State | By Endorse-ment/ reciprocity? | Credentials Evaluation Required? | National Physical Therapists (PT) Exam - NPTE | Other exam? | Other |
Alabama Alabama Board of Physical Therapy
100 N. Union Street Suite 627
Montgomery, AL 361305040 Tel. 334-242-4064
Fax. 334-240-3288
Email. kbrown@pt.state.al.us Website: http://www.pt.state.al.us | Yes Passing score of 600 Character references School transcripts and verification of license | | Yes | | |
Alaska State PT & OT Board Div of Occup. Licensing
333 Willoughby Avenue, 9th FL
PO Box 110806
Juneau, AK 99811 Tel. 907-485-2580
Fax. 907-465-2974
Email. Steve_Snyder@dced.state.ak.us Website: www.dced.state.ak.us/occ/pphy.htm | Yes Passing score in PT Exam; Verification of license in other state; Professional reference from supervisor/ teacher etc. 300 hours of PT practice/ employment in recent 24 months supervised practice of 6 months minimum or internship program if a foreign graduate | Must have Credentials evaluation from FCCPT OR ICD If using different credentialing company, board will evaluate on case by case basis | Yes | Yes TOEFL And Test of Written English and Test of Spoken English administered by the ETS (Educational Testing Services) | Official transcripts required from school of physical therapy sent directly to the board Temporary license available |
Arizona Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy
1400 West Washington
Suite 230
Phoenix, AZ 85007 Tel. (602) 542-3095
Fax. (602) 542-3093
Email. heidi.herbst-paakkonen@ptboard.state.az.us | N/A | | | | |
Arkansas Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy
9 Shackleford Plaza
Suite 3
Little Rock, AR 72211 Tel. 501-228-7100
Fax. 501-228-0294
Email. arptboard@aol.com | N/A | | | | |
California PT Board of California
1418 Howe Ave Suite 16
Sacramento, CA 95825 Tel. (916) 263-2550
Fax. (916) 263-2560
Email. Steve_Hartzell@dca.ca.gov Website: http://www.ptb.ca.gov | Yes FSBPT Score transfer + certificate of good standing from state board where licensed | Must have credentials evaluation from FCCPT OR ICA OR IERF OR OR IEC ICD | Yes | CLE California Law Exam | All foreign graduates must complete 9 months of board approved clinical service This may be waived if practiced 9+ months in another US state |
Colorado Division of Registrations
1560 Broadway
Suite 1545
Denver, CO 80202 Tel. (303) 894-2465
Fax. (303) 894-7885
Email. robert.longway@dora.state.co.us Website: www.dora.state.co.us/Physical-Therapy | Yes If applicant has taken NPTE within last 2 years with score of 600+ OR If applicant has practiced PT at least 2 out of last 5 years in another US state | FCCPT OR International Consultants of Delaware (ICD) OR International Credentialing Associates (ICA) If not CAPTE accredited school | Yes | | |
Connecticut Connecticut Department of Public Health
410 Capitol Avenue, MS #12APP
Hartford, CT 061340308 Tel. (860) 509-7590
Fax. (860) 509-8457
Email. jennifer.filippone@po.state.ct.us Website: http://www.state.ct.us/dph/ | Yes Passing the NPTE Exam: If taken between Feb. 1991-Feb. 1996, passing score is 1.5 standard deviation below the national mean. If exam taken before Feb. 1991, passing score is 1.5 standard deviation below the national mean for each of the three parts | Credentials evaluation by a credentials evaluation service approved by the department ICA | Yes OR Certification by the American Registry of Physical Therapists (ARPT) | | Some Canadian schools may be recognized Foreign schooled applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy The PT program must provide at least 120 semester hours of college level instruction, at least 60 semester hours of professional (PT) education and at least 50 semester hours of general education |
Delaware Division of Professional Regulation
