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Pennsylvania

OnlineCE is dedicated to providing high-quality, online continuing education courses for professionals in the fields of physical therapy, occupational therapy, massage therapy, and athletic training. It is our mission to offer courses that meet the various standards set by the state and national agencies associated with each profession. Though we strive to keep this information up-to-date and accurate, we recommend that you verify all requirements with your state board.

Please see below for information on state requirements associated with your profession. Or to see OnlineCE’s accreditation mission statement, click here.

ATHLETIC TRAINERS

State Requirements

  • Must maintain current certification with the BOC that includes completing 50 hours of CE every 2 years.
  • New Regulation Effective January 1, 2015: Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting
  • Effective January 1, 2015, all persons applying for issuance of an initial license shall be required to complete 3 hours of DPW-approved training in child abuse recognition and reporting requirements as a condition of licensure.
  • Additionally, effective with the first license renewal after January 1, 2015, all health-related licensees applying for the renewal of a license issued by the Board shall be required to complete at least 2 hours of Board-approved continuing education in child abuse recognition and reporting requirements as a condition of renewal.
  • OnlineCE.com offers a 2 hour course for license renewal to meet this requirement.
  • This CE Course #OCEC0001 Approved by PA Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs for Mandatory Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting and counts towards 2 hours of PA license renewal credit.

BOC Requirements

  • 50 hours of continuing education every 2 years.
  • The BOC accepts 50 hours of OnlineCE.com courses. OnlineCE.com is a BOC Approved Provider #P3289
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Continuing Education Requirements of The Board of Certification

The National Athletic Trainer’s Association Board of Certification (BOC) is the national governing body responsible for credentialing Athletic Trainers (AT). To maintain current AT certification, individuals must meet BOC continuing education (CE) requirements. A total of fifty (50) hours of CE is required every two (2) years. Athletic Trainers can earn 50 hours of CE through Category A, or courses provided by BOC Approved Providers. Although CEUs are no longer awarded for emergency cardiac care (ECC) certification, ATs need to be current with the ECC requirements throughout the reporting period.

State of Pennsylvania Continuing Education Requirements

Pennsylvania Athletic Trainer Continuing Education requirements posted on this page are based upon the most up to date information available. Pennsylvania Athletic Trainer continuing education requirements are subject to change and therefore, Pennsylvania Athletic Trainer licensees are ultimately responsible for being up to date with the Pennsylvania Athletic Trainer continuing education requirements.

Continuing education courses offered on OnlineCE.com provide Online CEU for Pennsylvania Athletic Trainer . The online courses enhance the knowledge base of the Pennsylvania Athletic Trainer. Free 1 hour of online continuing education course for new Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers who register with www.OnlineCE.com

The BOC sets the national standards for certification and through our list of BOC Approved Providers, we offer tools to maintain your continuing education (CE). CE requirements are intended to promote continued competence, development of current knowledge and skills and enhancement of professional skills and judgment. They must focus on increasing knowledge, skills and abilities related to the practice of athletic training. CE programs must also be intended for credentialed health care providers and wellness professionals.

MASSAGE THERAPISTS

State Requirements

  • 24 hours of CE biennially (Pennsylvania Accepts 8 hours of online courses)
  • Requires 4 hours of ethics
  • Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting
  • All persons applying for issuance of an initial license shall be required to complete 3 hours of DPW-approved training in child abuse recognition and reporting requirements as a condition of licensure.
  • Additionally, effective with the first license renewal after January 1, 2015, all health-related licensees applying for the renewal of a license issued by the Board shall be required to complete at least 2 hours of Board-approved continuing education in child abuse recognition and reporting requirements as a condition of renewal.

NCBTMB Requirements

  • 24 Hours of CE’s
  • 3 CE Hours must be in Ethics – Every two years
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State of Pennsylvania Continuing Education Requirements

Pennsylvania Continuing Education requirements posted on this page are based upon the most up to date information available. Pennsylvania continuing education requirements are subject to change and therefore, Pennsylvania Massage Therapy licensee’s are ultimately responsible for being up to date with the Pennsylvania continuing education requirements.

Continuing education courses offered on OnlineCE.com provide Online CEU for Pennsylvania Massage Therapists (MT). The online courses enhance the knowledge bases of Massage Therapists to enhance clinical therapy practice. Free 1 hour NCBTMB approved online home study CE credit course for new Pennsylvania Massage Therapy registered users at www.OnlineCE.com

The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) is the national governing body responsible for credentialing Massage Therapists. Massage Therapists must renew their board certification every 2 years. During that 2-year period, Massage Therapists are required to complete 24 hours of continuing education. Twenty-one (21) hours of CE must be from Approved Providers and three (3) of the 24 hours must be in Ethics. Candidates must also pass a criminal background check (performed by NCBTMB). There is a limit of 4 hours allowed in self-care coursework.

