Physical Therapist Assistant Licensure in Delaware
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Timeline 6-9 weeks
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Initial Costs $256
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Renewal Costs $174
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CE Requirements 30 Hours
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Compact Yes
How to apply
To secure your Travel Physical Therapist Assistant license in Delaware, you'll be working with the Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers. You will submit your application through DELPROS (Delaware Professional Regulation Online Services). Before you start, I recommend initiating your background check and requesting your transcripts to get the ball rolling.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Create Your Account & Apply: Head over to the DELPROS portal to create your user account. Once logged in, click "Apply/Manage a License" to start your application for licensure by reciprocity. You can save your progress as you go, so don't stress if you don't have everything ready to hit submit immediately.
- Background Check: You need a State of Delaware and FBI criminal background check. Go to the IdentoGO website to schedule your fingerprinting. You must use the specific Service Code for Physical Therapy: 27S38H. If you are out of state, IdentoGO usually has options for mailing in fingerprint cards or using a local center that transmits to them.
- Verifications & Transcripts: Request your official transcripts be sent directly from your school to the Board. You also need verification of licensure from every state where you have held a license. Most states use the FSBPT verification service, but check with each specific board.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: A current CPR certification (online courses are not accepted) and proof of 2 hours of ethics training related to the practice of physical therapy.
- Items to Request: Official Transcripts (sent directly from your school), NPTE scores (transferred via FSBPT), and License Verifications from all prior states.
- Exams: Delaware does not have a separate Jurisprudence Exam, but you must provide proof of completing 2 hours of ethics training.
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in Delaware:
- Application Fee: $191
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $65 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $0
- Verifications: $0
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $256
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget!
Renewals
When to Renew: Delaware Physical Therapist Assistant renewal happens biennially and is due by January 31 of odd-numbered years.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $174.
Note: Watch out—this state does not have a grace period! If you miss the expiration date, you cannot practice until your license is officially renewed.
CE Requirements
3.0 CEUs (30 contact hours) required every two years.
Deadline: January 31st of even-numbered years.
Live vs. Online: Great news for Travel Physical Therapist Assistant CEUs: there is currently no limit on home-study or online courses, provided they are from approved providers.
Provider Restrictions: Courses must be approved by the Delaware Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers or a Board-approved organization (such as the APTA or its state chapters). General portals like MedBridge are widely accepted as they typically carry APTA-approved provider status.
Mandatory Topics
- Ethics/Professional Responsibility: (0.2 CEUs / 2 contact hours)
- CPR Certification: Must be kept current; however, standard CPR courses generally do not count toward the 3.0 CEU total.
- Jurisprudence: No specific exam is required for renewal, but licensees are expected to remain current on the Delaware Practice Act.
Excluded Topics: Courses related to business management, marketing, financial planning, or personal investment.
New Licensee Rule: If you have been licensed for less than one year but more than four months before the renewal date, you must complete 1.5 CEUs (15 hours). If licensed for less than four months, no CEUs are required for the first renewal.
Reporting: Delaware is Audit-based. You are not required to submit proof of completion unless you are randomly selected for an audit. Maintain your records for at least 4 years.
Board Information
Need to reach out with questions or send in documents? Here are the direct details for the Delaware Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers:
- Address: 861 Silver Lake Blvd., Ste #203 Dover, DE 19904-2467
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (302) 744-4500
- Fax: (302) 739-2711
- Email: customerservice.dpr@delaware.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 Delaware, you'll be working with the Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers. You will submit your application through DELPROS (Delaware Professional Regulation Online Services). Before you start, I recommend initiating your background check and requesting your transcripts to get the ball rolling.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Create Your Account & Apply: Head over to the DELPROS portal to create your user account. Once logged in, click "Apply/Manage a License" to start your application for licensure by reciprocity. You can save your progress as you go, so don't stress if you don't have everything ready to hit submit immediately.
- Background Check: You need a State of Delaware and FBI criminal background check. Go to the IdentoGO website to schedule your fingerprinting. You must use the specific Service Code for Physical Therapy: 27S38H. If you are out of state, IdentoGO usually has options for mailing in fingerprint cards or using a local center that transmits to them.
- Verifications & Transcripts: Request your official transcripts be sent directly from your school to the Board. You also need verification of licensure from every state where you have held a license. Most states use the FSBPT verification service, but check with each specific board.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: A current CPR certification (online courses are not accepted) and proof of 2 hours of ethics training related to the practice of physical therapy.
- Items to Request: Official Transcripts (sent directly from your school), NPTE scores (transferred via FSBPT), and License Verifications from all prior states.
- Exams: Delaware does not have a separate Jurisprudence Exam, but you must provide proof of completing 2 hours of ethics training.
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in Delaware:
- Application Fee: $191
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $65 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $0
- Verifications: $0
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $256
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget!
Renewals
When to Renew: Delaware Physical Therapist Assistant renewal happens biennially and is due by January 31 of odd-numbered years.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $174.
Note: Watch out—this state does not have a grace period! If you miss the expiration date, you cannot practice until your license is officially renewed.
CE Requirements
3.0 CEUs (30 contact hours) required every two years.
Deadline: January 31st of even-numbered years.
Live vs. Online: Great news for Travel Physical Therapist Assistant CEUs: there is currently no limit on home-study or online courses, provided they are from approved providers.
Provider Restrictions: Courses must be approved by the Delaware Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers or a Board-approved organization (such as the APTA or its state chapters). General portals like MedBridge are widely accepted as they typically carry APTA-approved provider status.
Mandatory Topics
- Ethics/Professional Responsibility: (0.2 CEUs / 2 contact hours)
- CPR Certification: Must be kept current; however, standard CPR courses generally do not count toward the 3.0 CEU total.
- Jurisprudence: No specific exam is required for renewal, but licensees are expected to remain current on the Delaware Practice Act.
Excluded Topics: Courses related to business management, marketing, financial planning, or personal investment.
New Licensee Rule: If you have been licensed for less than one year but more than four months before the renewal date, you must complete 1.5 CEUs (15 hours). If licensed for less than four months, no CEUs are required for the first renewal.
Reporting: Delaware is Audit-based. You are not required to submit proof of completion unless you are randomly selected for an audit. Maintain your records for at least 4 years.
Board Information
Need to reach out with questions or send in documents? Here are the direct details for the Delaware Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers:
- Address: 861 Silver Lake Blvd., Ste #203 Dover, DE 19904-2467
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (302) 744-4500
- Fax: (302) 739-2711
- Email: customerservice.dpr@delaware.gov
Ready to start? Click here to go directly to the Application Portal.