Texas Physical Therapist CE

• Texas Physical Therapist Standard Renewal Requirements: Texas physical therapists must renew their licenses every two years according to their birth month, completing 30 CCUs during each renewal cycle. There is no required minimum for live or in-person hours. Among the continuing competence requirements, licensees must complete at least one unit of

  Human Trafficking Prevention Training
  approved by Texas HHSC, and pass the Jurisprudence Assessment Module (TX JAM), which counts as 2 CCUs. Other qualifying activities beyond traditional CE include teaching, publishing, and coursework, all subject to board approval through the Texas Physical Therapy Association's Continuing Competence Approval Program (CCAP)
  https://ptot.texas.gov/cc-ce/
  https://ptot.texas.gov/pt-jam/
  22 TAC §341.2
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• Jurisprudence / state law exam: Mandatory Jurisprudence Assessment Module (TX JAM) each renewal cycle, worth 2 CCUs. The module covers ethical and legal standards for practice.

  https://ptot.texas.gov/pt-jam/

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• Mandatory topics (details): At least 1 CCU of Human Trafficking Prevention Training approved by Texas Health and Human Services Commission is required during each renewal period.

  https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/safety/texas-human-trafficking-resource-center/health-care-practitioner-human-trafficking-training

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• Delivery method caps & definitions: No set minimum or cap for live or online hours. CCUs may be earned through various formats approved by the board via CCAP.

  https://ptot.texas.gov/cc-ce/

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• Provider/course approvals: All CE activities must be approved through the Continuing Competence Approval Program (CCAP) run by the Texas Physical Therapy Association or other recognized bodies approved by the Board. Licensees may submit unapproved courses for approval prior to renewal.

  https://ptot.texas.gov/cc-ce/

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• Carryover & repeat-course rules: No carryover of CCUs from previous renewal periods is allowed; all CCUs must be earned within the 24 months before license expiration.

  22 TAC §341.2(d)

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• Documentation & audit: Licensees must retain original CE documentation for four years past expiration. The Board performs random quarterly audits requiring submission of proof of completion. Failure to provide documentation may result in disciplinary action.

  https://ptot.texas.gov/cc-ce/
  22 TAC §341.2(g)

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• Renewal logistics: License renewal must be done before expiration with no explicit grace period mentioned; late renewal may trigger continuing competence audit and disciplinary actions. No background check or fingerprint requirements noted for renewal.

  https://ptot.texas.gov/renew-a-license/

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• Out-of-state / multi-license credit: Continuing competence activities completed for other states may be accepted if approved through CCAP or recognized accreditation, but subject to board approval.

  https://ptot.texas.gov/cc-ce/