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Commonly asked Licensing questions for Physical Therapists.

Physical Therapy Governing Board FAQs

I recently received a notification that I need to take the Jurisprudence Assessment Module (JAM). Is it an official notification that I must follow? 

The NH JAM is required to be taken in years ending in “0” and “5” (Phy 402.03)

Some Administrative Rules state that “Plc” rules govern. Where do I find Plc Rules?

Plc Administrative Rules are found by clicking on Laws & Rules in the blue banner at the top of the home page on the OPLC website.

I am interested in taking a continuing education course. Where do I go to get it approved for my license renewal?

The NH PTGB does not pre-approve courses to apply toward continuing competence requirements for license renewal. You can find information regarding continuing competency requirements at Phy 406.01  Maintenance of Continuing Competence Requirements.

I am interested in performing dry needling on my patients. Is it in the NH scope of practice and what are the requirements for education?

The NH PTGB directs you to follow guidance from FSBPT and the APTA. Resources can be found here: FSBPT > Free Resources > Regulatory Resources > Dry Needling Competencies.
 

I don’t like the way my physical therapist treated me. How do I file a complaint to the NH PTGB?

  1. You can find resources to file a complaint at the following link. You are encouraged to include specific facts and detailed information in the complaint details and complaint narrative sections of the form. If possible, also include the law(s)/rule(s) that were felt to be in violation. 
  2. About Enforcement | NH Office of Professional Licensure and Certification
     

Is there direct access in New Hampshire?

Per 328-A:9 Lawful Practice, a physical therapist is only required to refer a patient or client to appropriate health care practitioners when:
(a) The physical therapist has reasonable cause to believe symptoms or conditions are present that require services beyond the scope of practice; or

(b) Physical therapy is contraindicated. (Section 328-A:9 Lawful Practice.)

I have heard conflicting information regarding the need to co-sign my PTA’s notes. Do I have to co-sign everything?

328-A:11 Obligations of Licensees A physical therapist assistant shall work under a physical therapist's general supervision. A physical therapist assistant shall document care provided and shall report to a supervising physical therapist any status in a patient requiring a change in the plan of care. The supervising physical therapist shall review and co-sign all notes during each reevaluation. Section 328-A:11 Obligations of Licensees.

What is the application fee for initial licensure, renewal or reinstatement?

Please find the most up-to-date information on the Board’s webpage Physical Therapy Governing Board | NH Office of Professional Licensure and Certification under “License Fees” located in the License Information section.

What are the requirements for licensure for a foreign trained PT or PTA?
 

Please refer to Phy 302.07, Phy 306.02 for Educational Requirements for Applicants Educated in Physical Therapy Outside of the United States, Phy 306.03 for Educational Requirements for Applicants Educated as Physical Therapist Assistants Outside of the United States, and Phy 306.04 for the English Language Proficiency Testing Requirement. Physical Therapy Governing Board Laws and Rules | NH Office of Professional Licensure and Certification
 

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