Physical Therapist Assistant Licensure in Connecticut
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Timeline 9 weeks or more
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Initial Costs $310
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Renewal Costs $65
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CE Requirements 20 Hours
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Compact No
How to apply
To secure your Travel Physical Therapist Assistant license in Connecticut, you'll be working with the Connecticut Department of Public Health. You will submit your application through the eLicense Online portal. Before you start, I recommend initiating your background check and requesting your transcripts to get the ball rolling.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Submit Your Application: Head over to the eLicense portal to create an account and hit submit on your online application. This is where you'll pay the application fee and get your file opened with the state.
- Request Official Transcripts: Contact your PTA program and have them send your official transcripts directly to the Department of Public Health. These must come straight from the source—copies you send yourself won't be accepted.
- Score Transfer: Log in to the FSBPT website and request that your NPTE scores be transferred to Connecticut. This is a crucial piece of the puzzle, so don't delay.
- Background Check: You will need to undergo a fingerprint-based criminal background check. Keep an eye on your application instructions for the specific forms and steps to complete this requirement.
- License Verification: If you hold or have ever held a license in another state, request official verification from each of those boards to be sent directly to Connecticut.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: A valid driver's license or government ID, your social security number, and a list of all states where you have practiced.
- Items to Request: Official transcripts from your school, NPTE scores from FSBPT, and license verifications from other states.
- Exams: You must have passed the 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: $190
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $0 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $0
- Verifications: $120 (approximate for score transfer and one state verification)
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $310
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 Assistant renewal happens annually and is due by the last day of your birth month.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $65.
Note: You have a 90-day grace period to renew while continuing to practice, but don't push it—after day 91, your license becomes void.
CE Requirements
20 Contact Hours required every 2 years.
Deadline: The last day of your birth month.
Live vs. Online: Great news for Travel Physical Therapist Assistant CEUs: Connecticut currently has no limit on home-study or online courses, provided they meet the board's criteria for professional development.
Provider Restrictions: Courses must be approved by the APTA, its state chapters, or the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT). General portals like MedBridge are widely accepted for meeting these requirements.
Mandatory Topics
- Cultural Competency (1 contact hour)
- Mental Health (2 contact hours specifically related to suicide prevention and screening)
- Jurisprudence: No specific law exam or quiz is required for renewal.
Excluded Topics: Business management, marketing, personal development, and basic CPR/First Aid do not count toward your professional requirement.
New Licensee Rule: If you are a new graduate or newly licensed in Connecticut, you are exempt from continuing education requirements during your first renewal cycle.
Reporting: Connecticut is an audit-based state. You do not need to report hours to a central database like CE Broker, but you must maintain your certificates for at least 3 years following the end of the registration period.
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, MS#12APP Hartford, CT 06134-0308
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (860) 509-8377
- Fax: (860) 707-1982
- Email: oplc.dph@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 Assistant license in Connecticut, you'll be working with the Connecticut Department of Public Health. You will submit your application through the eLicense Online portal. Before you start, I recommend initiating your background check and requesting your transcripts to get the ball rolling.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Submit Your Application: Head over to the eLicense portal to create an account and hit submit on your online application. This is where you'll pay the application fee and get your file opened with the state.
- Request Official Transcripts: Contact your PTA program and have them send your official transcripts directly to the Department of Public Health. These must come straight from the source—copies you send yourself won't be accepted.
- Score Transfer: Log in to the FSBPT website and request that your NPTE scores be transferred to Connecticut. This is a crucial piece of the puzzle, so don't delay.
- Background Check: You will need to undergo a fingerprint-based criminal background check. Keep an eye on your application instructions for the specific forms and steps to complete this requirement.
- License Verification: If you hold or have ever held a license in another state, request official verification from each of those boards to be sent directly to Connecticut.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: A valid driver's license or government ID, your social security number, and a list of all states where you have practiced.
- Items to Request: Official transcripts from your school, NPTE scores from FSBPT, and license verifications from other states.
- Exams: You must have passed the 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: $190
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $0 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $0
- Verifications: $120 (approximate for score transfer and one state verification)
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $310
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 Assistant renewal happens annually and is due by the last day of your birth month.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $65.
Note: You have a 90-day grace period to renew while continuing to practice, but don't push it—after day 91, your license becomes void.
CE Requirements
20 Contact Hours required every 2 years.
Deadline: The last day of your birth month.
Live vs. Online: Great news for Travel Physical Therapist Assistant CEUs: Connecticut currently has no limit on home-study or online courses, provided they meet the board's criteria for professional development.
Provider Restrictions: Courses must be approved by the APTA, its state chapters, or the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT). General portals like MedBridge are widely accepted for meeting these requirements.
Mandatory Topics
- Cultural Competency (1 contact hour)
- Mental Health (2 contact hours specifically related to suicide prevention and screening)
- Jurisprudence: No specific law exam or quiz is required for renewal.
Excluded Topics: Business management, marketing, personal development, and basic CPR/First Aid do not count toward your professional requirement.
New Licensee Rule: If you are a new graduate or newly licensed in Connecticut, you are exempt from continuing education requirements during your first renewal cycle.
Reporting: Connecticut is an audit-based state. You do not need to report hours to a central database like CE Broker, but you must maintain your certificates for at least 3 years following the end of the registration period.
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, MS#12APP Hartford, CT 06134-0308
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (860) 509-8377
- Fax: (860) 707-1982
- Email: oplc.dph@ct.gov
Ready to start? Click here to go directly to the Application Portal.