861 Silver Lake Blvd. Suite 203
Cannon Building
Dover, DE 19904-2467 Tel. (302) 744-4506
Fax. 302-739-2711
Email. smiccio@state.de.us Website: http://www.state.de.us/research/profreg/physical.htm | Yes Through FSBPT OR Taken NPTE with passing score 1.5 standard deviation below the national norm Physical Therapists taken the examination prior to 1990 | Yes FCCPT or ICD or International Educational Research Foundation, Inc. Or | Yes | | |
DC DC Board of Physical Therapy
Department of Health
825 N. Capital Street, NE, Rm 2224
Washington, DC 20002 Tel. 202-442-4764
Fax. 202-442-9431
Email. maulid.miskell@dc.gov | N/A | | | | |
Florida Department of Health, MQA, Board of Physical Therapy Practice
4052 Bald Cypress Way
Bin #C05
Tallahassee, FL 323993255 Tel. (850) 245-4373 ext 3474
Fax. (850) 414-6860
Email. Tiffany_Kemp@doh.state.fl.us Website: http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/physical/2001pt_home.html | Yes Graduation from an APTA/CAPTE accredited program | Verification of any foreign license Credentials Evaluation of all foreign education-must have the equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy or an Associates Degree in Physical Therapy Assisting as awarded in the United States | Yes | | Must be 18 years old All applicants must complete a three hour AIDS/HIV education course |
Georgia Georgia Board of Physical Therapy
237 Coliseum Drive
Macon, GA 31217 Tel. (912) 207-1620
Fax. (912) 207-1633
Email. jahighto@sos.state.ga.us Website: www.sos.state.ga.us/ebd-pt | Yes Through FSBPT Either NPTE score transfer or practice of PT in the 2 years immediately preceding the endorsement application | Transcripts evaluation from: IERF OR FCCPT OR ICA OR IEC | Yes | All graduates of non CAPTE accredited programs or non-English program must receive a passing score on 3 language proficiency exams: TSE, TOEFL & TWE | School transcripts are required (original transcripts only) |
Hawaii Dept of Commerce & Consumer Affairs
P.O. Box 3469
Honolulu, HI 96801 Tel. (808) 586-2694
Fax. (808) 586-2689
Email. phys_therapy@dcca.state.hi.us | | | Yes | | |
Idaho ID State Board of Medicine
PO Box 83720
280 N. 8th Street Suite 202
Boise, ID 837200058 Tel. 208-327-7000
Fax. 208-334-2801 www.bom.state.id.us | Yes Recommendations Verifications Good Moral Character | FCCPT ICD ICA IERF If school is not CAPTE accredited | Yes | No | Written proof of license in native country |
Illinois Department of Professional Regulation
Attn: Testing Unit
320 W. Washington, 3rd Floor
Springfield, IL 62786 Tel. (217) 782-5028
Fax. (217) 782-7645 Website: http://www.dpr.state.il.us/WHO/PT.asp | Yes With states that have same requirements as Illinois | Credentials evaluation by FCCPT | Yes | TOEFL and TSE required unless PT education was in English or if licensed in another US state and practicing 3 years or more | Foreign graduates must have official transcripts with course description |
Indiana Indiana Physical Therapy Committee
402 W. Washington St, Room 041
Indianapolis, IN 46204 Tel. 317-234-2051
Fax. 317-233-4236
Email. hpb6@hpb.state.in.us | No 2 Photos Transcripts | FCCPT ICD
ICA | Yes Minimum score of 75 Converted | No | |
Iowa Board of Physical & Occupational Therapy Examiners
Iowa Department of Public Health
321 East 12th St. 5th Floor
Des Moines, IA 503190075 Tel. (515) 281-4413
Fax. (515) 281-3121
Email. jmanning@idph.state.ia.us | Yes With exam results transfer | Credentials evaluation FCCPT OR IERF OR ICD OR ICA | Yes | For all foreign graduates TOEFL | Official statement of any license from another state of another country, if licensed there For foreign graduates: Min. 60 semester points in general education Min. 60 in professional education |
Kansas KS State Board of Healing Arts
