10 Best Pediatric Physical Therapy CEU Courses Online (2026 Guide)

Aimee Brueck • June 5, 2026

Continuing education is essential for pediatric physical therapists who want to stay current with evidence-based treatment strategies, maintain licensure, and improve outcomes for children and families.

But with so many CEU options available online, it can be difficult to determine which courses are actually worth your time and money.

To help, we’ve compiled a list of top pediatric physical therapy CEU courses and platforms for 2026, focusing on high-demand areas like gait training, neurorehabilitation, adaptive equipment, torticollis treatment, strength-based care, and pediatric orthotics.

We’ve also included PPT4ED Picks: courses designed for therapists who want practical, real-world strategies they can apply immediately.

Best Pediatric Physical Therapy CEU Courses Online

1. MedBridge Pediatric Physical Therapy CEUs

Subscription-based unlimited CEUs

MedBridge is one of the most widely used continuing education platforms for physical therapists, offering extensive pediatric content taught by recognized experts.

Popular topics include:

  • pediatric gait and mobility
  • cerebral palsy management
  • developmental milestones
  • strength and balance training
  • early intervention therapy

Flexible online access makes it ideal for busy clinicians.

2. Great Lakes Seminars – Pediatric Gait: Assessment & Treatment

Provider: Great Lakes Seminars
💲Approx. $375 | 🕒 16 CEUs

A highly respected pediatric PT course focused on gait assessment and intervention strategies for children with neuromotor and orthopedic conditions.

Topics include:

  • gait analysis
  • cerebral palsy treatment strategies
  • hypotonia and movement disorders
  • orthopedic considerations
  • functional mobility training

Popular among pediatric PTs working in outpatient and school-based settings.

3. Surestep Continuing Education Courses

Provider: Surestep

Surestep offers free and paid continuing education courses focused on pediatric orthotics and lower extremity management.

Topics include:

  • SMOs and AFOs
  • gait and alignment
  • toe walking
  • hypotonia
  • orthotic decision-making

Courses are designed for pediatric therapists working with children with mobility and postural challenges.

4. Education Resources Inc. (ERI) Pediatric Physical Therapy Courses

Provider: Education Resources Inc. (ERI)

ERI offers a large catalog of pediatric PT continuing education courses in both live webinar and on-demand formats.

Popular topics include:

  • torticollis treatment
  • infant motor development
  • pediatric neurorehabilitation
  • balance and coordination
  • strengthening interventions

Courses are taught by experienced pediatric clinicians and researchers.

Check the course here: Education Resources Inc. (ERI)

PPT4ED Picks for Pediatric Physical Therapists

5. Catch the Wave! Introduction to Whole Body Vibration in Pediatric Therapy

Provider: PPT4ED
💲 $65 | 🕒 4 CE Hours | On-Demand

This course introduces pediatric therapists to the foundations of therapeutic vibration using the Galileo side-alternating mechano-stimulation platform.

Participants learn:

  • vibration safety and parameters
  • positioning techniques
  • strengthening applications
  • sensory and motor benefits
  • pediatric case study implementation

Designed for PTs, OTs, and SLPs working with children with neurodevelopmental challenges.

6. Retrain the Therapist Brain: A Neurodiversity-Affirming Approach to Pediatric Therapy

Provider: PPT4ED
💲 $275 | 🕒 7.5 CE Hours | On-Demand

This course helps therapists shift toward a strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming approach when working with children.

Physical therapists learn how to:

  • understand neurodivergent movement and behavior
  • apply neurodiversity-affirming care
  • create strengths-based treatment plans
  • write supportive, meaningful goals

Highly relevant for PTs working with autistic and neurodivergent children.

7. Foundations of Pediatric Wheelchair & Adaptive Equipment

Provider: PPT4ED
 💲 $45 | 🕒 2 CE Hours | Live Webinar

This introductory course provides pediatric therapists with foundational knowledge of mobility equipment and adaptive positioning.

Topics include:

  • wheelchair basics
  • posture and alignment
  • adaptive seating
  • gait trainers and walkers
  • documentation and equipment recommendations

Ideal for pediatric PTs beginning involvement in adaptive equipment selection and mobility planning.

8. The Power of Play: Linking Play to Language, Cognitive, Social-Emotional & Literacy Development

Provider: PPT4Ed
💲 $50 | 🕒 4 CE Hours | On-Demand

Play is critical to motor learning and participation in pediatric therapy.

This course explores how symbolic play development supports:

  • motor engagement
  • participation
  • social interaction
  • cognitive development

Therapists also learn play-based intervention strategies that can improve therapy participation and carryover.

Additional CEU Platforms for Pediatric Physical Therapists

9. APTA Learning Center

Provider: American Physical Therapy Association

The APTA Learning Center provides continuing education for physical therapists across multiple specialties, including pediatrics.

Topics include:

  • pediatric rehabilitation
  • evidence-based practice
  • ethics and clinical decision-making
  • early intervention
  • neurological rehabilitation

A trusted source for PT continuing education.

Check their library: Learning Center APTA

10. Herman & Wallace Pediatric Pelvic Health Courses

Provider: Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute

Herman & Wallace offers pediatric pelvic floor and bowel/bladder continuing education for physical therapists.

Topics include:

  • pediatric pelvic floor dysfunction
  • bowel and bladder management
  • constipation and continence
  • pelvic health treatment strategies

An increasingly popular specialty area in pediatric PT.

Visit their website: Herman Wallace

Why Therapists Choose PPT4ED Courses

  • Created by pediatric therapists
  • Practical, real-world strategies
  • On-demand and flexible learning
  • Evidence-based and interdisciplinary
  • Focused on immediate clinical application

Advance Your Pediatric Physical Therapy Practice

Explore all available courses here: PPT4Ed.org

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