The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) has regulations in place regarding disclosures about professional licensure and certification programs offered on campuses. The university is required to disclose the applicable educational prerequisites for professional licensure or certification the program prepares the student to enter in any state in which the program’s enrolled students reside, or any other state for which the institution has determined such prerequisites.
Students who are planning to apply for licensure in a state other than Missouri after completion of their program, should refer to the information below or contact each state's appropriate licensing board to determine whether the Rockhurst University program meets licensure requirements in that state.
Please note that licensure requirements are always subject to change and the university has no control over state licensing requirements. Although Rockhurst University will confirm the licensure requirements on a routine basis, we strongly recommend that students inquire with the professional state licensing board to confirm that and the intended program of choice will meet the requirements for licensure before enrolling.
Newly admitted and current undergraduate students who declare a major and graduate students who apply to an applicable professional program will be provided an individual professional licensure disclosure. To facilitate communication, students are encouraged to update their mailing address in Banner each term. In addition, program chairs and directors are available to individually advise students on state-by-state licensure requirements.
Undergraduate Programs Leading to Professional Licensure/Certification
Nursing, BSN
For questions about the Nursing program licensure requirements, please contact Caroline Olawaiye at Caroline.Olawaiye@rockhurst.edu, and visit the Nursing degree program page for more information.
| State | Does the program meet the requirements for professional licensure in this state? | State License Contact Info | Additional Information |
| Alabama | Yes | Nurse Licensure Compact State https://www.ncsbn.org/nurse-licensure-compact.htm | |
| Alaska | No | ||
| Arizona | Yes | Nurse Licensure Compact State https://www.ncsbn.org/nurse-licensure-compact.htm | |
| Arkansas | Yes | Nurse Licensure Compact State https://www.ncsbn.org/nurse-licensure-compact.htm | |
| California | No | ||
| Colorado | Yes | Nurse Licensure Compact State https://www.ncsbn.org/nurse-licensure-compact.htm | |
| Connecticut | No | ||
| Delaware | Yes | Nurse Licensure Compact State https://www.ncsbn.org/nurse-licensure-compact.htm | |
| Florida | Yes | Nurse Licensure Compact State https://www.ncsbn.org/nurse-licensure-compact.htm | |
| Georgia | Yes | Nurse Licensure Compact State https://www.ncsbn.org/nurse-licensure-compact.htm | |
| Hawaii | No | ||
| Idaho | Yes | Nurse Licensure Compact State https://www.ncsbn.org/nurse-licensure-compact.htm | |
| Illinois | Yes-out of State Approval by Endorsement | states who have not agreed to be a Compact state require that students be licensed in either MO or KS and then apply to have their license “endorsed” or accepted by the other state. | |
| Indiana | Yes | ||
| Iowa | Yes | Nurse Licensure Compact State https://www.ncsbn.org/nurse-licensure-compact.htm | |
| Kansas | Yes | Nurse Licensure Compact State https://www.ncsbn.org/nurse-licensure-compact.htm | |
| Kentucky | Yes | Nurse Licensure Compact State https://www.ncsbn.org/nurse-licensure-compact.htm | |
| Louisiana | Yes | Nurse Licensure Compact State https://www.ncsbn.org/nurse-licensure-compact.htm | |
| Maine | Yes | Nurse Licensure Compact State https://www.ncsbn.org/nurse-licensure-compact.htm | |
| Maryland | Yes | Nurse Licensure Compact State https://www.ncsbn.org/nurse-licensure-compact.htm | |
| Massachusetts | No | ||
| Michigan | No | ||
| Minnesota | No | ||
| Mississippi | Yes | Nurse Licensure Compact State https://www.ncsbn.org/nurse-licensure-compact.htm | |
| Missouri | Yes | Nurse Licensure Compact State https://www.ncsbn.org/nurse-licensure-compact.htm | |
| Montana | Yes | Nurse Licensure Compact State https://www.ncsbn.org/nurse-licensure-compact.htm | |
| Nebraska | Yes | Nurse Licensure Compact State https://www.ncsbn.org/nurse-licensure-compact.htm | |
| Nevada | Yes | Nurse Licensure Compact State https://www.ncsbn.org/nurse-licensure-compact.htm | |
| New Hampshire | Yes | Nurse Licensure Compact State https://www.ncsbn.org/nurse-licensure-compact.htm | |
| New Jersey | No | ||
| New Mexico | Yes | Nurse Licensure Compact State https://www.ncsbn.org/nurse-licensure-compact.htm | |
| New York | No | ||
| North Carolina | Yes | Nurse Licensure Compact State https://www.ncsbn.org/nurse-licensure-compact.htm | |
| North Dakota | Yes | Nurse Licensure Compact State https://www.ncsbn.org/nurse-licensure-compact.htm | |
| Ohio | No | ||
| Oklahoma | Yes | Nurse Licensure Compact State https://www.ncsbn.org/nurse-licensure-compact.htm | |
| Oregon | No | ||
| Pennsylvania | No | ||
| Rhode Island | No | ||
| South Carolina | Yes | Nurse Licensure Compact State https://www.ncsbn.org/nurse-licensure-compact.htm | |
| South Dakota | Yes | Nurse Licensure Compact State https://www.ncsbn.org/nurse-licensure-compact.htm | |
| Tennessee | No | ||
| Texas | Yes | Nurse Licensure Compact State https://www.ncsbn.org/nurse-licensure-compact.htm | |
| Utah | Yes | Nurse Licensure Compact State https://www.ncsbn.org/nurse-licensure-compact.htm | |
| Vermont | No | ||
| Virginia | Yes | Nurse Licensure Compact State https://www.ncsbn.org/nurse-licensure-compact.htm | |
| Washington | No | ||
| West Virginia | Yes | Nurse Licensure Compact State https://www.ncsbn.org/nurse-licensure-compact.htm | |
| Wisconsin | Yes | Nurse Licensure Compact State https://www.ncsbn.org/nurse-licensure-compact.htm | |
| Wyoming | No | ||
| U.S. Territories | |||
| American Samoa | No | ||
| District of Columbia | No | ||
| Guam | No | ||
| Northern Mariana Islands | No | ||
| Puerto Rico | No | ||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | No |
Secondary Education, BA
For questions about the Secondary Education program licensure requirements, please contact Janet Spallo at Janet.Spallo@rockhurst.edu, and visit the Secondary Education degree program page for more information.
| State | Does the program meet the requirements for professional licensure in this state? | State License Contact Info | State License Contact Website | Additional Information |
| Alabama | Not Yet Determined | 334-694-4900 | vm@alsde.edu | |
| Alaska | Not Yet Determined | 907-465-2831 | tcwebmail@alaska.gov | |
| Arizona | Not Yet Determined | 602-542-5709 | https://ppse.az.gov/about/contact-us | |
| Arkansas | Not Yet Determined | 501-682-4475 | www.dese.ade.arkansas.gov | |
| California | Not Yet Determined | 916-319-0800 | https://www.cde.ca.gov/ | |
| Colorado | Not Yet Determined | 303-866-6600 | https://www.cde.state.co.us/ | |
| Connecticut | Not Yet Determined | 860-713-6969 | https://portal.ct.gov/SDE/Certification/Bureau-of-Certification | |
| Delaware | Not Yet Determined | 302-735-4000 | www.doe.k12.de.us | |
| District of Columbia | Not Yet Determined | 202-442-5885 | https://dcps.dc.gov | |
| Florida | Not Yet Determined | 800-445-6739 | www.fldoe.org/teaching/certification | |
| Georgia | Not Yet Determined | 404-232-2500 | https://www.gapsc.com/ | |
| Hawaii | Not Yet Determined | 808-586-2600 | https://hawaiiteacherstandardsboard.org/content/contact-us-2/ | |
| Idaho | Not Yet Determined | 208-332-6800 | https://www.sde.idaho.gov/ | |
| Illinois | Not Yet Determined | 312-814-2220 | https://www.isbe.net/ | |
| Indiana | Not Yet Determined | 317-232-9010 | https://www.doe.in.gov/licensing | |
| Iowa | Yes, with Certain Specifications | 515-725-0101 | https://educateiowa.gov/ | First Issuance two years: Completion of a full state-approved teacher preparation program for college semester hour credits from a regionally-accredited institution outside Iowa; coursework deficiencies to be identified after a Board of Educational Examiners transcript review. Applicants will convert to full licensure once the course deficiencies have been met. Additional application requirements include official transcripts, verification of program completion, valid or expired teaching license from another state, verification of required assessments if required -, and experience verification if applicable -. |
| Kansas | Yes | 785-296-2288 | https://www.ksde.org/Agency/Division-of-Learning-Services/Teacher-Licensure-and-Accreditation | 1. Bachelors degree-awarded by a regionally accredited institution 2. Teacher preparation program successfully completed 3. Valid out-of-state teaching license 4. Fingerprint-background clearance 5. “Recency”-one year of teaching experience or eight semester credit hours completed within the last six years 6. Content and Pedagogy testing requirements OR exempted by accepting out-of-state tests or experience. Kansas honors the Missouri Content Assessment s-but requires you to take a test of general pedagogy Principles of Learning and Teaching-relative to the same grade levels as your initial certificate |
| Kentucky | Not Yet Determined | 502-564-5789 | http://www.epsb.ky.gov/course/view.php?id=2 | |
| Louisiana | Not Yet Determined | 877-453-2721 | www.teachlouisiana.net | |
| Maine | Not Yet Determined | 207-624-6603 | https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert | |
| Maryland | Not Yet Determined | 410-767-0100 | www.marylandpublicschools.org | |
| Massachusetts | Not Yet Determined | 781-338-6600 | http://www.doe.mass.edu/licensure/ | |
| Michigan | Not Yet Determined | 833 -633-5788 | https://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-83834---,00.html | |
| Minnesota | Not Yet Determined | 651-582-8200 | https://education.mn.gov/MDE/lic/ | |
| Mississippi | Not Yet Determined | 601-359-3513 | https://www.mdek12.org | |
| Missouri | Yes | 573-751-4212 | https://dese.mo.gov/educators | |
| Montana | Not Yet Determined | 406-444-2580 | https://opi.mt.gov/ | |
| Nebraska | Yes | 402-471-2295 | https://www.education.ne.gov/ | 1. Valid out-of-state teaching certificate 2. Basic skills test or two years of experience 3. Content test 4. Human Relations class 5. Special Education class 6. Fingerprint card from Nebraska State Patrol |
| Nevada | Not Yet Determined | 775 -687-9115 | http://www.doe.nv.gov/Educator_Licensure/ | |
| Not Yet Determined | 702 -486-6458 | |||
| New Hampshire | Not Yet Determined | 603-271-2409 | https://www.education.nh.gov | |
| New Jersey | Not Yet Determined | 609-376-3500 | https://www.nj.gov/education/ | |
| New Mexico | Not Yet Determined | 505-827-5821 | https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/contact-us/ | |
| New York | Not Yet Determined | 518-474-3901 | http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/ | |
| North Carolina | Not Yet Determined | 919-807-3300 | www.dpi.state.nc.us | |
| North Dakota | Not Yet Determined | 701-328-9647 | https://www.nd.gov/espb/licensure | |
| Ohio | Not Yet Determined | 877-644-6338 | http://education.ohio.gov/ | |
| Oklahoma | Not Yet Determined | 405-521-3301 | https://sde.ok.gov | |
| Oregon | Not Yet Determined | 503-378-3586 | https://www.oregon.gov/tspc/pages/index.aspx | |
| Pennsylvania | Not Yet Determined | 717-783-6788 | www.education.pa.gov | |
| Puerto Rico | Not Yet Determined | 787-759-2000 | https://www2.ed.gov/about/contacts/state/pr.html | |
| Rhode Island | Not Yet Determined | 401-122-8893 | https://www.ride.ri.gov/TeachersAdministrators/EducatorCertification.aspx | |
| South Carolina | Not Yet Determined | 803-734-8500 | https://ed.sc.gov/ | |
| South Dakota | Not Yet Determined | 605-773-3134 | https://doe.sd.gov/ | |
| Tennessee | Not Yet Determined | 615-532-4885 | www.tn.gov/education | |
| Tennessee | Not Yet Determined | 615-741-2966 | https://www.tn.gov/sbe/ | |
| Texas | Not Yet Determined | 512-463-9734 | http://tea.texas.gov | |
| Utah | Not Yet Determined | 801-538-7740 | https://schools.utah.gov/licensing/index | |
| Vermont | Not Yet Determined | 802-828-2390 | https://education.vermont.gov/educator-licensure | |
| Virgin Islands | Not Yet Determined | 340-774-0100 | http://www.vide.vi/ | |
| Virginia | Not Yet Determined | 800-292-3820 | www.doe.virginia.gov | |
| Washington | Not Yet Determined | 360-725-6275 | https://www.pesb.wa.gov/ | |
| West Virginia | Not Yet Determined | 304-558-7010 | https://wvde.us/certification-and-professional-preparation/certIfication/ | |
| Wisconsin | Not Yet Determined | 608-266-3390 | https://dpi.wi.gov/licensing | |
| Wyoming | Not Yet Determined | 307-777-7291 | https://wyomingptsb.com/home/contact/ |
Graduate Programs Leading to Professional Licensure/Certification
Nursing, MSN
For questions about the AGACNP program licensure requirements, please contact Barbara Ludwig, and visit the Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner degree program page for more information.
