Iowa CEU Requirements for PT, OT, SLP & RN – Medbridge Help Center

In this article, you will find state licensure requirements for the state of Iowa, along with our recommended courses that may meet the state requirements.

PT CEU Requirements:

Current PT’s must complete 40 hours of continuing education every two years. License expires the 15th day of the birth month every two years. PT's must also complete 2 hours of Mandatory Reporter Education within 6 month's of employment and then 1 hour of additional training every three years. The Iowa Department of Human Services develops and provides the training.

State Licensing Board: Board of Physical Therapy

Looking for State-Approved Online PT CEUs?

For Iowa physical therapists seeking convenient, board-approved continuing education, Medbridge offers a full library of online PT CEU courses designed to meet state requirements, including courses in ethics, jurisprudence, implicit bias, and dementia care. Explore our flexible learning options and get started on your license renewal today.

OT CEU Requirements:

Current OT’s must complete 30 hours of continuing education every two years. License expires the 15th day of the birth month every two years. OT's must also complete 2 hours of Mandatory Reporter Education within 6 months of employment and then 1 hour of additional training every three years. The Iowa Department of Human Services develops and provides the training.

State Licensing Board: Board of Occupational Therapy

Looking for State-Approved Online OT CEUs?

For Iowa occupational therapists meeting renewal requirements, Medbridge offers accredited OT CEU courses covering ethics, implicit bias, dementia care, and more—flexible, online, and state-approved.

SLP CEU Requirements:

Current SLP's must complete 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years. License cycle ends December 31 of odd years.

State Licensing Board: Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Looking for State-Approved Online SLP CEUs?

Iowa speech-language pathologists can earn required CEUs with Medbridge’s comprehensive SLP CEU library, including courses on ethics, Alzheimer’s care, and bias awareness.

RN CEU Requirements:

Current RN's must complete 36 hours of continuing education every 3 years. License cycle ends on the 15th day of the birth month every 3 years. RN's must also complete 2 hours of Mandatory Reporter Education within 6 months of employment and then 1 hour of additional training every three years. The Iowa Department of Human Services develops and provides the training.

State Licensing Board: Board of Nursing

Looking for State-Approved Online Nursing CEUs?

Medbridge’s Nursing CEU courses are designed to meet Iowa board requirements. They cover implicit bias, dementia care, and harassment prevention in a fully online, self-paced format.

Disclaimer: The information listed here is as accurate as possible at the time of publication. This information is reviewed periodically/annually, but it is possible that errors exist or the current license requirements have changed. We encourage corrections and comments, and will make modifications accordingly. Neither the author, MedBridge, nor any other individual or institution, except the person renewing their license, is responsible or liable for any consequences of its use. You are encouraged to read your state licensure requirements from the primary source, e.g., your state’s website.

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