Illinois physical therapy license renewal
Physical therapists and PT assistants in Illinois are licensed by the IDFPR. Licenses renew every 2 years, by September 30 of even years.
Renews
Every 2 years
Next deadline
September 30, 2028
Continuing education
40 hours
Continuing education
| License | Per renewal |
|---|---|
| Physical therapist | 40 hours |
Required topics
- Ethics, plus Illinois's required health care courses
Check a license
Look up any Illinois license in the state license search and save a dated copy for the employee's file. Agencies with many clinicians can track every renewal date in one roster once the Illinois License Directory roster opens.
Source: IDFPR. Confirm current rules with the board before relying on them.
Common questions
When do Illinois physical therapists and pt assistants renew?
Every 2 years, by September 30 of even years. The next deadline is September 30, 2028.
How much continuing education do Illinois physical therapists and pt assistants need?
Physical therapist: 40 hours.
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StaffScreen, our sister service, checks your whole team against the federal OIG and SAM.gov exclusion lists every month and emails you a dated certificate for your compliance file. Illinois customers hear first when the Illinois License Directory roster opens.
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