Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT)

Who they are

Name: Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy
Known as: FSBPT
Kind: Regulator federation
Website: Visit FSBPT fsbpt.org (official site)

Regulator federation

Federations of the state licensing boards for one profession. They coordinate between boards and some run the licensing exam; each state board still makes its own decisions.

Other regulator federations

Professions served

Physical therapistPhysical therapists restore and maintain movement and function across the lifespan, through exercise, manual therapy and education.
Physical therapist assistantPhysical therapist assistants deliver treatment under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist.

Where they appear in licensing

From our entry-path records for each profession. The requirements themselves are set by each state board.

PT, Physical therapistWrites the entrance exam for physical therapistsLicensing path for physical therapists
PTA, Physical therapist assistantWrites the entrance exam for physical therapist assistantsLicensing path for physical therapist assistants

Their guidance

Documents from FSBPT in our library, current first.

3 of 3 listed as current

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Who they are

Professions served

Where they appear in licensing

Their guidance

Model Language for Standards of Ethical Conduct for Physical Therapy Regulatory Boards

Telehealth in Physical Therapy: Policy Recommendations for Appropriate Regulation

The Model Practice Act for Physical Therapy: A Tool for Public Protection and Legislative Change