Indiana Physical Therapist license renewal and CE requirements
Indiana physical therapists must complete 22 contact hours of continuing education every two years to renew their license with the Indiana Physical Therapy Board (Indiana Professional Licensing Agency).
Physical therapy licenses expire on June 30 of even-numbered years and are renewed every two years online through the PLA. Twenty-two hours of continuing competency, including two hours of ethics and Indiana jurisprudence, must be completed within the renewal period.
Summary
Indiana physical therapists must complete 22 contact hours of continuing education every two years to renew their license with the Indiana Physical Therapy Board (Indiana Professional Licensing Agency). Physical therapy licenses expire on June 30 of even-numbered years and are renewed every two years online through the PLA. Twenty-two hours of continuing competency, including two hours of ethics and Indiana jurisprudence, must be completed within the renewal period. Indiana also mandates specific subjects. Ethics and Indiana jurisprudence course as it relates to the practice of physical therapy: 2 contact hours every renewal cycle. Hours do not carry over between cycles and the first renewal is exempt.
Indiana Physical Therapist renewal and continuing education rules
"Not stated" means the board's pages and rules we read do not address it. We do not fill in typical values.
| Renewal cycle | Two-year (24 months) |
|---|---|
| Renewal deadline | Same date for every licensee, 06/30 each cycleFirst renewal is prorated. |
| Continuing education required | Yes |
| Hours per cycle | 22 contact hours |
| Category 1 minimum | 10 contact hours |
| Self-study or online cap | No cap stated |
| Carryover to next cycle | No |
| First renewal exempt | Yes |
| Other accepted activities | Publication of scientific papers, abstracts, or review articles in peer-reviewed or other professional journals (Category II); Teaching as adjunct faculty at an accredited PT or PTA program (Category II); Presenting at approved workshops or seminars (Category II); Supervising clinical internships or residency programs (Category II); In-service seminars and participation in professional organizations (Category II); Clinical specialization certification (Category II); Home study programs including approved computer, audio, and video instruction (Category I) |
842 IAC 1-7-1 and 1-7-3: twenty-two (22) hours of continuing competency activities are required for the biennial renewal period, of which two (2) hours must be an ethics and Indiana jurisprudence course as it relates to the practice of physical therapy. At least ten (10) hours must be Category I (formally organized courses, workshops, seminars, symposia, and approved home study of at least one contact hour), and no more than ten (10) Category II credit hours may be applied. Hours must be earned within the renewal period and cannot be carried over. Proration: if the license is valid for less than twelve (12) months, no continuing competency is required for that renewal; if valid for twelve (12) to twenty-three (23) months, twelve (12) hours are required including the two hour ethics and jurisprudence course. No cap on online or home study hours was stated beyond the Category I definition; the board did not state a live-hours minimum.
Required CE topics for Indiana physical therapists
State-specific subject mandates. Where a mandate applies only to some licensees, the scope is listed.
| Topic | Hours | Frequency | Applies to | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethics and Indiana jurisprudence course as it relates to the practice of physical therapyTwo of the 22 hours each biennium (and two of the 12 hours in a prorated 12 to 23 month first period). The PLA directs licensees to APTA Indiana for the ethics and jurisprudence course. | 2 contact hours | Every renewal | All licensees | 842 IAC 1-7-1; 842 IAC 1-7-3 |
Documentation and audit
| Proof submitted at renewal | No, attestation only |
|---|---|
| Keep records for | 3 years |
| Board audits compliance | Yes |
| Approved providers | Only activities approved under 842 IAC 1-7 count. Activities sponsored by the American Physical Therapy Association, APTA Indiana, the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy, or entities operating under their approval are approved without prior board approval (842 IAC 1-7-5); other activities must contribute directly to professional competency, relate to the practice, management, or education of physical therapy, and be taught by demonstrated experts. Licensees certify completion at renewal, retain verification for three (3) years after the last renewal date, and present proof on the board's request (842 IAC 1-7-2). Compliance audits are conducted under IC 25-1-4 (842 IAC 1-7-1). |
Common questions
- How many CE hours does a Indiana PT need to renew?
