Kentucky Physical Therapy Continuing Education Requirements And License Renewal

Meet your Kentucky physical therapy CE requirements with ease. If you'd like a refresher on what's needed to renew your license, see the requirements below.

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Here's what you need to renew your Kentucky Physical Therapy license

The information below is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the Kentucky 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.

Kentucky Physical Therapy: Audiologist (Continuing Education)

Total Hours Required: 30
Mandatory Hours: 0
Elective Hours: 0
Renewal Cycle in Months: 12
License Expiration Date: Varies
Next Education Due Date: Varies

Online Info

(2) hours -ethics --- Dually licensed must complete 50 hrs. of CE. Incld. 2 hrs of ethics.

Online Limitations

No more then 10 hours per day shall be permitted for online courses.

Roster

No roster required

Governing Agency

Name: Kentucky Board of Physical Therapy
Phone: 5024297140
Fax: 5024297142
Address: 312 Whittington Parkway, Suite 102 Louisville, KY 40222

Kentucky Physical Therapy: Physical Therapists (Continuing Education)

Total Hours Required: 30
Mandatory Hours: 2
Elective Hours: 28
Renewal Cycle in Months: 24
License Expiration Date: 03/31/2027
Next Education Due Date: 03/31/2027

Online Info

Mandatory CE Topics

Jurisprudence
Kentucky PTs and PTAs must complete 2 hours in jurisprudence every renewal period.

Note: Kentucky's jurisprudence requirement is provided by the Board (exam or portal-based). 

Renewal CE Requirements

Physical therapists must complete at least 18 hours of Category 1 courses, with up to 10 hours allowed from Category 2. 
 

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

Category 1: Courses 3 or more hours approved by APTA, KPTA, FSBT or any Physical Therapy board.
Category 2: Courses up to 3 hours in length. 
PTs: At least 18 Hours Category 1 courses, up to 10 on Category 2. 
PTAs: At least 10 Hours Category 1 courses, up to 8 hours on Category 2.

Elite courses 3 or more hours are approved by KPTA and fulfill the Category 1 requirements.
Elite courses under 3 hours are considered Category 2 courses by the Kentucky Board of Physical Therapy.

Roster

No roster required

Governing Agency

Name: Kentucky Board of Physical Therapy
Phone: 5024297140
Fax: 5024297142
Address: 312 Whittington Parkway, Suite 102 Louisville, KY 40222

Kentucky Physical Therapy: Physical Therapy Assistants (Continuing Education)

Total Hours Required: 20
Mandatory Hours: 2
Elective Hours: 18
Renewal Cycle in Months: 24
License Expiration Date: 03/31/2027
Next Education Due Date: 03/31/2027

Online Info

Mandatory CE Topics

Jurisprudence
Kentucky PTs and PTAs must complete 2 hours in jurisprudence every renewal period.

Note: Kentucky's jurisprudence requirement is provided by the Board.

Renewal CE Requirements

Category 1 / Category 2 Breakdown
Physical therapist assistants must complete at least 10 hours of Category 1 courses, with up to 8 hours allowed from Category 2.

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

Category 1: Courses 3 or more hours approved by APTA, KPTA, FSBT or any Physical Therapy board.
Category 2: Courses up to 3 hours in length. 
PTs: At least 18 Hours Category 1 courses, up to 10 on Category 2. 
PTAs: At least 10 Hours Category 1 courses, up to 8 hours on Category 2.

Elite courses 3 or more hours are approved by KPTA and fulfill the Category 1 requirements.
Elite courses under 3 hours are considered Category 2 courses by the Kentucky Board of Physical Therapy.

Roster

No roster required

Governing Agency

Name: Kentucky Board of Physical Therapy
Phone: 5024297140
Fax: 5024297142
Address: 312 Whittington Parkway, Suite 102 Louisville, KY 40222

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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.