Siskind Susser Chart of Physical Therapist Licensing Requirements by State State Alabama Alabama Board of Physical Therapy 100

N. Union Street Suite 724 Montgomery, AL 36130-5040 Phone: 334-242-4064 Fax: 334-240-3288 Contact: Nettie Katharin Horner, Executive Director E-mail: NK.Horner@pt.alabam a.gov Website: http://www.pt.state.al. us Licensure by Endorsement/ Reciprocity The board shall issue a license without examination to a qualified PT/PTA who is licensed by another state, a US territory or the District of Columbia, if the requirements for licensing or registration in such state, territory or district were at the date of licensing or registration by such state substantially equal to Alabamas requirements. Licensure by acceptance of credentials if PT is licensed in another state if the requirements for licensure in that state were, at the date of the applicants licensure, substantially equal to the requirements in Alaska. Credentials Evaluation Required Must have credentials evaluation from International Credentialing Associates, Inc. NPTE Required Yes Other exam Foreigntrained applicants must have acceptable scores on TOEFL (220); TSE (50); and TWE (4.5). Other Must have completed a program of physical therapy education approved by the American Physical Therapy Associations Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. Foreign-trained applicants must have completed a minimum of 124 semester hours of specific PT education if completed before 2003 and 155 semester hours if completed after 2003; must be licensed in the country where the PT education was completed; and must get a credentials evaluation. Must have Credentials evaluation from FCCPT If using different credentialing company, board will evaluate on case by case basis. Yes TOEFL, TWE and TSE are all required. Must have graduated from a school of physical therapy approved by the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Association, or the American Physical Therapy Association. Foreign-trained PTs must show they have completed a course of study equivalent to that provided by a school approved by the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Association or the American Physical Therapy Association and have completed an approved internship. Must also complete an approved 6 month internship in Alaska.

Alaska Alaska State Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Board P.O. Box 110806 Juneau, AK 998110806 Phone: 907-465-2580 Fax: 907-465-2974 Contact: Connie Petz, Licensing Examiner E-mail: connie.petz@alaska.go v Website: http://www.dced.state .ak.us/occ/pphy.htm

State Arizona Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy 4205 N. 7th Avenue Suite 208 Phoenix, AZ 85013 Phone: 602-274-0236 Fax: 602-274-1378 Contact: Charles Brown, Executive Director E-mail: Charles.Brown@ptboar d.az.gov Website: http://www.ptboard.st ate.az.us Arkansas Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy 9 Shackleford Plaza Suite 3 Little Rock, AR 72211 Phone: 501-228-7100 Fax: 501.228.0294 Contact: Nancy Worthen, Executive Director E-mail: arptb@sbcglobal.net Website: http://www.arptb.org/ California Physical Therapy Board of California 2005 Evergreen Street Suite 1350 Sacramento, CA 95815 Phone: 916-561-8200 Fax: 916-263-2560 Contact: Steven K. Hartzell, Executive Officer E-mail: Steve_Hartzell@dca.ca .gov Website: http://www.ptb.ca.gov

Licensure by Endorsement/ Reciprocity The board shall issue a license to a physical therapist who has a valid unrestricted license from another jurisdiction of the United States if that person, when granted the license, met all of the requirements of the AZ board.

Credentials Evaluation Required Must have credentials evaluation from ICA Or FCCPT

NPTE Required Yes

Other exam All foreigntrained applicants except those whose native language is English must pass TOEFL, TSE and TWE. All applicants must pass AZ jurisprudence exam.

Other Must be a graduate of a professional physical therapy education program accredited by a national accreditation agency approved by the board. Foreign-trained applicants must provide satisfactory evidence that the applicant's education is substantially equivalent to the requirements of physical therapists educated in accredited educational programs as determined by the board.

Requirements of state or territory in which currently licensed must be at least equal to Arkansas requirements, including test scores.

Must have credentials evaluated by one of the following organizations: 1) 2) 3) 4) FCCPT ICD ICA IERF

Yes

All foreigntrained applicants must pass TOEFL, TSE and TWE unless the native language is English. All applicants must pass AR jurisprudence exam.

Applicants must complete a professional physical therapy education program accredited by a national accreditation agency approved by the Board. Foreign-trained applicants are required to be eligible for licensure or authorized to practice without limitation in their home country.

If applicant is currently licensed or registered as a PT in a state, district, or territory of the US having requirements equal or higher to those in CA, and has passed an examination for licensing or registration that is comparable to the examination used in CA.

Must have credentials evaluated by one of the following organizations: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) FCCPT ICD ICA IERF IEC

Yes

All applicants must pass California Law Exam.

All applicants must have a degree from an accredited institution approved by the board, and have completed clinical internship in physical therapy. Foreign-trained applicants must show they completed the equivalent of a US accredited PT education. Must also complete a period of clinical service under the supervision of a CA board licensed PT that does not exceed nine months.

State Colorado Office of Physical Therapy Licensure 1560 Broadway Suite 1340 Denver, CO 80202 Phone: 303-894-7800 Fax: 303-894-7764 E-mail: pt@dora.state.co.us Website: http://www.dora.state. co.us/PhysicalTherapy/

Licensure by Endorsement/ Reciprocity Applicant must have graduated from an accredited program within the past two years and passed licensing exam; or must have practiced as a licensed PT for at least two of the five years immediately preceding the application; or must have passed a licensing exam in another jurisdiction and has completed an internship. May issue a license to practice physical therapy without examination a PT who is therapist registered or licensed under the laws of any other state or territory of the US, Canada or any other country, if the requirements are deemed to be equivalent to, or higher than those required by Connecticut. Will grant a license without examination to applicants who have proof of current licensure, in good standing, in another state, the District of Columbia or territory of the US, and who, meets the criteria for current licensure in Delaware and has passed the NPTE.

