Doctor of Physical Therapy Licensure
This information is provided in good faith to applicants as of September 1, 2022.
The Arcadia University hybrid DPT program leads to a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. The designed outcome is to ensure that upon graduation, you will have met all coursework and clinical requirements as outlined by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). This program is designed to lead to exam eligibility for the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) and not an individual license. In most states the above will fulfill requirements for licensure, though state specific requirements may vary.
The table below provides a state by state breakdown of comparable licenses, including a determination of eligibility for licensure. This information provided is designed as a baseline determination of whether the program meets individual state specific requirements. Licensure requirements, the type of license to apply for, and appropriate pathway to pursue are subject to change and may differ based on individual student backgrounds, including coursework taken outside the scope of the program. Students should do their own due diligence and determine the appropriate pathway and license type for themselves.
Alabama
What is Issued: License
Name of Credential: Physical Therapist
Accreditation Requirements: Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) approved program of physical therapy education
Examination(s):
- National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
- Jurisprudence Examination
Curriculum Requirements: This state does not define curriculum requirements, but it accepts CAPTE programs. CAPTE specifies subject areas that should be covered by curriculum in its CAPTE PT Standards and Required Elements Handbook.
Field Experience Requirements: Per CAPTE, the clinical education component of the curriculum includes a minimum of 30 weeks of full-time clinical education experiences.
State Regulation: Alabama – State Regulation
State Board: Alabama Board of Physical Therapy
Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements
Alaska
What is Issued: License
Name of Credential: Physical Therapist
Accreditation Requirements:
- Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Association; or
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Examination(s): Examination prepared by a national testing service approved by the board such as the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
Curriculum Requirements: This state does not define curriculum requirements, but it accepts CAPTE programs. CAPTE specifies subject areas that should be covered by curriculum in its CAPTE PT Standards and Required Elements Handbook.
Field Experience Requirements: Per CAPTE, the clinical education component of the curriculum includes a minimum of 30 weeks of full-time clinical education experiences.
State Regulation: Alaska – State Regulation
State Board: Alaska Board of Physical Therapy
Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements
American Samoa
We have not determined if our program meets the requirements of this territory
- Territory Board – https://www.americansamoa.gov/departments/depts/health.htm
American Virgin Islands
What is Issued: License
Name of Credential: Physical Therapist
Accreditation Requirements: Received an earned degree in physical therapy from a physical therapy education program that is accredited by the CAPTE
Examination(s): Successfully passed the National Physical Therapy Examination
Curriculum Requirements: This state does not define curriculum requirements, but it accepts CAPTE programs. CAPTE specifies subject areas that should be covered by curriculum in its CAPTE PT Standards and Required Elements Handbook.
Field Experience Requirements: Per CAPTE, the clinical education component of the curriculum includes a minimum of 30 weeks of full-time clinical education experiences.
Territory Board: American Virgin Islands Board of Physical Therapy
Territory Regulations: American Virgin Islands Department of Health
Arizona
What is Issued: License
Name of Credential: Physical Therapist
Accreditation Requirements: Must be accredited by a national accreditation agency approved by the board such as Commission on Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE )
Examination(s): National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
Curriculum Requirements: This state does not define curriculum requirements, but it accepts CAPTE programs. CAPTE specifies subject areas that should be covered by curriculum in its CAPTE PT Standards and Required Elements Handbook.
Field Experience Requirements: Per CAPTE, the clinical education component of the curriculum includes a minimum of 30 weeks of full-time clinical education experiences.
State Regulation: Arizona – State Regulation
State Board: Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy
Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements
Arkansas
What is Issued: License
Name of Credential: Physical Therapist
Accreditation Requirements: Must be accredited by a national accreditation agency approved by the board such as Commission on Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
Examination(s):
- National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
- Jurisprudence Examination
Curriculum Requirements: This state does not define curriculum requirements, but it accepts CAPTE programs. CAPTE specifies subject areas that should be covered by curriculum in its CAPTE PT Standards and Required Elements Handbook.
Field Experience Requirements: Per CAPTE, the clinical education component of the curriculum includes a minimum of 30 weeks of full-time clinical education experiences.
State Regulation: Arkansas – State Regulation
State Board: Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy
Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements
California
What is Issued: License
Name of Credential: Physical Therapist
Accreditation Requirements: Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
Examination(s):
- National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
- Jurisprudence Examination
Curriculum Requirements: “Educational requirements shall include instruction in the subjects prescribed by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)”, and their field experience requirements to “At least 18 weeks of full-time experience with a variety of patients.”
