Physical Therapy CE Requirements in Massachusetts (2026)

Massachusetts requires 20 contact hours every 2 years to renew a physical therapist license.

Requirements at a glance

Contact hours
20
Renewal cycle
2 years
Home study cap
None listed

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.

MA 259 CMR 5. 20 contact hrs/2yr.

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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 Massachusetts — check the provider's approval statement, or the board, before you count on one.

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