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Compare Jurisdictions
The Jurisdiction Licensure Reference Guide is a resource that compares some of the major similarities and differences among the jurisdictions. Developed by FSBPT, the guide is used as a reference for educational programs, students, licensing boards, professional associations, and others.
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Jurisdictions Help Keep the Guide Current
Although information has been collected directly from jurisdictions and validated on a quarterly basis with each jurisdiction, FSBPT does not claim that the information contained in this guide is completely up-to-date. The ultimate source for all state or jurisdiction regulatory information is the jurisdiction itself. Jurisdictions can provide updates to linked documents by contacting communications@fsbpt.org.
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Topics
- Initial Licensure
- Renewal of Licenses
- Management of Licenses
- Jurisdiction Board Information
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Initial Licensure
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Initial Licensure Requirements for PTs and PTAs
Description: Requirements for graduates of CAPTE accredited programs that do not hold a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant license in another US jurisdiction.
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Taking the NPTE Prior to Graduation
Description: Which jurisdictions allow students to take the NPTE prior to graduation and under what circ*mstances it is allowed.
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PT Education Sitting for PTA the Exam
Description: Which jurisdictions allow Physical Therapist educated individuals to sit for the Physical Therapist Assistant exam.
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Licensure Endorsem*nt Requirements
Description: Requirements for graduates of CAPTE accredited programs that currently hold a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant license in another US jurisdiction.
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Retaking the NPTE
Description: Which jurisdictions have limits on retaking the exam; whether or not remediation is required.
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Foreign Educated PTs and PTAs
- Requirements for Initial Licensure
Description: Requirements for graduates of education programs NOT accredited by CAPTE that do not hold a license in another US jurisdiction.
- Requirements for Endorsem*nt Licensure
Description: Requirements for graduates of education programs NOT accredited by CAPTE that currently hold a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant license in another US jurisdiction.
- Use of CWT for PTs
Description: How the coursework tools are used to evaluate foreign educated physical therapist applicants.
- Use of CWT for PTAs
Description: How the coursework tools are used to evaluate foreign educated physical therapist assistant applicants.
- English Language Proficiency Requirements
Description: Which jurisdictions have an English language proficiency requirement and the passing score.
- Requirements for Initial Licensure
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Physical Therapy Compact Members
Description: Which jurisdictions are members of the PT Compact.
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Renewal of Licenses
- Renewal Terms
Description: How long a license is valid prior to needing renewed.
- Renewal Requirements
Description: Requirements to renew a current license.
- Number of CEUs/CCUs Required
Description: Continuing education and continuing competence requirements for licensure renewal.
- Continuing Competence Activity Approval
Description: Who approves CEU/CCU programs to meet requirements for licensure renewal.
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Management of Licenses
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Temporary Licensure
Description: Jurisdictions that give temporary licenses, for what reasons and for what length of time.
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Supervision Levels by Setting
Description: Level of supervision required for PTAs in various practice settings.
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Supervision Ratios
Description: If there is a limit on the number of personnel a PT can supervise, what the limit is, and which personnel are covered by this limit.
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Role of Unlicensed Personnel
Description: What level of supervision is required for unlicensed personnel, which personnel may supervise unlicensed personnel, and what type of assistance may be provided.
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Direct Access
Description: Which jurisdictions have unlimited direct access; what limits are specified for jurisdictions that have limited direct access; and from whom PTs can accept referrals.
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Referral Requirements
Description: Which Jurisdictions that have limited direct access and from whom PTs can accept referrals.
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Reinstating Active License After Lapse in Licensure (Re-entry)
Description: What jurisdictions define as time frames for re-entry into the workforce and the requirements prior to reinstating active licensure
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Jurisdiction Board Information
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Level of Board Autonomy
Description: What level of autonomy the licensing authorities have in developing budgets, hiring staff, developing administrative policies, discipline, etc.
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Composition of the Board
Description: What type and how many of each profession is on each licensing board.
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More tools
Below are more tools that we have developed for state licensing authorities in the regulation of physical therapy.
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Coursework Tools (CWT)
Find out how coursework tools are used to evaluate non-U.S. candidates.
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Legislative tracking tool
Track legislative issues important to your state.
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Minimum Data Set
The MDS will allow physical therapy to answer questions that will determine, among others, the number of providers; the race and sex of these individuals; and the facilities and geographic location in which services are provided.
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Model practice act
Read about the most effective tool for modernizing physical therapy practice acts.
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NPDB Basis for Action
Learn about this alert mechanism for sanctioned individuals.
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Remediation resources
Read detail information about ethics remediation courses.
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Scope of practice
Use this tool to help you make decisions about the physical therapy scope of practice in your state.
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Telehealth in Physical Therapy
The purpose of this document is to provide information and general guidance to physical therapy jurisdictional authorities for regulating the use of telehealth technologies in the practice of physical therapy.
