Does Florida accept online CE for physical therapists?

Florida does not list a specific home-study cap in the rules we track. Confirm current limits with the Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice.

Physical Therapy CE Requirements in Florida (2026)

Q: How many CE hours do physical therapists need in Florida?

Florida requires 24 contact hours every 2 years to renew a physical therapist license.

Florida requires 24 contact hours every 2 years to renew a physical therapist license.

Contact hours: 24
Renewal cycle: 2 years
Home study cap: None listed

Mandated topics

Part of your 24 hours must cover these specific subjects.

Topic	Hours
Domestic violence	2
Medical errors	2
Florida laws & rules	1
HIV/AIDS	1
Human trafficking	1

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.

FL Statute 486 / Rule 64B17. 24 hrs/2yr. Mandates: 2 hr medical errors, 1 hr FL laws/rules, 1 hr HIV/AIDS (initial + as needed), 2 hr domestic violence (every 3rd renewal), 1 hr human trafficking.

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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 Florida 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.

Domestic violence2 hrs required