What CE categories are required for physical therapists in Pennsylvania?

Child abuse recognition and reporting: 2 hours; Law or ethics applicable to physical therapy: 2 hours. Board rules change — verify against the official source.

Pennsylvania Physical Therapist CE category requirements

How the 30 CE hours every 2 years breaks down by category for physical therapists in Pennsylvania, sourced from the official board.

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Required categories

Child abuse recognition and reporting

Law or ethics applicable to physical therapy

30 contact hours per biennium, including 2 hours law/ethics and 2 hours child-abuse recognition/reporting; no carryover; exempt during the biennial period of first licensure. Direct-access certificate holders additionally need 10 hours in evaluative procedures (40.63).

Official source: Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy

Full requirements: Pennsylvania Physical Therapist CE requirements
When it's due: Pennsylvania Physical Therapist license renewal deadline
What it costs: Pennsylvania Physical Therapist license renewal fees
Audits & penalties: Pennsylvania Physical Therapist CE audits & penalties

⚠️Board rules change. Verify every figure against the official source before relying on it.

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Pennsylvania Physical Therapist CE category requirements

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