Illinois · PT · 40h / 2yr
Illinois PT CE requirements
40 hours of continuing education every 2 years for physical therapists licensed in Illinois, per 225 ILCS 90 / 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1340.40. Below: the full breakdown, including 5 mandatory categories, and a free Ledger that tracks each requirement.
40
total CE hours
2 yrs
cycle length
5
mandatory categories
Yes
first renewal exempt
Mandatory categories
Ethics3 hours
Sexual Harassment1 hour
Cultural Competency1 hour
Implicit Bias1 hour
Dementia1 hour
- New PT licensees are exempt from CE for their first renewal.
- Implicit bias and Alzheimer's/dementia were added in 2021–2022; cultural competency in 2023.
- Sexual harassment training requires 1 hour each renewal regardless of supervisor status (general workforce rule).
Format caps
30 h cap
Self Study
20 h cap
Teaching
10 h cap
Clinical Instructor
5 h cap
Journal Clubs
5 h cap
Inservices
5 h cap
District Meetings
5 h cap
Skills Certification
Track Illinois PT CE with CE Shield
Hours, mandatory categories, and certificate uploads in the Ledger, plus 143 credentials scored and cited in the field. Free during beta.
Source: 225 ILCS 90 / 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1340.40 · last reviewed 2026-06 · Read the rule ↗