Illinois Physical Therapy Assistant Continuing Education

Illinois Accepts OnlineCE.com Courses

Illinois Continuing Education Requirements:

PTA: 20 hrs biennially - Illinois Accepts 10 hours of Online Continuing Education Courses

Special Requirements: :

• PTAs: Beginning with the September 2017 renewal, at least 3 hours of the 20 hours must include content related to the ethical practice of physical therapy.

Dementia Training:  Please see our topic: Dementia Training

For licenses renewed on/after January 1, 2023, Senate Bill 677 requires that licensed healthcare professionals who have direct patient interaction with adults age 26 and above, must complete at least a one-hour course in training on the diagnosis, treatment and care of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias per renewal period. 

Implicit Bias Training: New regulation as of 2/28/2022

Each renewal period, all licensees must complete one hour of Implicit Bias Training. Please see our topic: Implicit Bias Training

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training - new regulation for renewals after 1/1/2020

All persons who hold a professional license issued by the IL Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and are subject to a continuing education requirement shall complete a one-hour course in sexual harassment training.  A licensee may count this one hour for completion of this course towards meeting the minimum credit hours required for continuing education.

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Renewal date is September 30 of even numbered years

PTA CE Sponsor #216.000148 valid until 9/30/2024

State of Illinois Continuing Education Requirements

Illinois Continuing Education requirements posted on this page are based upon the most up to date information available. Illinois continuing education requirements are subject to change and therefore, Illinois PT/PTA licensee's are ultimately responsible for being up to date with the Illinois continuing education requirements.

Continuing education courses offered on OnlineCE.com provide Online CEU for Illinois Physical Therapists (PT) and Illinois Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA). The online courses enhance the knowledge bases of PT/PTA to enhance clinical therapy practice. Free 1 hour online home study CE credit course for new Illinois Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy Assistant registered users at www.OnlineCE.com