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Graduate Status
Grad Status" Applicants (NRS 640.120) Pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 640.120, individuals who meet the qualifications for licensure as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant, except for certain specified conditions (NRS 640.080 or NRS 640.092), may be granted Graduate Status
You may be eligible for Graduate Status if you
- Have a completed Application
- Graduated from a CAPTE accredited program
- Have not attempted the NPTE Exam, but are registered for one
and
- Have an employer with a Physical Therapist prepared to supervise you.
If you meet these requirements for eligiblity, submit a completed Application to ptapplication@govmail.state.nv.us.
Temporary Licensure
Under NRS 640.145, the Nevada Physical Therapy Board may approve an
Expedited License before the background check report is fully completed, for
applicants who hold a valid, unrestricted physical therapy license from
another state, have completed a Nevada PT/PTA application for licensure,
and have submitted their fingerprints for a background check.
You may eligible for a Temporary license if you
- are an Endorsement Candidate
- have submitted application and are only awaiting the background check for the application to be complete
and
- Have an employer with a Physical Therapist prepared to supervise you
If you meet these requirements for eligiblility, request Temporary Licensure by emailing ptapplication@govmail.state.nv.us
License Exemptions
Under NRS 640.120, the Board may issue, without examination, a license to practice as a PT or PTA for a period not to exceed 6 months to any person who meets the qualifications of NRS 640.080 or NRS 640.092, upon certification that the person has been assigned to the State of Nevada temporarily to assist in a medical emergency.
Please email ptapplication@govmail.state.nv.us for more information