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Physical therapy continuing education

Clinical learning for
physical therapists.

Explore professionally presented online courses in physical therapy, rehabilitation, assessment, movement and manual therapy—with continuing-education support through our partnership with Hands-On Companies.

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Practical Clinically relevant education
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Advanced professional education

Develop skills that connect learning with clinical practice.

This collection brings together online education for physical therapists and rehabilitation professionals who want to strengthen clinical reasoning, assessment and treatment skills.

Learn through clear, professionally produced instruction from experienced clinicians, educators, authors and subject specialists. Course topics, duration, contact hours and approval details are provided on each individual course page.

01

Manual therapy

Explore practical approaches to assessment, movement, soft-tissue treatment and hands-on clinical techniques.

02

Rehabilitation

Develop knowledge relevant to therapeutic exercise, recovery, movement and progressive rehabilitation.

03

Clinical reasoning

Strengthen the way you evaluate information, select interventions and connect course concepts with patient care.

04

Specialist skills

Explore focused subjects taught by clinicians and educators with experience in their specialist fields.

Continuing-education information

CE support through Hands-On Companies.

Physical therapy continuing-education certification for courses in this collection is supported through our partnership with Hands-On Companies.

Direct provider recognition

California

Hands-On Companies is an approved provider of continuing education for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants in California through Redefine Health Education, a recognized approval agency of the Physical Therapy Board of California.

Florida

Hands-On Companies is a rule-approved continuing-education provider of the Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice. Provider number: #50-46318.

Illinois

Hands-On Companies is a licensed continuing-education sponsor for physical therapy through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Sponsor number: #216.000399.

New York

Hands-On Companies is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved sponsor of PT and PTA continuing education.

Oklahoma

Hands-On Companies is an approved provider of the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision—Physical Therapy. Provider number: #50-46318.

Texas

Hands-On Companies is an accredited provider of the Texas Physical Therapy Association. Provider number: #2802072TX.

The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products or clinical procedures by the Texas Physical Therapy Association or the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

Other jurisdictions

Understand how approval may apply in your state.

Acceptance rules can change. “Likely accepted” does not mean automatically or individually pre-approved. Always confirm current requirements with your state licensing board.

Likely accepted based on other state-board approval +

Courses approved by other state boards are likely accepted for licensure credit in the following jurisdictions based on the applicable state regulation:

AL · AK · AR · CO · CT · DE · GA · HI · ID · IN · IA · KS · KY · ME · MA · MI · MO · MT · NE · NH · NC · ND · OR · PA · RI · SC · SD · TN · UT · VT · VA · VI · WA · WI · WY

Likely accepted based on other APTA-chapter approval +

Courses approved by other APTA chapters are likely accepted for licensure credit in the following jurisdictions based on the applicable regulation:

AZ · DC · MD · MS · NM

Jurisdictions not pre-approved +

The following jurisdictions are not pre-approved under the current Hands-On Companies guidance:

LA · MN · NV · NJ · OH · WV

Learners in a jurisdiction that is not pre-approved may be able to seek individual approval. Contact the relevant licensing board for its current process and requirements before enrolling for licensure credit.

Before choosing a course

Confirm the CE details that apply to you.

  1. 1 Open the course page Review the stated audience, contact hours and course-specific accreditation information.
  2. 2 Check your licensing requirements Confirm that the course subject, delivery method and approval satisfy your current renewal rules.
  3. 3 Ask when uncertain Contact your state licensing board before purchasing if you need confirmation of acceptance.

Physical therapy CE questions

Choose your course with clarity.

Course duration, learning objectives, contact hours and professional eligibility are shown on individual course pages.

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Are these courses intended for physical therapists? +

This collection is curated for physical therapy, rehabilitation and related professional interests. Check the “appropriate for” information on each course page before enrolling.

Are all courses approved in every state? +

No. Direct approvals, reciprocity rules and individual-approval requirements vary by jurisdiction. Always check the specific course information and confirm current requirements with your licensing board.

How do I know how many contact hours a course provides? +

The applicable contact hours or continuing-education units are shown on the individual course page where available.

Will I receive a certificate? +

Eligible courses provide a certificate after the required learning and assessment components have been completed successfully.

What should I do if my state is not pre-approved? +

Contact your state licensing board before enrolling for licensure credit. Your board may allow an individual approval or self-submission process.

Explore the collection

Continue your physical therapy education.

Compare the courses below and open an individual course page for complete subject, duration, instructor and accreditation information.

55 courses currently available