Texas Physical Therapy Assistant CE

• Texas Physical Therapy Assistant Standard Renewal Requirements: Texas physical therapy assistants renew their licenses every two years by birth month and must complete 20 CCUs within each cycle. There is no minimum live or in-person hour requirement. Required continuing competence includes completion of the Texas Jurisprudence Assessment Module (TX JAM) worth 2 CCUs and an approved

  Human Trafficking Prevention Training
  (minimum 1 CCU). Other professional activities like teaching and academic coursework count toward CCUs if approved by the Texas Physical Therapy Association via the Continuing Competence Approval Program (CCAP)
  https://ptot.texas.gov/cc-ce/
  https://ptot.texas.gov/pt-jam/
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• Jurisprudence / state law exam: TX JAM required every renewal cycle; counts as 2 CCUs.

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

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• Mandatory topics (details): Licensees must complete 1 CCU of Human Trafficking Prevention Training each cycle approved by Texas HHSC.

  https://ptot.texas.gov/cc-ce/#human-trafficking

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• Delivery method caps & definitions: No minimum or cap specified on delivery formats; CCUs may be earned through board-approved activities in various formats.

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

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• Provider/course approvals: CE courses and activities must be approved through Texas PT Association's CCAP or other board-recognized providers. Licensees can submit courses for approval before renewal.

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

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• Carryover & repeat-course rules: No carryover of CCUs from prior renewal cycles; repeated courses except human trafficking training may not count within two cycles. Up to 2 contact hours from repeated human trafficking training may apply.

  https://ptot.texas.gov/can-courses-be-repeated/

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• Documentation & audit: Licensees must keep CE documentation for 4 years; quarterly audits require submission of proof. Failure to comply may lead to disciplinary action.

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

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• Renewal logistics: Renewal must be completed by expiration date with no stated grace period; late renewal may result in audit or discipline. No background checks or fingerprinting required at renewal.

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

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• Out-of-state / multi-license credit: CE completed for other states may be accepted if approved by the Texas Physical Therapy Association or recognized accrediting bodies; subject to board's approval.

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