Credentials Evaluation Required Must have credentials evaluated by one of the following organizations: 1) FCCPT 2) ICD 3) ICA

NPTE Required Yes

Other exam No

Other Every applicant must successfully complete a physical therapy program that is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or which the director has determined to be substantially equivalent. Foreign-trained applicants must have education and training in physical therapy equivalent to that required by accredited programs in the US and must possess an active, valid license in good standing in the foreign country.

Connecticut Connecticut Department of Public Health PT Licensure 410 Capitol Avenue MS #13PHO Hartford, CT 06134 Phone: 860-509-7603 Fax: 860-509-8457 E-mail: oplc.dph@ct.gov Website: http://www.ct.gov/dph/cw p/view.asp?a=3143&q=38 8934&dphNav_GID=1830 Delaware Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers 861 Silver Lake Blvd. Suite 203 Cannon Building Dover, DE 19904-2467 Phone: 302-744-4500 Fax: 302-739-2711 E-mail: customerservice.dpr@s tate.de.us Website: http://dpr.delaware.go v/boards/physicalthera py/index.shtml

Must have credentials evaluation conducted by the Foreign Credentialing Commission on Physical Therapy.

Yes

No

All applicants must have successfully completed a program of study approved by the APTA. Foreign-trained applicants must submit proof that that the requirements for graduation are similar to or higher than those required of graduates of approved US schools. Temporary permits are available for applicants who are eligible for but have not yet taken the NPTE.

Must have credentials evaluated by one of the following organizations: 1) ICD 2) IERF 3) FCCPT

Yes

No

All applicants must have received a physical therapy degree from a school accredited by the CAPTE. Applicants educated outside the US at a school not accredited by the CAPTE and those US graduates with a Transitional Doctorate of Physical Therapy must submit a credential evaluation.
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State District of Columbia DC Board of Physical Therapy Department of Health 717 14th Street, NW Suite 600 Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 877-672-2174 Fax: 202-727-8471 Contact: Gabrielle Schultz, Licensing Specialist E-mail: gabrielle.schultz@dc.g ov Website: http://hpla.doh.dc.gov /hpla/cwp/view,A,1195 ,Q,488365,hplaNav,% 7C30661%7C,.asp

Licensure by Endorsement/ Reciprocity Applicant must provide certified proof of licensure as a PT in good standing from another jurisdiction of the US and must have NPTE score sent directly from FSBPT. The applicant must take and pass the District of Columbia licensure examination in physical therapy after obtaining Board approval.

Credentials Evaluation Required Must have credentials evaluated by FCCPT

NPTE Required Yes

Other exam Must pass DC jurisprudence exam. Foreigntrained applicants must pass the Boardapproved English proficiency examination if the applicants native language is not English.

Other Applicants must have graduated from a professional physical therapy education program accredited by an agency recognized for that purpose by the United States Department of Education, or which is approved by the Board. Foreign-trained applicants must provide proof that the education is substantially equivalent to that in the US, that the education program prepares the applicant to engage without restriction in the practice of physical therapy, and that the applicants school of physical therapy is recognized by its own ministry of education or equivalent governmental authority. All applicants must have graduated from a school of physical therapy which has been approved for the educational preparation of physical therapists by the appropriate accrediting agency recognized by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation or the US Department of Education. Foreign-trained applicants must have a diploma from a program in physical therapy in a foreign country and have educational credentials deemed equivalent to those required for physical therapists in the US.

Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice 4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin #C05 Tallahassee, FL 323993255 Phone: 850-488-0595 Fax: 850-414-6860 Contact: Cheryl Searcy, Program Operations Administrator E-mail: MQA_PhysicalTherapy @doh.state.fl.us Website: http://www.doh.state.f l.us/mqa/physical/inde x.html

An applicant does not need to take the NPTE if they present evidence of having passed the American Registry Examination prior to 1971 or an examination in physical therapy before a similar lawfully authorized examining board of another state, the District of Columbia, a territory, or a foreign country, if the standards for licensure in physical therapy in such other state, district, territory, or foreign country are determined by the board to be as high as those of this state.

Must have credentials evaluated by FSBPT.

Yes

Must pass FL jurisprudence exam.

State Georgia Georgia Board of Physical Therapy 237 Coliseum Drive Macon, GA 31217 Phone: 478-207-2440 Fax: 478-207-1434 E-mail: lfwilliams@sos.state.ga .us Website: http://sos.georgia.gov /plb/pt/

Licensure by Endorsement/ Reciprocity May waive exam requirement and grant to a person licensed in another state or territory of the US full privileges to engage in an equivalent practice to any person who has qualifications the board determines to be the substantial equivalent of the qualifications of Georgia.

Credentials Evaluation Required Must have credentials evaluated by one of the following organizations: 1) FCCPT 2) IERF 3) ICA

NPTE Required Yes

Other exam All graduates of non CAPTE accredited programs or non-English programs must receive a passing score on 3 language proficiency exams: TSE, TOEFL & TWE. All applicants must pass GA jurisprudence exam.

