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    Maryland Department of Health
    Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

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    Licensure Requirements ​

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    Applicants under the Veterans Auto and Education Improvement Act of 2022 (§4025a. Portability of professional licenses of servicemembers and their spouses​) will be prioritized per federal law. If you are an applicant under the Veterans Auto and Education Improvement Act of 2022, contact our Licensing Manager for direct assistance at mdh.bphte@maryland.gov or call the office at 410-764-4718. 


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    Index

    Temporary License
    ​    L​icensure​​ by Examination: U.S. Graduate

    Licensure by Examination: Foreign Educated
    Licensure by Endorsement: U.S. Graduate
    Licensure by Endorsement: Foreign Educated
    Licensure by Transfer: U.S. Graduate
    Licensure by Transfer: Foreign Educated​
    License Renewal
    Reinstatement of Expired Licensure
    Apply for PT Compact Privilege​
    Change Reporting and Duplicate License Request Form
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    ​           ​***​ Applicant Responsibilities ***​​

    • ​The application process can take up to 60 days due to other organizations' response times which are outside of the Board's control. 
    • ​It is the applicant's responsibility to check the application status.
    • Allow up to 10 business days for received required content to be posted in the application by our office. 
    • Allow up to 10 business days for full licensure once all application required content has been received and reviewed.
    • Only Licensure by Examination applicants may request a Temporary 90-day license. 
    • Give the Board Immediate written notice of any change of address.
    • Questions? Email mdh.bphte@maryland.gov. Provide Application ID # or Maryland License #. 

    ​​Licensure by Examination: U.S. Graduate
    Complete:

    1. Click: Online Application  
      Only use home mailing address, personal email address and personal telephone number to ensure you receive all notifications. 
    2. Pay the application fee of $150. (credit/debit card only).
    3. Click: Criminal History Records Check  ​
    4. Maryland Jurisprudence Exam: Take and pass the online, open-book exam with a score of 90% or better.
      The exam consists of 35 questions taken from the Maryland Practice Act statutes and regulations. Exam access (instructions  and access code are sent via email) is good for only 30-days. Passing is required for full licensure.
    5. ​Click: www.FSBPT.org to register for the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) when eligibility to graduate requirements have been met​. Request​ the Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners be notified of your exam score. Passing is required for full licensure.
    6. Provide proof of graduation from a physical therapy program (official school transcript). School program is to send directly via email to mdh.bphte@maryland.gov. If the school cannot send it electronically, mail to Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, 4201 Patterson Ave. Suite 304, Baltimore, Maryland 21215. 
    7. Photograph: Send PDF head and shoulder photo ​to mdh.bphte@maryland.gov

    Licensure by Examination: Foreign Educated
    Complete: 

    1. Click: Online Application​ 
      Only use home mailing address, personal email address and personal telephone number to ensure you receive all notifications.
    2. Pay the application fee of $150. (credit/debit card only).
    3. Click: Criminal History Records Check 
    4. Maryland Jurisprudence Examination: Take and pass the online, open-book exam with a score of 90% or better.
      The exam consists of 35 questions taken from the Maryland Practice Act statutes and regulations. Exam access (instructions  and access code are sent via email) is good for only 30-days. Passing is required for full licensure.​
    5. Click: www.FSBPT.org to register for National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE).
      Request the Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners be notified of your exam score. Passing is required for full licensure.
    6. Photograph: Send PDF head and shoulder photo ​to mdh.bphte@maryland.gov​
    7. Evaluation of Educational Credentials: Credentialing agencies to send directly via email to mdh.bphte@maryland.gov​Approved credentialing agencies:​​
           (a) Foreign Credentialing Commission on Physical Therapy (FCCPT)
           (b) International Consultants of Delaware (ICD)
           (c) International Education Research Foundation (IERF)
    8. Evidence of Competency in the English Language: Send directly via email to mdh.bphte@maryland.org
           (a) Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) accepted with minimum scores of:
                  24-writing; 26-speaking/oral; 18-listening; 21-reading. 
           (b) Oral Competency Certification Request form completed by the physical therapy school graduated from.

    ​Licensure by Endorsement: U.S. Graduate
    Complete if currently licensed in another state:  

    1. Click: On​line Application​ 
      Only use home mailing address, personal email address and personal telephone number to ensure you receive all notifications.
    2. Pay the application fee of $150 (credit/debit card only)
    3. Click: Criminal History Records Check  ​ ​
    4. Maryland Jurisprudence Examination:  Take and pass the online, open-book exam with a score of 90% or better.
      The exam consists of 35 questions taken from the Maryland Practice Act statutes and regulations. Exam access (instructions  and access code are sent via email) is good for only 30-days. Passing is required for full licensure.
    5. ​​Click: www.FSBPT.org to request Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners be sent exam score. Passing is required for full licensure.​​
    6. Provide proof of graduation from a physical therapy program (official school transcript). School program is to send directly via email to mdh.bphte@maryland.gov. If the school cannot send it electronically, mail to Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, 4201 Patterson Ave. Suite 304, Baltimore, Maryland 21215. ​
    7. Photograph: Send PDF head and shoulder photo ​to mdh.bphte@maryland.gov​
    8. Official Verification of current licensure: Send verification via email to mdh.bphte@maryland.gov.​​

