Michigan Physical Therapy Continuing Education Requirements And License Renewal

Meet your Michigan 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
35 Elective Hours
36 Total Hours
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Here's what you need to renew your Michigan Physical Therapy license

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

Michigan Physical Therapy: Physical Therapists (Continuing Education)

Total Hours Required: 36
Mandatory Hours: 1
Elective Hours: 35
Renewal Cycle in Months: 36
License Expiration Date: Varies
Education Cycle in Months: 36
Next Education Due Date: Varies

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Important Updates

License Cycle Extended to Three Years
Michigan Regulation 4680 (effective March 5, 2026) extends the PT/PTA license renewal cycle from 2 years to 3 years and increases the professional development requirement (PDR) accordingly. Physical therapists must now complete not less than 36 PDR credits in the 3 years preceding license expiration.

Mandatory CE Topics

Pain and Symptom Management
Michigan PTs must complete 1 hour of pain and symptom management every renewal period.

Course option: Pain Assessment and Management, 2nd Edition

Implicit Bias Training
Michigan PTs must complete 2 hours of implicit bias training every renewal period, in addition to the standard continuing education requirement.

Course option: Understanding, Recognizing, and Mitigating Implicit Biases in Healthcare

One-Time Requirements

Identification of Human Trafficking
Michigan PTs must complete 1 hour of training on the identification of human trafficking as a one-time initial licensure requirement.

Course option: Human Trafficking Overview, 2nd Edition

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

No more than 12 PDR credits may be earned for approved online CE programs or activities during any 24-hour period. A maximum of 30 PDR credits may be earned for "Activity Code A" - completing an approved continuing education program or activity related to the practice of physical therapy or any non-clinical subject relevant to the practice of physical therapy.For more information on additional Activity Codes and acceptable PDRs, please visit the Board's Administrative Rules:https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bpl/resources?sc_site=lara No more than 12 PDR credits may be earned for approved online CE programs or activities during any 24-hour period. A maximum of 30 PDR credits may be earned for "Activity Code A" – an approved CE program or activity related to the practice of physical therapy or a related non-clinical subject. See the Board's Administrative Rules for additional Activity Codes: Michigan LARA Resources.

Roster

No roster required

Governing Agency

Name: Michigan Board of Physical Therapy
Phone: 5173350918
Fax:
Website: http://www.michigan.gov
Address: 611 West Ottawa Street, 1st Floor Lansing, 48909
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Michigan Physical Therapy: Physical Therapy Assistants (Continuing Education)

Total Hours Required: 24
Mandatory Hours: 1
Elective Hours: 23
Renewal Cycle in Months: 36
License Expiration Date: Varies
Education Cycle in Months: 36
Next Education Due Date: Varies

Online Info

Important Updates

License Cycle Extended to Three Years
Michigan Regulation 4680 (effective March 5, 2026) extends the PT/PTA license renewal cycle from 2 years to 3 years and increases the professional development requirement (PDR) accordingly. Physical therapist assistants must now complete not less than 24 PDR credits in the 3 years preceding license expiration.

Mandatory CE Topics

Pain and Symptom Management
Michigan PTAs must complete 1 hour of pain and symptom management every renewal period.

Course option: Pain Assessment and Management, 2nd Edition

Implicit Bias Training
Michigan PTAs must complete 2 hours of implicit bias training every renewal period, in addition to the standard continuing education requirement.

Course option: Understanding, Recognizing, and Mitigating Implicit Biases in Healthcare

One-Time Requirements

Identification of Human Trafficking
Michigan PTAs must complete 1 hour of training on the identification of human trafficking as a one-time initial licensure requirement.

Course option: Human Trafficking Overview, 2nd Edition

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

No more than 12 credits may be earned for approved online CE programs or activities during any 24-hour period. Maximum of 20 hour of Activity Code 1. No more than 12 credits may be earned for approved online CE programs or activities during any 24-hour period. A maximum of 20 hours may be earned under Activity Code 1.

Roster

No roster required

Governing Agency

Name: Michigan Board of Physical Therapy
Phone: 5173350918
Fax:
Website: http://www.michigan.gov
Address: 611 West Ottawa Street, 1st Floor Lansing, 48909
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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.