Physical Therapist Assistant Licensure in Vermont
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Timeline 9 weeks or more
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Initial Costs $155
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Renewal Costs $115
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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 Vermont, you'll be working with the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (OPR). You will submit your application through the OPR Online Services portal. Before you start, I recommend initiating your background check and requesting your transcripts, as Vermont is now a member of the PT Compact—making it even easier for eligible travelers to get working!
Step-by-Step Guide
- Get the Ball Rolling: Head over to the OPR Online Services portal to create your account. This is where you will submit your initial application and pay the fee. You can't start the background check process until you've hit submit here, so do this first.
- Background Check: Once you've applied and paid, the system will generate a "Fingerprint Authorization Certificate." You must print this and take it to a local law enforcement agency or identification center to get your fingerprints done. Do not try to do this before you have that specific certificate in hand.
- Verification of Credentials: Request your official transcripts be sent directly from your school to the OPR. You'll also need to transfer your NPTE scores via the FSBPT. If you hold licenses in other states, request verification from those boards (or use NURSYS/FSBPT if applicable) to be sent directly to Vermont.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: Driver's License, Social Security Number, and your employment history for the application.
- Items to Request: Official Transcripts (sent directly from your school), NPTE Scores (via FSBPT), and Verification of Licensure from other states.
- Exams: National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE).
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in Vermont:
- Application Fee: $100
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $55 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $0
- Verifications: $0
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $155
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget!
Renewals
When to Renew: Vermont Physical Therapist Assistant renewal happens every two years and is due by September 30 of even-numbered years.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $115.
Note: Watch out—this state charges a late penalty immediately if you miss the deadline, so be sure to renew on time!
CE Requirements
30 Hours required every 2 years.
Deadline: September 30th of even-numbered years.
Live vs. Online: Great news for Travel Physical Therapist Assistant CEUs: Vermont currently allows all 30 hours to be completed through home-study or online distance learning courses!
Provider Restrictions: Vermont does not pre-approve individual courses. Instead, they accept programs relevant to the practice of physical therapy that are sponsored by recognized organizations like the APTA or its state chapters. General portals like MedBridge are widely accepted for meeting these requirements.
Mandatory Topics
- No specific mandatory topics—choose what interests you! While Vermont requires the hours to be "relevant to the practice of physical therapy," there are no specific mandates for Ethics or Jurisprudence during the renewal cycle.
Excluded Topics: Vermont strictly excludes hours for business or office management, marketing, social work, or personal development. While essential for safety, CPR and First Aid certifications generally do not count toward your professional clinical credit total.
New Licensee Rule: If you receive your initial Vermont license within the second year of the renewal cycle (less than 12 months before the deadline), you are exempt from the CE requirement for your first renewal.
Reporting: Vermont uses an Audit-based system. You do not need to upload certificates to a portal like CE Broker during renewal, but you must attest to completion and maintain your records for at least 4 years in case of an audit.
Board Information
Need to reach out with questions or send in documents? Here are the direct details for the Vermont Physical Therapy Advisors Office of Professional Regulation:
- Address: 89 Main St, 3rd Floor Montpelier, VT 05620
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (802) 828-3228
- Email: SOS.OPRLicensing2@vermont.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 Vermont, you'll be working with the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (OPR). You will submit your application through the OPR Online Services portal. Before you start, I recommend initiating your background check and requesting your transcripts, as Vermont is now a member of the PT Compact—making it even easier for eligible travelers to get working!
Step-by-Step Guide
- Get the Ball Rolling: Head over to the OPR Online Services portal to create your account. This is where you will submit your initial application and pay the fee. You can't start the background check process until you've hit submit here, so do this first.
- Background Check: Once you've applied and paid, the system will generate a "Fingerprint Authorization Certificate." You must print this and take it to a local law enforcement agency or identification center to get your fingerprints done. Do not try to do this before you have that specific certificate in hand.
- Verification of Credentials: Request your official transcripts be sent directly from your school to the OPR. You'll also need to transfer your NPTE scores via the FSBPT. If you hold licenses in other states, request verification from those boards (or use NURSYS/FSBPT if applicable) to be sent directly to Vermont.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: Driver's License, Social Security Number, and your employment history for the application.
- Items to Request: Official Transcripts (sent directly from your school), NPTE Scores (via FSBPT), and Verification of Licensure from other states.
- Exams: National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE).
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in Vermont:
- Application Fee: $100
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $55 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $0
- Verifications: $0
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $155
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget!
Renewals
When to Renew: Vermont Physical Therapist Assistant renewal happens every two years and is due by September 30 of even-numbered years.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $115.
Note: Watch out—this state charges a late penalty immediately if you miss the deadline, so be sure to renew on time!
CE Requirements
30 Hours required every 2 years.
Deadline: September 30th of even-numbered years.
Live vs. Online: Great news for Travel Physical Therapist Assistant CEUs: Vermont currently allows all 30 hours to be completed through home-study or online distance learning courses!
Provider Restrictions: Vermont does not pre-approve individual courses. Instead, they accept programs relevant to the practice of physical therapy that are sponsored by recognized organizations like the APTA or its state chapters. General portals like MedBridge are widely accepted for meeting these requirements.
Mandatory Topics
- No specific mandatory topics—choose what interests you! While Vermont requires the hours to be "relevant to the practice of physical therapy," there are no specific mandates for Ethics or Jurisprudence during the renewal cycle.
Excluded Topics: Vermont strictly excludes hours for business or office management, marketing, social work, or personal development. While essential for safety, CPR and First Aid certifications generally do not count toward your professional clinical credit total.
New Licensee Rule: If you receive your initial Vermont license within the second year of the renewal cycle (less than 12 months before the deadline), you are exempt from the CE requirement for your first renewal.
Reporting: Vermont uses an Audit-based system. You do not need to upload certificates to a portal like CE Broker during renewal, but you must attest to completion and maintain your records for at least 4 years in case of an audit.
Board Information
Need to reach out with questions or send in documents? Here are the direct details for the Vermont Physical Therapy Advisors Office of Professional Regulation:
- Address: 89 Main St, 3rd Floor Montpelier, VT 05620
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (802) 828-3228
- Email: SOS.OPRLicensing2@vermont.gov
Ready to start? Click here to go directly to the Application Portal.