| State | Does the program meet the requirements for professional licensure in this state? | State License Contact Info | State License Contact Info | Additional Information |
| Alabama | Yes | https://www.abn.alabama.gov/ | 800-656-5318 | |
| Alaska | Yes | https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/Portals/5/pub/NUR_CriteriaforEvaluationofNursePractitionerPrograms-2016.pdf | 907-269-8161 | |
| Arizona | Yes | https://www.azbn.gov/licenses-and-certifications/renew-your-license | 602-771-7800 | |
| Arkansas | Yes | http://arsbn.publishpath.com/advanced-practice-registered-nurse-initial-licensure-application-and-instructions | 501-686-2700 | *requires achievement of national certification and current state licensure |
| California | Yes | https://www.rn.ca.gov/applicants/ad-pract.shtml | 916-322-3350 | |
| Colorado | Yes | https://dpo.colorado.gov/Nursing/APNApplications | 303-894-7885 | |
| Connecticut | Yes | https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Practitioner-Licensing--Investigations/APRN/Advanced-Practice-Registered-Nurse-Licensure | 860-509-7603 | |
| Delaware | Yes | https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/nursing/apnlicense/ | 302-744-4500 | |
| Florida | Yes | https://floridasnursing.gov/licensing/advanced-practice-registered-nurse/ | 850-488-0595 | |
| Georgia | Yes | 844-753-7825 | ||
| Hawaii | Yes | https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl | 808-586-3000 | |
| Idaho | Yes | https://ibn.idaho.gov/licensure/licensing-information/ | 208-577-2476 | |
| Illinois | Yes | http://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/068/068013000D04000R.html | 800-560-6420 | *requires achievement of national certification and current state licensure |
| Indiana | Yes | https://secure.in.gov/pla/3722.htm | 800-457-8283 | |
| Iowa | Yes | https://nursing.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2019/05/arnp_new_licensure_instructions_2019_05_22.pdf | 515-281-4827 | *requires achievement of national certification and current state licensure |
| Kansas | Yes | https://ksbn.kansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/Forms/APRN.pdf | 785-296-4929 | *requires achievement of national certification and current state licensure |
| Kentucky | Yes | 502-429-3315 | ||
| Louisiana | Yes | http://www.lsbn.state.la.us/Licensure,Renewals/AdvancedPracticeRegisteredNurse.aspx | 225-755-7520 | |
| Maine | Yes | https://www.maine.gov/boardofnursing/licensing/advanced-practice-rn/index.html | 207-287-1133 | |
| Maryland | Yes | https://mbon.maryland.gov/Pages/adv-prac-nurse-practitioner-index.aspx | 410-585-1900 | |
| Massachusetts | Yes | https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-aprn-authorization | 800-414-0168 | |
| Michigan | Yes | https://www.nursinglicensure.org/np-state/michigan-nurse-practitioner.html | 517-241-0199 | |
| Minnesota | Yes | https://mn.gov/boards/nursing/advanced-practice/ | 612-317-3000 | |
| Mississippi | Yes | https://www.msbn.ms.gov/licensure/advanced-practice-registered-nurse | 601-957-6300 | |
| Missouri | Yes | https://pr.mo.gov/nursing-advanced-practice-apps.asp | 573-751-0681 | *requires achievement of national certification and current state licensure |
| Montana | Yes | http://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/Portals/133/Documents/nur/nur_aprn_app.pdf | ||
| Nebraska | Yes | http://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Pages/Nurse-Licensing-Examination-and-APRN-Certification.aspx | 402-471-4376 | *requires achievement of national certification and current state licensure |
| Nevada | No | |||
| New Hampshire | No | |||
| New Jersey | No | |||
| New Mexico | No | |||
| New York | No | |||
| North Carolina | No | |||
| North Dakota | No | |||
| Ohio | No | |||
| Oklahoma | Yes | https://nursing.ok.gov/pa-6.pdf | 405-962-1800 | *requires achievement of national certification and current state licensure |
| Oregon | No | |||
| Pennsylvania | No | |||
| Rhode Island | No | |||
| South Carolina | No | |||
| South Dakota | No | |||
| Tennessee | No | |||
| Texas | No | |||
| Utah | No | |||
| Vermont | No | |||
| Virginia | No | |||
| Washington | No | |||
| West Virginia | No | |||
| Wisconsin | No | |||
| Wyoming | No | |||
| U.S. Territories | ||||
| American Samoa | No | |||
| District of Columbia | No | |||
| Guam | No | |||
| Northern Mariana Islands | No | |||
| Puerto Rico | No | |||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | No |
Communication Sciences and Disorders, MS
For questions about the Communication Sciences and Disorders program licensure requirements, please contact Stephanie Becker at Stephanie.Becker@rockhurst.edu, and visit the Communication Sciences and Disorders degree program page for more information.
