Are these courses approved by the APTA?

Our courses are recognized by many state chapters of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).

How will I get credit toward my license renewal?

After each course is completed, we automatically issue a certificate of completion; if you have multiple licenses, you will receive a separate certificate for each license. We also report all course completions to CE Broker on your behalf.

Are your courses accredited?

Yes! All courses we offer are accredited to count toward license renewal. You can find a full list of our accreditations here.

Are AchieveCE courses convenient?

Absolutely! All of our courses included unlimited attempts with no time limits. They can also be taken on your desktop or mobile device, and in case you prefer to print out a copy, you can do so easily as well. We handle the navigation of your board's renewal requirements for you, and ensure that you receive credit for your work. If you have any questions, we offer easy-access human support 7-days-a-week for any questions you may have.

Do you really offer any free CE courses?

Yes! We offer a few courses at zero cost to you, which can be found here.

What if I'm not happy after purchase?

We are happy to provide a full refund as long as you make the refund request is within 30 days of the initial purchase and the course(s) have not been fully completed such that you have received a certificate or they have been reported to a tracking board. For refund requests, reach out to us at support@achievece.com

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State requirements for California Physical Therapys

Next Renewal Date

On last day of birth month in odd- or even-numbered years

Total Hours Required

30 Hours

General Hours

24 General Hours

Required Courses

4 hours Basic Life Support (BLS)
2 hours in Ethics, Laws, and Regulations

Detailed Breakdown

California Physical Therapist Standard Renewal Requirements: California Physical Therapists must renew their licenses every two years, completing 30 hours of approved continuing competency. Each period must include 4 hours in Basic Life Support and 2 hours in Ethics, Laws, and Regulations; the remaining hours can be fulfilled via courses, academic work, conferences, clinical teaching, or alternate pathways. No minimum for live or in-person training is specified. Full requirements are detailed by the Physical Therapy Board of California.
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First-time renewal: Between 13–24 months of licensure, first renewal requires only 15 CE hours (4 hours BLS, 2 hours Ethics/Laws/Regulations, 9 hours other) if payment is submitted on or before expiration; otherwise, 30 hours required.
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CPR/BLS/ACLS/PALS: 4 hours BLS required for each renewal cycle.
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Documentation & audit: Licensees must keep CE documentation for 5 years in case of audit; not submitted at renewal unless audited.
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Exemptions & waivers: Exemptions available for military duty, residence outside U.S., health conditions, or family care obligation, with application and Board approval.
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