PT Applications

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PT/PTA Applications

Application Instructions and Forms

Applicants must first register in the eLicense system at http://elicense.ohio.gov. Log-in instructions.

Examination Application - This application is for individuals seeking approval to sit for the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) or for those individuals who passed the NPTE under the approval of another state physical therapy regulatory entity but were never issued a license to practice physical therapy in the state that approved the individual to sit for the NPTE. Applicants are not eligible to apply for a license by exam if the applicant has or will receive a license in another state. If a state does not plan to issue a license to the applicant after successful passage of the NPTE, the applicant must furnish proof of that fact to the Board before the applicant will be considered for a License by Examination.

Endorsement Application - This application is for individuals who have passed the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) and who hold a current, valid license to practice physical therapy in another U.S. state or territory.

Reinstatement Application - This application is for individuals who previously held a license to practice as a physical therapy in Ohio at any time.

PT Compact - If you reside in Ohio but would like to practice in another state that is a member of the PT Compact, you may choose to do so via the PT Compact privilege. Conversely, if you live in another state that is your home state and you want to practice in Ohio, the PT Compact privilege is now recognized by Ohio.You can read more about the compact and get your privileges at the PT Compact website: http://ptcompact.org/.

Individual Forms And Documents

Process change announcement for PT and PTA students registering for the NPTE and law exams - March 2019

Ohio Jurisprudence Assessment Module Registration

Physical Therapy Practice Act Quick Reference Document

BCI/FBI Criminal Records Check Instructions

Guidelines for Non-U.S. Educated Applicants for Physical Therapy Licensure

TOEFL Waiver Request Form

Certification of Entry-Level Education Form

Verification of Licensure Form

Employment History Form

Requirements for Applicants with Felony Convictions

NPTE Examination Preparation Courses

Credit Card Payment Authorization Form

Notification to Teach Physical Therapy Without an Ohio License - Per ORC 4755.482 & OAC 4755-23-13, this form must be completed to teach a physical therapy theory and procedures course as the faculty of record without an Ohio license for up to one year

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Tel: (614) 466-3774 • TTY: (877) 644-6826

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