| State | Academic and clinical preparation of the program meets the requirements for state licensure and/or certification: | Name of State Licensing Board or Department | Other Important Information |
| Alabama | Not Determined | Alabama Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology | |
| Alaska | Yes | Alaska Division of Corporations, Business, and Professional Licensing | |
| Arizona | Yes | Arizona Department of Health Services Bureau of Special Licensing | |
| Arkansas | Yes | Arkansas Board of Examiners-Speech Language Pathology and Audiology | |
| California | Yes | California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board | Students must complete a preparation program that is determined to have equivalent standards or hold/verify eligibility for an out-of-state SLP certificate authorizing k-12 service in public schools. Missouri has been deemed to have equivalent standards to the state to California. |
| Colorado | Yes | Colorado office of Speech-Language Pathology Certification | |
| Connecticut | Yes | Connecticut State Department of Public Health | |
| Delaware | Yes | Delaware Board of Speech Pathologists, Audiologists, and Hearing Aid Dispensers | |
| Florida | Not Determined | Florida Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology | Applicants must complete a minimum of seventy-five (75) semester hours at least thirty-six (36) hours earned at the graduate level. Post bachelor leveling students at Rockhurst earn 73 semester hours and would need to add 2 additional hours to meet this requirement |
| Georgia | Not Determined | Georgia State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology | Applicants must complete a minimum of seventy-five (75) semester hours at least thirty-six (36) hours earned at the graduate level. Post bachelor leveling students at Rockhurst earn 73 semester hours and would need to add 2 additional hours to meet this requirement |
| Hawaii | Not Determined | Hawaii Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology | Applicants must complete a minimum of seventy-five (75) semester hours at least thirty-six (36) hours earned at the graduate level. Post bachelor leveling students at Rockhurst earn 73 semester hours and would need to add 2 additional hours to meet this requirement |
| Idaho | Yes | Idaho Speech, Hearing and Communication Services Licensure Board | |
| Illinois | Meets the general academic and clinical requirements, however, see notes for specific course requirements needed for Illinois licensure. Students who wish to pursue Illinois licensure will need to complete these additional courses which are offered at Rockhurst. | Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation | Additional courses required for Illinois licensure: Methods of Teaching Exceptional Children Reading Methods Content Area Reading Methods of Teaching English Learners |
| Indiana | Yes | Indiana Professional Licensing Agency Speech-Language Pathology Audiology Board | |
| Iowa | Yes | Iowa Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology | Our program also meets the requirements for The Statement of Professional Recognition (SPR) which is required to work in Iowa public schools and early intervention settings. Our program does not meet the requirements to obtain the Professional Service License which can also meet the requirements for working in Iowa public schools and early intervention settings. |
| Kansas | Yes | Department of Aging and Disability Services Survey, Certification and Credentialing Commission | |
| Kentucky | Yes | Kentucky Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology | |
| Louisiana | Not Determined | Louisiana Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology | Applicants must complete a minimum of seventy-five (75) semester hours at least thirty-six (36) hours earned at the graduate level. Post bachelor leveling students at Rockhurst earn 73 semester hours and would need to add 2 additional hours to meet this requirement |
| Maine | Yes | Maine Board of Speech, Audiology and Hearing | |
| Maryland | Yes | Maryland Board of Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers and Speech-Language Pathologists | |
| Massachusetts | Yes | Massachusetts Board of Registration for Speech Language Pathology and Audiology | |
| Michigan | Yes | Michigan Board of Speech-Language Pathology | |
| Minnesota | Yes | Minnesota Department of Health, Speech-Language Pathologist and Audiologist Licensing | |
| Mississippi | Yes | Mississippi State Department of Health Professional Licensure Division | |
| Missouri | Yes | Missouri Advisory Commission for Speech-Language Pathologists | |
| Montana | Yes | Montana Board of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists | |
| Nebraska | Yes | Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health Licensure Unit | Our program also meets the requirements for the Nebraska Teaching Endorsement |
| Nevada | Yes | Nevada Speech-Language Pathology Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Board | |
| New Hampshire | Yes | New Hampshire Speech-Language Pathology Advisory Committee | |
| New Jersey | Yes | New Jersey Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Advisory Committee | |
| New Mexico | Yes | New Mexico Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Practices Board | |
| New York | Yes | New York State Education Department Division of Professional Licensing Services | |
| North Carolina | Not Determined | North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists | |
| North Dakota | Yes | North Dakota State Board of Examiners on Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology | |
| Ohio | Yes | Ohio Speech and Hearing Professionals Board | |
| Oklahoma | Not Determined | Oklahoma Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology | Applicants must complete a minimum of seventy-five (75) semester hours at least thirty-six (36) hours earned at the graduate level. Post bachelor leveling students at Rockhurst earn 73 semester hours and would need to add 2 additional hours to meet this requirement |
| Oregon | Not Determined | Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology | Applicants must complete a minimum of seventy-five (75) semester hours at least thirty-six (36) hours earned at the graduate level. Post bachelor leveling students at Rockhurst earn 73 semester hours and would need to add 2 additional hours to meet this requirement |
| Pennsylvania | Yes | Pennsylvania State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology | |
| Rhode Island | Yes | Rhode Island Board of Examiners of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology | |
| South Carolina | Yes | South Carolina Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology | |
| South Dakota | Yes | South Dakota Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology | |
| Tennessee | Not Determined | Tennessee Board of Communications Disorders and Sciences | |
| Texas | Yes | Texas State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology | |
| Utah | Yes | Utah Department of Commerce Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing | |
| Vermont | Yes | Vermont Office of Professional Regulation | |
| Virginia | Yes | Virginia Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology | |
| Washington | Meets all academic and most clinical requirements. See note for details | Washington State Department of Health | Requires 4 clock hours in AIDS education and training |
| West Virginia | Meets academic coursework requirements. See note for additional requirements for clinical hours | West Virgiinia Board of Examiners of Speech and Language Pathology and Audiology | Requires 20 clinical clock hours of supervised practicum in the area of audiology. |
| Wisconsin | Yes | Wisconsin Hearing and Speech Examining Board | |
| Wyoming | Yes | Wyoming State Board of Examiners of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology | |
| U.S. Territories Licensure Information | |||
| U.S. Territories | |||
| American Samoa | Not Determined | American Samoa Health Services Regulatory Board | |
| District of Columbia | Not Determined | DC Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology | Applicants must complete a minimum of seventy-five (75) semester hours at least thirty-six (36) hours earned at the graduate level. Post bachelor leveling students at Rockhurst earn 73 semester hours and would need to add 2 additional hours to meet this requirement |
| Guam | Yes | Guam Board of Allied Health Examiners Health Professional Licensing Office | |
| Northern Mariana Islands | Not Determined | Health Care Professions Licensing Board | |
| Puerto Rico | Not Determined | Oficina de Reglamentacion y Certificacion de los Profesionales de la Salud Junta de Licenciamiento y Disciplina Medica | |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Not Determined | No Dedicated Board of Speech Pathology |
Master of Education
For questions about the Master of Education program licensure requirements, please contact Janet Spallo at Janet.Spallo@rockhurst.edu, and visit the Master of Education degree program page for more information.
| State | Does the program meet the requirements for professional licensure in this state? | State License Contact Info | State License Contact Website | Additional Information |
| Alabama | Not Yet Determined | 334-694-4900 | vm@alsde.edu | |
| Alaska | Not Yet Determined | 907-465-2831 | tcwebmail@alaska.gov | |
| Arizona | Not Yet Determined | 602-542-5709 | https://ppse.az.gov/about/contact-us | |
| Arkansas | Not Yet Determined | 501-682-4475 | www.dese.ade.arkansas.gov | |
| California | Not Yet Determined | 916-319-0800 | https://www.cde.ca.gov/ | |
| Colorado | Not Yet Determined | 303-866-6600 | https://www.cde.state.co.us/ | |
| Connecticut | Not Yet Determined | 860-713-6969 | https://portal.ct.gov/SDE/Certification/Bureau-of-Certification | |
| Delaware | Not Yet Determined | 302-735-4000 | www.doe.k12.de.us | |
| District of Columbia | Not Yet Determined | 202-442-5885 | https://dcps.dc.gov | |
| Florida | Not Yet Determined | 800-445-6739 | www.fldoe.org/teaching/certification | |
| Georgia | Not Yet Determined | 404-232-2500 | https://www.gapsc.com/ | |
| Hawaii | Not Yet Determined | 808-586-2600 | https://hawaiiteacherstandardsboard.org/content/contact-us-2/ | |
| Idaho | Not Yet Determined | 208-332-6800 | https://www.sde.idaho.gov/ | |
| Illinois | Not Yet Determined | 312-814-2220 | https://www.isbe.net/ | |
| Indiana | Not Yet Determined | 317-232-9010 | https://www.doe.in.gov/licensing | |
| Iowa | Yes, with Certain Specifications | 515-725-0101 | https://educateiowa.gov/ | First Issuance two years: Completion of a full state-approved teacher preparation program for college semester hour credits from a regionally-accredited institution outside Iowa; coursework deficiencies to be identified after a Board of Educational Examiners transcript review. Applicants will convert to full licensure once the course deficiencies have been met. Additional application requirements include official transcripts, verification of program completion, valid or expired teaching license from another state, verification of required assessments if required -, and experience verification if applicable -. |
| Kansas | Yes | 785-296-2288 | https://www.ksde.org/Agency/Division-of-Learning-Services/Teacher-Licensure-and-Accreditation | 1. Bachelors degree-awarded by a regionally accredited institution 2. Teacher preparation program successfully completed 3. Valid out-of-state teaching license 4. Fingerprint-background clearance 5. “Recency”-one year of teaching experience or eight semester credit hours completed within the last six years 6. Content and Pedagogy testing requirements OR exempted by accepting out-of-state tests or experience. Kansas honors the Missouri Content Assessment s-but requires you to take a test of general pedagogy Principles of Learning and Teaching-relative to the same grade levels as your initial certificate |
| Kentucky | Not Yet Determined | 502-564-5789 | http://www.epsb.ky.gov/course/view.php?id=2 | |
| Louisiana | Not Yet Determined | 877-453-2721 | www.teachlouisiana.net | |
| Maine | Not Yet Determined | 207-624-6603 | https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert | |
| Maryland | Not Yet Determined | 410-767-0100 | www.marylandpublicschools.org | |
| Massachusetts | Not Yet Determined | 781-338-6600 | http://www.doe.mass.edu/licensure/ | |
| Michigan | Not Yet Determined | 833 -633-5788 | https://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-83834---,00.html | |
| Minnesota | Not Yet Determined | 651-582-8200 | https://education.mn.gov/MDE/lic/ | |
| Mississippi | Not Yet Determined | 601-359-3513 | https://www.mdek12.org | |
| Missouri | Yes | 573-751-4212 | https://dese.mo.gov/educators | |
| Montana | Not Yet Determined | 406-444-2580 | https://opi.mt.gov/ | |
| Nebraska | Yes | 402-471-2295 | https://www.education.ne.gov/ | 1. Valid out-of-state teaching certificate 2. Basic skills test or two years of experience 3. Content test 4. Human Relations class 5. Special Education class 6. Fingerprint card from Nebraska State Patrol |
| Nevada | Not Yet Determined | 775 -687-9115 | http://www.doe.nv.gov/Educator_Licensure/ | |
| Not Yet Determined | 702 -486-6458 | |||
| New Hampshire | Not Yet Determined | 603-271-2409 | https://www.education.nh.gov | |
| New Jersey | Not Yet Determined | 609-376-3500 | https://www.nj.gov/education/ | |
| New Mexico | Not Yet Determined | 505-827-5821 | https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/contact-us/ | |
| New York | Not Yet Determined | 518-474-3901 | http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/ | |
| North Carolina | Not Yet Determined | 919-807-3300 | www.dpi.state.nc.us | |
| North Dakota | Not Yet Determined | 701-328-9647 | https://www.nd.gov/espb/licensure | |
| Ohio | Not Yet Determined | 877-644-6338 | http://education.ohio.gov/ | |
| Oklahoma | Not Yet Determined | 405-521-3301 | https://sde.ok.gov | |
| Oregon | Not Yet Determined | 503-378-3586 | https://www.oregon.gov/tspc/pages/index.aspx | |
| Pennsylvania | Not Yet Determined | 717-783-6788 | www.education.pa.gov | |
| Puerto Rico | Not Yet Determined | 787-759-2000 | https://www2.ed.gov/about/contacts/state/pr.html | |
| Rhode Island | Not Yet Determined | 401-122-8893 | https://www.ride.ri.gov/TeachersAdministrators/EducatorCertification.aspx | |
| South Carolina | Not Yet Determined | 803-734-8500 | https://ed.sc.gov/ | |
| South Dakota | Not Yet Determined | 605-773-3134 | https://doe.sd.gov/ | |
| Tennessee | Not Yet Determined | 615-532-4885 | www.tn.gov/education | |
| Tennessee | Not Yet Determined | 615-741-2966 | https://www.tn.gov/sbe/ | |
| Texas | Not Yet Determined | 512-463-9734 | http://tea.texas.gov | |
| Utah | Not Yet Determined | 801-538-7740 | https://schools.utah.gov/licensing/index | |
| Vermont | Not Yet Determined | 802-828-2390 | https://education.vermont.gov/educator-licensure | |
| Virgin Islands | Not Yet Determined | 340-774-0100 | http://www.vide.vi/ | |
| Virginia | Not Yet Determined | 800-292-3820 | www.doe.virginia.gov | |
| Washington | Not Yet Determined | 360-725-6275 | https://www.pesb.wa.gov/ | |
| West Virginia | Not Yet Determined | 304-558-7010 | https://wvde.us/certification-and-professional-preparation/certIfication/ | |
| Wisconsin | Not Yet Determined | 608-266-3390 | https://dpi.wi.gov/licensing | |
| Wyoming | Not Yet Determined | 307-777-7291 | https://wyomingptsb.com/home/contact/ |
Occupational Therapy, OTD
For questions about the OT program licensure requirements, please contact Dr. Lynne Clark at Lynne.Clarke@rockhust.edu, and visit the Occupational Therapy degree program page for more information.