Occupational Therapist

State Requirements

  • 24 hours of CE due biennially (Pennsylvania Accepts 24 hours of online courses)
  • New Regulation Effective January 1, 2015: Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting
  • Effective January 1, 2015, all persons applying for issuance of an initial license shall be required to complete 3 hours of DPW-approved training in child abuse recognition and reporting requirements as a condition of licensure. Additionally, effective with the first license renewal after January 1, 2015, all health-related licensees applying for the renewal of a license issued by the Board shall be required to complete at least 2 hours of Board-approved continuing education in child abuse recognition and reporting requirements as a condition of renewal
  • OnlineCE.com offers a 2 hour course for license renewal to meet this requirement
  • See our topic: Abuse – Child and Elder and take the course titled “Abuse – Child for PA Mandatory Reporters”
  • This CE Course #OCEC0001 Approved by PA Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs for Mandatory Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting and counts towards 2 hours of PA license renewal credit
  • OnlineCE.com offers a 3 hour course for initial licensure to meet this requirement.
  • See our topic: Abuse – Child and Elder and take the course titled “Abuse – Child for PA Mandatory Reporters for Initial Licensure”
  • This CE Course #OCEC0002 Approved by PA Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs for Mandatory Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting and counts towards 3 hours of PA license renewal credit
  • OnlineCE.com will submit your completion of the Child Abuse course by an electronic report to the PA Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs on the Monday following the date of completion
  • The PA Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs then loads the course completion information to the Bureau’s website where your individual licensing board accesses the completion information
  • OnlineCE.com cannot submit this information directly to your licensing board

NBCOT Requirements

  • 36 Hours of CE – Every 3 years. The NBCOT accepts 36 hours of OnlineCE courses
  • OnlineCE is an approved provider of the AOTA # 4023
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Continuing Education Requirements for Certified Hand Therapists:

The Hand Therapy Certification Commission (HTCC) is the governing body that is responsible for credentialing certified hand therapists (CHT). In order to maintain the CHT credential, a CHT must accumulate a minimum of 80 contact hours of professional development activities during their five-year accrual period. Professional development hours may be earned in seven different categories. OnlineCE.com offers courses in 3 Categories: A, B and C.

Category A – Formal Courses in Upper Extremity Therapy, 3 hours or more in length. All 80 hours can be earned in this category. HTCC Accepts OnlineCE courses.

Category B – Informal Courses in Upper Extremity Therapy, less than 3 hours in length. Maximum accepted: 30 hours per 5-year accrual cycle. HTCC Accepts OnlineCE courses.

Category C – Formal Courses with General Clinical OT or PT content. Maximum accepted: 20 hours per 5-year accrual cycle. HTCC Accepts OnlineCE courses.

Continuing Education Requirements by NBCOT

The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) is the national governing body responsible for credentialing Occupational Therapists (OTR) and Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA). In order to maintain current certification as an OTR or OTA, therapists must meet all NBCOT continuing education (CE) requirements. A total of thirty-six (36) professional development units during a three year cycle are required. A maximum of 36 hours can be obtained through OnlineCE.com Online Continuing Education Courses.

 

State of Pennsylvania Continuing Education Requirements

Pennsylvania Continuing Education requirements posted on this page are based upon the most up to date information available. Pennsylvania continuing education requirements are subject to change and therefore, Pennsylvania OT/OTA licensee’s are ultimately responsible for being up to date with the Pennsylvania continuing education requirements.

Continuing education courses offered on OnlineCE.com provide Online CEU for Pennsylvania Occupational Therapists (OT) and Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA). The online courses enhance the knowledge bases of OT/OTA to enhance clinical therapy practice. Free 1 hour AOTA approved online home study CE credit course for new Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy and Occupational Therapy Assistant registered users at www.OnlineCE.com

OnlineCE is an AOTA-Approved provider of continuing education. As such, OnlineCE is committed to providing high quality and relevant education for occupational therapy practitioners. Please note that, while OnlineCE is AOTA Approved, the AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

Occupational therapy assistants

State Requirements

  • No State CE Requirements

NBCOT Requirements

  • 36 Hours of continuing education every 3 years.
  • The NBCOT accepts 36 hours of OnlineCE courses. OnlineCE is an approved provider of the AOTA # 4023
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Continuing Education Requirements by NBCOT

The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) is the national governing body responsible for credentialing Occupational Therapists (OTR) and Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA). In order to maintain current certification as an OTR or OTA, therapists must meet all NBCOT continuing education (CE) requirements. A total of thirty-six (36) professional development units during a three year cycle are required. A maximum of 36 hours can be obtained through OnlineCE.com Online Continuing Education Courses.

