Arkansas PT and PTA license renewal and continuing education
Arkansas rule 17 CAR § 175-111 requires physical therapists to complete two CEUs and physical therapist assistants one CEU in each biennium (paraphrased), and states: “One (1) CEU is defined as ten (10) contact hours of an accredited course or program.”
Quoted from official pages checked November 12, 2026. Confirm current requirements, fees, and dates on those sites. This page is not legal advice and does not guarantee eligibility, certification, or licensure.
Source read on November 12, 2026: 17 CAR Part 175, Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy Rules in the Code of Arkansas Rules.
Cycle
“Licenses must be renewed annually by March 1.” CE is tracked by biennium: “CEUs are required to be submitted prior to odd-numbered year renewals.” Since 2023, licensees keep proof and submit it only if audited (paraphrased).
Jurisprudence
“Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants are required to pass a board-approved jurisprudence exam as part of the required continuing education.” “The jurisprudence examination is counted as a one-hour online course.”
What counts
Content must be clinical application, clinical management, behavioral science, or science, and “No more than fifty percent (50%) of continuing education can be taken through online courses.” Live, interactive webinars count as in-person attendance (paraphrased).
Required topics
| Topic | Hours | How often | Provider rule | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Board-approved jurisprudence exam (PTs and PTAs; counted as a one-hour online course) | 1 | Odd-numbered-year renewals (part of the required CE) | Approved by the board | webftp.blr.arkansas.gov |
From the official source linked in each row, read November 12, 2026. ‘Not stated’ means the source we read does not say. Confirm on the board site before you renew.
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What this page does not do
It covers the state physical therapy license only, and only what the official page or pages named above say. It does not list fees and does not replace the board’s own instructions. Rules change; check the board before you renew.