Other Applicant must be a graduate of an educational program that prepares physical therapists and is accredited by a recognized accrediting agency and approved by the board or, in the case of an applicant who graduated from an educational program which prepares physical therapists in a foreign country, has submitted credentials approved by the board and who has further demonstrated the ability to speak, write, and understand the English language and has satisfactorily completed a threemonth traineeship under the supervision of a physical therapist. Applicants must prove graduation from, or successful completion of, a physical therapy program which at the time of graduation, or successful completion, was accredited by an agency recognized by either the United States Department of Education or the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation; or in the case of a foreigntrained applicant, a certified credentials evaluation indicating successful completion of program or programs, including education and training, equivalent to programs in the United States.

Hawaii Dept of Commerce & Consumer Affairs P.O. Box 3469 Honolulu, HI 96801 Phone: 808-586-2694 Fax: 808-586-2689 E-mail: phys_therapy@dcca.ha waii.gov Website: http://www.state.hi.us /dcca/pvl/

The board may recommend licensing without written examination of an applicant who submits evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant has scored equal to or higher than the established passing score of the examination administered by a testing agency selected by the board.

Must have credentials evaluated by one of the following organizations: 1) 2) 3) 4) IERF ICA ICD FCCPT

Yes

Applicants whose physical therapy education was in a language other than English, must document English proficiency by taking and passing the GED, TABE, TOEFL, CAT, or by other methods as determined by the board. The applicant must demonstrate proficiency of at least the twelfth grade level on the TABE or CAT, or achieve a minimum score of 500 on the TOEFL.

State Idaho Physical Therapist Licensure Board Bureau of Occupational Licenses 1109 Main Street Suite 220 Boise, ID 83702-5642 Phone: 208-334-3233 Fax: 208-334-3945 E-mail: pht@ibol.idaho.gov Website: http://ibol.idaho.gov/p ht.htm Illinois Department of Professional Regulation 320 W. Washington 3rd Floor Springfield, IL 62786 Phone: 217-782-8556 Fax: 217-782-7645 E-mail: Cfox@ildpr.com Website: http://www.idfpr.com/ dpr/WHO/pt.asp

Licensure by Endorsement/ Reciprocity An applicant who is a licensed or registered PT or PTA in good standing under the laws of another state or territory, and can show they have passed a PT or PTA exam that is similar to an exam authorized by the board is entitled to licensure without examination.

Credentials Evaluation Required Must have credentials evaluated by one of the following organizations: 1) 2) 3) 4) FCCPT ICD ICA IERF

NPTE Required Yes

Other exam No

Other Applicants must have graduated from a nationally accredited school, with a curriculum acceptable to the board, for physical therapists or physical therapist assistants. If the board determines that a foreign-educated applicants education is not substantially equivalent, it may require successful completion of additional coursework before proceeding with the application process.

Will license by endorsement if the requirements in the jurisdiction at the date of licensing were equivalent to the requirements then in force in Illinois.

Must have credentials verified by FCCPT.

Yes

An applicant whose first language is not English shall submit certification of passage of TOEFL and TSE. This may be waived for those who are licensed and have been actively practicing in another jurisdiction for 3 years prior to the date of application.

Applicants graduating after January 1, 2002 must have a minimum of a master's degree in physical therapy.

Indiana Indiana Physical Therapy Committee 402 W. Washington St Room W072 Indianapolis, IN 46204 Phone: 317-234-2051 Fax: 317-233-4236 E-mail: pla6@pla.IN.gov Website: http://www.in.gov/pla/ pt.htm

May license or certify by endorsement any applicant who presents evidence satisfactory to the committee of being duly licensed to practice physical therapy in another state if the applicant is otherwise qualified.

Must have credentials evaluated by one of the following organizations: 1) FCCPT 2) ICD 3) ICA

Yes

No

An applicant for a license as a physical therapist must submit proof to the committee of the applicant's graduation from a school or program of physical therapy that meets standards set by the committee.

State Iowa Iowa Board of Physical & Occupational Therapy 321 East 12th Street 5th Floor Des Moines, IA 503190075 Phone: 515-281-4413 Fax: 515-281-3121 E-mail: jmanning@idph.state.i a.us Website: http://www.idph.state. ia.us/licensure/phys_o cc_therapy_index

Licensure by Endorsement/ Reciprocity An applicant who has been a licensed PT or PTA under the laws of another jurisdiction shall file for licensure by endorsement with the board office. The applicant may be licensed in the District of Columbia or another state, territory, province or foreign country whose licensure requirements are similar to those required in Iowa.

Credentials Evaluation Required Must have credentials evaluated by FCCPT.

NPTE Required Yes

Other exam Must pass TOEFL unless native language is English, physical therapy education was completed in a school approved by the CAPTE, the language of instruction in physical therapy was English, the language of the textbooks was English, and the applicants transcript is in English.

Other Applicants must have a degree from a physical therapy program accredited by a national accreditation agency approved by the board. If the degree is granted on or before January 31, 2004, the degree must be equivalent to at least a baccalaureate degree. If the degree is granted on or after February 1, 2004, the degree must be equivalent to a postbaccalaureate degree. Foreign-trained applicants must submit written proof that the applicant's school of physical therapy or physiotherapy education is recognized by its own ministry of education. Must graduate from an educational program in physical therapy recognized by the Board. Graduates of schools not approved by the Board must submit a credentials evaluation. Foreign graduates must be reviewed by the PT examining committee after credentials evaluation to ensure eligibility

Kansas Kansas State Examining Committee for Physical Therapy 235 S. Topeka Blvd Topeka, KS 66603 Phone: 785-296-7413 Fax: 785-296-0852 Contact: Theresa Massey, Application Analyst E-mail: tmassey@ksbha.ks.gov Website: http://www.ksbha.org/ committees/ptcommitt ee.html

All endorsement candidates must meet Kansas requirements.

