CEU Requirements by State

Continuing education requirements for PTs, OTs, and SLPs vary significantly by state. Here's a reference guide to help you plan across multiple licenses.

Important: Requirements change. This guide provides general reference information based on commonly published state board data. Always verify current requirements directly with your state licensing board before relying on this information for renewal. Last reviewed: 2026.

Physical Therapy (PT) CEU Requirements

StateHoursCycleKey Notes
Alabama242 yearsMust include 2 hrs ethics
Alaska242 yearsContact hours from approved providers
Arizona202 yearsMust relate to PT practice
Arkansas242 yearsMust include 2 hrs ethics
California302 yearsMust include 4 hrs ethics/law
Colorado242 years2 hrs pharmacology required
Connecticut242 yearsMust be from approved sponsors
Delaware242 yearsMust include 3 hrs ethics/jurisprudence
Florida242 yearsMust include 2 hrs ethics, 2 hrs prevention of medical errors
Georgia242 yearsMust include 3 hrs ethics/jurisprudence
HawaiiNone—No CE requirements for PT renewal
Idaho242 yearsGeneral CE hours
Illinois242 yearsMust include sexual harassment prevention training
Indiana242 yearsMust include 1 hr ethics/jurisprudence
Iowa322 yearsMust include 2 hrs ethics/rules
Kansas402 yearsOne of the highest requirements
Kentucky302 yearsGeneral CE from approved providers
Louisiana201 yearAnnual renewal — plan accordingly
Maine242 yearsGeneral CE requirements
Maryland302 yearsGeneral CE from approved sources
Massachusetts242 yearsMust include 2 hrs ethics
Michigan242 yearsMust include 3 hrs pain management, 1 hr human trafficking
Minnesota242 yearsGeneral CE requirements
Mississippi242 yearsGeneral CE requirements
Missouri242 yearsGeneral CE hours
Montana202 yearsGeneral CE requirements
Nebraska242 yearsMust include 2 hrs ethics
Nevada202 yearsGeneral CE from approved providers
New Hampshire242 yearsGeneral CE requirements
New Jersey302 yearsMust include 2 hrs ethics
New Mexico202 yearsMust include 3 hrs ethics/jurisprudence
New York363 yearsMust include infection control, child abuse, pain management
North Carolina242 yearsMust include 2 hrs ethics/jurisprudence
North Dakota242 yearsGeneral CE requirements
Ohio242 yearsMust include 1 hr ethics/law
Oklahoma242 yearsGeneral CE from approved providers
Oregon242 yearsMust include pain management
Pennsylvania302 yearsMust include 4 hrs acts/regulations
Rhode Island202 yearsGeneral CE requirements
South Carolina242 yearsMust include 2 hrs ethics/jurisprudence
South Dakota242 yearsGeneral CE requirements
Tennessee242 yearsMust include 2 hrs opioid prescribing/dispensing
Texas242 yearsMust include 2 hrs ethics, 2 hrs jurisprudence
Utah242 yearsGeneral CE requirements
Vermont242 yearsGeneral CE requirements
Virginia302 yearsMust include 2 hrs ethics
Washington202 yearsMust include suicide prevention, HIV/AIDS
West Virginia242 yearsGeneral CE from approved providers
Wisconsin302 yearsMust include 2 hrs ethics
Wyoming242 yearsGeneral CE requirements

Occupational Therapy (OT) CEU Requirements

OT continuing education requirements generally mirror PT requirements in total hours but may have different topic mandates. Most states require 20–30 hours per biennial renewal cycle. Key differences from PT requirements include:

Some states have specific OT-focused topic mandates, such as supervision of OTAs, domain of OT practice, or state-specific practice act training. AOTA-approved courses are widely accepted across states, making them a safe choice for multi-state travelers.

OT requirements typically range from 20 to 36 hours per renewal cycle. States like New York (36 hrs/3 years), California (24 hrs/2 years), and Kansas (32 hrs/2 years) have among the highest requirements. Always verify specific OT requirements with your state occupational therapy board.

Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) CEU Requirements

SLP continuing education often follows ASHA's framework, though state requirements may differ from ASHA certification maintenance. ASHA requires 30 CEU hours (3.0 ASHA CEUs) per 3-year certification maintenance interval. Many states align with this but add their own mandates.

Common SLP-specific requirements include topics like audiology awareness, dysphagia management, and supervision of SLPAs. ASHA-approved courses satisfy requirements in most states, but some states require specific state-approved providers or additional jurisprudence courses.

If you maintain both your ASHA CCC and state licensure, courses that satisfy ASHA requirements will usually cover state requirements as well — but always verify with each state's speech-language pathology board.

Tips for Multi-State Travelers

The most efficient approach is to identify your strictest state (the one with the most hours and most specific topic mandates) and plan your courses to satisfy that state first. Everything else usually cascades. Keep a spreadsheet tracking each state's requirements, your renewal dates, and which courses count toward which states. Use APTA, AOTA, or ASHA-approved providers to ensure the widest acceptance across state lines. And always keep your completion certificates — some states audit, and you'll need proof dating back several years.

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