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About the National Physical Therapy Examination

The NPTE is administered by FSBPT. You must pass the NPTE if you are seeking to become a licensed PT or PTA in the United States.

About PT and PTA Licensure

Licensure is required in order to practice as a PT or work as a PTA in the United States. Licensure is managed by individual state regulatory boards.

For Facilities: Physical Therapy Support During COVID-19 Pandemic

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, APTA is working with other organizations and members to connect volunteers with facilities that need physical therapy services.

Four Things to Know About the PT and PTA Relationship

May 1, 2019/Article

Learn how to keep your PT/PTA team in peak condition.

Sponsor a Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program Course

Article

Follow these steps to coordinate a CCIP Level 1 or Level 2 course in your facility.

Oxygen Administration During Physical Therapy

Mar 5, 2019/Article

The FDA generally regards oxygen to be a prescription drug.

Components of Evidence-Based Practice

Mar 23, 2020/Open Access

Best available evidence, the clinician's knowledge and skills, and the patient's wants and needs constitute the three elements of evidence-based practice.

Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities

Evidence shows racial and ethnic disparities exist across a range of illnesses and health care services.

Admissions Process for Doctor of Physical Therapy Education Programs

PTCAS makes it easy to apply to DPT programs across the country. Here’s what you need to know.