Illinois Physical Therapy CE Requirements

7 Mandatory Hours

33 Elective Hours

40 Total Hours

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

The information below is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the Illinois Professional Services Section. 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.

Illinois : Physical Therapists (Continuing Education)

Total Hours Required: 40

Mandatory Hours: 7

Elective Hours: 33

Renewal Cycle in Months: 24

License Expiration Date: 09/30/2026

Next Education Due Date: 09/30/2026

Online Info

Mandatory CE Topics

Ethics
Illinois PTs must complete 3 hours of ethics every renewal period.

Course option: Components of Ethics for Physical Therapy Professionals

Sexual Harassment Prevention
Illinois PTs must complete 1 hour of sexual harassment prevention training every renewal period.

Course option: Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace for Illinois Professionals, 2nd edition

Cultural Competency
Illinois PTs must complete 1 hour of cultural competency training every renewal period.

Course option: Cultural Competency and Healthcare

Implicit Bias Awareness
For renewals on or after January 1, 2023, Illinois PTs must complete at least 1 hour of implicit bias awareness training every renewal period. This hour counts toward the total CE requirement, and implicit bias training completed for another state licensure, accreditation, certification, or institutional requirement may count toward this hour.

Course option: Evidence-Based Implicit Bias Implications for Physicians and Healthcare Professionals

Practice-Based or Conditional Requirements

Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias
Illinois PTs who work with clients age 26 or older must complete 1 hour of training on Alzheimer's disease and other dementias every renewal period.

Course option: Treating Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia with Exercise

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 75% of total CE credit may be completed through correspondence or web-based courses, including prerecorded presentations and webinars, from an approved CE sponsor. Virtual attendance at live professional presentations with real-time interaction, including live interactive webinars from Elite Learning, is not subject to the home-study limitation.

Roster

No roster required

Governing Agency

Name: Illinois Professional Services Section

Phone: 2177850823

Fax: 2177827645

Website: https://idfpr.illinois.gov/

Address: 320 West Washington Street Springfield, IL 62786

Shop Courses

Illinois : Physical Therapy Assistants (Continuing Education)

Total Hours Required: 20

Mandatory Hours: 7

Elective Hours: 13

Renewal Cycle in Months: 24

License Expiration Date: 09/30/2027

Next Education Due Date: 09/30/2027

Online Info

Mandatory CE Topics

Ethics
Illinois PTAs must complete 3 hours of ethics every renewal period.

Course option: Components of Ethics for Physical Therapy Professionals

Sexual Harassment Prevention
Illinois PTAs must complete 1 hour of sexual harassment prevention training every renewal period.

Course option: Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace for Illinois Professionals, 2nd edition

Cultural Competency
Illinois PTAs must complete 1 hour of cultural competency training every renewal period.

Course option: Cultural Competency and Healthcare

Implicit Bias Awareness
For renewals on or after January 1, 2023, Illinois PTAs must complete at least 1 hour of implicit bias awareness training every renewal period. This hour counts toward the total CE requirement, and implicit bias training completed for another state licensure, accreditation, certification, or institutional requirement may count toward this hour.

Course option: Evidence-Based Implicit Bias Implications for Physicians and Healthcare Professionals

Practice-Based or Conditional Requirements

Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias
Illinois PTAs who work with clients age 26 or older must complete 1 hour of training on Alzheimer's disease and other dementias every renewal period.

Course option: Treating Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia with Exercise

Online Limitations

An applicant may obtain 75% of his or her total CE credit by taking correspondence or web-based courses, including pre-recorded professional presentations and pre-recorded webinars, from an approved CE sponsor. Virtual attendance at live professional presentations, provided the participant is able to communicate in real time with the speaker and other participants are not subject to the home study / online limitations. Live, Interactive webinars from Elite are not subject to the limitations identified above. Up to 75% of total CE credit may be completed through correspondence or web-based courses, including pre-recorded presentations and webinars, from an approved CE sponsor. Virtual attendance at live professional presentations with real-time interaction is not subject to the home-study limitation, and live interactive webinars from Elite are not subject to this limitation either.

Roster

No roster required

Governing Agency

Name: Illinois Professional Services Section

Phone: 2177850823

Fax: 2177827645

Website: https://idfpr.illinois.gov/

Address: 320 West Washington Street Springfield, IL 62786

Shop Courses

Good to know

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.