Physical Therapist Assistant
- Exam
- Third-party exam
- Education
- Degree
- Experience
- None
- Background check
- None
DESCRIPTION OF OCCUPATION: A Physical Therapist Assistant assists physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSING: Personal requirements: 1) Be at least 18 years of age. 2) Be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. Education requirements: Graduate from a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) accredited physical therapy program. EXAMINATIONS: National Physical Therapist Exam (NPTE) of the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT). FEES: In 2022, pay $185 (application $50, license $85, compliance resolution fund $50). In 2023, pay $300 (application $50, license $85, compliance resolution fund $100, ½ renewal for 2nd year of 2-year license $65). OTHER: There were 341 licenses currently active as of February 24, 2022. ~ revised 10/21
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Stand-alone license
- Exam
- Third-party exam required
- Education
- Degree required
- Continuing education
- Continuing education required
- Certification
- No mention of certification
- Experience
- No experience
- Background check
- No criminal record requirements
Issuing body
- Department
- Hawaii State Dept. of Commerce & Consumer Affairs
- Division
- Professional and Vocational Licensing Division
- Board
- Board of Physical Therapy
- Address
- P. O. Box 3469 [335 Merchant St., Rm. 301, Honolulu, HI 96813] Honolulu, HI 96801
- Phone
- (808) 586-3000
- Agency website
- http://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/physicaltherapy/
- Last updated
- July 21, 2022
Occupations (O*NET)
- Physical Therapist Assistant 31-2021.00
Source and verification
This record is Hawaii's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.
Before you apply, confirm every detail with Board of Physical Therapy — see the issuing body section above.
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