Physical Therapy CE Requirements in Rhode Island (2026)
Rhode Island requires 24 contact hours every 2 years to renew a physical therapist license.
Requirements at a glance
- Contact hours
- 24
- 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.
RI Gen Laws §5-40. 24 hrs/2yr.
Check the official Rhode Island Department of Health 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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Requirements in other states
- Alaska
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- District of Columbia
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii