Summary/Checklist—Physical Therapy Board of California

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US-Educated PT/PTA Applicant — New Graduate

Summary/Checklist

Ensure you have the following application materials and action items prepared or completed before submitting your online application to PTBC. Please be aware PTBC may request additional information based upon responses provided on the application or information obtained from other entities.

Completed Federation account (school initiates account creation)

NPTE and CAL-Law registration with the Federation

Disability Accommodation Request, if applicable

Certification of Completion (emailed directly to PTBC by school)

Fingerprints

Passport-style photo

Application Processing and Initial License Fees (to be paid with a credit card)

Evidence of honorable discharge, if applicable

Review the Application Process Map for the timeline and steps to completing your PTBC application.