Physical Therapist Assistant Licensure in North Dakota
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Timeline 4-6 weeks
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Initial Costs $255
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Renewal Costs $60
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CE Requirements 20 Hours
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Compact Yes
How to apply
To secure your Travel Physical Therapist Assistant license in North Dakota, you'll be working with the North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy. You will submit your application through their online portal. Before you start, I recommend gathering your employment verification letters and requesting your transcripts to get the ball rolling.
Step-by-Step Guide
- The Application & Jurisprudence: Head over to the portal to start your application. As you move through the online form, you will encounter the Jurisprudence Exam. It is open-book and built directly into the application, so you'll complete it before you hit submit.
- The Background Check: Unlike many other states, you cannot start this step early. Once the Board receives your application, they will mail a specific BCI fingerprint packet to you. Keep an eye on your mailbox and complete this as soon as it arrives.
- Employment Verification: You will need to upload letters from the department supervisor or HR from your last two places of employment. These letters must verify your employment history, so have them ready to upload during the application process.
- Third-Party Verifications: Request your official transcripts to be sent directly from your school to the Board (electronic is accepted). You also need to transfer your NPTE scores via FSBPT and request license verifications from every state where you have held a license.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: Driver's License, employment verification letters (from your last two employers), and your social security number.
- Items to Request: Official Transcripts (sent directly from the school), NPTE scores (via FSBPT), and License Verifications from other states.
- Exams: The Jurisprudence Exam is required but is taken within the online application itself.
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in North Dakota:
- Application Fee: $200
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $55 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $0
- Verifications: $0
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $255
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget!
Renewals
When to Renew: North Dakota Physical Therapist Assistant renewal happens annually and is due by January 31st.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $60.
Note: There is no grace period; a late fee applies immediately if you miss the January 31st deadline.
CE Requirements
20 Contact Hours required every 2 years.
Deadline: January 31st of odd-numbered years.
Live vs. Online: Great news for Travel Physical Therapist Assistant CEUs: North Dakota currently has no limit on home-study or online courses, provided they are from approved providers.
Provider Restrictions: Courses must be approved by the North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy, the APTA (or its state chapters/sections), or another state’s physical therapy licensing board. General portals like MedBridge are widely accepted as they carry these necessary accreditations.
Mandatory Topics
- Jurisprudence: No specific recurring CEU requirement, but licensees are responsible for remaining current on the North Dakota Physical Therapy Practice Act.
- No other specific mandatory clinical topics—choose what interests you!
Excluded Topics: CPR certification, basic first aid, business/management courses, and orientation to a specific facility's policies do not count toward your total.
New Licensee Rule: If you are a new graduate or newly licensed in North Dakota, your CEU requirement is prorated based on the number of full months you are licensed during the initial reporting period.
Reporting: North Dakota is an audit-based state. You do not need to submit certificates at the time of renewal, but you must maintain your records for at least 4 years in case of a random audit.
Board Information
Need to reach out with questions or send in documents? Here are the direct details for the North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy:
- Address: PO Box 69 Grafton, ND 58502
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (701) 352-0125
- Email: info@ndbpt.org
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 North Dakota, you'll be working with the North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy. You will submit your application through their online portal. Before you start, I recommend gathering your employment verification letters and requesting your transcripts to get the ball rolling.
Step-by-Step Guide
- The Application & Jurisprudence: Head over to the portal to start your application. As you move through the online form, you will encounter the Jurisprudence Exam. It is open-book and built directly into the application, so you'll complete it before you hit submit.
- The Background Check: Unlike many other states, you cannot start this step early. Once the Board receives your application, they will mail a specific BCI fingerprint packet to you. Keep an eye on your mailbox and complete this as soon as it arrives.
- Employment Verification: You will need to upload letters from the department supervisor or HR from your last two places of employment. These letters must verify your employment history, so have them ready to upload during the application process.
- Third-Party Verifications: Request your official transcripts to be sent directly from your school to the Board (electronic is accepted). You also need to transfer your NPTE scores via FSBPT and request license verifications from every state where you have held a license.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: Driver's License, employment verification letters (from your last two employers), and your social security number.
- Items to Request: Official Transcripts (sent directly from the school), NPTE scores (via FSBPT), and License Verifications from other states.
- Exams: The Jurisprudence Exam is required but is taken within the online application itself.
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in North Dakota:
- Application Fee: $200
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $55 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $0
- Verifications: $0
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $255
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget!
Renewals
When to Renew: North Dakota Physical Therapist Assistant renewal happens annually and is due by January 31st.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $60.
Note: There is no grace period; a late fee applies immediately if you miss the January 31st deadline.
CE Requirements
20 Contact Hours required every 2 years.
Deadline: January 31st of odd-numbered years.
Live vs. Online: Great news for Travel Physical Therapist Assistant CEUs: North Dakota currently has no limit on home-study or online courses, provided they are from approved providers.
Provider Restrictions: Courses must be approved by the North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy, the APTA (or its state chapters/sections), or another state’s physical therapy licensing board. General portals like MedBridge are widely accepted as they carry these necessary accreditations.
Mandatory Topics
- Jurisprudence: No specific recurring CEU requirement, but licensees are responsible for remaining current on the North Dakota Physical Therapy Practice Act.
- No other specific mandatory clinical topics—choose what interests you!
Excluded Topics: CPR certification, basic first aid, business/management courses, and orientation to a specific facility's policies do not count toward your total.
New Licensee Rule: If you are a new graduate or newly licensed in North Dakota, your CEU requirement is prorated based on the number of full months you are licensed during the initial reporting period.
Reporting: North Dakota is an audit-based state. You do not need to submit certificates at the time of renewal, but you must maintain your records for at least 4 years in case of a random audit.
Board Information
Need to reach out with questions or send in documents? Here are the direct details for the North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy:
- Address: PO Box 69 Grafton, ND 58502
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (701) 352-0125
- Email: info@ndbpt.org
Ready to start? Click here to go directly to the Application Portal.