"DHP Encourages Health Practitioners to Advise Patients to Participate April 27, 2019 in DEA Drug Take Back Day--". An Open Letter from DHP Director, David Brown, D.C..

Healthcare practitioners are encouraged to advise patients about this service and to remind them it is free and anonymous with no questions asked. Collection activities will take place from 10:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m. at sites coordinated with law enforcement agencies throughout Virginia.

Healthcare professionals are encouraged to read a letter from DHP Director Dr. David Brown.

You can use the DEA website to enter your zip code to find a local collection site.

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Legislation Enacted for Virginia to Join Physical Therapy Licensure Compact

What is the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact?

On March 8, 2019, Governor Northam signed into law SB 1106, which permits the Commonwealth of Virginia to become part of the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact. The provisions of the Compact will become effective in Virginia on January 1, 2020. For more information about the Compact click here.

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Current Regulatory Activity of the Board of Physical Therapy:

Proposed Regulations - Practice of Dry Needling - To view the Board of Physical Therapy’s current Regulatory activity regarding the Practice of Dry Needling, please click here.

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Online License Verification System

Effective June 1, 2018, the Virginia State Board of Physical Therapy will be going to an online license verification system using our agency's License Lookup feature.  While applicants or licensees may request paper or pdf copies of license verifications as needed or required, the online resource will serve as the official hard copy and proof of licensure for all individuals and establishments licensed by the Virginia Department of Health Professions. License Lookup is updated in real time and available 24/7 to anyone seeking public licensure information on healthcare practitioners in Virginia.

If a hard copy verification is required, please click here for instructions and fees.

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Board Recognizes FSBPT’s oPTion Assessment Tool

Effective February 7, 2018, updates to the Board’s regulations became effective to recognize the oPTion online assessment tool offered by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) as a means for physical therapists to self-assess their competency level and to review PT concepts.  For more information on oPTion and how the tool can be used for continuing education credit or for reinstatement of a lapsed/inactive license, please click here.

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Opioid Addiction Crisis Declared a Public Health Emergency in Virginia

On November 21, 2016 Governor McAuliffe issued a News Release stating that State Health Commissioner Marissa Levine has declared Virginia’s opioid abuse crisis a Public Health Emergency in the Commonwealth.

Visit the Virginia Department of Health for more information.
Download Commissioner Levine’s message to healthcare practitioners on dispensing Naloxone.

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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
• Choosing Wisely
• Understanding Your Rights
• How to file a complaint

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

Licensure Verification and Change of Name/Address Information

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

Please click here for information on how to change your address or make a name change.

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Use aPTitude for Tracking your CEU's

Read more about the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) aPTitude System

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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.

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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.

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Healthcare Workforce Data Findings

The most recent workforce data for Physical Therapy can be found on the Healthcare Workforce Data Center page.

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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)