Delaware PT and PTA license renewal and continuing education
Delaware’s Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers states: “Active Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy Assistants and Athletic Trainers must complete 3.0 units of approved CE during each full licensure renewal period between February 1 and January 31 odd-numbered years”.
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.
Sources read on November 12, 2026: the board’s Continuing Education and Audit Information and License Renewal pages on the Division of Professional Regulation site.
Cycle and hours
“Licenses expire on January 31 of odd years”. The board defines a unit as “1 CEU = 10 hours”, so 3.0 units is 30 hours. A first renewal is prorated by the date the license was issued (paraphrased).
Ethics and CPR at audit
If you are audited, you upload your current CPR card and your certificates, and “You must include proof that you completed .2 CEUs (two hours) of Ethics.”
What counts
The board keeps a list of approved CE courses, and licensees or providers can request course approval in DELPROS (paraphrased).
Required topics
| Topic | Hours | How often | Provider rule | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethics | 2 (0.2 CEU) | Each renewal period (proof required at audit) | Not stated | dpr.delaware.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.
Compare states: required CE topics by state.
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.