Licensure by Examination - Instructions
for ND licensure for applicants who have yet
to take the National Physical Therapy Examination.
Licensure by Endorsement - Instructions
for ND licensure for applicants who are currently
licensed in another jurisdiction and are seeking
licensure in North Dakota.
Licensure by Reinstatement - Instructions
for ND licensure for applicants who previously
held a ND license.
The requirements for physical therapists interested in applying for licensure with North Dakota & taking the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) are as follows:
Complete the online license application as a Physical Therapist or submit a completed application to the ND Board of PT Office.
Payment can be made online using a credit card or enclose a check for $200 payable to the ND Board of PT, for the
non-refundable application fee.
Download, complete and return the Juris Prudence Examination. (This is an open book exam which can be completed by using up the Rules & Regulations and ND PT Practice Act in the right menu bar.)
An official transcript, indicating completion of an accredited physical therapist program, must be sent directly from the school of
graduation. If an official transcript is not available at the time of application, a letter from the school director indicating
graduation will be accepted for approval to sit for the NPTE.
Applications for the NPTE must be done online through the FSBPT, and can be completed at anytime. You will not be cleared to sit for
the NPTE until the North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy notifies the FSBPT that they have received all of your application
materials and payment. Please refer to the FSBPT website at www.fsbpt.net/pt for information on that process.
The Practice Act, the Rules & Regulations and an explanation of continuing education requirements can be downloaded by clicking the links in the right menu bar. If you are unable to download this information, please contact our office.
Please refer to the FSBPT website, www.fsbpt.org, for the NPTE Handbook, the school codes and general information regarding the examination.
Eligibility for a permanent license is only possible when a passing score on the NPTE and an official transcript indicating
graduation have been received.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact:
Tami Anderson-Egeland,
Administrative Assistant
North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy
P.O. Box 69
Grafton, ND 58237 Phone: 701-352-0125 Email:ndptboard@gra.midco.net
For those physical therapists interested in applying for license by endorsement to practice in the State of North Dakota, the following information is required:
Complete the online license application as a Physical Therapist or submit a completed application to the Board Office.
Payment can be made online using a credit card or enclose a check for $200 payable to the ND Board of PT, for the non-refundable application
fee.
Download, complete and return the Juris Prudence Examination. (This is an open book exam which can be completed by using up the Rules & Regulations and ND PT Practice Act in the right menu bar.)
Contact the institution granting your physical therapy degree to have an official transcript, indicating verification of graduation from an
accredited program, sent directly to the ND Board of PT.
Enclose a copy of current and previous license(s).
Send a verification of license form to each of the states/provinces
in which a license is held/previously held. Please request that this completed form be sent directly to the ND Board of PT.
Contact the FSBPT to have your NPTE scores forwarded directly to ND Board of PT.
Enclose letters from the department supervisor or human resources from the last two places of employment, verifying employment.
The Practice Act and the Rules & Regulations can be downloaded by clicking the links in the right menu bar. If you are unable to download
this information, please contact our office.
Complete the online license application as a Physical Therapist or submit a completed application to the Board Office.
Payment can be made online using a credit card or enclose a check for $200 payable to the ND Board of PT, for the non-refundable application
fee.
Download, complete and return the Juris Prudence Examination. (This is an open book exam which can be completed by using up the Rules & Regulations and ND PT Practice Act in the right menu bar.)
Enclose a copy of current license(s).
Send a verification of license form to each of the states/provinces
in which a license is held/previously held. Please request that this completed form be sent directly to the ND Board of PT.
Enclose letters from the department supervisor or human resources from the last two places of employment, verifying employment.
