Iowa Physical Therapy Continuing Education Requirements And License Renewal

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

0 Mandatory Hours
20 Elective Hours
20 Total Hours
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Here's what you need to renew your Iowa Physical Therapy license

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

Iowa Physical Therapy: Physical Therapists (Continuing Education)

Total Hours Required: 40
Mandatory Hours: 0
Elective Hours: 40
Renewal Cycle in Months: 24
License Expiration Date: Varies
Next Education Due Date: Varies

Online Info

Mandatory CE Topics

Child Abuse Identification and Reporting
Iowa PTs and PTAs must complete 2 hours of training in child abuse identification and reporting once every three years. This mandatory reporter training is only available through the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services.

View available courses: Iowa Mandatory Reporter Training

Renewal CE Requirements

Clinical Application Hours
Physical therapists must complete a minimum of 30 of their 40 required hours directly related to the clinical application of physical therapy. Physical therapist assistants must complete a minimum of 15 of their 20 required hours directly related to the clinical application of physical therapy.

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

PT - 40 Hours of CE with a min of 30 hrs in directly related to clinical application of PT. PTA - 20 Hours of CE with a min on 15 directly related to clinical application of PT.

Roster

No roster required

Governing Agency

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Iowa Physical Therapy: Physical Therapy Assistants (Continuing Education)

Total Hours Required: 20
Mandatory Hours: 0
Elective Hours: 20
Renewal Cycle in Months: 24
License Expiration Date: Varies
Next Education Due Date: Varies

Online Info

Mandatory CE Topics

Child Abuse Identification and Reporting
Iowa PTs and PTAs must complete 2 hours of training in child abuse identification and reporting once every three years. This mandatory reporter training is only available through the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services.

View available courses: Iowa Mandatory Reporter Training

Renewal CE Requirements

Clinical Application Hours
Physical therapists must complete a minimum of 30 of their 40 required hours directly related to the clinical application of physical therapy. Physical therapist assistants must complete a minimum of 15 of their 20 required hours directly related to the clinical application of physical therapy.

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

PT - 40 Hours of CE with a min of 30 hrs in directly related to clinical application of PT. PTA - 20 Hours of CE with a min on 15 directly related to clinical application of PT.

Roster

No roster required

Governing Agency

Name:
Phone:
Fax:
Website:
Address: ,

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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.