspx

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Credentials This Covers

Every credential below carries the same requirements.

  • PT Physical Therapist (PT)
  • PTA Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Each requires 24 CE credit hours to renew.

About This Approval

The board’s purpose is public protection and to establish professional standards of practice which assure that physical therapists and physical therapist assistants are properly educated, hold valid/current licenses, practice within their scope of practice and continue to receive ongoing training throughout their careers.

Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants renewing a license in the state of OR must complete 24 hours of continuing education within the 24-month certification period, which runs from April 1 of an even year to March 31 of the following even year. The number of hours required vary for licensees who received their initial license less than 12 months ago (see board site for more information).

  • Pain Management. This is a requirement made by the legislature in 2021. Licensees MUST take the Oregon Pain Management Commission’s Pain Management Module at every renewal. The course is free and worth 1.5 CE hours. Take the exam here: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HPA/dsi-pmc/Pages/module.aspx
  • Cultural Competence. Licensees MUST take a course in cultural competency every renewal period. Licensees may choose from a variety of courses. The course must be a minimum of one hour. For more information: https://www.oregon.gov/pt/Pages/cultural.aspx

The Board does not have a limit on the number of courses that can be taken online. Licensees may take all of their courses online, may take them all in-person, or can take a combination of both in-person and online courses.

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Board Contact

Board
Oregon Board of Physical Therapy

Oregon Board of Physical Therapy

Mailing Address:
Oregon Board of Physical Therapy
800 NE Oregon Street, Suite 407 
Portland, OR 97232-2187

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 971-673-0200 
Fax: 971-673-0226

Website: https://www.oregon.gov/pt/Pages/default.aspx

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