Hawaii

United States Physical Therapy Practice Acts

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Temporary License Requirements/Availability

The state of Hawaii does offer temporary licensure to individuals who have not taken and passed the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE).  This is a license that can be used for up to six months which allows physical therapy students who have recently graduated or any individual who is currently waiting to take the NPTE to work as a physical therapist under a supervising, licensed therapist. This is available for six months or until the time in which the individual is able to sit for the NPTE. Upon passing, the individual becomes licensed and can practice without the supervision of another therapist. If he or she is unsuccessful, the temporary license is revoked and until the individual passes the NPTE, he or she will not be allowed to practice as a physical therapist in the state of Hawaii.

The Hawaii state board of physical therapy has the right to revoke temporary licensure at anytime prior to the expiration date at six months. It is also possible to extend the license's validity to one year if good cause can be sited and approval from the board is gained.

Requirements for License

In order for an individual to retain a permanent license to practice physical therapy in the state of Hawaii, he or she must meet or submit the following criteria:

• A transcript from a CAPTE accredited physical therapy school.
• In the event that an applicant obtained their physical therapy education outside of the United States, he or she will be required to submit evidence proving that he or she completed coursework and educational requirements equal to those required by the United States. This evidence must be turned in to the Hawaii physical therapy board for further review.

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