Field Experience Requirements: At least 18 weeks of full-time experience with a variety of patients
State Regulation: California – State Regulation
State Board: Physical Therapy Board of California
Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements
Colorado
What is Issued: License
Name of Credential: Physical Therapist
Accreditation Requirements: Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
Examination(s): National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
Curriculum Requirements: This state does not define curriculum requirements, but it accepts CAPTE programs. CAPTE specifies subject areas that should be covered by curriculum in its CAPTE PT Standards and Required Elements Handbook.
Field Experience Requirements: Per CAPTE, the clinical education component of the curriculum includes a minimum of 30 weeks of full-time clinical education experiences.
State Regulation: Colorado – State Regulations
State Board: Colorado State Physical Therapy Board
Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements
Connecticut
What is Issued: License
Name of Credential: Physical Therapist
Accreditation Requirements: American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Examination(s): National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
Curriculum Requirements: This state does not define curriculum requirements, but it accepts CAPTE programs. CAPTE specifies subject areas that should be covered by curriculum in its CAPTE PT Standards and Required Elements Handbook.
Field Experience Requirements: Per CAPTE, the clinical education component of the curriculum includes a minimum of 30 weeks of full-time clinical education experiences.
State Regulation: Connecticut – State Regulation
State Board: Connecticut Dept. of Public Health
Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements
Delaware
What is Issued: License
Name of Credential: Physical Therapist
Accreditation Requirements: Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
Examination(s): National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
Curriculum Requirements: This state does not define curriculum requirements, but it accepts CAPTE programs. CAPTE specifies subject areas that should be covered by curriculum in its CAPTE PT Standards and Required Elements Handbook.
Field Experience Requirements: Per CAPTE, the clinical education component of the curriculum includes a minimum of 30 weeks of full-time clinical education experiences.
State Regulation: Delaware – State Regulation
State Board: Delaware Examining Board of Physical Therapists
Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements
Additional Important Information: Applicants must submit proof of current CPR certification by the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, National Safety Council or other agency approved by the Board and posted on the Division of Professional Regulation’s website. CPR certification must be obtained through a course with a live lab component.
District of Columbia
What is Issued: License
Name of Credential: Physical Therapist
Accreditation Requirements: Accredited by an agency recognized by the Department of Education
Examination(s):
- National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
- Jurisprudence Examination
Curriculum Requirements: This state does not define curriculum requirements, but it accepts CAPTE programs. CAPTE specifies subject areas that should be covered by curriculum in its CAPTE PT Standards and Required Elements Handbook.
Field Experience Requirements: Per CAPTE, the clinical education component of the curriculum includes a minimum of 30 weeks of full-time clinical education experiences.
State Regulation: District of Columbia – State Regulation
State Board: District of Columbia – DC Board of Physical Therapy
Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements
Additional Important Information: District of Columbia Licensure examination in Physical Therapy required as well as national exam
Florida
What is Issued: License
Name of Credential: Physical Therapist
Accreditation Requirements: Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
Examination(s): National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
Curriculum Requirements: This state does not define curriculum requirements, but it accepts CAPTE programs. CAPTE specifies subject areas that should be covered by curriculum in its CAPTE PT Standards and Required Elements Handbook.
Field Experience Requirements: Per CAPTE, the clinical education component of the curriculum includes a minimum of 30 weeks of full-time clinical education experiences.
State Regulation: Florida – State Regulation
State Board: Florida Board of Physical Therapy
Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements
Georgia
What is Issued: License
Name of Credential: Physical Therapist
Accreditation Requirements: Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
Examination(s):
- National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
- Jurisprudence Examination
Curriculum Requirements: This state does not define curriculum requirements, but it accepts CAPTE programs. CAPTE specifies subject areas that should be covered by curriculum in its CAPTE PT Standards and Required Elements Handbook.
Field Experience Requirements: Per CAPTE, the clinical education component of the curriculum includes a minimum of 30 weeks of full-time clinical education experiences.
State Regulation: Georgia – State Regulation
State Board: Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy
Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements
Guam
What is Issued: License
Name of Credential: Physical Therapist
Accreditation Requirements: Degree in physical therapy from an accredited school of physical therapy in the United States
Examination(s): National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
Curriculum Requirements: This territory does not define curriculum requirements, but it accepts CAPTE programs. CAPTE specifies subject areas that should be covered by curriculum in its CAPTE PT Standards and Required Elements Handbook.
