Board of Physical Therapy - Licensing - Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant

Application to Qualify for the PT Examination - The application is for Foreign Educated Applicants Only

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Due to a recent process change, FSBPT is now evaluating candidates' eligibility to sit for the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) for graduates from CAPTE accredited Programs. The application is for Foreign Educated Applicants Only. Please contact FSBPT directly for instructions on how to be made eligible if you are a graduate from a CAPTE accredited program. www.fsbpt.org or 703-739-9420

• APPLY ONLINE - Foreign educated applicants only
• Credentialing Organizations – List of Accepted Credentialing Agencies for non-U.S. educated physical therapists (PDF)

• Download an Examination Application (PDF) - This application is for foreign educated applicants only

This application is solely for determining your eligibility and to qualify you for for an exam. It does not qualify you for licensure at this time.

You will be required to submit a separate application for licensure once you have passed the PT examination.

Requirements

General requirements for all applicants

• Completed initial application to include:
  • Completed Application and fee
  • Official Transcripts or Letter of Intent to Graduate which states you have met the requirements of the degree which qualifies you for the examination
  • Supervisor's affidavit form (if applicable)

Education

• Be a graduate of an educational program for the physical therapist that is accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Commissioner of Education or the Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation, or both, and approved by the board; or if the applicant has been trained in another country, present satisfactory evidence that the applicant has graduated from a school of physical therapy approved or accredited in the country where the school is located and have educational credentials equivalent to those of the United States trained physical therapist.
• Applicants trained in another country must demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Examination Fees
  • Paid directly to the FSBPT. For further information, go to www.fsbpt.org

Application for the PT License (after passing the required examination)

Requirements

General Requirements for All Applicants

Completed initial application to include:

• Completed Application and fee
• Reference Form
• Verification of licensure (if applicable)
• Official transcript if not submitted with application to qualify for examination

Examination

• Pass an examination, approved by the board, to determine the applicant's fitness to practice as a physical therapist. The board may waive the examination requirement for an applicant who is currently licensed in another state by virtue of having previously passed a qualifying examination acceptable to the board, provided that the passing standards for the examination were equivalent to those then required by the law of this State.

Renewal fees and information

Requirements

• Renewal applications received after the expiration date will require a late fee of $50.00. An individual who submits an application for renewal more than 90 days after the license expiration date is subject to all requirements governing new applicants under this chapter, except that the board may, in its discretion and giving due consideration to the protection of the public, waive examination if that renewal application is made within 2 years from the date of that expiration.The ninety day extended renewal period should not in any way be construed to permit the practice of physical therapy after the date of expiration.

• Renewal reminders are emailed to the email address on file at least 30 days prior to the license expiration date. It is the licensee's responsibility to keep the Board informed of current contact information and to see that the license is renewed absent the renewal application. Reminder includes licensee’s access code which, along with license number, is required for online renewal.

How to apply

Requirements

General Requirements for All Applicants

Completed initial application to include:

• Completed Application and fee
• Reference Form
• Verification of licensure (if applicable)
• Official transcript in a sealed envelope
• Supervisor's affidavit form (if applicable)
• Documentation of name change
• Credit Card form, if desired

Education

• Be a graduate of an educational program for the physical therapist/physical therapist assistant that is accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Commissioner of Education or the Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation, or both, and approved by the board; or if the applicant has been trained in another country, present satisfactory evidence that the applicant has graduated from a school of physical therapy approved or accredited in the country where the school is located and have educational credentials equivalent to those of the United States trained physical therapist/physical therapist assistant.
• Applicants trained in another country must demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken English.

Examination

• Pass an examination, approved by the board, to determine the applicant's fitness to practice as a physical therapist/physical therapist assistant. The board may waive the examination requirement for an applicant who is currently licensed in another state by virtue of having previously passed a qualifying examination acceptable to the board, provided that the passing standards for the examination were equivalent to those then required by the law of this State.

Fees

• Paid directly to the FSBPT. For further information, go to www.fsbpt.org

Other Requirements

• Demonstrate that you are trustworthy and competent to engage in practice as a physical therapist/physical therapist assistant in such manner as to safeguard the interests of the public.

Renewal fees and information

Requirements

• Renewal applications received after the expiration date will require a late fee of $50.00. An individual who submits an application for renewal more than 90 days after the license expiration date is subject to all requirements governing new applicants under this chapter, except that the board may, in its discretion and giving due consideration to the protection of the public, waive examination if that renewal application is made within 2 years from the date of that expiration.The ninety day extended renewal period should not in any way be construed to permit the practice of physical therapy after the date of expiration.
• Renewal reminders are mailed approximately 60 days prior to the license expiration date.

Application to Qualify for the PTA Examination - The application is for Foreign Educated Applicants Only

Apply Now

Due to a recent process change, FSBPT is now evaluating candidates' eligibility to sit for the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) for graduates from CAPTE accredited Programs. The application is for Foreign Educated Applicants Only. Please contact FSBPT directly for instructions on how to be made eligible if you are a graduate of a CAPTE accredited program. www.fsbpt.org or 703-739-9420

• APPLY ONLINE - Foreign educated applicants only
• Download an Examination Application (PDF) - This application is for foreign-educated applicants only

This application is solely for determining your eligibility and to qualify you for an exam. It does not qualify you for licensure at this time.

You will be required to submit a separate application for licensure once you have passed the PTA examination.

Requirements

General requirements for all applicants

• Completed initial application to include:
  • Completed Application and fee
  • Official Transcripts or Letter of Intent to Graduate which states you have met the requirements of the degree which qualifies you for the examination
  • Supervisor's affidavit form (if applicable)

Education

• Be a graduate of an educational program for the physical therapist assistant that is accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Commissioner of Education or the Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation, or both, and approved by the board; or if the applicant has been trained in another country, present satisfactory evidence that the applicant has graduated from a school of physical therapy approved or accredited in the country where the school is located and have educational credentials equivalent to those of the United States trained physical therapist assistant.
• Applicants trained in another country must demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Examination Fees
  • Paid directly to the FSBPT. For further information, go to www.fsbpt.org

Application for the PTA License (after passing the required examination)

Requirements

General Requirements for All Applicants

Completed initial application to include:

• Completed Application and fee
• Reference Form
• Verification of licensure (if applicable)
• Official transcript if not submitted with application to qualify for examination

Examination

• Pass an examination, approved by the board, to determine the applicant's fitness to practice as a physical therapist assistant. The board may waive the examination requirement for an applicant who is currently licensed in another state by virtue of having previously passed a qualifying examination acceptable to the board, provided that the passing standards for the examination were equivalent to those then required by the law of this State.

Renewal fees and information

Requirements

• Renewal applications received after the expiration date will require a late fee of $50.00. An individual who submits an application for renewal more than 90 days after the license expiration date is subject to all requirements governing new applicants under this chapter, except that the board may, in its discretion and giving due consideration to the protection of the public, waive examination if that renewal application is made within 2 years from the date of that expiration.The ninety day extended renewal period should not in any way be construed to permit the practice of physical therapy after the date of expiration.

• Renewal reminders are emailed to the email address on file at least 30 days prior to the license expiration date. It is the licensee's responsibility to keep the Board informed of current contact information and to see that the license is renewed absent the renewal application. Reminder includes licensee’s access code which, along with license number, is required for online renewal.