School Physical Therapy Assistant State Licensure

Alabama

Timeframe: 4-6 weeks

Notes: Compact licensure available

Website Details: Alabama PT Board

Renewal Cost: $93

CE Requirements: 10 units

Alaska

Timeframe: 9+ weeks

Notes: Compact licensure available

Website Details: Alaska PT Board

Renewal Cost: $175

CE Requirements: 24 units

Arizona

Timeframe: 4-6 weeks

Notes: Compact licensure available

Website Details: Arizona PT Board

Renewal Cost: $55

CE Requirements: 20 units

Arkansas

Timeframe: 2 weeks

Notes: Compact licensure available

Website Details: Arkansas PT Board

Renewal Cost: $150

CE Requirements: 1 unit

California

Timeframe: 5-7 weeks with LiveScan, 8-10 weeks with fingerprint cards

Notes: LiveScan or fingerprint cards required

Website Details: California PT Board

Renewal Cost: $300

CE Requirements: 15 units

Colorado

Timeframe: 4-6 weeks

Notes: Compact licensure available

Website Details: Colorado PT Board

Renewal Cost: $18

CE Requirements: 0 units

Connecticut

Timeframe: 2-4 weeks

Notes: Enacted legislation for compact state licensure

Website Details: Connecticut PT Board

Renewal Cost: $65

CE Requirements: 20 units

Delaware

Timeframe: 9+ weeks

Notes: Compact licensure available

Website Details: Delaware PT Board

Renewal Cost: $222

CE Requirements: 30 units

Florida

Timeframe: 2-4 weeks

Website Details: Florida PT Board

Renewal Cost: $80

CE Requirements: 24 units

Georgia

Timeframe: 9+ weeks

Notes: Compact licensure available

Website Details: Georgia PT Board

Renewal Cost: $55

CE Requirements: 30 units

Hawaii

Timeframe: 4-6 weeks

Website Details: Hawaii PT Board

Renewal Cost: $65

CE Requirements: 30 units

Idaho

Timeframe: 4-6 weeks

Website Details: Idaho PT Board

Renewal Cost: $20

CE Requirements: 16 units

Illinois

Timeframe: 9+ weeks

Notes: Legislation introduced for compact licensure

Website Details: Illinois PT Board

Renewal Cost: $20

CE Requirements: 20 units

Indiana

Timeframe: 2 weeks

Notes: Compact licensure available

Website Details: Indiana PT Board

Renewal Cost: $100

CE Requirements: 22 units

Iowa

Timeframe: 4-6 weeks

Notes: Compact licensure available 

Website Details: Iowa PT Board

Renewal Cost: $60

CE Requirements: 20 units

Kansas

Timeframe: 2-4 weeks

Notes: Compact licensure available

Website Details: Kansas PT Board

Renewal Cost: $70

CE Requirements: 20 units

Kentucky

Timeframe: 1-2 weeks

Notes: Compact licensure available. HIV/AIDS education course required through state

Website Details: Kentucky PT Board

Renewal Cost: $190

CE Requirements: 20 units

Louisiana

Timeframe: 9+ weeks after board meeting

Notes: Proof of 30 CEUs within past 2 years; interview with board required for licensing. Compact licensure available

Website Details: Louisiana PT Board

Renewal Cost: $280

CE Requirements: 30 units

Maine

Timeframe: 2-4 weeks

Notes: Enacted legislation for compact licensure. Online application

Website Details: Maine PT Board

Renewal Cost: $30

CE Requirements: 0 units

Maryland

Timeframe: 2-4 weeks

Notes: Compact licensure available

Website Details: Maryland PT Board

Renewal Cost: $145

CE Requirements: 0 units

Massachusetts

Timeframe: 6-8 weeks

Notes: License processed through PCS in Tennessee. Legislation introduced for compact licensure

Website Details: Massachusetts PT Board

Renewal Cost: $100

CE Requirements: 0 units

Michigan

Timeframe: 6-8 weeks

Notes: Legislation introduced for compact licensure

Website Details: Michigan PT Board

Renewal Cost: $191

CE Requirements: 24 units

Minnesota

Timeframe: 5 days (temp permit)

Notes: Online application; full license issued with board meeting

Website Details: Minnesota PT Board

Renewal Cost: $60

CE Requirements: 20 units

Mississippi

Timeframe: 2-4 weeks

Notes: Online application. Fingerprint cards required

Website Details: Mississippi PT Board

Renewal Cost: $125

CE Requirements: 30 units

Missouri

Timeframe: 6-8 weeks

Notes: Compact licensure available

Website Details: Missouri PT Board

Renewal Cost: $50

CE Requirements: 20 units

Montana

Timeframe: 9+ weeks

Notes: Online application. Compact licensure available

Website Details: Montana PT Board

Renewal Cost: $60

CE Requirements: 30 units

Nebraska

Timeframe: 2-4 weeks

Notes: Compact licensure available

Website Details: Nebraska PT Board

Renewal Cost: $90

CE Requirements: 10 units

Nevada

Timeframe: 3-4 weeks with LiveScan, 6-8 weeks with fingerprint cards

Notes: LiveScan or fingerprint cards required. Enacted legislation for compact licensure

