Consumer Information

This information has been added to assist the public in understanding Physical Therapy practice and selecting a Physical Therapist or a Physical Therapist Assistant.

• Verify a Physical Therapist/Physical Therapist Assistant license (License Lookup)
• Learn Physical Therapy basics fsbpt.org/ThePublic/LearnPhysicalTherapyBasics.aspx
• Understanding Your Rights fsbpt.org/ThePublic/UnderstandYourRights.aspx
• How to file a complaint

New Regulations Effective February 27, 2014

Click here to view the specific changes in the regulations effective as of February 27, 2014.

Continuing Education Courses

To review Type 1 and Type 2 continuing education requirements for renewal and reinstatement of a Physical Therapist or a Physical Therapist Assistant license please click here for more information.

Exemption of Continuing Competency Requirements

The Virginia Board of Physical Therapy in accordance with Section 18VAC112-20-131(C) of the Regulations, entitled “Continued Competency Requirements for Renewal of an Active License”, exempts a licensee from the continuing competency requirements for the first biennial renewal following the date of initial licensure by examination in Virginia. This exemption does not include those who were licensed by endorsement.

Regulations Effective July 17, 2013
Effective July 17, 2013, The Board of Physical Therapy has new regulations which increase the flexibility and accountability of traineeships by: 1) offering the option of passage of the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy’s Practice Review Tool (PRT) in lieu of some training hours for applicants returning to practice through reinstatement, reactivation or endorsement; 2) reducing the traineeship hours for physical therapist assistants; 3) allowing part-time traineeships for graduates of non-approved physical therapy schools; and 4) limiting the numbers of supervisors for each trainee and requiring co-signing of trainee documentation in patient records and identification of a trainee for the patient.  The new regulations also eliminate the face to face continued competency requirements for Type 1 hours although the number of Type I hours have increased for both PT’s and PTA’s.  (For PT’s, at least 20 hours must be Type 1 and 10 hours may be Type 2 for a total of 30 hours.  For PTA’s, at least 15 hours must be Type 1 and 15 hours may be Type 2 for a total of 30 hours)

Extension of renewal requirements for deployed military and spouses
Virginia law allows active duty service people or their spouses who are deployed outside the U.S. to have an extension of time for any requirement or fee pertaining to renewal until 60 days after the person’s return from deployment.  The extension cannot last beyond 5 years past the expiration date for the license.  For more information, please read attached policy and contact the applicable board for your license.

Fixed-date testing information for the PT and PTA NPTE
FSBPT has gone to fixed date testing for all PT and PTA National exams.  Please click on the following link for information about the dates and deadlines for applying.

Verification Information

Please click here for information on how to request a verification of licensure.

Online Licensing - Physical Therapy licensees can renew a license, change an address and request a duplicate license online. 

Duty to Report Adult Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation -  More information...
The Adult Protective Services Program at the Virginia Department of Social Services is pleased to announce the availability of a new online educational opportunity for mandated reporters of abuse, neglect and exploitation of older or incapacitated individuals. This online training course has been developed for, and with the assistance of, mandated reporters and APS professionals to assist mandated reporters in understanding adult abuse and their responsibilities as mandated reporters. Read More...(word .doc)