District of Columbia Physical Therapist Assistant CE
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Required Courses for
District of Columbia Physical Therapist Assistants
Unique Health Issues Among LGBTQ Patients: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals
2.0 Credits / CME HoursText-basedGeneral Courses for
District of Columbia Physical Therapist Assistants
Longevity and Healthy Aging: Interprofessional Counseling and Referral
3.0 Credits / CME HoursText-based
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
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
1.0 Credit / CME HourText-based
Heart-Healthy Eating: A Clinician’s Guide to Smart Food and Label Decisions
1.0 Credit / CME HourText-based
Evidence-Based Fall Prevention for Interdisciplinary Care Teams
3.0 Credits / CME HoursText-based
1ALERT: The Essential Steps to Suicide Prevention for Washington Healthcare Professionals
3.0 Credits / CME HoursText-based
Rheumatoid Arthritis Across the Lifespan: Evidence-Based Approaches for Primary and Specialty Care
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State requirements for District of Columbia Physical Therapist Assistants
15 Live Hours
3 hours in public health priorities
2 hours on LGBTQ awareness
District of Columbia Physical Therapist Assistant Standard Renewal Requirements: Physical Therapist Assistants in the District of Columbia must renew their license biennially by January 31 of odd-numbered years, completing 30 continuing education hours within the two-year cycle. At least half of the CE hours (15 hours) must be earned through live, synchronous, interactive programs. Additionally, 10% of the total hours (3 hours) must cover public health priorities, including 2 hours devoted to LGBTQ awareness. Flexible CE options including academic coursework and professional activities are allowed. The first renewal cycle exempts newly licensed PTAs from CE requirements. These requirements are outlined in the Board of Physical Therapy’s official 2025 renewal notification DC Health
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First-time renewal: First-time license renewal applicants are exempt from continuing education requirements. DC Health
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Renewal logistics: Renewal period is November through January 31 on odd years. Late renewals allowed during 60-day grace period with $85 fee. Criminal background check fee of $50 required (name-based, no fingerprinting). DC Health
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