| State | Does the program meet the requirements for professional licensure in this state? | State License Contact Info | Additional Information |
| Alabama | Yes | Alabama State Board of OT 770 Washington Ave. Ste 734 Montgomery, AL 36130-3829 Phone: (334)353-4466 Fax: (334)353-4465 Email: ann.cosby@ot.alabama.gov Website: http://www.ot.alabama.gov | After graduating from an accredited OT program and finishing all fieldwork requirements, individuals are eligible to take national certification examination to become registered through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). This exam must be taken by all individuals who seek state licensure to practice. Individuals apply for a state license and request from NBCOT that score transfers/state confirmation notices be sent to respective state licensing bodies. A felony conviction may affect an individual’s ability to sit for the NBCOT exam and receive a state license. |
| Alaska | Yes | Alaska State PT & OT Board PO Box 110806 Juneau, AK 99811-0806 Phone: (907)465-2580 Fax: (907)465-2974 Email: PhysicalAndOccupationalTherapy@Alaska.gov Website: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/Physical… | After graduating from an accredited OT program and finishing all fieldwork requirements, individuals are eligible to take national certification examination to become registered through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). This exam must be taken by all individuals who seek state licensure to practice. Individuals apply for a state license and request from NBCOT that score transfers/state confirmation notices be sent to respective state licensing bodies. A felony conviction may affect an individual’s ability to sit for the NBCOT exam and receive a state license. |
| Arizona | Yes | Arizona Board of OT Examiners 1740 W Adams St Ste 3407 Phoenix, AZ 85007-2662 Phone: (602)589-8353 Fax: (602)589-8354 Email: karen.whiteford@otboard.az.gov Website:http://www.occupationaltherapyboard.az.gov/ | After graduating from an accredited OT program and finishing all fieldwork requirements, individuals are eligible to take national certification examination to become registered through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). This exam must be taken by all individuals who seek state licensure to practice. Individuals apply for a state license and request from NBCOT that score transfers/state confirmation notices be sent to respective state licensing bodies. A felony conviction may affect an individual’s ability to sit for the NBCOT exam and receive a state license. |
| Arkansas | Yes | Arkansas State OT Examining Committee 1401 W Capitol Ave Ste 340 Little Rock, AR 72201-2948 Phone: (501)296-1802 Fax: (916)263-2701 Email: Juli.Carlson@armedicalboard.org Website: armedicalboard.org/Professionals/OccupationalTherapistandAssistant. | After graduating from an accredited OT program and finishing all fieldwork requirements, individuals are eligible to take national certification examination to become registered through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). This exam must be taken by all individuals who seek state licensure to practice. Individuals apply for a state license and request from NBCOT that score transfers/state confirmation notices be sent to respective state licensing bodies. A felony conviction may affect an individual’s ability to sit for the NBCOT exam and receive a state license. |
| California | Yes | California Board of Occupational Therapy 1610 Arden Way Ste 121 Sacramento, CA 95815-4027 Phone: (916)263-2294 Fax: (916)567-9534 Email: cbot@dca.ca.gov Website: http://www.bot.ca.gov/ | After graduating from an accredited OT program and finishing all fieldwork requirements, individuals are eligible to take national certification examination to become registered through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). This exam must be taken by all individuals who seek state licensure to practice. Individuals apply for a state license and request from NBCOT that score transfers/state confirmation notices be sent to respective state licensing bodies. A felony conviction may affect an individual’s ability to sit for the NBCOT exam and receive a state license. |
| Colorado | Yes | Colorado Office OT 1560 Broadway Ste 1350 Denver, CO 80202-5146 Phone: (303)894-7800 Fax: (303)894-2310 Email: dora_occupationaltherapists@state.co.us Website: http://www.colorado.gov/DORA/Occupational_Therapy | After graduating from an accredited OT program and finishing all fieldwork requirements, individuals are eligible to take national certification examination to become registered through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). This exam must be taken by all individuals who seek state licensure to practice. Individuals apply for a state license and request from NBCOT that score transfers/state confirmation notices be sent to respective state licensing bodies. A felony conviction may affect an individual’s ability to sit for the NBCOT exam and receive a state license. |
| Connecticut | Yes | Department of Public Health Occupational Therapy Licensure 410 Capital Avenue Mail Stop # 12APP PO BOX 340308 Hartford, CT 06134-0308 Phone: (860)509-7603 Ext.7 Fax: (860)707-1984 Email: oplc.dph@ct.gov Website: http://www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3121&q=389526&dphNav_GID=1821&dp | After graduating from an accredited OT program and finishing all fieldwork requirements, individuals are eligible to take national certification examination to become registered through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). This exam must be taken by all individuals who seek state licensure to practice. Individuals apply for a state license and request from NBCOT that score transfers/state confirmation notices be sent to respective state licensing bodies. A felony conviction may affect an individual’s ability to sit for the NBCOT exam and receive a state license. |
| Delaware | Yes | Board of Occupational Therapy Practice 861 Silver Lake Blvd Ste 203 Dover, DE 19904-2467 Phone: (302)677-7304 Fax: (302)739-2711 Email: Jessica.hinton@delaware.gov Website: https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/occupationaltherapy/ | After graduating from an accredited OT program and finishing all fieldwork requirements, individuals are eligible to take national certification examination to become registered through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). This exam must be taken by all individuals who seek state licensure to practice. Individuals apply for a state license and request from NBCOT that score transfers/state confirmation notices be sent to respective state licensing bodies. A felony conviction may affect an individual’s ability to sit for the NBCOT exam and receive a state license. |
| Florida | Yes | Florida Board of OT Practice 4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin # C05 Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001 Phone: (850)245-4373 Fax: (850)414-6860 Email: info@floridasoccupationaltherapy.gov Website: http://floridasoccupationaltherapy.gov/ | After graduating from an accredited OT program and finishing all fieldwork requirements, individuals are eligible to take national certification examination to become registered through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). This exam must be taken by all individuals who seek state licensure to practice. Individuals apply for a state license and request from NBCOT that score transfers/state confirmation notices be sent to respective state licensing bodies. A felony conviction may affect an individual’s ability to sit for the NBCOT exam and receive a state license. |
| Georgia | Yes | Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy 237 Coliseum Dr Macon, GA 31217-3805 Phone: (478)207-2440 Fax: (866)888-1308 Email: aprice@sos.state.ga.us Website: http://sos.ga.gov/index.php/licensing/plb/36 | After graduating from an accredited OT program and finishing all fieldwork requirements, individuals are eligible to take national certification examination to become registered through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). This exam must be taken by all individuals who seek state licensure to practice. Individuals apply for a state license and request from NBCOT that score transfers/state confirmation notices be sent to respective state licensing bodies. A felony conviction may affect an individual’s ability to sit for the NBCOT exam and receive a state license. |
| Hawaii | Yes | Hawaii Professional & Vocational Licensing Division PO Box 3469 Honolulu, HI 96801-3469 Phone: (808)586-2693 Fax: (808)586-2874 Email: occ_therapist@dcca.hawaii.gov Website: http://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/programs/occupational/ | After graduating from an accredited OT program and finishing all fieldwork requirements, individuals are eligible to take national certification examination to become registered through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). This exam must be taken by all individuals who seek state licensure to practice. Individuals apply for a state license and request from NBCOT that score transfers/state confirmation notices be sent to respective state licensing bodies. A felony conviction may affect an individual’s ability to sit for the NBCOT exam and receive a state license. |
| Idaho | Yes | Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses 700 W State St Boise, ID 83702-5868 Phone: (208)334-3233 Fax: (208)334-3945 Email: oct@ibol.idaho.gov Website: http://www.ibol.idaho.gov/IBOL/BoardPage.aspx?Bureau=OCT | After graduating from an accredited OT program and finishing all fieldwork requirements, individuals are eligible to take national certification examination to become registered through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). This exam must be taken by all individuals who seek state licensure to practice. Individuals apply for a state license and request from NBCOT that score transfers/state confirmation notices be sent to respective state licensing bodies. A felony conviction may affect an individual’s ability to sit for the NBCOT exam and receive a state license. |
| Illinois | Yes | Illinois Occupational Therapy Board 320 W Washington St Springfield, IL 62786-1135 Phone: (800)560-6420 Fax: (217)782-7645 Email: Keri.Ginger@Illinois.gov Website: http://www.idfpr.com/profs/OccTherapy.asp | After graduating from an accredited OT program and finishing all fieldwork requirements, individuals are eligible to take national certification examination to become registered through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). This exam must be taken by all individuals who seek state licensure to practice. Individuals apply for a state license and request from NBCOT that score transfers/state confirmation notices be sent to respective state licensing bodies. A felony conviction may affect an individual’s ability to sit for the NBCOT exam and receive a state license. |
| Indiana | Yes | Indiana Occupational Therapy Committee 402 W Washington St Rm W072 Indianapolis, IN 46204-2298 Phone: (317)234-8800 Fax: (317)233-4236 Email: PLA14@pla.in.gov Website: http://www.in.gov/pla/ot.htm | After graduating from an accredited OT program and finishing all fieldwork requirements, individuals are eligible to take national certification examination to become registered through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). This exam must be taken by all individuals who seek state licensure to practice. Individuals apply for a state license and request from NBCOT that score transfers/state confirmation notices be sent to respective state licensing bodies. A felony conviction may affect an individual’s ability to sit for the NBCOT exam and receive a state license. |
