Approval in Washington

Washington State Department of Health - Board of Physical Therapy CE Information

Accepted Approvals

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

Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants must renew their license every year on or before their birthday.

Physical Therapists must complete 32 hours of continuing education and 200 hours of employment every two years. Physical therapist Assistants must complete 24 hours of continuing education and 200 hours of employment every two years.

NOTE: The Board does not pre-approve continuing education courses for presenters or licensees. Licensees may only report continuing education courses that are specifically related to the practice of physical therapy. Verify that your activity is appropriate by viewing the requirements listed in WAC 246-915-085: https://app.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=246-915-085.

More licensing information: https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/physical-therapist-and-physical-therapist-assistant/licensing-information

Board Contact Info

Washington State Department of Health
Town Center 2
111 Israel Rd. S.E.
Tumwater, WA 98501

Licensing and Renewals
Phone: 360-236-4700
Email: HSQA[email protected]

https://doh.wa.gov/about-us/contact-us

Applies To:

  • Washington Physical Therapists
    • PT
    • PTA
Select credential:

Physical Therapist

Physical Therapists are required to complete 32 hours of continuing education every two years.

Credential Renewal
32 CE credit hours required for renewal.

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

Any course accepted by Washington State Department of Health - Board of Physical Therapy is applicable to the PT credential.

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Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist Assistants are required to complete 24 hours of continuing education every two years.

Credential Renewal
24 CE credit hours required for renewal.

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

Any course accepted by Washington State Department of Health - Board of Physical Therapy is applicable to the PTA credential.

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Suicide Prevention Training

3.00 CE credit hours

All licensees are required to take three hours of a one-time training on suicide prevention. See a list of approved courses here: https://doh.wa.gov/public-health-provider-resources/healthcare-professions-and-facilities/suicide-prevention/training-programs/model-list

We do not currently offer courses to fulfill this requirement.

Health Equity

2.00 CE credit hours

Effective January 1, 2024, licensees are required to complete 2 hours of health equity CE every two years. These 2 hours may be counted towards your CE requirements. Free training options and other information can be found here: https://doh.wa.gov/public-health-provider-resources/healthcare-professions-and-facilities/health-equity-continuing-education

We do not currently offer courses to fulfill this requirement.
Currently 17 of our courses are available for Physical Therapists regulated by Washington State Department of Health - Board of Physical Therapy. These are just a few examples!
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Disclaimer

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