Florida Physical Therapist License Renewal — CE Requirements and Deadlines

Florida PT licenses expire on November 30, 2027 — a fixed date that applies to all Florida PT licensees regardless of when they were first licensed. Licenses not renewed by that date become null and void on December 1, 2027. See the At-a-Glance table above for current fees, CE requirements, and deadline details.

Florida’s renewal CE structure requires 24 contact hours per biennium: 22 general hours plus 2 mandatory hours of Prevention of Medical Errors. HIV/AIDS CE (1 hour) is required for the first renewal only. All CE must be tracked through CE Broker. No more than 12 of the 24 hours may come from home study courses.

CE Requirements for Florida PT License Renewal

Florida requires 24 contact hours of continuing education per biennial renewal period. All CE must be completed through Board-approved providers and tracked through CE Broker.

CE breakdown (standard renewal):

• 2 hours — Prevention of Medical Errors (mandatory every cycle): Required for all Florida healthcare licensees. Medical Error courses approved by any Board within the Division of Medical Quality Assurance are accepted. Maximum 3 hours of Medical Errors CE accepted per biennium.
• 22 hours — General CE: Any approved CE content from Board-rule approved providers. No more than 12 of these hours may be from home study courses.
• HIV/AIDS — 1 hour, first renewal only: Required only for your first license renewal. Not required in subsequent renewal cycles. HIV/AIDS courses approved by any Board within the Division of Medical Quality Assurance are accepted. Maximum 3 hours of HIV/AIDS CE accepted per biennium.

Licenses issued in the second half of the biennium:

If your license was issued in the second half of the current biennium, you are exempt from the full 24-hour CE requirement — except for 2 hours of Prevention of Medical Errors and 1 hour of HIV/AIDS (if first renewal).

Other approved methods of earning CE hours:

• Attendance at a Florida Board of Physical Therapy meeting (does not apply if you are on the agenda or appearing for another purpose)
• Passing the Florida Laws and Rules Examination within the biennium — counts toward CE hours (does not apply if taken for disciplinary order, initial licensure, reactivation, or reinstatement)
• CE course instructors: up to 6 contact hours per biennium
• APTA-credentialed clinical instructors: 1 contact hour per 120 hours of clinical internship, maximum 8 hours per biennium

Category limits:

• Home study: maximum 12 hours per biennium
• Risk management: maximum 5 hours per biennium
• HIV/AIDS: maximum 3 hours per biennium
• Prevention of Medical Errors: maximum 3 hours per biennium

Board-approved CE providers:

• Florida Physical Therapy Association (FPTA) approved courses
• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and state APTA chapters and sections
• CAPTE-accredited or CAPTE-status PT programs at colleges and universities (1 credit hour = 15 contact hours)

How to Renew Your Florida PT License

Renewal is available online through the MQA Services Portal or by mail.

1. Complete your 24 CE hours before your renewal deadline — including all mandatory requirements
2. Confirm all CE hours are reported and reflected in your CE Broker account
3. Complete mandatory background screening or pay the $43.25 FDLE fingerprint retention fee if your fingerprint retention is expiring this cycle
4. Log in to the Florida MQA Online Services Portal (the “Renew My License” option appears no later than 90 days before expiration)
5. Complete the renewal application and attest to CE completion
6. Pay the $80 renewal fee by credit card, debit card, or electronic check online — or print a summary and mail with cashier’s check or money order payable to the Florida Department of Health
7. Submit before November 30, 2027

Late Renewal and Null and Void Licenses

Note: Delinquent licensees renewing late must also report CE hours for the current cycle and the previous cycle. Contact the Florida Board of Physical Therapy:

• Phone: (850) 488-0595
• Email: MQA.PhysicalTherapy@flhealth.gov
• Portal: Florida MQA Online Services Portal
• Board website: floridasphysicaltherapy.gov

PT Compact and Florida License Renewal

Florida had not yet been activated for PT Compact privilege participation as of May 2026. There are no compact renewal implications for Florida PT licensees at this time. This situation may change — verify current compact status at floridasphysicaltherapy.gov/licensing/compact/.