Must have credentials evaluated by one of the following organizations: 1) 2) 3) 4) FCCPT IERF ICD ICA

Yes

If the education was not in English, applicant must pass TOEFL and TSE.

State Kentucky Kentucky State Board of Physical Therapy 312 Whittington Pkwy Suite 102 Louisville, KY 40222 Phone: 502-429-7140 Fax: 502-429-7142 E-mail: kybpt@ky.gov Website: http://pt.ky.gov

Licensure by Endorsement/ Reciprocity Will grant a license to an applicant licensed in another state who has met all of Kentuckys requirements.

Credentials Evaluation Required Must have credentials evaluated by one of the following organizations: 1) 2) 3) 4) FCCPT ICA IERF ICD

NPTE Required Yes

Other exam If an applicants native language is not English, must pass TOEFL and TSE.

Other Must have completed a program approved for the educational preparation of physical therapists by the recognized national accrediting agency for physical therapy educational programs. Foreign graduates must provide evidence the education is substantially equivalent to the requirements for physical therapists educated in accredited US programs and provide written proof that the school of physical therapy is recognized by its own ministry of education. All foreign graduates must complete minimum of 3 months (max. 6 months) of board approved supervised physical therapy practice.

Louisiana Louisiana State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners 104 Fairlane Drive Lafayette, LA 70507 Phone: 337-262-1043 Fax: 337-262-1054 E-mail: lsbpte@laptboard.org Website: http://www.laptboard. org/

The Board may waive the examination for applicants who present to the Board a license & endorsement from another state if the Board finds that said license and endorsement were obtained on the basis of requirements and qualifications equivalent to those of the State of Louisiana.

FCCPT preferred for credentials evaluations.

Yes

Must pass a standardized English language proficiency exam if English is not the applicants native language.

Must possess a minimum of a Bachelor's of Science degree in Physical Therapy issued by a physical therapy school or program accredited by the CAPTE. Foreign-trained applicants must have successfully completed education in physical therapy that is substantially equivalent to the requirements of physical therapists in US programs and must have completed at least 6 months (with a minimum of 1,000 patient care hours) of postgraduate clinical practice in Louisiana under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist authorized by the board.

State Maine Maine Board of Examiners in Physical Therapy 35 State House Station Augusta, ME 04330 Phone: 207-624-8603 Fax: 207-624-8637 Website: http://www.maine.gov /pfr/professionallicensi ng/professions/physica l_therapists/index.htm

Licensure by Endorsement/ Reciprocity The board may waive the examination requirement for an applicant who is currently licensed in another state or other jurisdiction if the passing standards for the examination in that state or jurisdiction are equivalent to those then required by the law of Maine.

Credentials Evaluation Required Must have credentials evaluation that meets Maine requirements (may be done by any credentialing organization)

NPTE Required Yes

Other exam Applicants trained in a language other than English must pass TOEFL, TSE and TWE.

Other Must be a graduate of a physical therapist educational program which is accredited by an agency recognized the US Department of Education and/or Postsecondary Accreditation and approved by the Board. Foreign-trained applicants must show they graduated from a school of physical therapy accredited in the country where the school is located and have educational credentials equivalent to those of a US trained PT/PTA.

Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners 4201 Patterson Avenue Baltimore, MD 212152299 Phone: 410-764-4752 Fax: 410-358-1183 Contact: Ann E. Tyminski, Executive Director E-mail: tyminska@dhmh.state. md.us Website: http://dhmh.state.md. us/bphte/index.html Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Health Professionals 239 Causeway Street, Suite 500 Boston, MA 02114 Phone: 617-727-3071 Fax: 617-727-0139 E-mail: Deta.Deans@state.ma. us Website: http://www.state.ma.u s/reg/boards/ah

Yes

Must have credentials evaluated by one of the following organizations: 1) 2) 3) 4) FCCPT ICA IERF ICD

Yes

If education was not in English, must pass TOEFL. All applicants must pas MD jurisprudence exam.

Foreign-trained applicants education must be considered comparable to a US degree in physical therapy at the time of graduation. Foreign graduates will also be required to complete a specified period of supervised clinical experience or provide satisfactory evidence of same if licensed in another state.

The board may without examination, license a physical therapist any applicant who is duly licensed or registered under the laws of another state or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

Must have credentials evaluated by FCCPT.

Yes

If not educated in English, must pass TOEFL and TWE.

Must graduate from a 3 or 4 year secondary school or have passed a high school equivalency test deemed acceptable by the board, graduate from an accredited educational program leading to professional qualification in physical therapy approved by the board, or graduate from a foreign educational program in physical therapy and provide the board with evidence that this education is equivalent to that of US programs.

State Michigan Michigan Board of Physical Therapy P.O. Box 30670 Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 517-335-0918 Fax: 517-373-2179 Website: http://www.michigan.g ov/bhser

Licensure by Endorsement/ Reciprocity Must meet the requirements in Michigan.

Credentials Evaluation Required Must have credentials evaluated by one of the following organizations: 1) ICD 2) IERF

NPTE Required Yes

Other exam An applicant whose PT education program was taught in a language other than English must pass the TOEFL (550 on written exam or 213 on the computerized exam) and TSE (50).

Other Applicant must have graduated from a physical therapist educational program at a postsecondary institution in the US that is approved by the board. If graduated from a postsecondary institution outside the US, must show the physical therapist program is acceptable to the board and applicant is authorized to practice abroad. Applicants must successfully complete an accredited physical therapy educational program. Foreign-trained applicants must have successfully completed a physical therapy educational program that meets the standards of Minnesota including 60 credits in general education and have successfully completed a six-month supervised traineeship.