Field Experience Requirements: Per CAPTE, the clinical education component of the curriculum includes a minimum of 30 weeks of full-time clinical education experiences.
State Regulation: Guam – State Regulation
Territory Board: Guam Regulation and Licensure
Hawaii
What is Issued: License
Name of Credential: Physical Therapist
Accreditation Requirements: Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
Examination(s): National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
Curriculum Requirements: This state does not define curriculum requirements, but it accepts CAPTE programs. CAPTE specifies subject areas that should be covered by curriculum in its CAPTE PT Standards and Required Elements Handbook.
Field Experience Requirements: Per CAPTE, the clinical education component of the curriculum includes a minimum of 30 weeks of full-time clinical education experiences.
State Regulation: Hawaii – State Regulation
State Board: Hawaii Dept of Professional and Vocational Licensure
Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements
Idaho
What is Issued: License
Name of Credential: Physical Therapist
Accreditation Requirements: Nationally accredited school, including
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
- Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Association; or
- Accrediting agency recognized by Department of Education
Examination(s): National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
Curriculum Requirements: Board approved curriculum.
Field Experience Requirements: Per CAPTE, the clinical education component of the curriculum includes a minimum of 30 weeks of full-time clinical education experiences.
State Regulation: Idaho – State Regulation
State Board: Idaho Bureau of Professional License
Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements
Illinois
What is Issued: License
Name of Credential: Physical Therapist
Accreditation Requirements: Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
Examination(s): National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
Curriculum Requirements: This state does not define curriculum requirements, but it accepts CAPTE programs. CAPTE specifies subject areas that should be covered by curriculum in its CAPTE PT Standards and Required Elements Handbook.
Field Experience Requirements: Per CAPTE, the clinical education component of the curriculum includes a minimum of 30 weeks of full-time clinical education experiences.
State Regulation: Illinois – State Regulation
State Board: Illinois Dept of Professional Regulation
Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements
Indiana
What is Issued: License
Name of Credential: Physical Therapist
Accreditation Requirements: National accreditation agency approved by the board
Examination(s): National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
Curriculum Requirements: This state does not define curriculum requirements, but it accepts CAPTE programs. CAPTE specifies subject areas that should be covered by curriculum in its CAPTE PT Standards and Required Elements Handbook.
Field Experience Requirements: Per CAPTE, the clinical education component of the curriculum includes a minimum of 30 weeks of full-time clinical education experiences.
State Regulation: Indiana – State Regulation
State Board: Indiana Physical Therapy Board
Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements
Iowa
What is Issued: License
Name of Credential: Physical Therapist
Accreditation Requirements: Must be accredited by a national accreditation agency approved by the board such as CAPTE (Commission on Physical Therapy Education)
Examination(s): National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
Curriculum Requirements: This state does not define curriculum requirements, but it accepts CAPTE programs. CAPTE specifies subject areas that should be covered by curriculum in its CAPTE PT Standards and Required Elements Handbook.
Field Experience Requirements: Per CAPTE, the clinical education component of the curriculum includes a minimum of 30 weeks of full-time clinical education experiences.
State Regulation: Iowa – State Regulation
State Board: Iowa Board of Physical Therapy
Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements
Kansas
What is Issued: License
Name of Credential: Physical Therapist
Accreditation Requirements: Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE ) approved program
Examination(s): National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
Curriculum Requirements: This state does not define curriculum requirements, but it accepts CAPTE programs. CAPTE specifies subject areas that should be covered by curriculum in its CAPTE PT Standards and Required Elements Handbook.
Field Experience Requirements: Per CAPTE, the clinical education component of the curriculum includes a minimum of 30 weeks of full-time clinical education experiences.
State Regulation: Kansas – State Regulation
State Board: Kansas Board of Healing Arts
Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements
Kentucky
What is Issued: License
Name of Credential: Physical Therapist
Accreditation Requirements: Must be accredited by a national accreditation agency approved by the board such as CAPTE (Commission on Physical Therapy Education)
Examination(s):
- Board-approved examination
- Jurisprudence examination
Curriculum Requirements: This state does not define curriculum requirements, but it accepts CAPTE programs. CAPTE specifies subject areas that should be covered by curriculum in its CAPTE PT Standards and Required Elements Handbook.