PT Examining Committee
235 S. Topeka Blvd
Topeka, KS 66603 Tel. 785-296-7413
Fax. 785-296-0852
Email. cabbott@ink.org Website: www.ink.org/public/boha | All endorsement candidates must meet Kansas requirements + proof of license in another state | Credentials evaluation from FCCPT OR IERF OR ICD OR ICA | Yes | If not schooled in English must pass TOEFL + TSE | All applicants must complete disciplinary part of application Foreign graduates must be reviewed by the PT examining committee after credentials evaluation to ensure eligibility |
Kentucky Kentucky State Board of PT
9110 Leesgate Road, # 6
Louisville, KY 402225159 Tel. 502-327-8497
Fax. 502-423-0934
Email. Becky.Hughes@mail.state.ky.us Website: http://kbpt.state.ky.us | Yes With NPTE score | Must have credentials evaluation from ICA Or ICD Or FCCPT | Yes | TSE min. 50 May be waived if natural language is English | All applicants must take a 4 hour AIDS course All foreign graduates must complete minimum of 3 months (max. 6 months) of board approved supervised physical therapy practice |
Louisiana LA State Board of PT Examiners
714 E. Kaliste Saloom Rd. Suite D2
Lafayette, LA 70508-3834 Tel. 337-262-1043
Fax. 337-262-1054
Email. lsbpte@iamerica.net Website: www.laptboard.org | Yes With original PT diploma, original license | Must apply for FCCPT to obtain Type I Comprehensive Certificate | Yes | | Foreign educated graduates must be supervised by a LA licensed PT for 6 months (minimum 1000 hours of patient care). If not a US Citizen must submit original passport during interview |
Maine Board of Examiners in PT
35 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04330 Tel. 207-624-8600
Fax. 207-624-8637
Email. Linda.D.Duffy@state.me.us Website: www.state.me.us/pfr/led/ledhome2.htm | Yes | | Yes | Applicants trained in another country must demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken English | 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 |
Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
4201 Patterson Avenue, #318
Baltimore, MD 21215-2299 Tel. 410-764-4752
Fax. 410-358-1183
Email. TYMINSKI@erols.com Website: http://dhmh.state.md.us/bphte/ | Yes | Foreign graduates must have educational credentials considered by a Board approved credential evaluation agency to be comparable to a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy | Yes | | 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. |
Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professionals
Division of Registration
239 Causeway Street, Suite 500
Boston, MA 02114 Tel. (617) 727-3033
Fax. (617) 727-2669
Email. elizabeth.j.lindberg@state.ma.us | N/A | | | | |
Michigan P.O. Box 30670
Lansing, MI 48909 Tel. (517) 335-0918
Fax. (517) 373-2179
Email. melanie.b.brim@cis.state.mi.us | Yes Transcripts Michigan Jurisprudence Exam License Verification | ICD IERF | Yes | Michigan Jurisprudence Exam for all TOEFL
TSE | |
Minnesota MN Board of Physical Therapy
2829 University Avenue, SE, #315
Minneapolis, MN 55414-3222 Tel. 612-627-5406
Fax. 612-617-5403
Email. stephanie.lunning@state.mn.us Website: www.physicaltherapy.state.mn.us | Yes With verification of education, employment and NPTE score transfer | Required FCCPT Type I certificate | Yes | TOEFL Min. 550 | All applicants must provide MN board of professional references and verification of employment for past 5 years. All foreign educated PTs must go through 6 months of board approved supervised training (this requirement may be waived if they have practical experience from another state). |
Mississippi Mississippi State Dept of Health Div of Licensure & Regulations
Professional Licensure Rm 160
570 East Woodrow Wilson Blvd
Jackson, MS 39216 Tel. (601) 576-7262
Fax. (601) 576-7267
