NPTE EXAM ACCOMMODATIONS
It is the policy of the Nevada Physical Therapy Board to approve accommodation requests when an examination candidate demonstrates a qualifying disability. Any applicant for licensure by examination requesting special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must submit an NPTE Accommodations Request Form prior to registering for the NPTE.
PT / PTA Examination Candidates
are those who attended an accredited physical therapy program and have not taken and passed the National Physical Therapy Examination.
PT / PTA Endorsement Candidates
are those who attended an accredited physical therapy program and have taken and passed the National Physical Therapy Examination and have obtained a license in a US jurisdiction. This includes a candidate who is already scheduled to test or has recently tested and is awaiting licensure.
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Foreign Educated Physical Therapist Examination Candidates
are those who attended a non-accredited program who have not taken and passed the National Physical Therapy Examination. Foreign Educated PTs are not eligible for PTA licensure.
Foreign Educated Physical Therapist Endorsement Candidates
are those who attended a non-accredited program who have taken and passed National Physical Therapy Examination and have obtained a license in a US jurisdiction. This includes a candidate who is already scheduled to test or has recently tested and is awaiting licensure. Foreign Educated PTs are not eligible for PTA licensure.
Military / Military Spouse PT / PTA Examination Candidates
are active military, spouse of active military, veteran, spouse of veteran or surviving spouse of veteran, who have attended an accredited physical therapy program and have not taken and passed the National Physical Therapy Examination.
Military / Military Spouse PT / PTA Endorsement Candidates
are active military, spouse of active military, veteran, spouse of veteran or surviving spouse of veteran, who are licensed in another jurisdiction, having attended an accredited physical therapy program.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING FORMS
Print the above forms, complete as indicated and file with the Board per the instructions contained in the materials.