For an initial license, applications may be submitted by paper. The completion of additional forms will be required, required documents must be submitted, and all fees paid.

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Physical Therapist license types and status information can be found on the licensure types and designations page.

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Current application fees can be found on the License Fees page.

Licensing Fees

The Board accept checks, money orders, Debit, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. To pay with debit or credit card, please use the Credit/Debit Card Payment Authorization Form.

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The application process takes on average four to eight weeks; however, each application is different. Please keep in mind that information required for licensure comes from the applicant and various outside organizations.

An applicant who meets all the requirements for licensure, except examination, is eligible for a temporary permit. Only one temporary permit may be issued to a person and expires three months after the date of issuance. To receive a temporary permit, an applicant must apply for one, and there is an additional $25 nonrefundable fee.

Wallet cards are emailed after the license has been issued and can be accessed anytime in the online portal.

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All Physical Therapist licenses expire on December 31st; the license must be renewed annually.

The renewal cycle for Physical Therapist begins November 15th and ends January 31st each calendar year. To renew, login to the online portal during the renewal cycle.

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Current renewal fees can be found on the License Fees page.

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All information regarding CE requirements can be found in the physical therapy practice handbook.

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The late renewal cycle is from January 1st – January 31st. There is an additional late fee.

On February 1st, the license status will be Cancelled – Failure to Renew. Practicing after a license is cancelled may subject a Physical Therapist to disciplinary action.

A reinstatement application can be submitted and associated reinstatement fee(s) must be paid. Depending on the circumstances, reinstatement may require additional testing, training, or education as the board deems necessary.

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Yes, K.S.A. 65-2920 requires Physical Therapists with an active license in Kansas to maintain professional liability insurance of not less than $200,000 per claim, and not less than $600,000 annual aggregate for all claims made during the policy period. K.A.R. 100-29-15.

The Kansas State Board of Healing Arts is excited to launch the Alternate Approval Pathway (AAP) for NPTE candidates in Kansas. The AAP allows candidates who are graduates of CAPTE-accredited programs to be approved to sit for the NPTE by The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT).

Effective January 3, 2022, candidates of a CAPTE-accredited program will register for the NPTE through the FSBPT website using the online system and select the state where they are seeking licensure. FSBPT then makes candidates eligible to sit for the NPTE, provided they meet all FSBPT eligibility requirements. If approved, an Authorization to Test (ATT) letter will be emailed to the candidate which will explain how to schedule the examination with the Prometric testing centers. After the examination is completed, FSBPT reports candidate scores to their intended licensure state.

Information for Non-CAPTE graduates

Graduates of Non-CAPTE accredited programs are excluded from utilizing the AAP. For testing approval, candidates are required to provide a complete application, fees, and an official transcript with the final degree awarded. If special testing accommodations are needed, complete the PT/PTA Special Testing Accommodations Request Form and return directly to the Board. All items must be received and processed before you can be approved to sit for the exam.

FSBPT Website PT/PTA Special Testing Accommodations Request Form

A license status change may be requested at the time of renewal, or to change a license type outside of the renewal cycle, the Designation/Type Change Form may be completed. Additional documents and fees may be required, depending on the license type.

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An address may be changed in the online portal or by completing the Address Change Form.

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A Change of Name Form should be submitted along with required documentation. To obtain a certificate with a new name, a Duplicate Certificate Request Form should be completed.

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