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Here's what you need to renew your Michigan Physical Therapy license
The information below is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the Michigan Board of Physical Therapy. For a more detailed requirements breakdown, please see the board's site.
If you hold Physical Therapy licenses in multiple states, please make sure to check each state's requirements.
Michigan : Audiologist (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
0
Mandatory Hours:
0
Elective Hours:
0
Online Limitations
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
Michigan Board of Physical Therapy
Phone:
5173350918
Fax:
Website:
http://www.michigan.gov
Address:
611 West Ottawa Street, 1st Floor Lansing, MI 48909
Michigan : Physical Therapists (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
36
Mandatory Hours:
1
Elective Hours:
35
Renewal Cycle in Months:
36
License Expiration Date:
Varies
Education Cycle in Months:
36
Next Education Due Date:
Varies
Online Info
Important Updates
License Cycle Extended to Three Years
Michigan Regulation 4680 (effective March 5, 2026) extends the PT/PTA license renewal cycle from 2 years to 3 years and increases the professional development requirement (PDR) accordingly. Physical therapists must now complete not less than 36 PDR credits in the 3 years preceding license expiration.
Mandatory CE Topics
Pain and Symptom Management
Michigan PTs must complete 1 hour of pain and symptom management every renewal period.
Course option: Pain Assessment and Management, 2nd Edition
Implicit Bias Training
Michigan PTs must complete 2 hours of implicit bias training every renewal period, in addition to the standard continuing education requirement.
Course option: Understanding, Recognizing, and Mitigating Implicit Biases in Healthcare
One-Time Requirements
Identification of Human Trafficking
Michigan PTs must complete 1 hour of training on the identification of human trafficking as a one-time initial licensure requirement.
Course option: Human Trafficking Overview, 2nd Edition
Regulatory Disclaimer: This information is for general reference only. Requirements may change; confirm current CE requirements, course acceptance, and renewal deadlines directly with the applicable licensing board.
Online Limitations
No more than 12 PDR credits may be earned for approved online CE programs or activities during any 24-hour period. A maximum of 30 PDR credits may be earned for "Activity Code A" - completing an approved continuing education program or activity related to the practice of physical therapy or any non-clinical subject relevant to the practice of physical therapy.For more information on additional Activity Codes and acceptable PDRs, please visit the Board's Administrative Rules:https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bpl/resources?sc_site=lara No more than 12 PDR credits may be earned for approved online CE programs or activities during any 24-hour period. A maximum of 30 PDR credits may be earned for "Activity Code A" – an approved CE program or activity related to the practice of physical therapy or a related non-clinical subject. See the Board's Administrative Rules for additional Activity Codes: Michigan LARA Resources.
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
Michigan Board of Physical Therapy
Phone:
5173350918
Fax:
Website:
http://www.michigan.gov
Address:
611 West Ottawa Street, 1st Floor Lansing, MI 48909
Michigan : Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistant (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
24
Mandatory Hours:
2
Elective Hours:
22
Renewal Cycle in Months:
24
License Expiration Date:
Varies
Next Education Due Date:
Varies
Online Info
Mandatory
New Applicants for licensure or registration are required to have completed 2 hours of implicit bias training within the 5 years immediately preceding issuance of the license or registration.
- 1 (PDR) Pain and Symptom Management
- 1 (PDR) Identification of Human Trafficking (one-time requirement)
Implicit Bias Training
New Applicants for licensure or registration are required to have completed 2 hours of implicit bias training within the 5 years immediately preceding issuance of the license or registration.
Renewing licensees and registrants are required to complete 1 hour of implicit bias training for each year of their license or registration cycle. However, for initial renewal after June 1, 2021, licensees will only need to have 1 hour for each year since the rule’s promulgation date of June 1, 2021.
For example, if you are scheduled to renew your license in August of 2022, you would only be required to have 1 hour of training, even if the length of your license was 3 years. Remember: The rule also specifically states that this training is in addition to any continuing education requirements required for renewal.
Subsequent renewals will require 1 hour of implicit bias training for each year of the license or registration cycle.
Training that was taken prior the promulgation of the rule (June 1, 2021) and within the license cycle that is up for renewal, qualifies toward the requirement for renewals. However, the rule allows new applicants for licensure or registration to complete the training within the 5 years immediately preceding issuance of the license or registration.
All professions licensed or registered under the Michigan Public Health Code, except for Veterinary Medicine, are required to take Implicit Bias Training.
https://www.michigan.gov/documents/lara/Implicit_Bias_FAQs_FINAL_7.22.2021_731300_7.pdf
Online Limitations
No more than 12 credits may be earned for approved online CE programs or activities during any 24-hour period.
Maximum of 20 hour of Activity Code 1.
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
Michigan Board of Physical Therapy
Phone:
5173350918
Fax:
Website:
http://www.michigan.gov
Address:
611 West Ottawa Street, 1st Floor Lansing, MI 48909
Michigan : Physical Therapy Assistants (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
24
Mandatory Hours:
1
Elective Hours:
23
Renewal Cycle in Months:
36
License Expiration Date:
Varies
Education Cycle in Months:
36
Next Education Due Date:
Varies
Online Info
Important Updates
License Cycle Extended to Three Years
Michigan Regulation 4680 (effective March 5, 2026) extends the PT/PTA license renewal cycle from 2 years to 3 years and increases the professional development requirement (PDR) accordingly. Physical therapist assistants must now complete not less than 24 PDR credits in the 3 years preceding license expiration.
Mandatory CE Topics
Pain and Symptom Management
Michigan PTAs must complete 1 hour of pain and symptom management every renewal period.
Course option: Pain Assessment and Management, 2nd Edition
Implicit Bias Training
Michigan PTAs must complete 2 hours of implicit bias training every renewal period, in addition to the standard continuing education requirement.
Course option: Understanding, Recognizing, and Mitigating Implicit Biases in Healthcare
One-Time Requirements
Identification of Human Trafficking
Michigan PTAs must complete 1 hour of training on the identification of human trafficking as a one-time initial licensure requirement.
Course option: Human Trafficking Overview, 2nd Edition
Regulatory Disclaimer: This information is for general reference only. Requirements may change; confirm current CE requirements, course acceptance, and renewal deadlines directly with the applicable licensing board.
Online Limitations
No more than 12 credits may be earned for approved online CE programs or activities during any 24-hour period. Maximum of 20 hour of Activity Code 1. No more than 12 credits may be earned for approved online CE programs or activities during any 24-hour period. A maximum of 20 hours may be earned under Activity Code 1.
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
Michigan Board of Physical Therapy
Phone:
5173350918
Fax:
Website:
http://www.michigan.gov
Address:
611 West Ottawa Street, 1st Floor Lansing, MI 48909
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Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It's ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.