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Texas

ATHLETIC TRAINERS

State Requirements

  • 40 hours of CE every 2 years (Texas Accepts 40 hours of online Athletic Trainer courses)
  • Requires 2 hours of training in concussion management.
  • Requires CPR and course on use of external defibrillation
  • Human Trafficking for Texas Healthcare Practitioners
  • Health care practitioners who provide direct patient care must complete an approved human trafficking prevention training course in order to renew their license

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 Texas Athletic Trainer Continuing Education Requirements

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

Continuing education courses offered on OnlineCE.com provide Online CEU for Texas Athletic Trainer . The online courses enhance the knowledge base of the Texas Athletic Trainer. Free 1 hour of online continuing education course for new Texas 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

  • 12 hours of CE biennially (Texas Accepts 12 hours of Massage Therapy online courses)
  • (online CE is acceptable only if the subject matter is not massage therapy techniques or manipulation of soft tissue)
  • Human Trafficking for Texas Healthcare Practitioners
  • Health care practitioners who provide direct patient care must complete an approved human trafficking prevention training course in order to renew their license
  • The NCBTMB is not accepting coursework in this topic for CE Credit
  • Renewal licenses will be issued for a two-year period and expire on the last day of the licensee’s birth month.
  • The expiration date is noted on each license.
  • Initial license is valid until the last day of the licensee’s birth month in the following year, as determined by the department, and must be renewed on or before the expiration date.

NCBTMB Requirements

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

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

Continuing education courses offered on OnlineCE.com provide Online CEU for Texas 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 Texas 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 by the end of licensee’s birth month every 2 years based on the date of original license (Texas Accepts 24 hours of online courses)
  • Each continuing education activity may be counted only one time in two renewal cycles or a total of four years
  • Human Trafficking for Texas Healthcare Practitioners- Health care practitioners who provide direct patient care must complete an approved human trafficking prevention training course in order to renew their license/ ChiroCredit.com/OnlineCEcom offers a course to meet this requirement that has been approved by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and meets all required HHSC Human Trafficking Training Standard
  • See our topic: Human Trafficking and select the course titled “Human Trafficking 205 – Human Trafficking Affecting Texas
  • This course meets the State TX Human Trafficking requirement
  • Texas Automatically accepts courses from AOTA Approved Providers

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 Texas Continuing Education Requirements

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

Continuing education courses offered on OnlineCE.com provide Online CEU for Texas Occupational Therapists (OT) and Texas 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 Texas 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

  • 24 Hours of CE’s – Every two years
  • CE’s are due in the birth month of the individual every two years from start date
  • Human Trafficking for Texas Healthcare Practitioners
  • NCBOT: 36 Hours of CE’s – Every three years

State Requirements

  • 24 Hours of CE’s – Every two years
  • CE’s are due in the birth month of the individual every two years from start date
  • Human Trafficking for Texas Healthcare Practitioners
  • NCBOT: 36 Hours of CE’s – Every three years
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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 Texas Continuing Education Requirements

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

Continuing education courses offered on OnlineCE.com provide Online CEU for Texas Occupational Therapists (OT) and Texas 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 Texas 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

Texas PT State Requirements

30 hours of CE biennially – Texas Accepts 30 hours of OnlineCE.com courses

OnlineCE.com courses are provided by the TX Board of PT Examiners Accredited Provider #2509014TX and meets continuing competence requirements for PT licensure renewal in TX. Accreditation Period: 10/1/22-9/30/25.

  • If you are entering courses from the previous years CE cycle, Accredited Provider numbers are: #2209014TX:  Valid 10/1/2019 – 9/30/22

 

Special Requirements

  • Ethics are now included in the JAM (Jurisprudence Assessment Module) issued by the Board as part of license renewal. You may still take ethics courses at OnlineCE.com, however they will be counted as general credits.

 

  • Human Trafficking for Texas Healthcare Practitioners

    Health care practitioners who provide direct patient care must complete an approved human trafficking prevention training course in order to renew their license/  ChiroCredit.com/OnlineCE.com offers a course to meet this requirement that has been approved by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and meets all required HHSC Human Trafficking Training Standard.  This training must be completed by the first license renewal starting with September 1, 2020.  This requirement is for each renewal period.

    “Human Trafficking 205 – Human Trafficking Affecting Texas” meets the State TX Human Trafficking requirement.
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physical therapy assistants

State Requirements

  • 20 Hours of CE’s – Every two years
  • 1 Hour in Ethics and Jurisprudence (JAM) 
  • Human Trafficking for Texas Healthcare Practitioners
  • Completion of a CPR course

Texas PTA State Requirements

20 hours of CE biennially – Texas accepts 20 hours of OnlineCE.com courses

  • OnlineCE.com courses are provided by the TX Board of PT Examiners Accredited Provider #2509014TX and meets continuing competence requirements for PT licensure renewal in TX. Accreditation Period: 10/1/22-9/30/25.
  • If you are entering courses from the previous years CE cycle, Accredited Provider numbers are:
  • Ethics are now included in the JAM (Jurisprudence Assessment Module) issued by the Board as part of license renewal.
  • You may still take ethics courses at OnlineCE.com, however they will be counted as general credits.
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