Delaware Physical Therapist license renewal and CE requirements
Delaware physical therapists must complete 3 CEUs, which is 30 contact hours, every two years to renew their license with the Delaware Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers.
Licenses renew biennially through the DELPROS portal. Each licensure period runs February 1 through January 31 of the odd-numbered year, and continuing education must be completed by January 31 of every odd-numbered year.
Summary
Delaware physical therapists must complete 3 CEUs, which is 30 contact hours, every two years to renew their license with the Delaware Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers. Licenses renew biennially through the DELPROS portal. Each licensure period runs February 1 through January 31 of the odd-numbered year, and continuing education must be completed by January 31 of every odd-numbered year. Delaware also mandates specific subjects. Ethics: 0.2 CEUs every renewal cycle. Current CPR certification: 0.1 CEUs every renewal cycle. Hours do not carry over between cycles.
Delaware Physical Therapist renewal and continuing education rules
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| Renewal cycle | Two-year (24 months) |
|---|---|
| Renewal deadline | Same date for every licensee, 01/31 each cycleFirst renewal is prorated. |
| Continuing education required | Yes |
| Hours per cycle | 3 CEUs |
| Self-study or online cap | No cap stated |
| Carryover to next cycle | No |
| First renewal exempt | No |
| Other accepted activities | University courses; Seminars and workshops; Professional publications; Clinical instruction of students (40 contact hours equals 0.1 CEU); First-time presentation of a course (maximum 0.3 CEU per hour presented); Passing the licensing examination (1.5 CEU); Proof of current CPR certification (0.1 CEU) |
Delaware counts continuing education units: one CEU is awarded for every 10 hours of an approved course (one contact hour is 0.1 CEU), so 3.0 CEUs equal 30 hours per two-year period (24 Del. Admin. Code 2600-13.0). CEUs may not be carried over from one biennial period to the next. New licensees complete a prorated amount based on issuance date: licensed on or after February 1 but before August 1 of an odd year, 2.5 CEU; August 1 of an odd year to before February 1 of an even year, 2.0 CEU; February 1 to before August 1 of an even year, 1.5 CEU; August 1 to before October 1 of an even year, 0.5 CEU; on or after October 1 of an even year, the full 3.0 CEU applies to the following period. No cap on online or home-study hours was stated in the sources read.
Required CE topics for Delaware physical therapists
State-specific subject mandates. Where a mandate applies only to some licensees, the scope is listed.
| Topic | Hours | Frequency | Applies to | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethics0.2 CEU (two hours) of Ethics must be included in the 3.0 CEUs each renewal period. | 0.2 CEUs | Every renewal | All licensees | 24 Del. Admin. Code 2600-13.0 |
| Current CPR certificationProof of current CPR certification from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, National Safety Council, or another board-approved agency is part of the required CEUs and counts for 0.1 CEU. Audited licensees must upload a current CPR card. | 0.1 CEUs | Every renewal | All licensees | 24 Del. Admin. Code 2600-13.0 |
Documentation and audit
| Proof submitted at renewal | No, attestation only |
|---|---|
| Keep records for | Not stated |
| Board audits compliance | Yes |
| Approved providers | CEUs approved during the current licensing period by another agency such as a national governing body (APTA, BOC) or a fellow state licensing board are accepted; the Division posts an approved continuing education list. Licensees attest to completion at renewal (24 Del. C. 2607). The board performs random post-renewal audits: selected licensees must upload certificates of completion and a current CPR card to DELPROS within 20 days of the notice. |
Common questions
- How many CE hours does a Delaware PT need to renew?
- Delaware physical therapists must complete 3 CEUs, which is 30 contact hours, every two years to renew their license with the Delaware Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers. Delaware counts continuing education units: one CEU is awarded for every 10 hours of an approved course (one contact hour is 0.1 CEU), so 3.0 CEUs equal 30 hours per two-year period (24 Del. Admin. Code 2600-13.0). CEUs may not be carried over from one biennial period to the next. New licensees complete a prorated amount based on issuance date: licensed on or after February 1 but before August 1 of an odd year, 2.5 CEU; August 1 of an odd year to before February 1 of an even year, 2.0 CEU; February 1 to before August 1 of an even year, 1.5 CEU; August 1 to before October 1 of an even year, 0.5 CEU; on or after October 1 of an even year, the full 3.0 CEU applies to the following period. No cap on online or home-study hours was stated in the sources read.
- How often does a Delaware PT license need to be renewed?
- Physical Therapist licenses in Delaware renew every two years. Licenses renew biennially through the DELPROS portal. Each licensure period runs February 1 through January 31 of the odd-numbered year, and continuing education must be completed by January 31 of every odd-numbered year.
- What specific CE topics are required for Delaware physical therapists?
- Ethics: 0.2 CEUs every renewal cycle. Current CPR certification: 0.1 CEUs every renewal cycle. Citations: ethics (24 Del. Admin. Code 2600-13.0) and Current CPR certification (24 Del. Admin. Code 2600-13.0).
- Do Delaware physical therapists have to submit CE certificates at renewal?
- Licensees attest to completion at renewal rather than submitting certificates and the board audits a sample of renewals and asks for documentation. CEUs approved during the current licensing period by another agency such as a national governing body (APTA, BOC) or a fellow state licensing board are accepted; the Division posts an approved continuing education list. Licensees attest to completion at renewal (24 Del. C. 2607). The board performs random post-renewal audits: selected licensees must upload certificates of completion and a current CPR card to DELPROS within 20 days of the notice.
- Is the first Delaware PT renewal exempt from CE?
- No. Delaware applies the continuing education requirement to the first renewal as well.
Sources
Last verified September 7, 2026. Every value above was read from one of these.
- Continuing Education and Audit Information, Delaware Division of Professional RegulationState board page, accessed September 7, 2026
- Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers, Delaware Division of Professional RegulationState board page, accessed September 7, 2026
- 24 Del. C. Chapter 26, Section 2607 Issuance and renewal of licensesStatute or administrative rule, accessed September 7, 2026
- 24 Del. Admin. Code 2600-13.0 Mandatory Continuing Education Units (LII mirror)Third-party summary, accessed September 7, 2026
The 3.0 CEU requirement, January 31 odd-year deadline, proration schedule, 0.2 CEU ethics component, CPR requirement, no-carryover rule, and 20-day audit response were confirmed on the Division of Professional Regulation's continuing education page; the biennial renewal and attestation language come from 24 Del. C. 2607. Regulation 2600 section 13.0 was read on the Cornell LII mirror because regulations.delaware.gov returned no text to the fetcher. Record retention period and any cap on online or home-study CEUs were not stated in the sources read. The topic key cpr_certification is not in the canonical list; no canonical key covers a CPR requirement.
Provided for general reference. Requirements change through legislative sessions and rulemaking, so confirm with the Delaware Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers before relying on them for a renewal. Spot something out of date? Tell us and we will fix it.