Physical Therapist Assistant Licensure in Nevada
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Timeline 6-9 weeks
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Initial Costs $396
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Renewal Costs $100
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CE Requirements 15 Hours
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Compact Yes
How to apply
To secure your Travel Physical Therapist Assistant license in Nevada, you'll be working with the Nevada Physical Therapy Board. You will submit your application through their online system, Thentia Cloud. Pro Tip: Nevada recently joined the PT Compact! If your home state is a member, check if you can simply purchase a Compact Privilege instead of a full license. If you do need the full license, I recommend gathering your references and requesting your transcripts immediately.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Get the Ball Rolling: Head over to the Thentia Cloud portal to create your account and start the "Endorsement" application. You'll need to upload a recent passport-style photo of yourself here, so have a good selfie (against a plain white wall) or a professional headshot ready to go.
- Fingerprints & Background Check: This step has a specific order. First, you must sign and submit the "Fingerprint Background Waiver" within the application. Only after that is submitted can you get fingerprinted. If you are already in Nevada, you can use a LiveScan vendor. If you are out of state, you'll need to request "FD-258" fingerprint cards from the Board or a local agency and mail them in.
- Verify Your Credentials: You can't send these yourself! Request your official transcripts be sent directly from your school to the Board. Then, hop over to FSBPT to transfer your NPTE scores to Nevada.
- The Jurisprudence Exam: Nevada requires you to pass the Nevada Jurisprudence Assessment Module (NV JAM). You'll typically receive instructions or a link to register for this open-book assessment once your application is in progress.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: A passport-style photo, your driver's license, and contact info for two professional references (Nevada has historically asked for letters of recommendation from licensed PTs, so have these lined up just in case!).
- Items to Request: Official Transcripts (sent directly from your school) and NPTE Score Transfer (via FSBPT).
- Exams: You will need to pass the Nevada Jurisprudence Assessment Module (NV JAM).
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in Nevada:
- Application Fee: $300
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $71 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $25
- Verifications: $0
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $396
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget!
Renewals
When to Renew: Nevada Physical Therapist Assistant renewal happens annually and is due by July 31st (if licensed before Oct. 1, 2017) or your specific issuance anniversary date (if licensed after).
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $100.
Note: Double-check your specific expiration date in the licensee portal, as the deadline depends entirely on when you were originally licensed.
CE Requirements
15 Hours required every year.
Deadline: July 31st annually.
Live vs. Online: No limit on online hours for Travel PTA pros in Nevada.
Provider Restrictions: Courses must be board-approved. MedBridge maintains specific Nevada board approval for its PT/PTA catalog.
Mandatory Topics
- Jurisprudence: A specific board-provided jurisprudence assessment must be completed annually.
Reporting: Nevada requires electronic submission of CE units to CE Broker.
Board Information
Need to reach out with questions or send in documents? Here are the direct details for the Nevada Physical Therapy Examiners Board:
- Address: 7570 Norman Rockwell Ln Las Vegas, NV 89143
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (775) 846-4664
- Fax: (702) 876-2097
- Email: ptapplication@govmail.state.nv.us
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 Nevada, you'll be working with the Nevada Physical Therapy Board. You will submit your application through their online system, Thentia Cloud. Pro Tip: Nevada recently joined the PT Compact! If your home state is a member, check if you can simply purchase a Compact Privilege instead of a full license. If you do need the full license, I recommend gathering your references and requesting your transcripts immediately.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Get the Ball Rolling: Head over to the Thentia Cloud portal to create your account and start the "Endorsement" application. You'll need to upload a recent passport-style photo of yourself here, so have a good selfie (against a plain white wall) or a professional headshot ready to go.
- Fingerprints & Background Check: This step has a specific order. First, you must sign and submit the "Fingerprint Background Waiver" within the application. Only after that is submitted can you get fingerprinted. If you are already in Nevada, you can use a LiveScan vendor. If you are out of state, you'll need to request "FD-258" fingerprint cards from the Board or a local agency and mail them in.
- Verify Your Credentials: You can't send these yourself! Request your official transcripts be sent directly from your school to the Board. Then, hop over to FSBPT to transfer your NPTE scores to Nevada.
- The Jurisprudence Exam: Nevada requires you to pass the Nevada Jurisprudence Assessment Module (NV JAM). You'll typically receive instructions or a link to register for this open-book assessment once your application is in progress.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: A passport-style photo, your driver's license, and contact info for two professional references (Nevada has historically asked for letters of recommendation from licensed PTs, so have these lined up just in case!).
- Items to Request: Official Transcripts (sent directly from your school) and NPTE Score Transfer (via FSBPT).
- Exams: You will need to pass the Nevada Jurisprudence Assessment Module (NV JAM).
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in Nevada:
- Application Fee: $300
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $71 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $25
- Verifications: $0
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $396
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget!
Renewals
When to Renew: Nevada Physical Therapist Assistant renewal happens annually and is due by July 31st (if licensed before Oct. 1, 2017) or your specific issuance anniversary date (if licensed after).
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $100.
Note: Double-check your specific expiration date in the licensee portal, as the deadline depends entirely on when you were originally licensed.
CE Requirements
15 Hours required every year.
Deadline: July 31st annually.
Live vs. Online: No limit on online hours for Travel PTA pros in Nevada.
Provider Restrictions: Courses must be board-approved. MedBridge maintains specific Nevada board approval for its PT/PTA catalog.
Mandatory Topics
- Jurisprudence: A specific board-provided jurisprudence assessment must be completed annually.
Reporting: Nevada requires electronic submission of CE units to CE Broker.
Board Information
Need to reach out with questions or send in documents? Here are the direct details for the Nevada Physical Therapy Examiners Board:
- Address: 7570 Norman Rockwell Ln Las Vegas, NV 89143
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (775) 846-4664
- Fax: (702) 876-2097
- Email: ptapplication@govmail.state.nv.us
Ready to start? Click here to go directly to the Application Portal.