Minnesota Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy 2829 University Ave SE Suite 420 Minneapolis, MN 55414-3222 Phone: 612-627-5406 Fax: 612-627-5403 Contact: Stephanie Lunning, Executive Director E-mail: stephanie.lunning@sta te.mn.us Website: http://www.physicalth erapy.state.mn.us/ Mississippi Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy P.O. Box 55707 Jackson, MS 392965707 Phone: 601-939-5124 Fax: 601-939-5246 Email: info@msbpt.state.ms.u s Website: http://www.msbpt.stat e.ms.us/

No, the complete application process is required for all applicants (US and foreign educated).

Must have credentials evaluated by FCCPT.

Yes, after educational credentials review and 6 month supervised traineeship

Must pass TOEFL.

Licensure by endorsement if the requirements for the license are equivalent to or greater than those required in Mississippi and the license is valid and in good standing.

Must have credentials evaluation from ICA.

Yes

Foreign graduates must pass TWE, TSE, and TOEFL. Must pass MS jurisprudence exam.

Must have graduated from a physical therapist program accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education, Office on Postsecondary Education. Foreign-trained applicants must hold a diploma from an educational program for physical therapists approved by the Board and show that the educational program is substantially equivalent to that required of US trained applicants.

State Missouri Advisory Commission for Physical Therapists 3605 Missouri Blvd P.O. Box 4 Jefferson City, 65102 Phone: 573-751-0098 Fax: 573-751-3166 Contact: Tina M. Steinman, Executive Director E-mail: tina.steinman@pr.mo. gov Website: http://www.pr.mo.gov /physicaltherapists.asp Montana Board of Physical Therapy Examiners 301 South Park 4th Floor PO Box 200513 Helena, MT 596200513 Phone: 406-841-2387 Fax: 406-841-2305 E-mail: dlibsdptp@mt.gov Website: www.pt.mt.gov Nebraska Board of Physical Therapy 301 Centennial Mall P.O. Box 94986 Lincoln, NE 68509 Phone: 402-471-2115 Fax: 402-471-3577 Contact: Irene Eckman, Licensing & Regulatory Affairs Specialist E-mail: irene.eckman@nebrask a.gov Website: http://www.hhs.state. ne.us/crl/rcs/pt/pt.htm

Licensure by Endorsement/ Reciprocity May recommend for licensure without examination those licensed in any US state or territory if has been successfully examined by any professional board considered competent by Missouri, has received qualifying exam scores, and has fulfilled all the scholastic and other requirements for licensure in Missouri. An applicant licensed in another state or territory may be considered for licensure by the board if the requirements for the license in the state or territory in which the applicant was tested were at least equal to the requirements in force in Montana at that time. Yes

Credentials Evaluation Required Must have credentials verified by FCCPT.

NPTE Required Yes

Other exam Applicants educated outside the US must pass the TOEFL.

Other Applicants who graduated on or before December 31, 2002 must present evidence that their physical therapy degree is the equivalent of a bachelors degree in physical therapy from a US college or university. Applicants who graduated after December 31, 2002, must present evidence that their physical therapy degree is equivalent in content to the first professional degree in physical therapy in the US as defined by the FSBPT. Applicants must have graduated from an accredited school of physical therapy approved by the board.

Must have credentials verified by FCCPT.

Yes

Foreigntrained applicants must pass the TOEFL. All applicants must pass MT jurisprudence exam.

Must have credentials evaluated by one of the following organizations: 1) 2) 3) 4) FCCPT ICD ICA IERF

Yes

If education was not in English, must pass TOEFL (560), TWE (4.5) and TSE (50).

Must have graduated from a program accredited by CAPTE.

State Nevada Nevada State Physical Therapy Examiners Board 810 S. Durango Drive, Suite 109 Las Vegas, NV 89145 Phone: 702-876-5535 Fax: 702-876-2097 E-mail: atresca@govmail.state .nv.us Website: http://www.ptboard.nv .gov New Hampshire PT Governing Board of NH 2 Industrial Park Drive Concord, NH 03301 Phone: 603-271-8389 Fax: 603-271-6702 Contact: Tina Kelley E-mail:

Licensure by Endorsement/ Reciprocity The Board may license without examination an applicant who is a PT registered under the laws of another state or territory, if the requirements for licensure of PTs in the state or territory were at the date of licensure substantially equal to the current requirements of Nevada. No

Credentials Evaluation Required Must have credentials verified by FCCPT.

NPTE Required Yes

Other exam Foreigntrained applicants must pass TOEFL, TSE and TWE.

Other The education of foreign-trained applicants must be equivalent in content to an accredited educational program for physical therapy in the United States.

Must have credentials evaluated by FCCPT.

Yes

Foreigntrained applicants must pass TOEFL, TSE, and TWE.