Website Details: Nevada PT Board

Renewal Cost: $100

CE Requirements: 15 units

New Hampshire

Timeframe: Board review (3rd Wednesday of the month)

Notes: Call 603-271-8389 to obtain an application. Must obtain criminal history reports. Offers temp license that is good for 120 days. Compact licensure available

Website Details: New Hampshire PT Board

Renewal Cost: $48

CE Requirements: 24 units

New Jersey

Timeframe: 9+ weeks

Notes: LiveScan or fingerprint cards required. Compact licensure available

Website Details: New Jersey PT Board

Renewal Cost: $50

CE Requirements: 30 units

New Mexico

Timeframe: 2-4 weeks

Website Details: New Mexico PT Board

Renewal Cost: $120

CE Requirements: 20 units

New York

Timeframe: 9+ weeks

Website Details: New York PT Board

Renewal Cost: $108

CE Requirements: 36 units

North Carolina

Timeframe: 2-3 weeks after board review

Notes: Compact licensure available

Website Details: North Carolina PT Board

Renewal Cost: $120

CE Requirements: 20 units

North Dakota

Timeframe: 2-4 weeks

Notes: Online application. Compact licensure available

Website Details: North Dakota PT Board

Renewal Cost: $200

CE Requirements: 25 units

Ohio

Timeframe: 3-4 weeks with LiveScan, 3-4 months with fingerprint cards

Notes: Online application. Compact licensure available

Website Details: Ohio PT Board

Renewal Cost: $70

CE Requirements: 12 units

Oklahoma

Timeframe: Board review (3 meetings per year)

Notes: Compact licensure available

Website Details: Oklahoma PT Board

Renewal Cost: $90

CE Requirements: 30 units

Oregon

Timeframe: Temp permit issue 2-3 days with one license verification

Notes: 1 hour pain management course required. Compact licensure available

Website Details: Oregon PT Board

Renewal Cost: $100

CE Requirements: 24 units

Pennsylvania

Timeframe: 2-4 weeks

Notes: Online application. Compact licensure available

Website Details: Pennsylvania PT Board

Renewal Cost: $45

CE Requirements: 30 units

Rhode Island

Timeframe: 6-8 weeks

Website Details: Rhode Island PT Board

Renewal Cost: $50

CE Requirements: 24 units

South Carolina

Timeframe: 4-6 weeks

Notes: Online application. Compact licensure available

Website Details: South Carolina PT Board

Renewal Cost: $80

CE Requirements: 30 units

South Dakota

Timeframe: 6-8 weeks

Notes: Online application or call at 605-367-7781. Compact licensure available

Website Details: South Dakota PT Board

Renewal Cost: $50

CE Requirements: 0 units

Tennessee

Timeframe:6-8 weeks

Notes: LiveScan or fingerprint cards required. Compact licensure required

Website Details: Tennessee PT Board

Renewal Cost: $45

CE Requirements: 30 units

Texas

Timeframe: 2-4 weeks

Notes: Online application. Compact licensure available

Website Details: Texas PT Board

Renewal Cost: $184

CE Requirements: 20 units

Utah

Timeframe: 4-6 weeks

Notes: Compact licensure available

Website Details: Utah PT Board

Renewal Cost: $47

CE Requirements: 20 units

Vermont

Timeframe: 1-2 weeks

Notes: Compact licensure available

Website Details: Vermont PT Board

Renewal Cost: $150

CE Requirements: 16 units

Virginia

Timeframe: 2-4 weeks

Notes: Online application. Compact licensure available

Website Details: Virginia PT Board

Renewal Cost: $70

CE Requirements: 20 units

Washington

Timeframe: Temp permit within 3-4 weeks

Notes: AIDS education and training requirement. Compact licensure available

Website Details: Washington PT Board

Renewal Cost: $70

CE Requirements: 40 units

West Virginia

Timeframe: 2-4 weeks

Notes: Compact licensure available

Website Details: West Virginia PT Board

Renewal Cost: $60

CE Requirements: 24 units

Wisconsin

Timeframe: 2-4 weeks

Notes: Compact licensure available

Website Details: Wisconsin PT Board

Renewal Cost: $75

CE Requirements: 20 units

Wyoming

Timeframe: 6-8 weeks

Notes: Fingerprint cards required

Website Details: Wyoming PT Board

Renewal Cost: $190

CE Requirements: 30 units 

 

Please be aware that the processing times for licensure can vary due to factors like verifications, transcripts, and background checks. Each individual's situation may differ slightly. For more specific information, please contact your recruiter. Note: Timeframes are subject to change.