California Physical Therapy Assistant CE

• California Physical Therapy Assistant Standard Renewal Requirements: California Physical Therapy Assistants are required to renew every two years, with licenses expiring on the last day of their birth month. Each renewal cycle requires completion of 30 CE hours, with 4 hours in Basic Life Support and 2 hours in Ethics, Laws and Regulations mandated during every period. Other credit may be earned through board-approved traditional or alternate activities, with appropriate caps and provider approvals. Physical Therapy Board of California

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• First-time renewal: If renewing within 13–24 months of initial licensure, only 15 CE hours are required: 4 hours Basic Life Support, 2 hours Ethics/Laws, 9 hours other coursework; if late, 30 total hours needed. Physical Therapy Board of California

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• CPR/BLS/ACLS/PALS: Basic Life Support certification required every renewal; must be from board-recognized provider.

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• Documentation & audit: Licensees must retain proof of CE for 5 years and provide upon board audit; failure to produce records may result in discipline. Physical Therapy Board of California

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• Exemptions & waivers: Exemptions may be granted for military service, disability, hardship, or residence outside US ≥1 yr, upon board application; not allowed for consecutive cycles. Physical Therapy Board of California

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• Renewal logistics: Delinquent fee applies after 30 days late; inactive status available but bars practice and waives CE; reactivation requires completion of CE for full active cycle. Physical Therapy Board of California