Delaware Physical Therapy CE Requirements

3 Mandatory Hours

27 Elective Hours

30 Total Hours

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

The information below is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the Delaware Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers. 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.

Delaware Physical Therapy: Physical Therapists (Continuing Education)

Total Hours Required: 30

Mandatory Hours: 3

Elective Hours: 27

Renewal Cycle in Months: 24

License Expiration Date: 01/31/2027

Next Education Due Date: 01/31/2027

Online Info

Important Updates

Direct Access and Renewal Timing Change
Delaware Chapter 246 (SB 110), effective April 23, 2026, extends the direct-access treatment period (treating patients without a physician referral) from 30 to 90 days. The law also removes the fixed January 1 biennial expiration date; renewal timing will be set by the Division/Board through rulemaking, but the license will continue to renew biennially contingent on attestation that CE has been completed.

Mandatory CE Topics

Ethics
Delaware PTs and PTAs must complete 2 hours of ethics every renewal period.

Course option: Components of Ethics for Healthcare Professionals

CPR
Delaware PTs and PTAs must complete 1 hour of CPR training every renewal period.

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

Up to 29 hours may be completed through home-study.

Roster

No roster required

Governing Agency

Name: Delaware Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers

Phone: 3027444500

Fax: 3027392711

Website: http://www.dpr.delaware.gov

Address: Cannon Building, Suite 203 861 Silver Lake Blvd. Dover, 19904

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