| Iowa | Yes | Iowa Board of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy 321 E 12th St Des Moines, IA 50319-0075 Phone: (515)281-0254 Fax: (515)281-3121 Website: http://idph.iowa.gov/licensure/iowa-board-of-physical-and-occupational-… | After graduating from an accredited OT program and finishing all fieldwork requirements, individuals are eligible to take national certification examination to become registered through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). This exam must be taken by all individuals who seek state licensure to practice. Individuals apply for a state license and request from NBCOT that score transfers/state confirmation notices be sent to respective state licensing bodies. A felony conviction may affect an individual’s ability to sit for the NBCOT exam and receive a state license. |
| Kansas | Yes | Kansas State Board of Healing Arts 800 SW Jackson St Ste A Lowr Level Topeka, KS 66612-1214 Phone: (785)296-7413 Fax: (785)368-7102 Email: KSBHA_Licensing@ks.gov Website: http://www.ksbha.org/professions/OT.shtml | After graduating from an accredited OT program and finishing all fieldwork requirements, individuals are eligible to take national certification examination to become registered through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). This exam must be taken by all individuals who seek state licensure to practice. Individuals apply for a state license and request from NBCOT that score transfers/state confirmation notices be sent to respective state licensing bodies. A felony conviction may affect an individual’s ability to sit for the NBCOT exam and receive a state license. |
| Kentucky | Yes | Kentucky Board of Licensure for Occupational Therapy PO Box 1360 Frankfort, KY 40602-1360 Phone: (502)564-3296 Fax: (502)564-4818 Email: OT@ky.gov Website: http://bot.ky.gov/ | After graduating from an accredited OT program and finishing all fieldwork requirements, individuals are eligible to take national certification examination to become registered through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). This exam must be taken by all individuals who seek state licensure to practice. Individuals apply for a state license and request from NBCOT that score transfers/state confirmation notices be sent to respective state licensing bodies. A felony conviction may affect an individual’s ability to sit for the NBCOT exam and receive a state license. |
| Louisiana | Yes | Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners 630 Camp St New Orleans, LA 70130-3424 Phone: (504)568-7767 Fax: (504)568-6823 Email: ebarberot@lsbme.la.gov Website: https://www.lsbme.la.gov/ | After graduating from an accredited OT program and finishing all fieldwork requirements, individuals are eligible to take national certification examination to become registered through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). This exam must be taken by all individuals who seek state licensure to practice. Individuals apply for a state license and request from NBCOT that score transfers/state confirmation notices be sent to respective state licensing bodies. A felony conviction may affect an individual’s ability to sit for the NBCOT exam and receive a state license. |
| Maine | Yes | Maine Board of Occupational Therapy Practice 35 State House Sta Augusta, ME 04333-0035 Phone: (207)624-8624 Fax: (207)624-8637 Email: occ.board@maine.gov Website: http://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/occupational… | After graduating from an accredited OT program and finishing all fieldwork requirements, individuals are eligible to take national certification examination to become registered through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). This exam must be taken by all individuals who seek state licensure to practice. Individuals apply for a state license and request from NBCOT that score transfers/state confirmation notices be sent to respective state licensing bodies. A felony conviction may affect an individual’s ability to sit for the NBCOT exam and receive a state license. |
| Maryland | Yes | Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy 55 Wade Ave Fl 2 Baltimore, MD 21228-4663 Phone: (410)402-8556 Fax: (410)402-8561 Email: Lauren.Murray@maryland.gov Website: http://dhmh.maryland.gov/botp/ | After graduating from an accredited OT program and finishing all fieldwork requirements, individuals are eligible to take national certification examination to become registered through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). This exam must be taken by all individuals who seek state licensure to practice. Individuals apply for a state license and request from NBCOT that score transfers/state confirmation notices be sent to respective state licensing bodies. A felony conviction may affect an individual’s ability to sit for the NBCOT exam and receive a state license. |
| Massachusetts | Yes | Massachusetts Board of Registration 1000 Washington St Ste 710 Boston, MA 02118-4082 Phone: (617)727-0054 Fax: (617)727-0139 Email: sonia.jordan@state.ma.us Website: http://www.mass.gov/ocabr/licensee/dpl-boards/ah/ | After graduating from an accredited OT program and finishing all fieldwork requirements, individuals are eligible to take national certification examination to become registered through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). This exam must be taken by all individuals who seek state licensure to practice. Individuals apply for a state license and request from NBCOT that score transfers/state confirmation notices be sent to respective state licensing bodies. A felony conviction may affect an individual’s ability to sit for the NBCOT exam and receive a state license. |
| Michigan | Yes | Michigan Board of Occupational Therapy PO Box 30670 Lansing, MI 48909-8170 Phone: (517)335-0918 Fax: (517)373-2179 Email: lclark@michigan.gov Website: http://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-27417_27529_27545---,00.html | After graduating from an accredited OT program and finishing all fieldwork requirements, individuals are eligible to take national certification examination to become registered through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). This exam must be taken by all individuals who seek state licensure to practice. Individuals apply for a state license and request from NBCOT that score transfers/state confirmation notices be sent to respective state licensing bodies. A felony conviction may affect an individual’s ability to sit for the NBCOT exam and receive a state license. |
| Minnesota | Yes | Minnesota Board of Occupational Therapy 2829 University Ave SE Ste 415 Minneapolis, MN 55414-4604 Phone: (612)548-2179 Email: occupational.therapy@state.mn.us Website: https://mn.gov/boards/occupational-therapy/ | After graduating from an accredited OT program and finishing all fieldwork requirements, individuals are eligible to take national certification examination to become registered through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). This exam must be taken by all individuals who seek state licensure to practice. Individuals apply for a state license and request from NBCOT that score transfers/state confirmation notices be sent to respective state licensing bodies. A felony conviction may affect an individual’s ability to sit for the NBCOT exam and receive a state license. |
| Mississippi | Yes | Mississippi State Dept. of Health PO Box 1700 Jackson, MS 39215-1700 Phone: (601)364-7360 Fax: (601)364-5057 Email: yolanda.morrow@msdh.state.ms.us Website: http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/30,0,82.html | After graduating from an accredited OT program and finishing all fieldwork requirements, individuals are eligible to take national certification examination to become registered through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). This exam must be taken by all individuals who seek state licensure to practice. Individuals apply for a state license and request from NBCOT that score transfers/state confirmation notices be sent to respective state licensing bodies. A felony conviction may affect an individual’s ability to sit for the NBCOT exam and receive a state license. |
| Missouri | Yes | Missouri State Board of Occupational Therapy PO Box 1335 Jefferson City, MO 65102-1335 Phone: (573)751-0877 Fax: (573)526-3489 Email: vanessa.beauchamp@pr.mo.gov Website: http://pr.mo.gov/octherapy.asp | After graduating from an accredited OT program and finishing all fieldwork requirements, individuals are eligible to take national certification examination to become registered through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). This exam must be taken by all individuals who seek state licensure to practice. Individuals apply for a state license and request from NBCOT that score transfers/state confirmation notices be sent to respective state licensing bodies. A felony conviction may affect an individual’s ability to sit for the NBCOT exam and receive a state license. |
| Montana | Yes | Montana Board of Occupational Therapy 301 S Park Ave Helena, MT 59601-6282 Phone: (406)841-2258 Fax: (406)841-2305 Email: dlibsdotp@mt.gov Website: http://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/otp | After graduating from an accredited OT program and finishing all fieldwork requirements, individuals are eligible to take national certification examination to become registered through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). This exam must be taken by all individuals who seek state licensure to practice. Individuals apply for a state license and request from NBCOT that score transfers/state confirmation notices be sent to respective state licensing bodies. A felony conviction may affect an individual’s ability to sit for the NBCOT exam and receive a state license. |
| Nebraska | Yes | Nebraska Board of Occupational Therapy PO Box 94986 Lincoln, NE 68509-4986 Phone: (402)471-2299 Fax: (402)742-1152 Email: Claire.CovertBybee@nebraska.gov Website: http://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Pages/Occupational-Therapy.aspx | After graduating from an accredited OT program and finishing all fieldwork requirements, individuals are eligible to take national certification examination to become registered through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). This exam must be taken by all individuals who seek state licensure to practice. Individuals apply for a state license and request from NBCOT that score transfers/state confirmation notices be sent to respective state licensing bodies. A felony conviction may affect an individual’s ability to sit for the NBCOT exam and receive a state license. |
| Nevada | Yes | Nevada Board of Occupational Therapy PO Box 34779 Reno, NV 89533-4779 Phone: (775)746-4101 Fax: (775)746-4105 Email: board@nvot.org Website: https://www.nvot.org/ | After graduating from an accredited OT program and finishing all fieldwork requirements, individuals are eligible to take national certification examination to become registered through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). This exam must be taken by all individuals who seek state licensure to practice. Individuals apply for a state license and request from NBCOT that score transfers/state confirmation notices be sent to respective state licensing bodies. A felony conviction may affect an individual’s ability to sit for the NBCOT exam and receive a state license. |
| New Hampshire | Yes | Occupational Therapy Governing Board 121 S Fruit St Concord, NH 03301-2412
| After graduating from an accredited OT program and finishing all fieldwork requirements, individuals are eligible to take national certification examination to become registered through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). This exam must be taken by all individuals who seek state licensure to practice. Individuals apply for a state license and request from NBCOT that score transfers/state confirmation notices be sent to respective state licensing bodies. A felony conviction may affect an individual’s ability to sit for the NBCOT exam and receive a state license. |