Practical Notes for Florida PT License Renewal

• November 30, 2027 — mark this date permanently. Every Florida PT renews at the same time. This is a fixed date not based on your birthday or initial license date. The MQA portal and CE Broker both get heavy traffic near the deadline — renew early.
• CE Broker is mandatory — not optional. All CE hours must be submitted to CE Broker. Do not submit CE certificates directly to the Board — they will not be accepted. All hours go through CE Broker.
• Home study cap: 12 of 24 hours maximum. No more than half your CE hours can come from home study courses. Plan your CE mix accordingly.
• Prevention of Medical Errors is the only truly recurring mandatory topic. 2 hours every cycle, no exceptions. HIV/AIDS is first renewal only. Human Trafficking was a one-time requirement (deadline January 1, 2021) — not recurring.
• Passing the Florida Laws and Rules Exam counts as CE. If you take the Laws and Rules exam within the biennium (and not for discipline, reactivation, or initial licensure purposes), it counts toward your CE hours for that cycle.
• Check your fingerprint retention status. A $43.25 FDLE fingerprint retention fee is required at renewal if your fingerprint retention is expiring this cycle. If it expires within 60 days, you must pay separately through the CHAI system before renewing.
• Delinquent renewals require CE from two cycles. If your license is delinquent when you renew, you must report CE hours for both the current cycle and the previous cycle before renewing.
• December 1, 2027 is a hard cutoff. Licenses become null and void on December 1, 2027. A null and void license requires contacting the Board for reinstatement guidance — it is not a standard renewal.
• Travel PTs: November 30 mid-assignment is a hard stop. Build renewal into your contract planning — CE completion, CE Broker reporting, and fingerprint retention all take time to process.

Related Pages

• Florida Physical Therapist License — Initial Requirements and Application
• Physical Therapist Licensing by State — Complete Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

When does my Florida PT license expire?

Florida PT licenses expire at midnight on November 30, 2027. This is a fixed date that applies to all Florida PT licensees — not based on your birthday or when you were first licensed. Licenses not renewed by November 30, 2027 become null and void on December 1, 2027. Source: Florida Board of Physical Therapy — Licensing & Renewals

What is the renewal fee for a Florida PT license?

The standard active-to-active renewal fee is $80 if renewed on time. Late renewal (after expiration) is $135. 120-day notified delinquent renewal is $215. A separate $43.25 FDLE fingerprint retention fee also applies if your fingerprint retention is expiring this cycle. Payment by credit card, debit card, or electronic check online; or cashier’s check/money order by mail. Source: Florida Board of Physical Therapy — Licensing & Renewals

How many CE hours are required to renew a Florida PT license?

24 contact hours per biennium — 22 general hours plus 2 mandatory hours of Prevention of Medical Errors. HIV/AIDS CE (1 hour) is required for the first renewal only. No more than 12 hours may come from home study courses. All CE must be tracked through CE Broker. Source: Florida Board of Physical Therapy — Licensing & Renewals

Is CE Broker required for Florida PT renewal?

Yes. All CE hours must be submitted to and tracked through CE Broker. Do not submit CE certificates directly to the Board — they are not accepted. If your CE provider has not reported your hours to CE Broker, they will not count at renewal. Source: Florida Board of Physical Therapy — Licensing & Renewals

Can I renew an expired Florida PT license?

Florida allows renewal after expiration with additional fees — $135 for late active renewal and $215 for 120-day delinquent status. Delinquent licensees must also report CE hours from the current and previous cycle. After November 30, 2027, the license becomes null and void on December 1, 2027 — contact the Board at (850) 488-0595 for reinstatement guidance. Source: Florida Board of Physical Therapy — Licensing & Renewals

When should I complete CE hours for Florida PT renewal?

All required CE hours must be completed and submitted to CE Broker before submitting your renewal application. CE Broker reporting can take time after a provider submits your completion — plan to finish CE several weeks before the November 30, 2027 deadline. Source: Florida Board of Physical Therapy — Licensing & Renewals

Does Florida participate in the PT Compact for renewal purposes?

Florida had not yet been activated for PT Compact privilege participation as of May 2026. There are no compact renewal implications for Florida PT licensees at this time. Verify current compact status at floridasphysicaltherapy.gov/licensing/compact/ as this may change. Source: Florida Board of Physical Therapy — Compact