Physical Therapist
- Education
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Applicant must graduate from an institution of higher learning accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education under RCW 18.74.030(2). Official transcript, with degree and date posted, must be received directly from applicant's program. Transcripts not in English must have an official translation.
- Examination
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Applicant must take and pass the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE).
- State license verification
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Applicants must list all states where they do or did hold credentials. This list must also include when the applicant has applied for a credential, even if a credential was not granted. The jurisdiction where the applicant is or was credentialed must complete and submit the verification form (PDF). The jurisdiction must send the completed form directly to the department.
- Employment
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Applicant must list all employment history for three years before the date of application.
- Personal data questions
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Each applicant must answer the personal data questions. If there is a positive answer to the professional liability claims history question, the applicant must send an explanation of the nature of the case, data and summary of care given, copies of the original complaint, and the settlement or final disposition. If the case is pending, applicant must indicate status.
- Additional information/documents required
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- Applicants must take and pass the online Washington State Physical Therapy Jurisprudence Exam.
- Applicants must receive a passing score on the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE).
- Continuing competency requirements
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Physical therapists must complete 32 hours of continuing education and 200 hours of employment every two years.
- Suicide prevention training requirements
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Beginning January 1, 2016, physical therapists and assistants are required to take three hours of one time training. Read more on suicide prevention training for health professionals.
Physical Therapist Assistant
- Education
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Applicant must graduate from an institution of higher learning accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education under RCW 18.74.030(2). Official transcript, with degree and date posted, must be received directly from applicant's program. Transcripts not in English must have an official translation.
- Examination
-
Applicant must take and pass the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE).
- State license verification
-
Applicants must list all states where they do or did hold credentials. This list must also include when the applicant has applied for a credential, even if a credential was not granted. The jurisdiction where the applicant is or was credentialed must complete and submit the verification form (PDF). The jurisdiction must send the completed form directly to the department.
- Employment
-
Applicant must list all employment history for three years before the date of application.
- Personal data questions
-
Each applicant must answer the personal data questions. If there is a positive answer to the professional liability claims history question, the applicant must send an explanation of the nature of the case, data and summary of care given, copies of the original complaint, and the settlement or final disposition. If the case is pending, applicant must indicate status.
- Additional information/documents required
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- Applicants must take and pass the online Washington State Physical Therapy Jurisprudence Exam.
- Applicants must receive a passing score on the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE).
- Continuing competency requirements
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Physical therapist assistants must complete 24 hours of continuing education and 200 hours of employment every two years.
- Suicide prevention training requirements
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Beginning January 1, 2016, physical therapists and assistants are required to take three hours of one time training. Read more on suicide prevention training for health professionals.