| New Jersey | Yes | NJ Occupational Therapy Advisory Council PO Box 45037 Newark, NJ 07101-8002 Phone: (973)504-6570 Fax: (973)648-4630 Email: occupationaltherapy@dca.lps.state.nj.us Website: https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/ot/Pages/default.aspx | After graduating from an accredited OT program and finishing all fieldwork requirements, individuals are eligible to take national certification examination to become registered through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). This exam must be taken by all individuals who seek state licensure to practice. Individuals apply for a state license and request from NBCOT that score transfers/state confirmation notices be sent to respective state licensing bodies. A felony conviction may affect an individual’s ability to sit for the NBCOT exam and receive a state license. |
| New Mexico | Yes | NM Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy PO Box 25101 Santa Fe, NM 87504-5101 Phone: (505)476-4940 Fax: (505)476-4645 Email: occupationaltherapy@state.nm.us Website: http://www.rld.state.nm.us/boards/Occupational_Therapy.aspx | After graduating from an accredited OT program and finishing all fieldwork requirements, individuals are eligible to take national certification examination to become registered through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). This exam must be taken by all individuals who seek state licensure to practice. Individuals apply for a state license and request from NBCOT that score transfers/state confirmation notices be sent to respective state licensing bodies. A felony conviction may affect an individual’s ability to sit for the NBCOT exam and receive a state license. |
| New York | Yes | State Board Office For Occupational Therapy 89 Washington Ave 2nd Floor West Wing Albany, NY 12234-0001 Phone: (518)474-3817 Ext.100 Fax: (518)473-0532 Email: otbd@nysed.gov Website: http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/ot/ | After graduating from an accredited OT program and finishing all fieldwork requirements, individuals are eligible to take national certification examination to become registered through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). This exam must be taken by all individuals who seek state licensure to practice. Individuals apply for a state license and request from NBCOT that score transfers/state confirmation notices be sent to respective state licensing bodies. A felony conviction may affect an individual’s ability to sit for the NBCOT exam and receive a state license. |
| North Carolina | Yes | North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy PO Box 2280 Raleigh, NC 27602-2280 Phone: (919)832-1380 Fax: (919)833-1059 Email: administrator@ncbot.org Website: http://www.ncbot.org/ | After graduating from an accredited OT program and finishing all fieldwork requirements, individuals are eligible to take national certification examination to become registered through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). This exam must be taken by all individuals who seek state licensure to practice. Individuals apply for a state license and request from NBCOT that score transfers/state confirmation notices be sent to respective state licensing bodies. A felony conviction may affect an individual’s ability to sit for the NBCOT exam and receive a state license. |
| North Dakota | Yes | North Dakota State Board of OT Practice PO Box 4005 Bismarck, ND 58502-4005 Phone: (701)250-0847 Fax: (701)224-9824 Email: ndotboard@aptnd.com Website: https://www.ndotboard.com/article.asp?action2=showArticle&id=5&ty=GEN …; | After graduating from an accredited OT program and finishing all fieldwork requirements, individuals are eligible to take national certification examination to become registered through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). This exam must be taken by all individuals who seek state licensure to practice. Individuals apply for a state license and request from NBCOT that score transfers/state confirmation notices be sent to respective state licensing bodies. A felony conviction may affect an individual’s ability to sit for the NBCOT exam and receive a state license. |
| Ohio | Yes | Ohio OT, PT and Athletic Trainers Board 77 S High St Fl 16 Columbus, OH 43215-6108
| After graduating from an accredited OT program and finishing all fieldwork requirements, individuals are eligible to take national certification examination to become registered through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). This exam must be taken by all individuals who seek state licensure to practice. Individuals apply for a state license and request from NBCOT that score transfers/state confirmation notices be sent to respective state licensing bodies. A felony conviction may affect an individual’s ability to sit for the NBCOT exam and receive a state license. |
| Oklahoma | Yes | Oklahoma State Board of medical Licensure 101 NE 51st St Oklahoma City, OK 73105-1821 Phone: (405)962-1422 Fax: (405)962-1440 Email: bsmith@okmedicalboard.org Website: http://www.okmedicalboard.org/occupational_therapists | After graduating from an accredited OT program and finishing all fieldwork requirements, individuals are eligible to take national certification examination to become registered through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). This exam must be taken by all individuals who seek state licensure to practice. Individuals apply for a state license and request from NBCOT that score transfers/state confirmation notices be sent to respective state licensing bodies. A felony conviction may affect an individual’s ability to sit for the NBCOT exam and receive a state license. |
| Oregon | Yes | Oregon Occupational Therapy Licensing Board 800 NE Oregon St Ste 407 Portland, OR 97232-2187 Phone: (971)673-0198 Fax: (971)673-0226 Email: otlb.info@state.or.us Website: http://www.otlb.state.or.us | After graduating from an accredited OT program and finishing all fieldwork requirements, individuals are eligible to take national certification examination to become registered through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). This exam must be taken by all individuals who seek state licensure to practice. Individuals apply for a state license and request from NBCOT that score transfers/state confirmation notices be sent to respective state licensing bodies. A felony conviction may affect an individual’s ability to sit for the NBCOT exam and receive a state license. |
| Pennsylvania | Yes | Pennsylvania State Board of OT Education and Licensure 2601 North Third St - PO Box 2649 Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649 Phone: (717)783-1389 Fax: (717)787-7769 Email: st-occupational@pa.gov Website: http://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/Occupatio… | After graduating from an accredited OT program and finishing all fieldwork requirements, individuals are eligible to take national certification examination to become registered through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). This exam must be taken by all individuals who seek state licensure to practice. Individuals apply for a state license and request from NBCOT that score transfers/state confirmation notices be sent to respective state licensing bodies. A felony conviction may affect an individual’s ability to sit for the NBCOT exam and receive a state license. |
| Rhode Island | Yes | Rhode Island Board of Occupational Therapy Practice 3 Capitol Hl Ste 104 Providence, RI 02908-5034 Phone: (401)222-2828 Fax: (401)222-1272 Email: laura.mello@health.ri.gov Website: http://health.ri.gov/licenses/detail.php?id=234 | After graduating from an accredited OT program and finishing all fieldwork requirements, individuals are eligible to take national certification examination to become registered through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). This exam must be taken by all individuals who seek state licensure to practice. Individuals apply for a state license and request from NBCOT that score transfers/state confirmation notices be sent to respective state licensing bodies. A felony conviction may affect an individual’s ability to sit for the NBCOT exam and receive a state license. |
| South Carolina | Yes | South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy PO Box 11329 Columbia, SC 29211-1329 Phone: (803)896-4683 Fax: (803)896-4719 Email: Mack.Williams@llr.sc.gov Website: https://llr.sc.gov/ot/ | After graduating from an accredited OT program and finishing all fieldwork requirements, individuals are eligible to take national certification examination to become registered through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). This exam must be taken by all individuals who seek state licensure to practice. Individuals apply for a state license and request from NBCOT that score transfers/state confirmation notices be sent to respective state licensing bodies. A felony conviction may affect an individual’s ability to sit for the NBCOT exam and receive a state license. |
| South Dakota | Yes | South Dakota Board of Medical & Osteopathic Examiners 101 N Main Ave Ste 301 Sioux Falls, SD 57104-6411 Phone: (605)367-7781 Fax: (605)367-7786 Email: SDBMOE@state.sd.us Website: http://www.sdbmoe.gov/ | After graduating from an accredited OT program and finishing all fieldwork requirements, individuals are eligible to take national certification examination to become registered through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). This exam must be taken by all individuals who seek state licensure to practice. Individuals apply for a state license and request from NBCOT that score transfers/state confirmation notices be sent to respective state licensing bodies. A felony conviction may affect an individual’s ability to sit for the NBCOT exam and receive a state license. |
| Tennessee | Yes | Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy 665 Mainstream Dr Fl 2 Nashville, TN 37243-1003 Phone: (615)741-3807 Fax: (615)741-7698 Email: Sabrina.Craig-Boyd@tn.gov Website: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boar… | After graduating from an accredited OT program and finishing all fieldwork requirements, individuals are eligible to take national certification examination to become registered through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). This exam must be taken by all individuals who seek state licensure to practice. Individuals apply for a state license and request from NBCOT that score transfers/state confirmation notices be sent to respective state licensing bodies. A felony conviction may affect an individual’s ability to sit for the NBCOT exam and receive a state license. |
| Texas | Yes | Texas Executive Council of PT & Ot Examiners 333 Guadalupe St Ste 2-510 Austin, TX 78701-3943 Phone: (512)305-6900 Fax: (512)305-6970 Email: info@ptot.texas.gov Website: http://www.ptot.texas.gov/occupational-therapy | After graduating from an accredited OT program and finishing all fieldwork requirements, individuals are eligible to take national certification examination to become registered through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). This exam must be taken by all individuals who seek state licensure to practice. Individuals apply for a state license and request from NBCOT that score transfers/state confirmation notices be sent to respective state licensing bodies. A felony conviction may affect an individual’s ability to sit for the NBCOT exam and receive a state license. |