- Indiana physical therapists must complete 22 contact hours of continuing education every two years to renew their license with the Indiana Physical Therapy Board (Indiana Professional Licensing Agency). 842 IAC 1-7-1 and 1-7-3: twenty-two (22) hours of continuing competency activities are required for the biennial renewal period, of which two (2) hours must be an ethics and Indiana jurisprudence course as it relates to the practice of physical therapy. At least ten (10) hours must be Category I (formally organized courses, workshops, seminars, symposia, and approved home study of at least one contact hour), and no more than ten (10) Category II credit hours may be applied. Hours must be earned within the renewal period and cannot be carried over. Proration: if the license is valid for less than twelve (12) months, no continuing competency is required for that renewal; if valid for twelve (12) to twenty-three (23) months, twelve (12) hours are required including the two hour ethics and jurisprudence course. No cap on online or home study hours was stated beyond the Category I definition; the board did not state a live-hours minimum.
- How often does a Indiana PT license need to be renewed?
- Physical Therapist licenses in Indiana renew every two years. Physical therapy licenses expire on June 30 of even-numbered years and are renewed every two years online through the PLA. Twenty-two hours of continuing competency, including two hours of ethics and Indiana jurisprudence, must be completed within the renewal period.
- What specific CE topics are required for Indiana physical therapists?
- Ethics and Indiana jurisprudence course as it relates to the practice of physical therapy: 2 contact hours every renewal cycle. Citations: ethics and Indiana jurisprudence course as it relates to the practice of physical therapy (842 IAC 1-7-1; 842 IAC 1-7-3).
- Do Indiana physical therapists have to submit CE certificates at renewal?
- Licensees attest to completion at renewal rather than submitting certificates, the board audits a sample of renewals and asks for documentation, and records must be kept for 3 years. Only activities approved under 842 IAC 1-7 count. Activities sponsored by the American Physical Therapy Association, APTA Indiana, the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy, or entities operating under their approval are approved without prior board approval (842 IAC 1-7-5); other activities must contribute directly to professional competency, relate to the practice, management, or education of physical therapy, and be taught by demonstrated experts. Licensees certify completion at renewal, retain verification for three (3) years after the last renewal date, and present proof on the board's request (842 IAC 1-7-2). Compliance audits are conducted under IC 25-1-4 (842 IAC 1-7-1).
- Is the first Indiana PT renewal exempt from CE?
- Yes. Indiana does not require continuing education for a PT's first renewal.
Sources
Last verified September 7, 2026. Every value above was read from one of these.
- Physical Therapy Licensing Information, Indiana Professional Licensing AgencyState board page, accessed September 7, 2026
- Physical Therapy Home, Indiana Professional Licensing AgencyState board page, accessed September 7, 2026
- 842 IAC 1-7-1 Continuing competency requirements (Cornell LII mirror)Third-party summary, accessed September 7, 2026
- 842 IAC 1-7-2 Responsibilities of licensees (Cornell LII mirror)Third-party summary, accessed September 7, 2026
- 842 IAC 1-7-3 Continuing competency hours, Category I and II (Cornell LII mirror)Third-party summary, accessed September 7, 2026
- 842 IAC 1-7-4 Continuing competency activities defined (Cornell LII mirror)Third-party summary, accessed September 7, 2026
- 842 IAC 1-7-5 Approved organizations; standards for approval (Cornell LII mirror)Third-party summary, accessed September 7, 2026
The June 30 even-year expiration and the 22 hour / 2 hour ethics and jurisprudence requirement were read on the PLA's Physical Therapy Licensing Information page; the same figures plus the Category I minimum, Category II cap, no-carryover rule, proration, three year retention, and approved organizations were read from 842 IAC 1-7 on the Cornell LII mirror (the Indiana Administrative Code site itself returned no content and the PLA's Continuing Competency Information and Renewal Information pages returned 404). Category II per-activity hour caps exist in 842 IAC 1-7-4 but the individual values were not extracted. No live-hours minimum or online cap was found.
Provided for general reference. Requirements change through legislative sessions and rulemaking, so confirm with the Indiana Physical Therapy Board (Indiana Professional Licensing Agency) before relying on them for a renewal. Spot something out of date? Tell us and we will fix it.