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As of October 1, 2024, the Virginia Board of Physical Therapy is using CE Broker

Published on Oct 1, 2024

As of October 1, 2024, the Virginia Board of Physical Therapy is using CE Broker as an optional continuing education (CE) tracking system.

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Changes to Direct Access – Effective July 1, 2023

Published on Jul 7, 2023

During the 2023 General Assembly Session, legislation was passed to amend current Va. Code § 54.1-3482 to remove certain timeframes for practitioner referrals for direct access

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Applicants for Licensure - NPTE Examination Requirement

Published on May 31, 2023

Documentation of passage of the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) is required for all applicants, whether by examination or endorsement, before licensure in Virginia can be granted. 

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PT Licensure Compact

Published on May 31, 2023

PT Licensure Compact information is available on the Board's website. To apply for a PT Compact privilege, please visit the website for the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact at www.ptcompact.org.

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Direct Access Patient Attestation and Medical Release Form

Published on May 31, 2023

Updated July 1, 2021

New legislation, SB 1187, extends the time allowed for a qualified physical therapist to evaluate and treat patients without a referral under certain circumstances from 30 to 60 days.

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Scam Alert

Published on May 31, 2023

The Department of Health Professions (DHP) has been made aware that some licensees have received fraudulent communications from individuals claiming to be from one of our licensing boards or another agency

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Telehealth Resources

Published on May 31, 2023

Board Guidance Document Available

The Board offers the following guidance on telehealth through established Guidance Document 112-21, Guidance on Telehealth, effective January 21, 2021.

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NPTE Examination Updates

Published on May 22, 2023

To access the most recent exam announcements from the FSBPT regarding the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) for PTs and PTA’s, vist the FSBPT

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Virginia Health Care Providers Eligible to Administer COVID-19 Vaccine

Published on Jun 1, 2023

Certain Virginia healthcare providers are authorized to administer COVID-19 vaccine in the Commonwealth.

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Virginia Board of Physical Therapy
Email: ptboard@dhp.virginia.gov
Corie E. Tillman Wolf, J.D., Executive Director
Elizabeth Locke, PT, PhD, President