| Utah | Yes | Utah Occupational Therapy Board PO Box 146741 Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6741 Phone: (801)530-6628 Fax: (801)530-6767 Email: jbusjahn@utah.gov Website: https://dopl.utah.gov/ot/index.html | After graduating from an accredited OT program and finishing all fieldwork requirements, individuals are eligible to take national certification examination to become registered through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). This exam must be taken by all individuals who seek state licensure to practice. Individuals apply for a state license and request from NBCOT that score transfers/state confirmation notices be sent to respective state licensing bodies. A felony conviction may affect an individual’s ability to sit for the NBCOT exam and receive a state license. |
| Vermont | Yes | Vermont Occupational Therapy Advisors 89 Main St Fl 3 Montpelier, VT 05620-0009 Phone: (802)828-3228 Fax: (802)828-2465 Email: judith.roy@sec.state.vt.us Website: https://www.sec.state.vt.us/professional-regulation/list-of-professions… | After graduating from an accredited OT program and finishing all fieldwork requirements, individuals are eligible to take national certification examination to become registered through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). This exam must be taken by all individuals who seek state licensure to practice. Individuals apply for a state license and request from NBCOT that score transfers/state confirmation notices be sent to respective state licensing bodies. A felony conviction may affect an individual’s ability to sit for the NBCOT exam and receive a state license. |
| Virginia | Yes | Virginia Advisory Board on Occupational Therapy 9960 Mayland Dr Ste 300 Henrico, VA 23233-1485 Phone: (804)367-4613 Fax: (804)527-4426 Email: medbd@dhp.virginia.gov Website: http://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Medicine/advisory/ot/ | After graduating from an accredited OT program and finishing all fieldwork requirements, individuals are eligible to take national certification examination to become registered through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). This exam must be taken by all individuals who seek state licensure to practice. Individuals apply for a state license and request from NBCOT that score transfers/state confirmation notices be sent to respective state licensing bodies. A felony conviction may affect an individual’s ability to sit for the NBCOT exam and receive a state license. |
| Washington | Yes | Washington Occupational Therapy Practice Board PO Box 47852 Olympia, WA 98504-7852 Phone: (360)236-4883 Fax: (360)236-2901 Email: kathy.weed@doh.wa.gov Website: http://www.doh.wa.gov/LicensesPermitsandCertificates/ProfessionsNewRenew | After graduating from an accredited OT program and finishing all fieldwork requirements, individuals are eligible to take national certification examination to become registered through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). This exam must be taken by all individuals who seek state licensure to practice. Individuals apply for a state license and request from NBCOT that score transfers/state confirmation notices be sent to respective state licensing bodies. A felony conviction may affect an individual’s ability to sit for the NBCOT exam and receive a state license. |
| West Virginia | Yes | West Virginia Board of Occupational Therapy 1063 Maple Dr Ste 4B Morgantown, WV 26505-0387 Phone: (304)285-3150 Fax: (304)285-3150 Email: help@wvbot.org Website: http://www.wvbot.org/ | After graduating from an accredited OT program and finishing all fieldwork requirements, individuals are eligible to take national certification examination to become registered through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). This exam must be taken by all individuals who seek state licensure to practice. Individuals apply for a state license and request from NBCOT that score transfers/state confirmation notices be sent to respective state licensing bodies. A felony conviction may affect an individual’s ability to sit for the NBCOT exam and receive a state license. |
| Wisconsin | Yes | Occupational Therapy Affiliated Credentialing Board 4822 Madison Yards Way Madison, WI 53705-9100 Phone: (608)266-2112 Fax: (608)267-3816 Email: dsps@wi.gov Website: https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/OccupationalTherapist/Default.aspx | After graduating from an accredited OT program and finishing all fieldwork requirements, individuals are eligible to take national certification examination to become registered through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). This exam must be taken by all individuals who seek state licensure to practice. Individuals apply for a state license and request from NBCOT that score transfers/state confirmation notices be sent to respective state licensing bodies. A felony conviction may affect an individual’s ability to sit for the NBCOT exam and receive a state license. |
| Wyoming | Yes | Wyoming Board of Occupational Therapy 2001 Capitol Ave # 105 Cheyenne, WY 82001-3643 Phone: (307)777-7764 Fax: (307)777-3508 Email: maxie.cordova@wyo.gov Website: https://occupationaltherapy.wyo.gov/contact-us | After graduating from an accredited OT program and finishing all fieldwork requirements, individuals are eligible to take national certification examination to become registered through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). This exam must be taken by all individuals who seek state licensure to practice. Individuals apply for a state license and request from NBCOT that score transfers/state confirmation notices be sent to respective state licensing bodies. A felony conviction may affect an individual’s ability to sit for the NBCOT exam and receive a state license. |
| U.S. Territories | |||
| American Samoa | n/a | OT Licensure information not available. | |
| District of Columbia | Yes | DC Health 899 North Capitol Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002 Phone: (202) 442-5955 Fax: (202) 442-4795 TTY: 711 Email: doh@dc.gov; 899 N Capitol St NE Ste 200 Washington, DC 20002-5686 Phone: (202)442-5955 Fax: (202)442-4795 Email: mavis.azariah@dc.gov Website: https://dchealth.dc.gov/release/board-occupational1-therapy-0 | After graduating from an accredited OT program and finishing all fieldwork requirements, individuals are eligible to take national certification examination to become registered through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). This exam must be taken by all individuals who seek state licensure to practice. Individuals apply for a state license and request from NBCOT that score transfers/state confirmation notices be sent to respective state licensing bodies. A felony conviction may affect an individual’s ability to sit for the NBCOT exam and receive a state license. |
| Guam | Yes | Guam has OT Licensure; however, contact information unavailable. | After graduating from an accredited OT program and finishing all fieldwork requirements, individuals are eligible to take national certification examination to become registered through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). This exam must be taken by all individuals who seek state licensure to practice. Individuals apply for a state license and request from NBCOT that score transfers/state confirmation notices be sent to respective state licensing bodies. A felony conviction may affect an individual’s ability to sit for the NBCOT exam and receive a state license. |
| Northern Mariana Islands | n/a | OT Licensure information not available. | |
| Puerto Rico | Yes | Office of Regulations & Certification of Health Professionals PO Box 10200 San Juan, PR 00908-1200 Phone: (787)765-2929 Fax: (787)725-7903 Email: norma.torres.delgado@salud.gov.pr Website: http://www.salud.gov.pr/Profesionales-y-Proveedores/Pages/default.aspx | After graduating from an accredited OT program and finishing all fieldwork requirements, individuals are eligible to take national certification examination to become registered through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). This exam must be taken by all individuals who seek state licensure to practice. Individuals apply for a state license and request from NBCOT that score transfers/state confirmation notices be sent to respective state licensing bodies. A felony conviction may affect an individual’s ability to sit for the NBCOT exam and receive a state license. |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Yes | United States Virgin Islands Department of Health; 3500 Est. Richmond, Chistiansted, VI 00820 | After graduating from an accredited OT program and finishing all fieldwork requirements, individuals are eligible to take national certification examination to become registered through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). This exam must be taken by all individuals who seek state licensure to practice. Individuals apply for a state license and request from NBCOT that score transfers/state confirmation notices be sent to respective state licensing bodies. A felony conviction may affect an individual’s ability to sit for the NBCOT exam and receive a state license. |
Physical Therapy, DPT
Code 668.43 (a)(5)(v): The program has determined that its curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in all states, the District of Colombia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands secondary to its accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, based on the following: CAPTE accreditation of a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant program satisfies state educational requirements in all states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Thus, students graduating from CAPTE-accredited physical therapist and physical therapist assistant education programs are eligible to take the National Physical Therapy Examination and apply for licensure in all states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. For more information regarding state qualifications and licensure requirements, refer to the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy website at www.fsbpt.org.
For questions about the PT program licensure requirements, please contact Dr. Kelly Meiners at Kelly.Meiners@rockhust.edu, and visit the Physical Therapy degree program page for more information.
| State | Does the program meet the requirements for professional licensure in this state? | State License Contact Info | States Standard Requirement | State Specific Additional Information |
| Alabama | Yes | Name: Alabama Board of Physical Therapy Email: info@pt.alabama.gov Phone: (334) 242-4064 Fax: (334) 242-3288 | Graduate from CAPTE accredited program Passed FSBPT board exam | Transcripts; Jurispruedence assessment |
| Alaska | Yes | Name: State Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Board Email: connie.petz@alaska.gov Phone: (907) 465-2580 Fax: (907) 465-2974 | Graduate from CAPTE accredited program Passed FSBPT therapy exam | Transcripts; Jurispruedence assessment |
| Arizona | Yes | Name: Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy Email: karen.donahue@ptboard.az.gov Phone: (602) 274-0236 Fax: (602) 274-1378 | Graduate from CAPTE accredited program Passed FSBPT therapy exam | Transcripts; Jurispruedence assessment; criminal background check |
| Arkansas | Yes | Name: Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy Email: arptb@sbcglobal.net Phone: (501) 228-7100 Fax: (501) 228-0294 | Graduate from CAPTE accredited program Passed FSBPT therapy exam | Transcripts; Jurispruedence assessment |
| California | Yes | Name: Physical Therapy Board of California Email: pt@dca.ca.gov Phone: (916) 561-8200 Fax: (916) 263-2560 | Graduate from CAPTE accredited program Passed FSBPT therapy exam | Jurispruedence assessment; criminal background check |
| Colorado | Yes | Name: Colorado State Physical Therapy Board Email: dora_physicaltherapyboard@state.co.us Phone: (303) 894-7800 Fax: (303) 894-7693 | Graduate from CAPTE accredited program Passed FSBPT therapy exam | Criminal Background check; Professional Liability Insurance |