Applicants must graduate from a professional physical therapy education program accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) or by another Boardapproved accrediting organization.

tina.kelley@nh.gov
Website: http://www.nhes.state .nh.us/elmi/licertoccs/ physther.htm New Jersey New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy P.O. Box 45014 Newark, NJ 07101 Phone: 973-504-6455 Fax: 973-648-3536 E-mail: gartlands@dca.lps.stat e.nj.us Website: http://www.state.nj.us /lps/ca/home.htm The board shall issue without examination to a PT who holds a valid license issued by another US state or possession or the District of Columbia which, in the judgment of the board, has education and experience requirements substantially equivalent to the requirements of New Jersey. Must obtain credentials evaluation from an approved agency. Yes TOEFL is required for an applicant who is foreign educated with a passing score of 220. Must possess at least a master's degree from an accredited college or university, except for an applicant who prior to January 1, 2003, possessed a minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

State New Mexico New Mexico Physical Therapy Board 2550 Cerrillos Road 2nd Floor Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505 Phone: 505-476-4880 Fax: 505-476-4645 E-mail: physicaltherapy@state. nm.us Website: http://www.rld.state.n m.us/b&c/ptb/index.ht m New York State Board for Physical Therapy Office of the Professions State Education Bldg 2nd Floor Albany, NY 12234 Phone: 518-474-3817 Fax: 518-402-5944 Contact: Claudia Alexander, Executive Secretary Email: ptbd@mail.nysed.gov Website: http://www.op.nysed.g ov/pt.htm

Licensure by Endorsement/ Reciprocity Yes

Credentials Evaluation Required Must have credentials evaluated by one of the following organizations: 1) FCCPT 2) ICA 3) ICD

NPTE Required Yes

Other exam All applicants must pass NM jurisprudence exam.

Other Applicants that graduated after January 1, 2002, must have a post-baccalaureate degree in physical therapy from an educational program accredited by the CAPTE. Applicants that graduated prior to January 1, 2002 must have a baccalaureate degree in physical therapy or a certificate in physical therapy from an educational program accredited by CAPTE.

No

Must have credentials evaluated by one of the following organizations: 1) FCCPT 2) CGFNS

Yes

No

Applicants must have a bachelor's or higher degree in physical therapy, or a graduate level certificate in physical therapy following the completion of a bachelor's degree from an institution acceptable to the Department. Foreign-trained applicants must have completed a program of not less than four years of postsecondary study which includes the professional study of physical therapy that is equivalent to a certificate program in physical therapy registered by the Department and which culminates in a degree or diploma accepted as preparation in physical therapy by the civil authorities of the country in which the studies were completed

State North Carolina North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners 18 W. Colony Place Suite 140 Durham, NC 27705 Phone: 919-490-6393 Fax: 919-490-5106 E-mail: contact@ncptboard.org Website: http://www.ncptboard. org North Dakota North Dakota State Board of Physical Therapy PO Box 69 Grafton, ND 582370069 Phone: 701-352-0125 Fax: 701-352-3093 E-mail: ndptboard@gra.midco. net Website: http://www.ndbpt.com Ohio Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Athletic Trainers Board 77 S. High Street 16th Floor Columbus, OH 432156108 Phone: 614-466-3774 Fax: 614-995-0816 Contact: Jeffrey M. Rosa, Executive Director E-mail: jeff.rosa@otptat.ohio.g ov Website: www.otptat.ohio.gov

Licensure by Endorsement/ Reciprocity If licensure state requirements are substantially equivalent to North Carolina.

Credentials Evaluation Required Must have credentials evaluated by one of the following organizations: 1) 2) 3) 4) FCCPT ICD ICA IERF

NPTE Required Yes

Other exam Foreigntrained applicants must pass TSE or SPEAK if taken prior to 1998; TSE or SPEAK and TOEFL, and TWE if taken between 1998 and 2007; TOEFL if taken after 2007.

Other Foreign-trained applicants graduating after December 31, 2002 must have an educational background substantially equivalent to a Post-Baccalaureate degree from a CAPTE approved physical therapy educational program.

The board shall issue a license to a PT who has a license in good standing from another jurisdiction that imposes requirements for obtaining and maintaining a license which are at least as stringent as the requirements imposed in North Dakota. The physical therapy section may issue a license by endorsement to an applicant who is currently licensed as a PT under the laws of another state, provided the requirements for licensure in that state were reasonably equal to the requirements in force in Ohio on the date of the applicant's initial licensure in the other state.

Must have credentials evaluated by FCCPT.

Yes

Must pass TOEFL, TSE and TWE. All applicants must pass ND jurisprudence exam.

Must have graduated from a CAPTEaccredited program of physical therapy or a school abroad that is equivalent to a CAPTE accredited program in physical therapy. A therapist who has graduated from a nonCAPTE-accredited program is required to be under direct clinical supervision for 6 months.

Must have credentials evaluated by FCCPT.

Yes

Must pass TOEFL, TSE and TWE.

Proof of completion of a masters or doctorate program of physical therapy education that is accredited by a national physical therapy accreditation agency recognized by the US Department of Education.

State Oklahoma Oklahoma Physical Therapists Committee 5104 North Francis Suite C Oklahoma City, OK 73118 Phone: 405-848-6841 Fax: 405-848-8240 Website: http://osbmls.state.ok. us

Licensure by Endorsement/ Reciprocity The Board may issue a license without examination to any person who is licensed or otherwise registered as a PT by another state or any territory of the US which has substantially the same standards for licensure as are required by this state.

Credentials Evaluation Required Must have credentials evaluated by FCCPT.

NPTE Required Yes

Other exam Foreign graduates must pass TOEFL, TSE and TWE. Must pass OK jurisprudence exam.

Other If graduated after May 31, 2001, the minimum equivalent education credentials of a foreign educated PT should be a master's degree in physical therapy with all credits earned at an institution of higher learning that confers at least a master's degree in physical therapy which is approved by the country's Ministry of Education/Health. Foreign-educated PTs must submit verification of having successfully completed an 800 hour internship under the continuous and immediate supervision of an Oklahoma licensed PT.

