What CE categories are required for physical therapists in Rhode Island?

General / board-approved electives (remaining hours): 24 hours. Board rules change — verify against the official source.

Rhode Island Physical Therapist CE category requirements

How the 24 CE hours every 2 years breaks down by category for physical therapists in Rhode Island, sourced from the official board.

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24CE hours every 2 yearsVerify with board

Required categories

General / board-approved electives (remaining hours)

24h

24 hours biennially in scope-of-practice-specific offerings (1 CE hour per hour completed); teaching/clinical supervision in APTA-approved programs capped at 3 hours per cycle. PTs initially licensed after the May 1 renewal date are exempt until the next renewal cycle; a 6-month hardship extension is possible.

Official source: Rhode Island Department of Health - Board of Physical Therapy

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

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

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Rhode Island Physical Therapist CE category requirements

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