Email. fsimkins@msdh.state.ms.us | Yes With verification of license (original copy sent by that board) + NPTE results + education | Credentialing evaluation from ICA | Yes | Foreign graduates TOEFL + TSE | |
Missouri Advisory Comm for Prof PTs& PTAs
PO Box 4
Jefferson City, MO 65102 Tel. 573-751-0098
Fax. 573-751-3166
Email. tsteinma@mail.state.mo.us Website: www.ecodev.state.mo.us/pr/healarts/phyther.htm | Yes Currently need a BA but will need a Master’s beginning Jan 2002 | FCCPT | Yes | TOEFL 560 TSE 50 | |
Montana Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
301 South Park, 4th Floor
PO Box 200513
Helena, MT 59620-0513 Tel. 406-841-2387
Fax. 406-841-2305
Email. compolptp@state.mt.us Website: http://www.discoveringmontana.com/dli/bsd/license/bsd_boards/ptp_board/board_page.htm | Yes Proof of licensure from ALL states Education verification + Montana jurisprudence exam | | Yes | All candidates must take Montana jurisprudence exam | |
Nebraska Board of Physical Therapy
301 Centennial Mall
P.O. Box 94986
Lincoln, NE 68509 Tel. 402-471-0547
Fax. 402-471-3577
Email. dhansmeyer@fsbpt.org Website: http://www.hhs.state.ne.us/crl/rcs/rcsindex.htm | Yes Proof of graduation + transcript + NPTE score (600+) + Good standing of license | Credentials evaluation by ICD OR ICA OR IERF OR FCCPT | Yes | For all foreign graduates TOEFL + TWE + TSE May be waived if school sends a letter that education was in English | There are minimum hours in general education and professional education that are required from foreign graduates |
Nevada NV State Bd of Physical Therapy Examiners
3150 W. Sahara Ave. Suite B-13
Las Vegas, NV 89102 Tel. 702-876-5535
Fax. 702-876-2097
Email. atresca@govmail.state.nv.us | Yes Fingerprints 4 Letters of Reference Transcripts Verification of License APTA approved school | FCCPT | Yes | TOEFL
TSE | Foreign Educated Physical Therapists must have a Physical Therapy license in his/her native country. |
New Hampshire PT Governing Board of NH
Office of Allied Health Prof.
2 Industrial Park Drive
Concord, NH 03301 Tel. 603-271-8390
Fax. 603-271-6702
Email. vsoucy@nhsa.state.nh | No BA from APTA Approved School Two Letters of Reference and State Clearance School transcripts and verification of license | FCCPT | Yes | TOEFL Minimum of 560 TSE Minimum of 50 TWE Minimum of 4.5 | |
New Jersey NJ State Board of PT
P.O. Box 45014
Newark, NJ 07101 Tel. 973-504-6455
Fax. 973-648-3536
Email. gartlands@smtp.lps.state.nj.us | Yes School transcripts and verification of license | ICD ICA
FCCPT | Yes | TOEFL | |
New Mexico NM Physical Therapy Board
2055 S Pacheco Suite 400
Santa Fe, NM 87505 Tel. 505-476-7085
Fax. 505-476-7086
Email. jj.walker@state.nm.us Website: http://www.rld.state.nm.us/b&c/ptb/index.htm | Yes | Yes Credentials evaluation for all foreign graduates | Yes | Yes Jurisprudence examination (passing score of 80%) | All foreign educated applicants must have a letter from applicant’s most recent employer verifying employment; must provide a copy of license from country of education Education minimum of 42 hours of general education and minimum of 69 hours of professional education |
New York State Board for PT
89 Washington Avenue
Education Building, East Mezzanine
Albany, NY 12234 Tel. (518) 474-3817 x 180
Fax. (518) 474-6375
Email. PTBD@mail.nysed.gov http://www.op.nysed.gov/pt.htm | No APTA | Yes FCCPT CGFNS | Yes | | If educated outside the US, it is necessary for the applicant to have completed a program satisfactory to the Department 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. |
North Carolina North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy
18 W. Colony Place, #140
Durham, NC 27705 Tel. 919-490-6393
Fax. 919-490-5106
