North Carolina Physical Therapy Continuing Education Requirements And License Renewal

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

1 Mandatory Hours
29 Elective Hours
30 Total Hours
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Here's what you need to renew your North Carolina Physical Therapy license

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

North Carolina : Physical Therapists (Continuing Education)

Total Hours Required: 30
Mandatory Hours: 1
Elective Hours: 29
Renewal Cycle in Months: 12
License Expiration Date: 01/31/2027
Education Cycle in Months: 25
Next Education Due Date: 01/31/2027

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Important Updates

Renewal Filing Window Shifted
North Carolina Session Law 2026-16 (HB 536), effective October 1, 2026, shifts the annual license renewal filing window from "during the month of January" to November 1 through January 31. Total required CE/competency hours are unchanged — only the filing window is affected.

Mandatory CE Topics

Jurisprudence
North Carolina PTs and PTAs must complete 1 hour of jurisprudence every renewal period.

Note: North Carolina's jurisprudence requirement is typically administered directly by the Board (exam or portal-based), not through a continuing education provider. Confirm the completion method directly with the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

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

10 contact hours are allowed by home-study courses Up to 10 contact hours may be completed by home-study courses.

Roster

No roster required

Governing Agency

Name: North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy
Phone: 8008008982
Fax: 9194905106
Website: http://ncptboard.org
Address: 8300 Health Park Suite 233 Raleigh, NC 27615
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North Carolina : Physical Therapy Assistants (Continuing Education)

Total Hours Required: 20
Mandatory Hours: 1
Elective Hours: 19
Renewal Cycle in Months: 12
License Expiration Date: 01/31/2027
Education Cycle in Months: 25
Next Education Due Date: 01/31/2027

Online Info

Important Updates

Renewal Filing Window Shifted
North Carolina Session Law 2026-16 (HB 536), effective October 1, 2026, shifts the annual license renewal filing window from "during the month of January" to November 1 through January 31. Total required CE/competency hours are unchanged — only the filing window is affected.

Mandatory CE Topics

Jurisprudence
North Carolina PTs and PTAs must complete 1 hour of jurisprudence every renewal period.

Note: North Carolina's jurisprudence requirement is typically administered directly by the Board (exam or portal-based), not through a continuing education provider. Confirm the completion method directly with the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

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

10 contact hours are allowed by home-study courses Up to 10 contact hours may be completed by home-study courses.

Roster

No roster required

Governing Agency

Name: North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy
Phone: 8008008982
Fax: 9194905106
Website: http://ncptboard.org
Address: 8300 Health Park Suite 233 Raleigh, NC 27615
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Other facts and insights about completing your CE

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.