Illinois · PT
Illinois PT CE requirements
40 hours of continuing education every 2 years for physical therapists licensed in Illinois. Below: the full breakdown, the mandatory categories most CE platforms miss, and a free tracker to keep you renewal-ready.
40
Total CE hours
2 yrs
Cycle length
5
Mandatory categories
Yes
First-renewal exempt
Mandatory categories
- 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).
Category caps
Self Study
cap 30 hr
Teaching
cap 20 hr
Clinical Instructor
cap 10 hr
Journal Clubs
cap 5 hr
Inservices
cap 5 hr
District Meetings
cap 5 hr
Skills Certification
cap 5 hr
Source
Statutory citation
225 ILCS 90 / 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1340.40
Last reviewed 2026-06
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