Physical Therapist Licensure in Connecticut
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Timeline 4-6 weeks
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Initial Costs $375
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Renewal Costs $105
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CE Requirements 20 Hours
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Compact No
How to apply
To secure your Travel Physical Therapist license in Connecticut, you'll be working with the Connecticut Department of Public Health. You will submit your application through the eLicense portal. Before you start, I recommend getting the ball rolling on your official transcripts and score transfers to avoid delays.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Submit Your Application: Head over to the eLicense portal to create an account and submit your initial application. This is where you'll pay your application fee and get your file opened with the state.
- Request Official Transcripts: Contact your university registrar to have your official transcripts sent directly to the Connecticut Department of Public Health. These must come straight from the source; they won't accept copies you send yourself.
- Transfer Your Scores: Log in to the FSBPT website and request a score transfer of your NPTE results to Connecticut. This is a crucial step to prove you've passed the national exam.
- License Verification: If you hold or have ever held a license in another state, you'll need to request official verification. Most states use the FSBPT verification service, but check if your previous state requires a specific form to be sent directly to Connecticut.
- Background Check: Connecticut statute requires a fingerprint-based criminal background check. Once you hit submit on your application, keep a close watch on your email for specific instructions and the required forms to complete this step.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: A recent passport-style photograph, your Social Security Number, and your employment history for the application.
- Items to Request: Official Transcripts (from your school), NPTE Scores (via FSBPT), and License Verifications (from other states).
- Exams: National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE).
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in Connecticut:
- Application Fee: $285
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $0 (not required)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $0 (not required)
- Verifications: $90 (approximate for FSBPT score transfer)
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $375
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget!
Renewals
When to Renew: Connecticut Physical Therapist renewal happens annually and is due by the last day of the licensee's birth month.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $105.
Note: While the Connecticut Physical Therapist renewal occurs every year, you are only required to complete your 20 hours of continuing education every two years.
CE Requirements
20 Hours required every year.
Deadline: The last day of your birth month annually.
Live vs. Online: Great news for Travel Physical Therapist CEUs: you can complete all 20 hours online through home-study or webinars!
Provider Restrictions: Courses must be provided or approved by the APTA, APTA Connecticut, or other recognized professional organizations. General portals like MedBridge are accepted as they are an APTA-approved provider.
Mandatory Topics
- Cultural Competency (1 hour)
- Domestic Violence (1 hour)
- Sexual Assault (1 hour)
Excluded Topics: CPR, First Aid, business management, marketing, or personal development.
New Licensee Rule: If you are a new graduate or newly licensed in Connecticut, you are exempt from continuing education requirements for your first renewal.
Reporting: Connecticut is audit-based. You do not need to report hours unless requested, but you must maintain certificates for at least 3 years.
Board Information
Need to reach out with questions or send in documents? Here are the direct details for the Connecticut State Department of Public Health:
- Address: 410 Capitol Ave, #12APP Hartford, CT 06134-0308
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (860) 509-8377
- Fax: (860) 707-1982
- Email: dph.alliedhealth@ct.gov
Ready to start? Click here to go directly to the Application Portal.
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How to Apply
To secure your Travel Physical Therapist license in Connecticut, you'll be working with the Connecticut Department of Public Health. You will submit your application through the eLicense portal. Before you start, I recommend getting the ball rolling on your official transcripts and score transfers to avoid delays.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Submit Your Application: Head over to the eLicense portal to create an account and submit your initial application. This is where you'll pay your application fee and get your file opened with the state.
- Request Official Transcripts: Contact your university registrar to have your official transcripts sent directly to the Connecticut Department of Public Health. These must come straight from the source; they won't accept copies you send yourself.
- Transfer Your Scores: Log in to the FSBPT website and request a score transfer of your NPTE results to Connecticut. This is a crucial step to prove you've passed the national exam.
- License Verification: If you hold or have ever held a license in another state, you'll need to request official verification. Most states use the FSBPT verification service, but check if your previous state requires a specific form to be sent directly to Connecticut.
- Background Check: Connecticut statute requires a fingerprint-based criminal background check. Once you hit submit on your application, keep a close watch on your email for specific instructions and the required forms to complete this step.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: A recent passport-style photograph, your Social Security Number, and your employment history for the application.
- Items to Request: Official Transcripts (from your school), NPTE Scores (via FSBPT), and License Verifications (from other states).
- Exams: National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE).
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in Connecticut:
- Application Fee: $285
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $0 (not required)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $0 (not required)
- Verifications: $90 (approximate for FSBPT score transfer)
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $375
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget!
Renewals
When to Renew: Connecticut Physical Therapist renewal happens annually and is due by the last day of the licensee's birth month.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $105.
Note: While the Connecticut Physical Therapist renewal occurs every year, you are only required to complete your 20 hours of continuing education every two years.
CE Requirements
20 Hours required every year.
Deadline: The last day of your birth month annually.
Live vs. Online: Great news for Travel Physical Therapist CEUs: you can complete all 20 hours online through home-study or webinars!
Provider Restrictions: Courses must be provided or approved by the APTA, APTA Connecticut, or other recognized professional organizations. General portals like MedBridge are accepted as they are an APTA-approved provider.
Mandatory Topics
- Cultural Competency (1 hour)
- Domestic Violence (1 hour)
- Sexual Assault (1 hour)
Excluded Topics: CPR, First Aid, business management, marketing, or personal development.
New Licensee Rule: If you are a new graduate or newly licensed in Connecticut, you are exempt from continuing education requirements for your first renewal.
Reporting: Connecticut is audit-based. You do not need to report hours unless requested, but you must maintain certificates for at least 3 years.
Board Information
Need to reach out with questions or send in documents? Here are the direct details for the Connecticut State Department of Public Health:
- Address: 410 Capitol Ave, #12APP Hartford, CT 06134-0308
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (860) 509-8377
- Fax: (860) 707-1982
- Email: dph.alliedhealth@ct.gov
Ready to start? Click here to go directly to the Application Portal.