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Arizona Physical Therapy 2020 Workforce Report
Workforce report developed by the Board's Data Committee based on the 2020 renewal season.
Arizona Physical Therapy Association (APTA AZ)
The AzPTA is the state chapter of the national professional association representing and promoting the profession's role in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of movement dysfunctions to enhance the health and functional abilities of the public.
Arizona Statement of Citizenship and Alien Status Form
This form must be completed in its entirety by every applicant for PT licensure or PTA certification. Upload the completed form to your application through the eLicensing system.
AZ PT Board Statutes; A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 19
AZLAW Exam Handbook
This handbook is the road map to the AZLAW Jurisprudence Exam. Use this handbook in conjunction with the Arizona Revised Statutes (Laws) and Arizona Administrative Code (Rules) as your study materials for the AZLAW exam.
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Business Entity Registration Information
Complaint Process Overview
File a complaint here! What will happen once a complaint is filed? All complaints that are filed with the Board against a licensed physical therapist or a certified physical therapist assistant must be investigated and brought before the Board for action. 1. Board staff analyzes the information received, assigns an intake number, and reviews the information to determine whether jurisdiction for the complaint exists (i.e is the complaint against a licensed physical therapist or a certified physical therapist assistant, AND, if the allegations are true, would the matter constitute a violation of
Continuing Competence Audit Form
Licensees and certificate holders may use this form to independently track their own continuing competence activities. If audited, this form is to be downloaded and submitted electronically, with all associated continuing competence certificates of completion, to the Board office. Licensees and certificate holders selected for continuing competence audit will be noticed via certified mail.
Continuing Competence Disciplinary Matrix-PT (2/2019)
Continuing Competence Disciplinary Matrix-PTA (10/2020)
Customer Satisfaction Survey
Dry Needling - Frequently Asked Questions
Review these document to learn how to comply with the rules for training and education standards related to dry needling, which are effective July 1, 2015.
Dry Needling Training Submission Form
Use this form to submit completion documents demonstrating compliance with the rules for Dry Needling training and education.
Early Testing Process
Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT)
FSBPT administers the national examinations (NPTE) for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.
Fingerprint Clearance Card Information
A.R.S. §32-2022 requires that all initial applicants for licensure as a physical therapist and certification as a physical therapist assistant obtain and provide a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the Department of Public Safety as an application requirement. In addition, approval for testing on the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) and the AZLAW examinations requires the Board of Physical Therapy have a copy of a valid fingerprint clearance card before approving applicants to test. Visit azdps.gov for more information.