Field Experience Requirements: Per CAPTE, the clinical education component of the curriculum includes a minimum of 30 weeks of full-time clinical education experiences.
State Regulation: Kentucky – State Regulation
State Board: Kentucky Board of Physical Therapy
Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements
Additional Important Information: Requires fingerprints to be done before exam, and state jurisprudence exam
Louisiana
What is Issued: License
Name of Credential: Physical Therapist
Accreditation Requirements: Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
Examination(s): National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
Curriculum Requirements: This state does not define curriculum requirements, but it accepts CAPTE programs. CAPTE specifies subject areas that should be covered by curriculum in its CAPTE PT Standards and Required Elements Handbook.
Field Experience Requirements: Per CAPTE, the clinical education component of the curriculum includes a minimum of 30 weeks of full-time clinical education experiences.
State Regulation: Louisiana – State Regulation
State Board: Louisiana Physical Therapy Board
Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements
Maine
What is Issued: License
Name of Credential: Physical Therapist
Accreditation Requirements: Must be accredited by
- An agency recognized by the United States Commissioner of Education; and/or
- Post-Secondary Accreditation; and
- Approved by the board.
Examination(s): National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
Curriculum Requirements: This state does not define curriculum requirements, but it accepts CAPTE programs. CAPTE specifies subject areas that should be covered by curriculum in its CAPTE PT Standards and Required Elements Handbook.
Field Experience Requirements: Per CAPTE, the clinical education component of the curriculum includes a minimum of 30 weeks of full-time clinical education experiences.
State Regulation: Maine – State Regulation
State Board: Maine Professional and Financial Regulation
Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements
Marianas Islands
What is Issued: License
Name of Credential: Physical Therapist
Accreditation Requirements: Received an earned degree in physical therapy from a physical therapy education program that is accredited by the CAPTE
Examination(s): Successfully passed the National Physical Therapy Examination
Curriculum Requirements: This state does not define curriculum requirements, but it accepts CAPTE programs. CAPTE specifies subject areas that should be covered by curriculum in its CAPTE PT Standards and Required Elements Handbook.
Field Experience Requirements: Per CAPTE, the clinical education component of the curriculum includes a minimum of 30 weeks of full-time clinical education experiences.
State Regulation: Marianas Islands – State Regulation
Territory Board: Marianas Islands Health Care Professions Licensing Board
Maryland
What is Issued: License
Name of Credential: Physical Therapist
Accreditation Requirements:
- Program approved by American Physical Therapy Association (APTA); or,
- Program accredited by Commission on Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
Examination(s):
- National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
- Jurisprudence Exam
Curriculum Requirements: This state does not define curriculum requirements, but it accepts CAPTE programs. CAPTE specifies subject areas that should be covered by curriculum in its CAPTE PT Standards and Required Elements Handbook.
Field Experience Requirements: Per CAPTE, the clinical education component of the curriculum includes a minimum of 30 weeks of full-time clinical education experiences.
State Regulation: Maryland – State Regulation
State Board: Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements
Massachusetts
What is Issued: License
Name of Credential: Physical Therapist
Accreditation Requirements: Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
Examination(s): National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
Curriculum Requirements: This state does not define curriculum requirements, but it accepts CAPTE programs. CAPTE specifies subject areas that should be covered by curriculum in its CAPTE PT Standards and Required Elements Handbook.
Field Experience Requirements: Per CAPTE, the clinical education component of the curriculum includes a minimum of 30 weeks of full-time clinical education experiences.
State Regulation: Massachusetts – State Regulation
State Board: Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professionals
Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements
Michigan
What is Issued: License
Name of Credential: Physical Therapist
Accreditation Requirements: Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
Examination(s):
- National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
- Jurisprudence Examination
Curriculum Requirements: This state does not define curriculum requirements, but it accepts CAPTE programs. CAPTE specifies subject areas that should be covered by curriculum in its CAPTE PT Standards and Required Elements Handbook.
Field Experience Requirements: Per CAPTE, the clinical education component of the curriculum includes a minimum of 30 weeks of full-time clinical education experiences.