Oregon Oregon Physical Therapist Licensing Board 800 NE Oregon Street Suite 407 Portland, OR 97232 Phone: 971-673-0200 Fax: 971-673-0226 E-mail: Physical.Therapy@stat e.or.us Website: http://www.ptboard.st ate.or.us Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy P.O. Box 2649 Harrisburg, PA 17105 Phone: 717-783-7134 Fax: 717-787-7769 E-mail: STPHYSICAL@state.pa.us Website: http://www.dos.state. pa.us/bpoa/cwp/view.a sp?a=1104&q=433072

A foreign educated physical therapist not licensed in the State of Oregon may be licensed by endorsement, if they meet with all the endorsement prerequisites.

Must have credentials evaluated by one of the following organizations: 1) FCCPT 2) IERF

Yes

If education was not in English, applicant must pass TOEFL, TWE and TSE.

The applicant must have a license to practice physical therapy in the country where the applicant attended and graduate from physical therapy school or, the applicant has authority to practice physical therapy in the country where the applicant attended and graduated from physical therapy school.

Yes

Must have credentials evaluated by an approved agency.

Yes

No

Must have a baccalaureate degree in physical therapy from an accredited institution. Foreign-trained applicants must have education that is equivalent to a US education in physical therapy and must complete a one-year internship in Pennsylvania.

State Rhode Island Rhode Island Board of Physical Therapy 3 Capitol Hill, Rm 104 Providence, RI 029085097 Phone: 401-222-2828 Fax: 401-222-1272 Website: http://www.health.ri.g ov/hsr/professions/p_t herap.php

Licensure by Endorsement/ Reciprocity A license may be issued without examination to an applicant who has been duly licensed by examination as a PT under the laws of another state or territory or District of Columbia, if the applicant meets the qualifications required in Rhode Island.

Credentials Evaluation Required Must have credentials evaluated by FCCPT.

NPTE Required Yes

Other exam Applicants trained in a country other than the US, United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada (except Quebec), Australia or New Zealand must pass TOEFL within the 2 years preceding the filing of the application. Foreigntrained applicants must pass TOEFL, TSE and TWE.

Other Must have graduated from a physical therapy program accredited by CAPTE. Foreign-trained applicant must have education equivalent to that in the US.

South Carolina South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy 110 Centerview Drive Suite 202 Columbia, SC 29210 Phone: 803-896-4655 Fax: 803-896-4719 Contact: Veronica Reynolds, Administrator E-mail: reynoldsv@mail.llr.stat e.sc.us Website: http://www.llr.state.sc .us/POL/PhysicalThera py/

South Carolina does not share reciprocity with any other state. A current permanent license in another state may be endorsed if qualifications at the date of licensure were equivalent to requirements in South Carolina.

Credentials evaluation from FCCPT is preferred, but will accept credential evaluations from any credentialing agency that uses the coursework evaluation tool, 4th edition.

Yes

Must be a graduate of a physical therapy educational program approved by the Board, or provide satisfactory evidence that his or her education is equivalent to the requirements of physical therapists educated in US educational programs as determined by the Board. Physical therapy schools located outside the US or its territories that are accredited by CAPTE are not considered Boardapproved programs. Foreign-trained applicants must complete 1,000 clinical practice hours under the on-site supervision of a PT licensed in South Carolina or in a state with licensure requirements equal to or more stringent than those in South Carolina.

State South Dakota SD Board of Medical Examiners 101 N. Main Avenue Suite 301 Sioux Falls, SD 57104 Phone: 605-334-8343 Fax: 605-336-0270 E-mail: jphalen@sdsma.org Website: http://doh.sd.gov/boar ds/medicine/PT.aspx

Licensure by Endorsement/ Reciprocity The Board of Examiners may without examination issue a license to any applicant holding a license in the District of Columbia or any state or territory in the US if the requirements for licensure in the state or territory were, at the date of his licensing, substantially equal to the requirements of South Dakota. Yes

Credentials Evaluation Required Must have credentials evaluated by FCCPT.

NPTE Required Yes

Other exam Foreigntrained applicants must pass TOEFL within 2 years.

Other The applicant must have graduated from a physical therapy curriculum accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the US Department of Education or the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation. If the applicant has graduated from a physical therapy curriculum that is not accredited by such an accrediting body, the applicant must show he has completed an equivalent course of instruction. Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from a CAPTE approved school in the US or the foreign equivalent.

Tennessee Tennessee Board of Physical Therapy 227 French Landing Suite 300 Nashville, TN 37243 Phone: 615-532-5132 Fax: 615-770-7440 E-mail: Lea.Phelps@state.tn.us Website: http://health.state.tn.u s/boards/PT/index.htm Texas Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners 333 Guadalupe Suite 2-510 Austin, TX 78701 Phone: 512-305-6900 Fax: 512-305-6951 E-mail: info@ecptote.state.tx. us Website: http://www.ecptote.st ate.tx.us/pt/

Must have credentials evaluated by a board approved credentialing agency.

Yes

Foreigntrained applicants must pass the TOEFL, TWE and TSE.

Endorsement with a degree from a CAPTE accredited program in the US or its territories.

Must have credentials evaluated by one of the following organizations: 1) FCCPT 2) ICA 3) University of Texas at Austin

Yes

Foreigntrained applicants must pass TOEFL, TSE and TWE. All applicants must pass TX jurisprudence exam.

Must have an entrylevel degree in physical therapy granted by a CAPTE-accredited program or the foreign equivalent.

