Washington Physical Therapy Continuing Education Requirements And License Renewal

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

2 Mandatory Hours
30 Elective Hours
32 Total Hours
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Here's what you need to renew your Washington Physical Therapy license

The information below is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the Washington State Department of Health. 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.

Washington Physical Therapy: Physical Therapists (Continuing Education)

Total Hours Required: 32
Mandatory Hours: 2
Elective Hours: 30
Renewal Cycle in Months: 24
License Expiration Date: Varies
Education Cycle in Months: 24
Next Education Due Date: Varies

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Mandatory CE Topics

Health Equity
Washington PTs must complete 2 hours of health equity training every renewal period (WAC 246-12-820 requires a minimum of 2 hours in health equity/implicit bias training at least once every four years).

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

One-Time Requirements

Suicide Assessment
Washington PTs must complete 3 hours of suicide assessment training as a one-time requirement.

Course option: Suicide Assessment and Prevention

Practice-Based or Conditional Requirements

Employment Hours
Washington PTs must complete 200 employment hours applying physical therapy knowledge and skills every 2 years.

Spinal Manipulation Endorsement
Physical therapists who hold a spinal manipulation endorsement must complete at least 10 hours of continuing education directly related to spinal manipulation every two years, with at least 5 of those hours related to procedural techniques and application of spinal manipulation.

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

CE hours and employment hours must be obtained during the two years preceding renewal, from birthdate to birthdate. There are no online limitations.

Roster

No roster required

Governing Agency

Name: Washington State Department of Health
Phone: 3602364700
Fax: 3602364818
Website: https://www.doh.wa.gov/LicensesPermitsandCertificates/ProfessionsNewReneworUpdate/PhysicalTherapist
Address: 111 Isreal Rd SE Olympia, 98501
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Washington Physical Therapy: Physical Therapy Assistants (Continuing Education)

Total Hours Required: 24
Mandatory Hours: 2
Elective Hours: 22
Renewal Cycle in Months: 24
License Expiration Date: Varies
Education Cycle in Months: 24
Next Education Due Date: Varies

Online Info

Mandatory CE Topics

Health Equity
Washington PTAs must complete 2 hours of health equity training every renewal period (WAC 246-12-820 requires a minimum of 2 hours in health equity/implicit bias training at least once every four years).

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

One-Time Requirements

Suicide Assessment
Washington PTAs must complete 3 hours of suicide assessment training as a one-time requirement.

Course option: Suicide Assessment and Prevention

Practice-Based or Conditional Requirements

Employment Hours
Washington PTAs must complete 200 employment hours applying physical therapy knowledge and skills every 2 years.

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

CE hours and employment hours must be obtained during the two years preceding renewal, from birthdate to birthdate. There are no online limitations.

Roster

No roster required

Governing Agency

Name: Washington State Department of Health
Phone: 3602364700
Fax: 3602364818
Website: https://www.doh.wa.gov/LicensesPermitsandCertificates/ProfessionsNewReneworUpdate/PhysicalTherapist
Address: 111 Isreal Rd SE Olympia, 98501
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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.