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- California Physical Therapy Association (CPTA)
What Makes an Application Complete
Graduate from an Accredited PTA Program
Complete Application Consists of the Following Documents
- Fee Schedule with Appropriate Application Fee(s)
- Application answer all questions, staple or paste picture, sign and date in blue ink. DO NOT send a copy of your social security card.
- Certificate of Completion Form – must remain in a sealed envelope
- Completed Agency Copy of Live Scan Form or a completed PTBC Fingerprint Card.
- If you require reasonable accommodations for the examination, a completed Disability Accommodations Request Form (D1) & Instruction for Evaluators must be completed and submitted with the application.
Additional Application Documents Required if Applying by Endorsement
You must have a current license in another state in order to
apply by endorsement.
- Verification of all current/expired PT or PTA License(s) - The PTBC will verify your license in another state online if the state in which you are licensed has online verification. If the state does not have online verification, request a Letter of Good Standing/Certificate of Endorsement to be submitted directly to the Board from the State Board(s).
- Score Transfer Report from the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (This form is available through the FSBPT website at https://staff.fsbpt.net/pt/ or call (703) 739-9420 to request the form)
- Resume of Work Experience