    Licensure by Endorsement: Foreign Educated 
    Complete if currently licensed in another state:

    1. Click: Online Application  
      Only use home mailing address, personal email address and personal telephone number to ensure you receive all notifications.
    2. Pay the application fee of $150 (credit/debit card only).
    3. Click: Criminal History Records Check  ​
    4. Maryland Jurisprudence Examination:  Take and pass the online, open-book exam with a score of 90% or better. The exam consists of 35 questions taken from the Maryland Practice Act statutes and regulations. Exam access (instructions  and access code are sent via email) is good for only 30-days. Passing is required for full licensure.​
    5. Click: www.FSBPT.org to request Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners be sent your exam score. Passing is required for full licensure.​​
    6. Evaluation of Educational Credentials: Credentialing agencies to send directly via email to mdh.bphte@maryland.gov​Approved credentialing agencies:​​   
           (a) Foreign Credentialing Commission on Physical Therapy (FCCPT) 
           (b) International Consultants of Delaware (ICD)
           (c) International Education Research Foundation (IERF)
    7. Evidence of Competency in the English Language: Forwarded directly via email to mdh.bphte@maryland.org
           (a) Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) accepted with minimum scores of:
                  24-writing; 26-speaking/oral; 18-listening; 21-reading. 
           (b) Oral Competency Certification Request form completed by the physical therapy school graduated from.
    8. Photograph:  Send PDF head and shoulder photo ​to mdh.bphte@maryland.gov​
    9. A copy of current physical therapy license.
    10. Official Verification of current licensure: Send verification via email to mdh.bphte@maryland.gov.​

    Licensure by Transfer: U.S. Graduate
    Complete if taken National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) in another state: 

    1. Click: Online Application 
      Only use home mailing address, personal email address and personal telephone number to ensure you receive all notifications.​
    2. Pay the application fee of $150 (credit/debit card). 
    3. Click: Criminal History Records Check  ​​​
    4. Maryland Jurisprudence Examination: Take and pass the online, open-book exam with a score of 90% or better.
      The exam consists of 35 questions taken from the Maryland Practice Act statutes and regulations. Exam access (instructions  and access code are sent via email) is good for only 30-days. Passing is required for full licensure.​
    5. Click: www.FSBPT.org to request Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners be sent exam score. Passing is required for full licensure.​
    6. Provide proof of graduation from a physical therapy program (official school transcript). School program is to send directly via email to mdh.bphte@maryland.gov. If the school cannot send it electronically, mail to Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, 4201 Patterson Ave. Suite 304, Baltimore, Maryland 21215. ​
    7. A copy of current physical therapy license.​
    8. Official Verification of current licensure: Send verification via email to mdh.bphte@maryland.gov.​​
    9. Photograph:  Send PDF head and shoulder photo ​to mdh.bphte@maryland.gov

    Licensure by Transfer: Foreign Educated
    Complete if taken National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) in another state:

    1. Click: Online Application 
      Only use home mailing address, personal email address and personal telephone number to ensure you receive all notifications.
    2. Pay the application fee of $150 (credit/debit card only).
    3. Click: Criminal History Records Check   
    4. Maryland Jurisprudence Examination:  Take and pass the online, open-book exam with a score of 90% or better.
      The exam consists of 35 questions taken from the Maryland Practice Act statutes and regulations. Exam access (instructions  and access code are sent via email) is good for only 30-days. Passing is required for full licensure.​
    5. Click: www.FSBPT.org to request Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners be sent exam score. Passing is required for full licensure.​
    6. Photograph:  Send PDF head and shoulder photo ​to mdh.bphte@maryland.gov
    7. A copy of current physical therapy license.​
    8. Official Verification of current licensure: Send verification via email to mdh.bphte@maryland.gov.​
    9. Evaluation of Educational Credentials:  Forwarded directly via email to mdh.bphte@maryland.gov​ from one of the following approved credentialing agencies:
           (a) Foreign Credentialing Commission on Physical Therapy (FCCPT)
           (b) International Consultants of Delaware (ICD)
           (c) International Education Research Foundation (IERF)
    10. Evidence of Competency in the English Language: Forwarded directly via email to mdh.bphte@maryland.org
           (a) Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) accepted with minimum scores of:
                  24-writing; 26-speaking/oral; 18-listening; 21-reading. 
           (b) Oral Competency Certification Request form completed by the physical therapy school graduated from.
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    ​​Reinstatement of Expired License 
    Within 3 years after a license has expired: 

    1. Click: Online Application 
      Only use home mailing address, personal email address and personal telephone number to ensure you receive all notifications.
    2. Pay the reinstatement fee of $400 (credit/debit card only).
    3. Send proof of passing the National Physical Therapy Exam.
    4. Continuing Education Hours: Send continuing education certificates of completion for the 2-year period immediately preceding the application to mdh.bphte@maryland.gov​
           ​Physical Therapist: 30 continuing education hours
           Physical Therapist Assistant: 20 continuing education hours

    Greater than 3 years - may become licensed only by meeting the current requirements for obtaining a new license. Follow directions above for Licensure by Examination.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

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