Physical Therapist Assistant Licensure in South Carolina
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Timeline 4-6 weeks
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Initial Costs $191
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Renewal Costs $70
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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 South Carolina, you'll be working with the South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. You will submit your application through the LLR Electronic Application System. Before you start, I recommend initiating your background check and transcripts.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Hit Submit on the Application: Head over to the LLR Electronic Application System to create your account and start the "Licensure by Endorsement" application. You'll need to upload a recent passport-style photo and pay the application fee here.
- Wait for Background Check Instructions: This is crucial—do not schedule your fingerprinting until after you have submitted your application and received specific instructions from the Board. Once they send you the details, you'll likely use a service like IdentoGO to complete the state and national criminal background check.
- Request Official Transcripts: Contact your PTA program registrar to have your official transcripts mailed directly to the Board. These must arrive in a sealed envelope from the school; the Board will not accept them if they come from you.
- Score Transfers & Verification: Log into the FSBPT website to transfer your NPTE scores to South Carolina. You also need to verify your current license. South Carolina uses a specific form (Form C-10) for this, which must be mailed directly to the Board from your home state's licensing agency.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: A recent passport-style photograph (head and shoulders), your social security number, and a copy of a legal document (like a marriage license) if your name has changed.
- Items to Request: Official Transcripts (sent directly from your school), NPTE Score Transfer (from FSBPT), and License Verification (Form C-10 sent from your current state board).
- Exams: Good news—there is no Jurisprudence Exam required for initial licensure by endorsement in South Carolina.
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in South Carolina:
- Application Fee: $110
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $51 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $10
- Verifications: $20 (approximate)
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $191
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget!
Renewals
When to Renew: South Carolina Physical Therapist Assistant renewal happens biennially and is due by December 31st of even-numbered years.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $70.
Note: Watch out—missing the deadline triggers a steep $150 late fee, so be sure to renew on time.
CE Requirements
30 Contact Hours required every 2 years.
Deadline: December 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, meaning you can complete all 30 hours remotely.
Provider Restrictions: At least 15 hours must be "Certified Activities" approved by the APTA, South Carolina Physical Therapy Association (SCAPTA), or other state physical therapy associations. General portals like MedBridge are widely accepted as they provide APTA-approved content.
Mandatory Topics
- No specific mandatory topics—choose what interests you!
- (Note: While not a specific topic, 15 hours must be from "Certified" providers, while the remaining 15 can be "Non-Certified" professional activities).
Excluded Topics: CPR, basic first aid, office management, financial/investment planning, and orientation to specific facility policies.
New Licensee Rule: If you are licensed during the first year of the cycle, you must complete 30 hours. If licensed during the second year, you only need 15 hours for your first renewal.
Reporting: South Carolina uses CE Broker for tracking and reporting. It is recommended to upload certificates as you go to ensure compliance before the biennial deadline.
Board Information
Need to reach out with questions or send in documents? Here are the direct details for the South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy:
- Address: 110 Centerview Drive Columbia, SC 29211
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (803) 896-4655
- Email: Contact.PT@llr.sc.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 South Carolina, you'll be working with the South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. You will submit your application through the LLR Electronic Application System. Before you start, I recommend initiating your background check and transcripts.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Hit Submit on the Application: Head over to the LLR Electronic Application System to create your account and start the "Licensure by Endorsement" application. You'll need to upload a recent passport-style photo and pay the application fee here.
- Wait for Background Check Instructions: This is crucial—do not schedule your fingerprinting until after you have submitted your application and received specific instructions from the Board. Once they send you the details, you'll likely use a service like IdentoGO to complete the state and national criminal background check.
- Request Official Transcripts: Contact your PTA program registrar to have your official transcripts mailed directly to the Board. These must arrive in a sealed envelope from the school; the Board will not accept them if they come from you.
- Score Transfers & Verification: Log into the FSBPT website to transfer your NPTE scores to South Carolina. You also need to verify your current license. South Carolina uses a specific form (Form C-10) for this, which must be mailed directly to the Board from your home state's licensing agency.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: A recent passport-style photograph (head and shoulders), your social security number, and a copy of a legal document (like a marriage license) if your name has changed.
- Items to Request: Official Transcripts (sent directly from your school), NPTE Score Transfer (from FSBPT), and License Verification (Form C-10 sent from your current state board).
- Exams: Good news—there is no Jurisprudence Exam required for initial licensure by endorsement in South Carolina.
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in South Carolina:
- Application Fee: $110
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $51 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $10
- Verifications: $20 (approximate)
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $191
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget!
Renewals
When to Renew: South Carolina Physical Therapist Assistant renewal happens biennially and is due by December 31st of even-numbered years.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $70.
Note: Watch out—missing the deadline triggers a steep $150 late fee, so be sure to renew on time.
CE Requirements
30 Contact Hours required every 2 years.
Deadline: December 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, meaning you can complete all 30 hours remotely.
Provider Restrictions: At least 15 hours must be "Certified Activities" approved by the APTA, South Carolina Physical Therapy Association (SCAPTA), or other state physical therapy associations. General portals like MedBridge are widely accepted as they provide APTA-approved content.
Mandatory Topics
- No specific mandatory topics—choose what interests you!
- (Note: While not a specific topic, 15 hours must be from "Certified" providers, while the remaining 15 can be "Non-Certified" professional activities).
Excluded Topics: CPR, basic first aid, office management, financial/investment planning, and orientation to specific facility policies.
New Licensee Rule: If you are licensed during the first year of the cycle, you must complete 30 hours. If licensed during the second year, you only need 15 hours for your first renewal.
Reporting: South Carolina uses CE Broker for tracking and reporting. It is recommended to upload certificates as you go to ensure compliance before the biennial deadline.
Board Information
Need to reach out with questions or send in documents? Here are the direct details for the South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy:
- Address: 110 Centerview Drive Columbia, SC 29211
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (803) 896-4655
- Email: Contact.PT@llr.sc.gov
Ready to start? Click here to go directly to the Application Portal.