Requirements for PTA license
What is the name of the board exam?
NPTE- PTA
Can you transfer your license to another state?
Yes, with board approval
How long can you gain a temporary license for?
3 months
Who has the overall approval in PTA board exam licensure?
What is the requirement to sit for the board exam?
Pass and graduate from an accredited school
Up to how many times can you sit for the state board exam?
6
How much does it cost to apply for a temporary license?
$25
Who has the authority to approve a PTA school?
The state board
What is the legal age to gain a PTA license?
18 years old
How many months must you wait between board exams?
3 months
How many temporary license can you gain?
1 temporary license
How can board members accredit a school?
By adopting rules and regulations establishing the criteria which a school shall satisfy.
What is the main requirement to obtain a PTA license?
Pass the NPTE
How much does JUST the board exam cost?
$485
You can obtain a license in another state without taking another exam if you do two things:
apply and pay the fee
If the board feels a school is not meeting requirements what will they do first?
send a questionnaire to the school to fill out
In order to obtain a PTA license after passing the board exam, what else must you complete?
pay all fees to the board
You are permanently barred from taking the exam again if you:
Score below 400 two times
What three things can you obtain with board approval without taking another exam? (in state or out of state)
1. license in another state
2. certificate
3. temporary permit
Who else can assist the board in gaining information about a school?
Contracting agencies, commissions, or consultants