Physical Therapist Assistant Licensure in Hawaii
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Timeline 9 weeks or more
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Initial Costs $200
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Renewal Costs $230
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CE Requirements 30 Units
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Compact No
How to apply
To secure your Travel Physical Therapist Assistant license in Hawaii, you'll be working with the Hawaii Board of Physical Therapy. You will submit your application through the MyPVL online portal. Before you start, I recommend initiating your background check (if applicable based on your history) and requesting your transcripts to get the ball rolling.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Create Your Account: Head over to the MyPVL portal to create your account. This is the hub where you will submit your application and track its status. Hit submit on the application form and pay the required fees to open your file.
- Take the Jurisprudence Exam: Hawaii requires you to pass the Hawaii Jurisprudence Assessment Module (HI JAM). You will register for this directly through the FSBPT website. It’s an online assessment that ensures you know the specific laws and rules for practicing in the islands.
- Request Official Documents: You must request your official transcripts be sent directly from your PTA program to the Board. Additionally, log into your FSBPT account to transfer your NPTE scores to Hawaii. These documents must come directly from the source—do not send them yourself.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: A valid Social Security Number, your driver's license, and details of any current or past licenses held in other states.
- Items to Request: Official Transcripts (sent from your school), NPTE Score Transfer (via FSBPT), and License Verifications from other states if you are already licensed elsewhere.
- Exams: You must pass the Hawaii Jurisprudence Assessment Module (HI JAM).
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in Hawaii:
- Application Fee: $180
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $0 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $0
- Verifications: $20 (approximate)
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $200
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget!
Renewals
When to Renew: Hawaii Physical Therapist Assistant renewal happens every two years and is due by December 31 of even-numbered years.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $230.
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CE Requirements
30 CCUs (Continuing Competence Units) required every two years.
Deadline: December 31st of even-numbered years.
Live vs. Online: Great news for Travel Physical Therapist Assistant CEUs: Hawaii currently allows all 30 CCUs to be completed through home-study or online courses, provided they are from approved providers.
Provider Restrictions: Courses must be approved by the Hawaii Board of Physical Therapy, the APTA (including state chapters and sections), or the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT). General portals like MedBridge are widely accepted as they carry these national approvals.
Mandatory Topics
- Ethics or Jurisprudence: (2 CCUs) covering professional ethics or Hawaii laws and rules relating to physical therapy.
- No other specific mandatory topics—choose clinical tracks that interest you!
Excluded Topics: Hawaii does not grant credit for CPR/First Aid, office management, marketing, business, or personal development courses.
New Licensee Rule: If you are a new grad or a traveler receiving your first Hawaii license during the current biennium, you are exempt from the CCU requirement for your very first renewal.
Reporting: Hawaii is an audit-based state. You do not need to submit certificates unless specifically requested, but you must maintain your records for at least seven years (3.5 renewal cycles).
Board Information
Need to reach out with questions or send in documents? Here are the direct details for the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs:
- Address: PO Box 3469 Honolulu, HI 96801
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (808) 586-2701
- Email: phys_therapy@dcca.hawaii.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 Hawaii, you'll be working with the Hawaii Board of Physical Therapy. You will submit your application through the MyPVL online portal. Before you start, I recommend initiating your background check (if applicable based on your history) and requesting your transcripts to get the ball rolling.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Create Your Account: Head over to the MyPVL portal to create your account. This is the hub where you will submit your application and track its status. Hit submit on the application form and pay the required fees to open your file.
- Take the Jurisprudence Exam: Hawaii requires you to pass the Hawaii Jurisprudence Assessment Module (HI JAM). You will register for this directly through the FSBPT website. It’s an online assessment that ensures you know the specific laws and rules for practicing in the islands.
- Request Official Documents: You must request your official transcripts be sent directly from your PTA program to the Board. Additionally, log into your FSBPT account to transfer your NPTE scores to Hawaii. These documents must come directly from the source—do not send them yourself.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: A valid Social Security Number, your driver's license, and details of any current or past licenses held in other states.
- Items to Request: Official Transcripts (sent from your school), NPTE Score Transfer (via FSBPT), and License Verifications from other states if you are already licensed elsewhere.
- Exams: You must pass the Hawaii Jurisprudence Assessment Module (HI JAM).
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in Hawaii:
- Application Fee: $180
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $0 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $0
- Verifications: $20 (approximate)
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $200
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget!
Renewals
When to Renew: Hawaii Physical Therapist Assistant renewal happens every two years and is due by December 31 of even-numbered years.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $230.
.
CE Requirements
30 CCUs (Continuing Competence Units) required every two years.
Deadline: December 31st of even-numbered years.
Live vs. Online: Great news for Travel Physical Therapist Assistant CEUs: Hawaii currently allows all 30 CCUs to be completed through home-study or online courses, provided they are from approved providers.
Provider Restrictions: Courses must be approved by the Hawaii Board of Physical Therapy, the APTA (including state chapters and sections), or the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT). General portals like MedBridge are widely accepted as they carry these national approvals.
Mandatory Topics
- Ethics or Jurisprudence: (2 CCUs) covering professional ethics or Hawaii laws and rules relating to physical therapy.
- No other specific mandatory topics—choose clinical tracks that interest you!
Excluded Topics: Hawaii does not grant credit for CPR/First Aid, office management, marketing, business, or personal development courses.
New Licensee Rule: If you are a new grad or a traveler receiving your first Hawaii license during the current biennium, you are exempt from the CCU requirement for your very first renewal.
Reporting: Hawaii is an audit-based state. You do not need to submit certificates unless specifically requested, but you must maintain your records for at least seven years (3.5 renewal cycles).
Board Information
Need to reach out with questions or send in documents? Here are the direct details for the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs:
- Address: PO Box 3469 Honolulu, HI 96801
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (808) 586-2701
- Email: phys_therapy@dcca.hawaii.gov
Ready to start? Click here to go directly to the Application Portal.