CEU APPROVAL

Practice

Licensure is required in the State of Iowa and must be renewed on a regular basis. PTs must practice within the scope of physical therapy practice defined by the State of Iowa Practice Act. The entire practice act, including accompanying rules, constitutes the law governing physical therapy practice within the State of Iowa.

Frequently Asked CEU Questions

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A licensee selected for audit of their continuing education credit/hours should be prepared to demonstrate that their continuing education meets the following elements: 


Written Certificate of Completion of Continuing Education contains:

  • Course Date(s)
  • Title of Course
  • Contact Hours
  • Sponsor Name
  • Licensee’s Name
  • Course Objectives or Goals
  • Presenter’s Name

Recommended but not required elements on certificate:

  • Designation that attendance was virtual live, in-person live, or webinar/online/recording (not live)

Consider retaining course brochures, power points, handouts or other supplemental materials to help prove the course’s instructional value and legitimacy.


  • Licensee should retain the continuing education certificate for 2 years after use of their credit/hours for license renewal.
  • This is true for carry over credit/hours as well. 
  • Each biennium, physical therapists licensed in this state will be required to complete a minimum of 40 hours of continuing education. 
  • Each biennium, physical therapist assistants licensed in this state will be required to complete a minimum of 20 hours of continuing education.

Licensees who complete continuing education hours in excess of the requirements for renewal may apply up to 50 percent of the required hours to the following renewal period. 

  • Physical therapist licensees may apply a maximum of 20 hours. 
  • Physical therapist assistant licensees may apply a maximum of 10 hours.