State Regulation: Michigan – State Regulation
State Board: Michigan Board of Physical Therapy
Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements
Additional Important Information: Training in identifying victims of human trafficking
Minnesota
What is Issued: License
Name of Credential: Physical Therapist
Accreditation Requirements: Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
Examination(s): National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
Curriculum Requirements: A course in physical therapy education accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) or which meets the accreditation requirements of CAPTE, as determined by the board, in addition to 60 academic semester credits or its quarter equivalent from an institution of higher education that is accredited by a regional accrediting organization.
Field Experience Requirements: Per CAPTE, the clinical education component of the curriculum includes a minimum of 30 weeks of full-time clinical education experiences.
State Regulation: Minnesota – State Regulation
State Board: Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy
Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements
Mississippi
What is Issued: License
Name of Credential: Physical Therapist
Accreditation Requirements: Accredited by an agency recognized by the Department of Education
Examination(s):
- National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
- Jurisprudence Examination
Curriculum Requirements: This state does not define curriculum requirements, but it accepts CAPTE programs. CAPTE specifies subject areas that should be covered by curriculum in its CAPTE PT Standards and Required Elements Handbook.
Field Experience Requirements: Per CAPTE, the clinical education component of the curriculum includes a minimum of 30 weeks of full-time clinical education experiences.
State Regulation: Mississippi – State Regulation
State Board: Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy
Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements
Missouri
What is Issued: License
Name of Credential: Physical Therapist
Accreditation Requirements: Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
Examination(s):
- National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
- Jurisprudence Examination
Curriculum Requirements: This state does not define curriculum requirements, but it accepts CAPTE programs. CAPTE specifies subject areas that should be covered by curriculum in its CAPTE PT Standards and Required Elements Handbook.
Field Experience Requirements: Per CAPTE, the clinical education component of the curriculum includes a minimum of 30 weeks of full-time clinical education experiences.
State Regulation: Missouri – State Regulation
State Board: Missouri Advisory Commission for Physical Therapy
Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements
Montana
What is Issued: License
Name of Credential: Physical Therapist
Accreditation Requirements: Accredited school approved by the board
Examination(s):
- National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
- Jurisprudence Examination
Curriculum Requirements: This state does not define curriculum requirements, but it accepts CAPTE programs. CAPTE specifies subject areas that should be covered by curriculum in its CAPTE PT Standards and Required Elements Handbook.
Field Experience Requirements: The clinical education component of the curriculum includes a minimum of 30 weeks of full-time clinical education experiences.
State Regulation: Montana – State Regulation
State Board: Montana Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements
Nebraska
What is Issued: License
Name of Credential: Physical Therapist
Accreditation Requirements: Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) or by equivalent standards established by the board.
Examination(s):
- National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
- Jurisprudence Examination
Curriculum Requirements: This state does not define curriculum requirements, but it accepts CAPTE programs. CAPTE specifies subject areas that should be covered by curriculum in its CAPTE PT Standards and Required Elements Handbook.
Field Experience Requirements: Per CAPTE, the clinical education component of the curriculum includes a minimum of 30 weeks of full-time clinical education experiences.
State Regulation: Nebraska – State Regulation
State Board: Nebraska Dept of Health and Human Services
Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements
Nevada
What is Issued: License
Name of Credential: Physical Therapist
Accreditation Requirements: Program of professional education for physical therapists approved by the Nevada Physical Therapy Board
Examination(s): National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
Curriculum Requirements: This state does not define curriculum requirements, but it accepts CAPTE programs. CAPTE specifies subject areas that should be covered by curriculum in its CAPTE PT Standards and Required Elements Handbook.
Field Experience Requirements: Per CAPTE, the clinical education component of the curriculum includes a minimum of 30 weeks of full-time clinical education experiences.
State Regulation: Nevada – State Regulation
State Board: Nevada Physical Therapy Board
Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements
New Hampshire
What is Issued: License
Name of Credential: Physical Therapist
Accreditation Requirements: Commision on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) or another board-approved accrediting agency
Examination(s):
- National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
- Jurisprudence Examination
Curriculum Requirements: This state does not define curriculum requirements, but it accepts CAPTE programs. CAPTE specifies subject areas that should be covered by curriculum in its CAPTE PT Standards and Required Elements Handbook.
Field Experience Requirements: Per CAPTE, the clinical education component of the curriculum includes a minimum of 30 weeks of full-time clinical education experiences.
