As a Physical Therapist in West Virginia, you must complete 24 continuing education hours every two years by December 31st. Physical Therapist Assistants have to complete the same amount of West Virginia physical therapy continuing education.
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| West Virginia – 24 PT CEU hours every 2 years by December 31st. |
West Virginia Physical Therapy CEU Requirements
From the West Virginia Physical Therapy Practice Act Website:
“All licensees desiring to remain active and in good standing must complete 24 hours of WV board approved CEs within the 2 year licensing period. Do not send proof of CE compliance unless you are notified by the board that you have been chosen for a random audit.”
What CEU Courses are Allowed in West Virginia?
In order to qualify towards your license renewal, all 24 CEUs must come from a provider which the Board approves. The easiest way to ensure smooth renewal is to look for CEUs sponsored by APTA, WVPTA, or any CAPTE-accredited school. The West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy has uploaded a list of approved courses for 2023 on CEU Locker.
If your CEUs don’t meet this criteria, you may be able to still apply them to your license renewal. In order to do so, however, you must first seek the Board’s approval. Fill out this form to start the CEU-approval process.
You can review all the Board’s continuing education requirements through this link. But if you’re still unsure whether a course or activity qualifies for continuing education, simply contact the Board.
Can I Use MedBridge in West Virginia?
Yes, you can use an online CEU company like MedBridge Education to complete your West Virginia Physical Therapy continuing education. A quick check on the MedBridge website shows hundreds of approved courses for West Virginia PTs looking to renew their license.
The Board hasn’t set a limit to how many online CEU courses or webinars you can apply to your total 24. And because MedBridge is approved by APTA, you won’t have to worry about obtaining Board approval. You can complete all your CEUs in one place, for one price.
Whether you’re a PT or PTA, you can find plenty of eligible courses on MedBridge. Use the MedBridge promo code PTProgress to save 40% on unlimited CEUs.
Do I need to submit proof of my completed CEUs?
Every legitimate CEU provider, including MedBridge, will give you a certificate of completion when you finish a CEU course or activity. The West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy requires that you submit this document when reporting your CEUs.
It’s a good idea to retain these records for at least a few years after your license renewal period ends, in case the board selects you for a continuing competency audit.
May I carry over any completed CEUs?
No. The West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy does not permit any CEUs to be carried over to a future renewal period.
How much is the renewal fee?
It costs $100 to renew a PT license and $60 to renew a PTA license.
When does my West Virginia Physical Therapy license expire?
All Physical Therapy licenses expire biennially on December 31st.
How long does it take to renew a West Virginia Physical Therapy license?
For many states, it can take 4-8 weeks to process your request, so start the process early!
Compare Physical Therapy CEUs by State
How does your state compare? Take a look at all of the state-specific CEU requirements in this comprehensive article.
