California Physical Therapist CE Requirements
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I am always interested in continuing education in the areas of health, wellness, nutrition and mental health. Your course was well written, well organized and helpful in meeting state licensure requirements.
Verified reviewVery well written, easy to digest, time efficient, and straight to the point. Thank you!
Verified reviewI appreciate the convenience of the course being online and accessible through my phone and that it directly reports to CEBroker to support mandated education requirements.
Verified reviewI really loved this information. I was hospitalized last year for almost a month and I noticed multiple medical errors (not being hooked up to my IV multiple times, given wrong medication which caused my sodium to be very low, etc.) which lengthened my stay. I can now define those exact errors and better understand what happened to me. I hate that these medical errors are so common and I appreciate how well laid out your breakdown and categorization of them was.
Verified reviewI am always looking for concise ,thorough, and up to date continuing education, and this course provided exactly what I was looking for. Thank you
Verified reviewEnjoyed this course! It squarely met my license renewal requirement as a physician. It was well-written, and an altogether enjoyable read.
Verified reviewState requirements for California Physical Therapys
4 hours Basic Life Support (BLS)
2 hours in Ethics, Laws, and Regulations
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. link
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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. link
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CPR/BLS/ACLS/PALS: 4 hours BLS required for each renewal cycle. link
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Documentation & audit: Licensees must keep CE documentation for 5 years in case of audit; not submitted at renewal unless audited. link
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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. link
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Renewal logistics: Renewal due every 2 years; late renewal subject to penalties; inactive status available if unable to complete CE. link
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3.0 Credits / CME HoursVideo-based
Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome: Guidelines Across the Continuum of Care
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Integrative Approaches to Chronic Disease: Biopsychosocial Tools for Multi-Professional Clinical Practice
1.0 Credit / CME HourText-based
Integrated Headache Care: Diagnosis, Pharmacologic Management, and Behavioral and Rehabilitative Strategies for Clinicians
2.0 Credits / CME HoursText-based
Medication Treatment, Behavioral Health, and Adjunctive Manual Therapy Across the Lifespan
3.0 Credits / CME HoursText-based
Human Trafficking for Healthcare Professionals: The South Carolina Standard
1.0 Credit / CME HourText-based
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2.0 Credits / CME HoursText-based
Neurofibromatosis Type 1: Beyond Skin Findings, What Clinicians Need to Know
1.0 Credit / CME HourText-based
Marfan Syndrome: Advanced Clinical Recognition and Multi-System Aortic Risk Management
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