Physical Therapy CE Requirements in District of Columbia (2026)
District of Columbia requires 30 contact hours every 2 years to renew a physical therapist license.
Requirements at a glance
- Contact hours
- 30
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Home study cap
- None listed
Mandated topics
Part of your 30 hours must cover these specific subjects.
| Topic | Hours |
|---|---|
| HIV/AIDS | 2 |
| LGBTQ cultural competency | 2 |
| Public health priorities | 2 |
Where this comes from
Not independently verified
Compiled from the board's published rules, but not yet independently verified by our team. Confirm with the board before you rely on it.
DC Mun. Regs. Title 17. 30 hrs/2yr. Includes 2 hr HIV/AIDS, 2 hr LGBTQ cultural competency, 2 hr public health priorities.
Check the official DC Board of Physical Therapy rules →Requirements change. ConEdReview is a starting point, not the authority — always confirm with the board before you rely on this for a renewal.
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Topics District of Columbia specifically requires
These hours can't be satisfied with any course — they have to cover the named subject, and we don't stock them yet.
No course in our catalog covers this yet. Know one? Add it — it's the hardest requirement for PTs to find.
No course in our catalog covers this yet. Know one? Add it — it's the hardest requirement for PTs to find.
No course in our catalog covers this yet. Know one? Add it — it's the hardest requirement for PTs to find.
Everything else in the catalog
Most states accept any course relevant to physical therapy practice from a recognized provider, without approving each course in advance. We haven't independently confirmed approval for these specific courses in District of Columbia — check the provider's approval statement, or the board, before you count on one.
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