State Regulation: New Hampshire – State Regulation
State Board: New Hampshire Office of Licensed Allied Health Professionals
Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements
New Jersey
What is Issued: License
Name of Credential: Physical Therapist
Accreditation Requirements: Program accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education
Examination(s):
- National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
- Jurisprudence Examination
Curriculum Requirements: This state does not define curriculum requirements, but it accepts CAPTE programs. CAPTE specifies subject areas that should be covered by curriculum in its CAPTE PT Standards and Required Elements Handbook.
Field Experience Requirements: Per CAPTE, the clinical education component of the curriculum includes a minimum of 30 weeks of full-time clinical education experiences.
State Regulation: New Jersey – State Regulations
State Board: New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements
New Mexico
What is Issued: License
Name of Credential: Physical Therapist
Accreditation Requirements: Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
Examination(s):
- National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
- Jurisprudence Examination
Curriculum Requirements: This state does not define curriculum requirements, but it accepts CAPTE programs. CAPTE specifies subject areas that should be covered by curriculum in its CAPTE PT Standards and Required Elements Handbook.
Field Experience Requirements: Per CAPTE, the clinical education component of the curriculum includes a minimum of 30 weeks of full-time clinical education experiences.
State Regulation: New Mexico – State Regulation
State Board: New Mexico Board of Physical Therapy
Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements
New York
What is Issued: License
Name of Credential: Physical Therapist
Accreditation Requirements: Program registered by the department or accredited by an acceptable accrediting agency
Examination(s): National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
Curriculum Requirements: This state does not define curriculum requirements, but it accepts CAPTE programs. CAPTE specifies subject areas that should be covered by curriculum in its CAPTE PT Standards and Required Elements Handbook.
Field Experience Requirements: Per CAPTE, the clinical education component of the curriculum includes a minimum of 30 weeks of full-time clinical education experiences.
State Regulation: New York – State Regulation
State Board: New York Office of the Professions
Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements
North Carolina
What is Issued: License
Name of Credential: Physical Therapist
Accreditation Requirements: Program accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education
Examination(s): National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
Curriculum Requirements: This state does not define curriculum requirements, but it accepts CAPTE programs. CAPTE specifies subject areas that should be covered by curriculum in its CAPTE PT Standards and Required Elements Handbook.
Field Experience Requirements: Per CAPTE, the clinical education component of the curriculum includes a minimum of 30 weeks of full-time clinical education experiences.
State Regulation: North Carolina – State Regulation
State Board: North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements
North Dakota
What is Issued: License
Name of Credential: Physical Therapist
Accreditation Requirements: Program accredited by national physical accreditation agency such as Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
Examination(s):
- National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
- Jurisprudence Examination
Curriculum Requirements: This state does not define curriculum requirements, but it accepts CAPTE programs. CAPTE specifies subject areas that should be covered by curriculum in its CAPTE PT Standards and Required Elements Handbook.
Field Experience Requirements: Per CAPTE, the clinical education component of the curriculum includes a minimum of 30 weeks of full-time clinical education experiences.
State Regulation: North Dakota – State Regulation
State Board: North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy
Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements
Ohio
What is Issued: License
Name of Credential: Physical Therapist
Accreditation Requirements: Program accredited by national physical therapy accreditation agency such as Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
Examination(s):
- National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
- Jurisprudence Examination
Curriculum Requirements: This state does not define curriculum requirements, but it accepts CAPTE programs. CAPTE specifies subject areas that should be covered by curriculum in its CAPTE PT Standards and Required Elements Handbook.
Field Experience Requirements: Per CAPTE, the clinical education component of the curriculum includes a minimum of 30 weeks of full-time clinical education experiences.
State Regulation: Ohio – State Regulation
State Board: Ohio Physical Therapy Board
Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements
Oklahoma
What is Issued: License
Name of Credential: Physical Therapist
Accreditation Requirements: Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
Examination(s): National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
Curriculum Requirements: This state does not define curriculum requirements, but it accepts CAPTE programs. CAPTE specifies subject areas that should be covered by curriculum in its CAPTE PT Standards and Required Elements Handbook.
Field Experience Requirements: Per CAPTE, the clinical education component of the curriculum includes a minimum of 30 weeks of full-time clinical education experiences.
State Regulation: Oklahoma – State Regulation
State Board: Oklahoma Board of Physical Therapists
Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements
Oregon
What is Issued: License
Name of Credential: Physical Therapist
Accreditation Requirements: Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
Examination(s): National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
Curriculum Requirements: This state does not define curriculum requirements, but it accepts CAPTE programs. CAPTE specifies subject areas that should be covered by curriculum in its CAPTE PT Standards and Required Elements Handbook.
