Continuing Education Requirements

Physical Therapists

Every physical therapist practicing with his/her New York license must take continuing education. As a practicing physical therapist, you are required to complete 36 hours of approved continuing education during each three-year registration period. However, during the initial phase-in period, the number of hours necessary is prorated at one-half hour per month.

Also, if you are newly licensed, you will not have to complete continuing education coursework in the first three-year registration period; and if you have been inactive or have been practicing in another jurisdiction, the coursework required is prorated.

Physical Therapist Assistants

Every physical therapist assistant practicing with his/her New York license must take continuing education. As a practicing physical therapist assistant, you are required to complete 36 hours of approved continuing education during each three-year registration period. However, during the initial phase-in period, the number of hours necessary is prorated at one-half hour per month.

Also, if you are newly licensed, you will not have to complete continuing education coursework in the first three-year registration period; and if you have been inactive or have been practicing in another jurisdiction, the coursework required is prorated.

Last Modified: 12/22/2020