Email. bfmassey@mindspring.com Website: ncptboard.org | Yes If licensure state requirement are substantially equivalent to NC. Exam before July 1, 1993 score 1.5 standard deviation below the national average. Thereafter, score of 600 required | Must have credentials evaluated by FCCPT OR ICD OR ICA OR IEFR | Yes | Yes Must prove English proficiency. TSE min. 50 TWE Min. 45 TOEFL minimum 560 | Two character references |
North Dakota ND State Examination Committee for PT
Box 69
Grafton, ND 58237 Tel. (701) 352-0125
Fax. (701) 352-3093
Email. ndsecpt@uslink.net | Yes Master’s Degree | FCCPT | Yes | TOEFL TSE
TWE | Foreign Educated Physical Therapists must complete 6 months of direct supervision before being left to practice independently. |
Ohio Ohio State Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy
77 S. High Street
16th Floor
Columbus, OH 432156108 Tel. (614) 466-3774
Fax. (614) 995-0816
Email. Carl.Williams@otptat.state.oh.us Website: www.state.oh.us/pyt | Yes 4 Year CAPTE Approved Program 18 Years Old | FCCPT ICA | Yes | TOEFL minimum score of 560 TSE minimum score of 50 TWE minimum score of 4.5 | Foreign educated applicants need a verification for home country that no disciplinary action is pending against applicant. |
Oklahoma Bd of Med Lic & Sup
PT Advisory Committee
5104 North Francis, Suite C
Oklahoma City, OK 73118 Tel. 405-848-6841
Fax. 405-848-8240
Email. kplant@osbmls.state.ok.us Website: osbmls.state.ok.us | Yes All licenses must be verified Score transferred directly from FSBPT | Credentials evaluation by: ICA or ICD or FCCPT | Yes | Foreign graduates TOEFL + TSE + TWE | All foreign graduates must have training in Oklahoma: Minimum of 800 hours or 120 days of clinical training under a board approved program If applicant has 1 year PT clinical experience the training may be waived by board |
Oregon OR PT LIcensing Board
800 NE Oregon St.,Suite 407
Portland, OR 97232 Tel. 503-731-4047
Fax. 503-731-4207
Email. patti.gustafson@state.or.us | Yes | Yes, FCCPT | Yes | TOEFL TSE minimum score of 50 TWE minimum score of 40 | |
Pennsylvania PA State Board of PT
P.O. Box 2649
Harrisburg, PA 17105 Tel. 717-783-7134
Fax. 717-787-7769
Email. physical@pados.dos.state.pa.us Website: www.dos.state.pa.us | Yes If score was 600+ on NPTE (or 75+ in past exams) Through FSBPT or letters of good standing from state board | Yes Must have credentials evaluated | Yes | | |
Rhode Island Rhode Island PT Board
Division of Prof Regulation
3 Capitol Hill, Rm 104
Providence, RI 029085097 Tel. (401) 222-2827
Fax. (401) 222-1272
Email. donnad@doh.state.ri.us Website: http://www.healthri.org/hsr/professions/p_therap.htm | Yes With exam results, verification of license and education | Credentials evaluation | Yes | TOEFL | 3 letters of reference from all applicants all foreign graduates must submit proof to practice in country where educated |
South Carolina Board of PT Examiners
110 Centerview Drive
P.O. Box 11329
Columbia, SC 292111329 Tel. 803-896-4655
Fax. 803-896-4719
Email. owensb@mail.llr.state.sc.us Website: www.llr.state.sc.us | Yes With NPTE scores | Must have credentials evaluation from FCCPT | Yes | Yes English proficiency TOEFL min. 560 written or 220 computer TWE min. 4.5 TSE min. 55 | All foreign educated PTs must have 1,000 clinical practice hours under a supervision of a board approved PT after passing the exam and before issuance of a permanent license. |
South Dakota SD Board of Medical Examiners
1323 S. Minnesota Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57105 Tel. (605) 334-8343
Fax. (605) 336-0270 | Yes With NPTE scores | Credentials evaluation by ICA Or ICD Or IERF | Yes | Passing the TOEFL exam within past 2 years | All applicants must have school verification on the SD application forms. |