State Utah Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing 160 East 300 South SM Box 146741 Salt Lake City, UT 84114 Phone: 801-530-6628 Fax: 801-530-6511 E-mail: doplweb@utah.gov Website: http://www.dopl.utah. gov/licensing/physical_ therapist.html Vermont Office of Prof Regulations National Life Bldg North Floor 2 Montpelier, VT 056203402 Phone: 802-828-2191 Fax: 802-828-2465 Contact: Loris Rollins, Administrator E-mail: lrollins@sec.state.vt.us Website: http://vtprofessionals. org/opr1/p_therapists/ Virginia Board of Physical Therapy 9960 Mayland Drive Suite 300 Richmond, VA 232331463 Phone: 804-367-4674 Fax: 804-527-4413 Contact: Lisa R. Hahn, Executive Director Email: ptboard@dhp.virginia. gov Website: http://www.dhp.state. va.us/PhysicalTherapy/

Licensure by Endorsement/ Reciprocity Endorsement

Credentials Evaluation Required Foreign education must be evaluated by the FCCPT.

NPTE Required Yes

Other exam Must pass the Utah Physical Therapy Law and Rule Examination.

Other Must graduate from a CAPTE-accredited program in physical therapy or the foreign equivalent.

To qualify for a license without taking an exam, an applicant must be currently licensed in another state whose requirements at the time the applicant was licensed in that state must be substantially equal to Vermont's current requirements.

Must have credentials evaluated by one of the following organizations: 1) FCCPT 2) ICA

Yes

Must pass an approved English proficiency exam if the applicant's native language is not English.

An applicant must be a graduate of an educational program for physical therapists that is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education or the Council on PostSecondary Accreditation Foreign-trained applicants must have completed a physical therapy or physical therapist assistant educational program equivalent to the standards of accredited schools.

May issue license to applicants by endorsement by boards of other other states or territories or the District of Columbia with which reciprocal relations have not been established if the credentials of such applicants are satisfactory & requirements of such other boards are equivalent to those required by Virginia.

Must have credentials evaluated by FCCPT.

Yes

Foreigntrained applicants must pass TOEFL and TSE.

Must be a graduate of a school of physical therapy approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or a graduate of a school outside the US or Canada which is acceptable to the Board.

State Washington Washington State Department of Health Health Systems Quality Assurance P.O. Box 47865 Olympia WA 985047865 Phone: 360-236-4700 Fax: 360-236-4818 Website: http://www.doh.wa.go v/hsqa/Professions/Ph ysical_Therapy/default. htm

Licensure by Endorsement/ Reciprocity Endorsement

Credentials Evaluation Required Must have credentials evaluated by one of the following organizations: 1) 2) 3) 4) ICA FCCPT ICD IERF

NPTE Required Yes

Other exam Foreigntrained graduates must pass TSE, TWE and TOEFL.

Other Must have obtained either a baccalaureate degree in physical therapy from an institution of higher learning approved by the board or a baccalaureate degree from an institution of higher learning and a certificate or advanced degree from a school of physical therapy approved by the board. Foreign-trained applicants must have a bachelor's degree in physical therapy with all credits earned at an institution of higher learning that confers at least a bachelor's degree in physical therapy which is approved by the country's Ministry of Education/Health, or governmental entity; have a valid, unencumbered license to practice physical therapy in the country in which the physical therapy education was obtained; and have graduated from a program of physical therapy education with requirements substantially equal to those required of graduates of boardapproved US programs.

West Virginia West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy 642 Davisson Run Rd Clarksburg, WV 26301 Phone: 304-627-2251 Fax: 304-627-2253 E-mail: wvbopt@yahoo.com Website: http://www.wvbopt.co m

May issue a license to practice physical therapy without examination, to an applicant who holds a valid physical therapy license issued by another state or territory or possession of the US if the applicant's qualifications are equal to or greater than the requirements of West Virginia.

Must have credentials evaluation from ICA.

Yes

Foreigntrained applicants must pass TOEFL, TSE and TWE.

To be eligible for a license to practice, you must have a "Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy" from an accredited program. Foreign-trained applicants must have the equivalent of a PT degree. PTA degree equivalencies are not accepted. Foreign-trained applicants must be licensed in the country of their education.

State Wisconsin Wisconsin Department of Registration and Licensing PO Box 8935 Madison, WI 53708 Phone: 608-266-2112 Fax: 608-261-7083 E-mail: deanna.zychowski@drl .state.wi.us Website: http://drl.wi.gov/prof/ phth/def.htm

Licensure by Endorsement/ Reciprocity Yes

Credentials Evaluation Required The board periodically reviews and approves foreign graduate evaluation services. A list of boardapproved evaluation services is available upon request at: 1400 East Washington Avenue, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, Wisconsin 53708-8935. Must have credentials evaluated by one of the following organizations: 1) FCCPT 2) IERF

NPTE Required Yes

Other exam Foreigntrained applicants must pass TOEFL, TSE and TWE. All applicants must pass the examination on Wisconsin Statutes and Administrative Code.

Other Applicants must graduate from a school of physical therapy approved by the board unless the board waives this requirement. Foreign-trained physical therapy applicants must obtain verification of educational equivalency from a board approved foreign graduate evaluation service.

Wyoming Wyoming State Board of Physical Therapy 1800 Carey Avenue, 4th Floor Cheyenne, WY 82002 Phone: 307-777-3507 Fax: 307-777-3508 Contact: Nanette M. Brown Occupational Licensing Administrator E-mail: nbrown1@state.wy.us Website: http://soswy.state.wy. us/director/agbd/pt.htm

Endorsement

Yes

Foreigntrained applicants must pass TOEFL, TSE and TWE.

Applicants must have completed an accredited physical therapy or physical therapist assistant program approved by the APTA. Foreign-trained applicants must provide credentials evaluations showing that their education is equivalent.