To renew your license as a Physical Therapist in Kentucky, you must complete 30 continuing education hours every two years by March 31st in odd-numbered years. Physical Therapist Assistants in Kentucky must take 20 continuing education hours every two years as well. The Kentucky Physical Therapy continuing education requirements are listed in detail below.
Therapists must also complete an open book jurisprudence exam when renewing their license. This accounts for 2 hours of the continuing education requirements for Kentucky.
What CEU Courses are Allowed in Kentucky?
To count towards your renewal requirements, all continuing education courses must be approved by the Continued Competency Committee of the APTA Kentucky chapter. You can search for approved courses here.
There are two kinds of continuing education courses in Kentucky: “Category 1” or “Category 2.”
To qualify as Category 1, a course must include the following:
- A length of three (3) hours or longer (unless it’s from APTA)
- Course objectives and description
- Timed agenda or outline
- Biographical data for each speaker
If a continuing education course doesn’t meet this criteria, it’s considered Category 2 and does not require an application for approval.
Below is a table showing the CEU requirements per category for PTs and PTAs:
| CEU type | PT Requirement | PTA Requirement |
| Category 1 | At least 18 hours | At least 10 hours |
| Category 2 | No more than 10 hours | No more than 8 hours |
| Jurisprudence exam | 2 hours | 2 hours |
| Total | 30 hours | 20 hours |
If you’re unsure whether a course counts as continuing education, simply contact the board.
Can I Use MedBridge in Kentucky?
Yes, you can use an online CEU company like MedBridge to complete required CEUs for your Kentucky Physical Therapy license renewal. A quick check on the MedBridge website shows hundreds of Kentucky-approved courses for PTs looking to renew their license.
Use the MedBridge promo code “PTProgress “to save 40% on unlimited CEUs!
How much does it cost to renew a Physical Therapy license in Kentucky?
It costs $190 to renew your PT or PTA license.
When does my Kentucky Physical Therapy license expire?
All Physical Therapy licenses expire March 31st of odd-numbered years.
How long does it take to renew a Kentucky Physical Therapy license?
It can take 4-6 weeks to process your request, so be sure to start the process early!
Do I need malpractice insurance as a Physical Therapist in Kentucky?
While the KPTA does not publish recommendations on malpractice insurance, it’s still a good idea to have coverage. Some states require policies that provide coverage of “$100,000 per claim” with a recommended minimum annual aggregate or total coverage of no less than $300,000 for all claims made during the policy period.
Take a look at our recommended Physical Therapy malpractice insurance article to learn more about coverage.
Compare CEUs by State
Take a look at all of the requirements for CEUs based on your state in this comprehensive article.