Field Experience Requirements: Per CAPTE, the clinical education component of the curriculum includes a minimum of 30 weeks of full-time clinical education experiences.
State Regulation: Oregon – State Regulation
State Board: Oregon Physical Therapist Licensing Board
Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements
Pennsylvania
What is Issued: License
Name of Credential: Physical Therapist
Accreditation Requirements: Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) or another national organization recognized by the board
Examination(s): Examination approved by the board
Curriculum Requirements: This state does not define curriculum requirements, but it accepts CAPTE programs. CAPTE specifies subject areas that should be covered by curriculum in its CAPTE PT Standards and Required Elements Handbook.
Field Experience Requirements: Per CAPTE, the clinical education component of the curriculum includes a minimum of 30 weeks of full-time clinical education experiences.
State Regulation: Pennsylvania – State Regulation
State Board: Pennsylvania Board of Physical Therapy
Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements
Puerto Rico
What is Issued: License
Name of Credential: Physical Therapist
Accreditation Requirements: Must be accredited by a national accreditation agency approved by the board such as Commission on Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE )
Examination(s): National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
Curriculum Requirements: This state does not define curriculum requirements, but it accepts CAPTE programs. CAPTE specifies subject areas that should be covered by curriculum in its CAPTE PT Standards and Required Elements Handbook.
Field Experience Requirements: Per CAPTE, the clinical education component of the curriculum includes a minimum of 30 weeks of full-time clinical education experiences.
Territory Board: Puerto Rico Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline
Rhode Island
What is Issued: License
Name of Credential: Physical Therapist
Accreditation Requirements: Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
Examination(s): National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
Curriculum Requirements: This state does not define curriculum requirements, but it accepts CAPTE programs. CAPTE specifies subject areas that should be covered by curriculum in its CAPTE PT Standards and Required Elements Handbook.
Field Experience Requirements: Per CAPTE, the clinical education component of the curriculum includes a minimum of 30 weeks of full-time clinical education experiences.
State Regulation: Rhode Island – State Regulation
State Board: Rhode Island Board of Physical Therapy
Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements
South Carolina
What is Issued: License
Name of Credential: Physical Therapist
Accreditation Requirements: Physical Therapy Educational Program approved by the board
Examination(s): Examination approved by the board
Curriculum Requirements: This state does not define curriculum requirements, but it accepts CAPTE programs. CAPTE specifies subject areas that should be covered by curriculum in its CAPTE PT Standards and Required Elements Handbook.
Field Experience Requirements: Per CAPTE, the clinical education component of the curriculum includes a minimum of 30 weeks of full-time clinical education experiences.
State Regulation: South Carolina – State Regulation
State Board: South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy
Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements
South Dakota
What is Issued: License
Name of Credential: Physical Therapist
Accreditation Requirements: Not Specified
Examination(s): National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
Curriculum Requirements: This state does not define curriculum requirements, but it accepts CAPTE programs. CAPTE specifies subject areas that should be covered by curriculum in its CAPTE PT Standards and Required Elements Handbook.
Field Experience Requirements: Per CAPTE, the clinical education component of the curriculum includes a minimum of 30 weeks of full-time clinical education experiences.
State Regulation: South Dakota – State Regulation
State Board: South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners
Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements
Tennessee
What is Issued: License
Name of Credential: Physical Therapist
Accreditation Requirements: Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
Examination(s): National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
Curriculum Requirements: This state does not define curriculum requirements, but it accepts CAPTE programs. CAPTE specifies subject areas that should be covered by curriculum in its CAPTE PT Standards and Required Elements Handbook.
Field Experience Requirements: Per CAPTE, the clinical education component of the curriculum includes a minimum of 30 weeks of full-time clinical education experiences.
State Regulation: Tennessee – State Regulation
State Board: Tennessee Board of Physical Therapy
Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements
Texas
What is Issued: License
Name of Credential: Physical Therapist
Accreditation Requirements: Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
Examination(s):
- National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
- Jurisprudence Examination
Curriculum Requirements: This state does not define curriculum requirements, but it accepts CAPTE programs. CAPTE specifies subject areas that should be covered by curriculum in its CAPTE PT Standards and Required Elements Handbook.