Tennessee Div of Health Related Boards
Bd of Occupational & Physical Therapy
426 5th Ave North 1st Floor
Nashville, TN 37247101 Tel. 615-532-5136
Fax. 615-532- 5164
Email. lphelps@mail.state.tn.us Website: www.state.tn.us/health/links.html | Yes | All non CAPTE Accredited programs must have credentials evaluated by FCCPT | Yes | Proof of English proficiency Must pass TOEFL, TWE and TSE | |
Texas TX Board of PT Examiners
333 Guadalupe
Suite 2-510
Austin, TX 78701 Tel. 512/305-6900
Fax. 512/305-6951
Email. nhurter@mail.capnet.state.tx.us Website: www.ecptote.state.tx.us | Yes | Credentials evaluation by a board approved agency: ICA OR ICD OR University of Texas at Austin | Yes | Jurisprudence exam for all For foreign graduates English proficiency: TOEFL Min. 580 (237 if computerized) TWE min. 5.0 TSE min. 55 | |
Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing
160 East 300 South
SM Box 146741
Salt Lake City, UT 84114 Tel. (801) 530-6632
Fax. (801) 530-6511
Email. kmccall@dopl.utah.gov | Yes | FCCPT | Yes | | Graduation from a CAPTE Accredited program |
Vermont Physical Therapy Advisors
Office of Prof Regulations
26 Terrace Street Drawer 09
Montpelier, VT 056091106 Tel. 802-828-2390
Fax. 802-828-2465
Email. dlafaill@sec.state.vt.us Website: www.sec.state.vt.us OR http://170.222.200.82:8080/G:/WebSite/vtprof/htdocs/p_therapists/soshome.htm | Yes By proof of license in another state with substantially same requirements as Vermont | Must have credentials evaluation | | | |
Virginia Board of Physical Therapy
Dept of Health Professions 4th Floor
6606 West Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23230 Tel. 804-662-9924
Fax. 804-662-9523
Email. eyt1@dhp.state.va.us | Yes, NPTE Computerized Application Form/Test | FCCPT | Yes | Letter Verifying Proficiency in English by an American University, Employer, etc or TOEFL | If a foreign applicant has not worked as a physical therapist in the US for at least 1 year then the applicant must complete 1000 hours of training before being eligible to sit for the NPTE exam. |
Washington WA Board of Physical Therapy
1102 SE Quince Street
PO Box 47868
Olympia, WA 985047868 Tel. (360) 236-4874
Fax. (360) 236-4922
Email. Carol.Neva@doh.wa.gov | Yes APTA Course, currently Bachelor’s level but changing to Master’s by January 2002 NPTE 7 Hours AIDS Training Jurisprudence Exam English Spoken/Written Test | ICA | Yes | TOEFL minimum score 560 TSE minimum score 50 | Working on policies that would require additional course work to make up for unmet requirements. |
West Virginia WV Board of Physical Therapy
153 W. Main Street, Suite 103
Clarksburg, WV 26301 Tel. 304-627-2251
Fax. 304-627-2253
Email. wvbopt@mail.wvnet.edu Website: http://www.wvbopt.com | Yes License verification from 3 most recent states Score transfer from FSBPT | Must have credentials evaluated by ICA | Yes | Yes TOEFL min. 550 TSE min. 50 TWE min. 4 | Foreign educated applicants must be licensed in the country of their education |
Wisconsin WI Dept of Reg & Licensing
1400 E. Washington Ave., Room 178
PO Box 8935
Madison, WI 53708 Tel. 608-266-2112
Fax. 608-261-7083
http://www.drl.state.wi.us/ | Yes NPTE | International Consultants of Delaware (ICD) FCCPT ICA IEFR | Yes | TOEFL TSE
TWE | |
Wyoming WY Board of Physical Therapy
2020 Carey Avenue, Suite 201
Cheyenne, WY 82002 Tel. 307-777-3507
Fax. 307-777-3508
Email. nbrown1@missc.state.wy.us | Yes Min. score 600 | Credentials evaluation by ICA Or ICD Or IERF | Yes | TOEFL Min. 560 TWE min. 45 TSE min. 50 | Foreign trained physical therapists must complete a one year practice of a board approved physical therapy program English proficiency tests may be waived if the native country of origin is English OR if graduated from a PT program conducted in English |