| Connecticut | Yes | Name: Office of Practitioner Licensing and Certification Email: oplc.dph@po.state.ct.us Phone: (860) 509-8377 Fax: (860) 509-8457 | Graduate from CAPTE accredited program Passed FSBPT therapy exam | Professional Liability Insurance |
| Delaware | Yes | Name: Division of Professional Regulation Email: customerservice.dpr@state.de.us Phone: (302) 744-4500 Fax: (302) 739-2711 | Graduate from CAPTE accredited program Passed FSBPT therapy exam | Transcripts; Criminal background check |
| Florida | Yes | Name: MQA/Board of Physical Therapy Email: health@flhealth.gov Phone: (850) 245-4373 Fax: (850) 414-6860 | Graduate from CAPTE accredited program Passed FSBPT board exam | Jurispruedence assessment |
| Georgia | Yes | Name: Georgia Board of Physical Therapy Email: plb-healthcare2@sos.ga.gov Phone: 1 (844) 753-7825 Fax: (866) 888-1308 | Graduate from CAPTE accredited program Passed FSBPT therapy exam | Jurispruedence assessment |
| Hawaii | Yes | Name: Board of Physical Therapy Email: phys_therapy@dcca.hawaii.gov Phone: (808) 586-2701 Fax: (808) 586-2874 | Graduate from CAPTE accredited program Passed FSBPT therapy exam | Transcripts |
| Idaho | Yes | Name: Bureau of Occupational Licenses Email: pht@ibol.idaho.gov Phone: (208) 334-3233 Fax: (208) 334-3945 | Graduate from CAPTE accredited program Passed FSBPT therapy exam | Jurispruedence assessment |
| Illinois | Yes | Name: Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Phone: (800) 560-6420 | Graduate from CAPTE accredited program Passed FSBPT therapy exam | |
| Indiana | Yes | Name: Indiana Physical Therapy Committee Email: pla14@pla.in.gov Phone: 317-234-8800 Fax: (317) 233-4236 | Graduate from CAPTE accredited program Passed FSBPT physical exam | Background check |
| Iowa | Yes | Name: Iowa Dept of Public Health Email: venus.vendoures-walsh@idph.iowa.gov Phone: (515) 281-4413 Fax: (515) 281-3121 | Graduate from CAPTE accredited program Passed FSBPT board exam | Background check |
| Kansas | Yes | Name: Kansas State Board of Healing Arts Email: KSBHA_licensing@ks.gov Phone: 785-296-7413 Fax: (785) 296-0852 | Graduate from CAPTE accredited program Passed FSBPT therapy exam | Professional Liability Insurance |
| Kentucky | Yes | Name: Kentucky Board of Physical Therapy Email: ScottD.Majors@ky.gov Phone: (502) 429-7140 Fax: (502) 429-7142 | Graduate from CAPTE accredited program Passed FSBPT board exam | Jurispruedence assessment; criminal background check |
| Louisiana | Yes | Name: Louisiana Physical Therapy Board Email: info@laptboard.org Phone: (337) 262-1043 Fax: (337) 262-1054 | Graduate from CAPTE accredited program Passed FSBPT therapy exam | Jurispruedence assessment; criminal background check |
| Maine | Yes | Name: Maine Department of Professional and Financial Regulation Email: physicalthrpy.lic@maine.gov Phone: (207) 624-8603 Fax: (207) 624-8637 | Graduate from CAPTE accredited program Passed FSBPT therapy exam | |
| Maryland | Yes | Name: Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Email: Laurie.Kendall-Ellis@maryland.gov Phone: (410) 764-4752 Fax: (410) 358-1183 | Graduate from CAPTE accredited program Passed FSBPT therapy exam | Jurispruedence assessment; background check |
| Massachusetts | Yes | Name: Brd of Allied Health Professionals Email: Sonia.Jordan@state.ma.us Phone: (617) 727-0054 Fax: (617) 727-0139 | Graduate from CAPTE accredited program Passed FSBPT therapy exam | Transcripts |
| Michigan | Yes | Name: Michigan Board of Physical Therapy Email: BCHS-Help@michigan.gov Phone: (517) 335-0918 | Graduate from CAPTE accredited program Passed FSBPT therapy exam | Jurispruedence assessment; background check |
| Minnesota | Yes | Name: Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy Email: physical.therapy@state.mn.us Phone: (612) 627-5406 Fax: (612) 627-5403 | Graduate from CAPTE accredited program Passed FSBPT board exam | Transcripts; Criminal background check |
| Mississippi | Yes | Name: Mississippi State Board of PT Email: sboyette@msbpt.ms.gov Phone: (601) 352-2918 Fax: (601) 352-2920 | Graduate from CAPTE accredited program Passed FSBPT state exam | Jurispruedence assessment; background check |
| Missouri | Yes | Name: Advisory Commission for Professional PTs and PTAs Email: healingarts@pr.mo.gov Phone: (573) 751-0098 Fax: (573) 751-3166 | Graduate from CAPTE accredited program Passed FSBPT commission exam | Transcripts; Jurispruedence assessment; background check |
| Montana | Yes | Name: Board of Physical Therapy Email: dlibsdptp@mt.gov Phone: (406) 841-2395 Fax: (406) 841-2305 | Graduate from CAPTE accredited program Passed FSBPT therapy exam | Jurispruedence assessment; background check |
| Nebraska | Yes | Name: Board of Physical Therapy Email: dhhs.rehaboffice@nebraska.gov Phone: (402) 471-2299 Fax: (402 ) 742-1152 | Graduate from CAPTE accredited program Passed FSBPT of exam | Jurispruedence assessment; background check |
| Nevada | Yes | Name: Nevada Physical Therapy Board Email: pted@govmail.state.nv.us Phone: 702-876-5535 Fax: (702 ) 876-2097 | Graduate from CAPTE accredited program Passed FSBPT physical exam | Transcripts; Jurispruedence assessment; background check |
| New Hampshire | Yes | Name: PT Governing Board of New Hampshire Email: tina.kelley@nh.gov Phone: (603) 271-8389 Fax: (603) 271-6702 | Graduate from CAPTE accredited program Passed FSBPT governing exam | Transcripts; Jurispruedence assessment; background check |
| New Jersey | Yes | Name: New Jersey State Board of PT Examiners Email: physicaltherapy@dca.lps.state.nj.us Phone: (973) 504-6455 | Graduate from CAPTE accredited program Passed FSBPT jersey exam | Jurispruedence assessment; background check |
| New Mexico | Yes | Name: NM Physical Therapy Board Email: physicaltherapy@state.nm.us Phone: (505) 476-4880 Fax: (505) 476-4645 | Graduate from CAPTE accredited program Passed FSBPT therapy exam | Transcripts; Jurispruedence assessment; background check |
| New York | Yes | Name: Physical Therapy, Podiatry & Ophthalmic Dispensing Email: PTBD@mail.nysed.gov Phone: (518) 474-3817 x180 | Graduate from CAPTE accredited program Passed FSBPT therapy exam | |
| North Carolina | Yes | Name: North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Email: karney@ncptboard.org Phone: (919) 490-6393 Fax: (919) 490-5106 | Graduate from CAPTE accredited program Passed FSBPT carolina exam | Transcripts; Jurispruedence assessment; background check |
| North Dakota | Yes | Name: North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy Email: ndptboard@gra.midco.net Phone: (701) 352-0125 Fax: (701) 352-3093 | Graduate from CAPTE accredited program Passed FSBPT dakota exam | Transcripts; Jurispruedence assessment; background check |
| Ohio | Yes | Name: Ohio Occupational Therapy, PT & Athletic Trainers Board Email: board@otptat.ohio.gov Phone: (614) 466-3774 Fax: (614) 995-0816 | Graduate from CAPTE accredited program Passed FSBPT therapy exam | Jurispruedence assessment; background check |
| Oklahoma | Yes | Name: Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure & Supervision Email: licensing@okmedicalboard.org Phone: (405) 962-1400 Fax: (405) 962-1440 | Graduate from CAPTE accredited program Passed FSBPT therapy exam | Criminal Background check |
| Oregon | Yes | Name: Oregon Physical Therapist Licensing Board Email: physical.therapy@state.or.us Phone: (971) 673-0200 Fax: (971) 673-0226 | Graduate from CAPTE accredited program Passed FSBPT therapy exam | Jurisprudence assessment; Criminal Background check |
| Pennsylvania | Yes | Name: Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy Email: st-physical@pa.gov Phone: (717) 783-7134 Fax: (717) 787-7769 | Graduate from CAPTE accredited program Passed FSBPT state exam | Professional Liability Insurance |
| Rhode Island | Yes | Name: Rhode Island Dept. of Health Email: Alana.rodriguez@health.ri.gov Phone: (401) 222-1392 Fax: (401 ) 222-1272 | Graduate from CAPTE accredited program Passed FSBPT island exam | |
| South Carolina | Yes | Name: South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Email: mack.williams@llr.sc.gov Phone: (803) 896-4655 | Graduate from CAPTE accredited program Passed FSBPT therapy exam | Criminal Background check |
| South Dakota | Yes | Name: SD State Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners Email: sdbmoe@state.sd.us Phone: (605) 367-7781 Fax: (605) 367-7786 | Graduate from CAPTE accredited program Passed FSBPT therapy exam | |
| Tennessee | Yes | Name: TN Board of Physical Therapy Email: Unit2HRB.Health@tn.gov Phone: (615) 741-3807 Fax: (615) 253-8724 | Graduate from CAPTE accredited program Passed FSBPT board exam | Transcripts; Criminal Background check |
| Texas | Yes | Name: Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Email: info@ptot.texas.gov Phone: (512) 305-6900 Fax: (512) 305-6951 | Graduate from CAPTE accredited program Passed FSBPT therapy exam | Jurispruedence assessment; Criminal Background check |
| Utah | Yes | Name: Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing Email: jbusjahn@utah.gov Phone: (801) 530-6628 Fax: (801) 530-6511 | Graduate from CAPTE accredited program Passed FSBPT therapy exam | Jurispruedence assessment; background check |
| Vermont | Yes | Name: Physical Therapy Advisors Email: judith.griffen@sec.state.vt.us Phone: (802) 828-3228 Fax: (802) 828-2465 | Graduate from CAPTE accredited program Passed FSBPT therapy exam | |
| Virginia | Yes | Name: Virginia Board of Physical Therapy Email: ptboard@dhp.virginia.gov Phone: (804) 367-4674 Fax: 804-527-4413 | Graduate from CAPTE accredited program Passed FSBPT therapy exam | |
| Washington | Yes | Name: Washington Board of Physical Therapy Email: hsqa.csc@doh.wa.gov Phone: (360) 236-4700 | Graduate from CAPTE accredited program Passed FSBPT therapy exam | Criminal Background check |
| West Virginia | Yes | Name: West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy Email: wvbopt@wv.gov Phone: (304) 558-0367 Fax: (304) 558-0369 | Graduate from CAPTE accredited program Passed FSBPT therapy exam | Criminal Background check |
| Wisconsin | Yes | Name: WI Department of Safety & Professional Services Physical Therapy Examining Board Email: dspscredphysicaltherapy@wi.gov Phone: (608) 266-2112 Fax: (608) 261-7083 | Graduate from CAPTE accredited program Passed FSBPT therapy exam | Juriprudence assessment |
| Wyoming | Yes | Name: Wyoming Board of Physical Therapy Email: carla.fleming@wyo.gov Phone: (307) 777-5403 Fax: (307) 777-3508 | Graduate from CAPTE accredited program Passed FSBPT therapy exam | Transcripts; Jurispruedence assessment; background check |
| U.S. Territories | ||||
| American Samoa | No | Website: https://ncsbn.org/bon-member-details/AmericanSamoa | Graduate from CAPTE accredited program Passed FSBPT therapy exam | |
| District of Columbia | Yes | Name: D.C. Board of Physical Therapy Email: alma.white@dc.gov Phone: (202) 724-7325 Fax: (202) 724-8677 | Graduate from CAPTE accredited program Passed FSBPT therapy exam | Jurispruedence assessment; criminal background check |
| Guam | No | Website: http://dphss.guam.gov/health-professional-licensing-office-3/ | Graduate from CAPTE accredited program Passed FSBPT therapy exam | |
| Northern Mariana Islands | No | Website: http://cnmibpl-hcplb.net/ | Graduate from CAPTE accredited program Passed FSBPT therapy exam | |
| Puerto Rico | No | Name: Puerto Rico Office of Regulation and Certification of Health Professionals Email: bvillegas@salud.pr.gov | Graduate from CAPTE accredited program Passed FSBPT therapy exam | |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | No | Name:VI Board of PT Examiners Email: deborah.richardson-peter@doh.vi.gov Fax: (340) 777-4001 | Graduate from CAPTE accredited program Passed FSBPT therapy exam | Criminal Background check; Professional Liability Insurance |