State of Pennsylvania Continuing Education Requirements

Pennsylvania Continuing Education requirements posted on this page are based upon the most up to date information available. Pennsylvania continuing education requirements are subject to change and therefore, Pennsylvania OT/OTA licensee’s are ultimately responsible for being up to date with the Pennsylvania continuing education requirements.

Continuing education courses offered on OnlineCE.com provide Online CEU for Pennsylvania Occupational Therapists (OT) and Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA). The online courses enhance the knowledge bases of OT/OTA to enhance clinical therapy practice. Free 1 hour AOTA approved online home study CE credit course for new Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy and Occupational Therapy Assistant registered users at www.OnlineCE.com

OnlineCE is an AOTA-Approved provider of continuing education. As such, OnlineCE is committed to providing high quality and relevant education for occupational therapy practitioners. Please note that, while OnlineCE is AOTA Approved, the AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

Physical Therapist

State Requirements

  • 30 hours of CE biennially (Pennsylvania Accepts 30 hours of online courses)
  • Due by 12/31 in even years
  • 2 hours law and/or ethics
  • 4 hours must be in recognizing emergency health conditions (CPR certification through the American Red Cross of the American Heart Association meets this requirement)
  • For PTs with a direct access authorization, and 10 of the 30 hours must be in the area of evaluative procedures

Continuing Education Requirements for Certified Hand Therapists:

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The Hand Therapy Certification Commission (HTCC) is the governing body that is responsible for credentialing certified hand therapists (CHT). In order to maintain the CHT credential, a CHT must accumulate a minimum of 80 contact hours of professional development activities during their five-year accrual period. Professional development hours may be earned in seven different categories. OnlineCE.com offers courses in 3 Categories: A, B and C.

Category A – Formal Courses in Upper Extremity Therapy, 3 hours or more in length. All 80 hours can be earned in this category. 

Category B – Informal Courses in Upper Extremity Therapy, less than 3 hours in length. Maximum accepted: 30 hours per 5-year accrual cycle. 

Category C – Formal Courses with General Clinical OT or PT content. Maximum accepted: 20 hours per 5-year accrual cycle.

State of Pennsylvania Continuing Education Requirements

Pennsylvania Continuing Education requirements posted on this page are based upon the most up to date information available. Pennsylvania continuing education requirements are subject to change and therefore, Pennsylvania PT/PTA licensee’s are ultimately responsible for being up to date with the Pennsylvania continuing education requirements.

Continuing education courses offered on OnlineCE.com provide Online CEU for Pennsylvania Physical Therapists (PT) and Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA). The online courses enhance the knowledge bases of PT/PTA to enhance clinical therapy practice. Free 1 hour online home study CE credit course for new Pennsylvania Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy Assistant registered users at www.OnlineCE.com

physical therapy assistants

State Requirements

  • 30 hours of CE biennially (Pennsylvania Accepts 30 hours of online courses)
  • Due by 12/31 in even years
  • 2 hours law and/or ethics
  • 4 hours must be in recognizing emergency health conditions (CPR certification through the American Red Cross of the American Heart Association meets this requirement)
  • New Regulation Effective January 1, 2015: Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting:
  • Effective January 1, 2015, all persons applying for issuance of an initial license shall be required to complete 3 hours of DPW-approved training in child abuse recognition and reporting requirements as a condition of licensure.
  • Additionally, effective with the first license renewal after January 1, 2015, all health-related licensees applying for the renewal of a license issued by the Board shall be required to complete at least 2 hours of Board-approved continuing education in child abuse recognition and reporting requirements as a condition of renewal.
SHOP CE NOW

State of Pennsylvania Continuing Education Requirements

Pennsylvania Continuing Education requirements posted on this page are based upon the most up to date information available. Pennsylvania continuing education requirements are subject to change and therefore, Pennsylvania PT/PTA licensee’s are ultimately responsible for being up to date with the Pennsylvania continuing education requirements.

 

Continuing education courses offered on OnlineCE.com provide Online CEU for Pennsylvania Physical Therapists (PT) and Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA). The online courses enhance the knowledge bases of PT/PTA to enhance clinical therapy practice. Free 1 hour online home study CE credit course for new Pennsylvania Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy Assistant registered users at www.OnlineCE.com

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