Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

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All PTA licensing in Arizona is regulated by the Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy.

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The Physical Therapy Board of California (PTBC) regulates all PTA license applicants through their website. Like other states, you must first graduate from an accredited PTA program before applying for your PTA license in California. Make sure you meet all the eligibility requirements before applying or else you will not be refunded your application fees.

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All PTA licensing in Connecticut is regulated by the Connecticut Department of Public Health.

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The Florida Board of Physical Therapy (FBPT) regulates all applicants for Florida PTA Licenses. There are two ways to apply to become a licensed Florida PTA. The first is to apply by examination and the second is to apply by endorsement. Most people will need to apply by examination, but those who have already passed the NPTE and already hold a PTA license in another state may apply by endorsement.

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Although obtaining a PTA license is not a requirement to work in Hawaii as a physical therapist assistant, a license is available and all PTA licensing in Hawaii is regulated by the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: Professional and Vocational Licensing.

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All PTA licensing in Illinois is regulated by the Illinois Physical Therapy Association.

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All PTA licensing in Iowa is regulated by the Iowa Board of Physical & Occupational Therapy.

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All PTA licensing in Kentucky is regulated by the Kentucky Board of Physical Therapy.

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All PTA licensing in Maine is regulated by the State of Maine Professional and Financial Regulation.

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All PTA licensing in Massachusetts is regulated by the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation (OCABR). However, they utilize a private company to manage their application process, Professional Credential Services is the company you will work with to obtain your PTA license in MA.

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All PTA licensing in Minnesota is regulated by the Minnesota State Board of Physical Therapy. 

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All PTA licensing in Missouri is regulated by the Missouri Advisory Commission for Professional Physical Therapists.

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All PTA licensing in Nebraska is regulated by the Nebraska Division of Public Health. 

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All PTA licensing in New Hampshire is regulated by the New Hampshire Physical Therapy Governing Board.

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All PTA licensing in New Mexico is regulated by the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department. 

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All PTA licensing in North Carolina is regulated by the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners . 

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All PTA licensing in Ohio is regulated by the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board Licensing. 

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All PTA licensing in Oregon is regulated by the Oregon Physical Therapist Licensing Board.

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All PTA licensing in Rhode Island is regulated by the Rhode Island Board of Physical Therapy.

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South Dakota PTA License Requirements:

Once you have graduated from an accredited program it is required by South Dakota law that you obtain a license to work as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the State.

The SD State Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners regulates the licensing of Physical Therapist Assistants in South Dakota. You can contact the Board directly using the contact details below:

Address: 101 N. Main Avenue, Suite 301, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Email: sdbmoe@state.sd.us
Phone: (605) 367-7781
Website: http://www.sdbmoe.gov/

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The Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners regulates the licensing of Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants in Texas. The licensing section will handle all applicants for registration. Applicant fees are non-refundable so it is important that you make sure you meet all the requirements before applying.

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All PTA licensing in Vermont is regulated by the Vermont Secretary of State Office of Professional Regulation. 

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All PTA licensing in Washington is regulated by the Washington State Department of Health.

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All PTA licensing in Wisconsin is regulated by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.