Field Experience Requirements: Per CAPTE, the clinical education component of the curriculum includes a minimum of 30 weeks of full-time clinical education experiences.
State Regulation: Texas – State Regulation
State Board: Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements
Additional Important Information: Graduates of CAPTE programs outside of Texas are required to have the program director or registrar complete and submit a Letter of Completion. A Letter of Completion form received from the applicant themselves will not be accepted.
Utah
What is Issued: License
Name of Credential: Physical Therapist
Accreditation Requirements: Accredited by a recognized accreditation agency
Examination(s): National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
Curriculum Requirements: This state does not define curriculum requirements, but it accepts CAPTE programs. CAPTE specifies subject areas that should be covered by curriculum in its CAPTE PT Standards and Required Elements Handbook.
Field Experience Requirements: Per CAPTE,The clinical education component of the curriculum includes a minimum of 30 weeks of full-time clinical education experiences.
State Regulation: Utah – State Regulation
State Board: Utah Department of Commerce – Division of Occupational Professional Licensing – Physical Therapy
Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements
Vermont
What is Issued: License
Name of Credential: Physical Therapist
Accreditation Requirements: Accredited by a national accreditation agency approved by the Director
Examination(s): National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
Curriculum Requirements: This state does not define curriculum requirements, but it accepts CAPTE programs. CAPTE specifies subject areas that should be covered by curriculum in its CAPTE PT Standards and Required Elements Handbook.
Field Experience Requirements: The clinical education component of the curriculum includes a minimum of 30 weeks of full-time clinical education experiences (per CAPTE)
State Regulation: Vermont – State Regulation
State Board: Vermont Office of Professional Regulation – Physical Therapists
Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements
Virginia
What is Issued: License
Name of Credential: Physical Therapist
Accreditation Requirements: Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
Examination(s): National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
Curriculum Requirements: This state does not define curriculum requirements, but it accepts CAPTE programs. CAPTE specifies subject areas that should be covered by curriculum in its CAPTE PT Standards and Required Elements Handbook.
Field Experience Requirements: Per CAPTE, the clinical education component of the curriculum includes a minimum of 30 weeks of full-time clinical education experiences.
State Regulation: Virginia – State Regulation
State Board: Virginia Board of Physical Therapy
Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements
Washington
What is Issued: License
Name of Credential: Physical Therapist
Accreditation Requirements: Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
Examination(s): National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
Curriculum Requirements: This state does not define curriculum requirements, but it accepts CAPTE programs. CAPTE specifies subject areas that should be covered by curriculum in its CAPTE PT Standards and Required Elements Handbook.
Field Experience Requirements: Per CAPTE, the clinical education component of the curriculum includes a minimum of 30 weeks of full-time clinical education experiences.
State Regulation: Washington – State Regulation
State Board: Washington Department of Health – Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistant
Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements
West Virginia
What is Issued: License
Name of Credential: Physical Therapist
Accreditation Requirements: Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
Field Experience Requirements: Per CAPTE, the clinical education component of the curriculum includes a minimum of 30 weeks of full-time clinical education experiences.
State Regulation: West Virginia – State Regulation
State Board: West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy
Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements
Wisconsin
What is Issued: License
Name of Credential: Physical Therapist
Accreditation Requirements: Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) or board approved program
Examination(s): National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
Curriculum Requirements: This state does not define curriculum requirements, but it accepts CAPTE programs. CAPTE specifies subject areas that should be covered by curriculum in its CAPTE PT Standards and Required Elements Handbook.
Field Experience Requirements: Per CAPTE, the clinical education component of the curriculum includes a minimum of 30 weeks of full-time clinical education experiences.
State Regulation: Wisconsin – State Regulation
State Board: Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services – Physical Therapy
Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements
Wyoming
What is Issued: License
Name of Credential: Physical Therapist
Accreditation Requirements: Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
Examination(s):
- National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
- Jurisprudence Examination
Curriculum Requirements: This state does not define curriculum requirements, but it accepts CAPTE programs. CAPTE specifies subject areas that should be covered by curriculum in its CAPTE PT Standards and Required Elements Handbook.
Field Experience Requirements: Per CAPTE, the clinical education component of the curriculum includes a minimum of 30 weeks of full-time clinical education experiences.
State Regulation: Wyoming – State Regulation
State Board: Wyoming Board of Physical Therapy
Federal Disclosure: Meets State Requirements