Mandatory Subjects:
- 2 hours of Ethics
- 4 hours of Basic Life Support (such training should be comparable to, or more advanced than, the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support Health Care Provider course)
Here's what you need to renew your California Physical Therapy license
The information below is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the Physical Therapy Board of California. 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.
California Physical Therapy: Physical Therapists (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
30
Mandatory Hours:
6
Elective Hours:
24
Renewal Cycle in Years:
2
Education Cycle in Months:
24
Online Info
Online Limitations
26 hours are allowed to be completed by home-study. The Life Support Course needs to include a hands-on skill demonstration with a certified instructor in order to be compliant.
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
Physical Therapy Board of California
Phone:
9165618200
Fax:
9162632560
Website:
http://www.ptbc.ca.gov
Address:
2005 Evergreen Street, Suite 1350 Sacramento, 95815
California Physical Therapy: Physical Therapy Assistants (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
30
Mandatory Hours:
6
Elective Hours:
24
Renewal Cycle in Years:
2
Education Cycle in Months:
24
Online Info
Mandatory Subjects:
- 2 hours of Ethics
- 4 hours of Basic Life Support (such training should be comparable to, or more advanced than, the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support Health Care Provider course)
Online Limitations
26 hours are allowed to be completed by home-study. The Life Support Course needs to include a hands-on skill demonstration with a certified instructor in order to be compliant.
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
Physical Therapy Board of California
Phone:
9165618200
Fax:
9162632560
Website:
http://www.ptbc.ca.gov
Address:
2005 Evergreen Street, Suite 1350 Sacramento, 95815
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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.