Announcements
Supervision Rules have changed
Effective May 11, 2009, the Supervision rules have changed for ALL PTs and PTAs. For more information, please read the PTA FAQ.
Welcome!
The Oklahoma Physical Therapists Committee is happy to welcome you to their new website. We hope you find much useful information. We are grateful to the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision for the support of this site.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call our main office at 405-962-1400.
- Approved Continuing Education Courses
- Continuing Education Approval Form
- Physical Therapists' Newsletters
"Physical therapy" means the use of selected knowledge and skills in planning, organizing and directing programs for the care of individuals whose ability to function is impaired or threatened by disease or injury, encompassing preventive measures, screening, tests in aid of diagnosis by a licensed doctor of medicine, osteopathy, chiropractic, dentistry, or podiatry and evaluation and invasive or noninvasive procedures with emphasis on the skeletal system, neuromuscular and cardiopulmonary function, as it relates to physical therapy.
The Physical Therapy Committee assists the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision in conducting examinations for applicants and to advise the Board on all matters pertaining to the licensure, education, and continuing education of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants and the practice of physical therapy.
Upcoming Meetings
Agendas & Minutes
| Meeting Month | Agenda (last modified) | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|
| August | 2010 | Agenda (07/29/2010) | |
| April | 2010 | Agenda (04/19/2010) | |
| February | 2010 | Agenda (02/08/2010) | Results |
| January | 2010 | Agenda (01/27/2010) | |
| December | 2009 | Agenda (12/14/2009) | Results |
| October | 2009 | Agenda (12/14/2009) | Results |
| July | 2009 | Agenda (07/08/2009) | |
| April | 2009 | Agenda (04/22/2009) | Results |
| January | 2009 | Agenda (12/22/2009) | Results |
Forms & Resources
If you are unable to open the PDF files below, right-click on the "Download" link, select "Save Target", save it to your computer, then "Open" it from your computer.
| Download | Evidence of Status Form - New legislation took effect November 1, 2007, requiring the Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision to issue a license only to U.S. citizens, nationals and legal permanent resident aliens; and to applicants who present valid documentary evidence of: A valid, unexpired immigrant or nonimmigrant visa status for admission into the U.S.; A pending or approved application for asylum in the U.S.; Admission into the U.S. in refugee status; A pending or approved application for temporary protected status in the U.S.; Approved deferred action status; or A pending application for adjustment of status to legal permanent residence status or conditional resident status.
Applicants in the above six categories will only be eligible to receive a license card that is valid for the time period of their authorized stay in the U.S., or if there is no date of end to the time period of their authorized stay, for one year. The information will be verified through the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) Program, operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. In order to verify citizenship or qualified alien status, applicants for licensure by endorsement or examination or for reinstatement of their license, must submit an Evidence of Status Form and the required supporting documentation with their application. |
| Download | PT PTA Allied Application Form - updated January 2009 |
| Download | APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS for Licensure Physical Therapist/Physical Therapist Assistant - Last updated - January 2010. |
| Download | Credit Card Payment Form - Complete and submit this form along with your paperwork for the correct fee amount. |
| Download | PT/PTA Approved Continuing Education Courses For the Reporting Period 01/01/2010 to 12/31/2011 |
| Download | PT/PTA Approved Continuing Education Courses For the Reporting Period 01/01/2008 to 12/31/2009 |
| Download | PT CONTINUING EDUCATION APPROVAL FORM (updated Dec 2006). Completed forms must be in the Board office at least 10 days prior to the next committee meeting. |
| Download | Extended Background Check (EBC) Authorization Form CONSENT TO PERFORM CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE FCRA (FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT)_Form version 4/30/2009 |
| Download | Form 1 - Allied Verification of Education |
| Download | Form 3 - Allied Verification of Licensure Certification |
| Download | Form 4 - Recommendation |
| Download | Form 5 - Verification of Supervision for INDIVIDUAL supervision (Updated 07/29/2009). See the FAQ under Guidelines on the PT Committee Laws & Rules Page. |
| Download | Form 5 - Verification of Supervision for supervision in a GROUP setting. (Updated 07/29/2009). See the FAQ under Guidelines on the PT Committee Laws & Rules Page. |
| Download | SAMPLE PTA Supervision Log - This is just an example and you are free to create your own log. |
Laws
If you are unable to open the PDF files below, right-click on the "Download" link, select "Save Target", save it to your computer, then "Open" it from your computer.
| Download | PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE ACT Title 59 O.S., Sections 887.1 - 887.18 updated 4/11/08 |
Rules
| Download | Rules:OKLAHOMA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE TITLE 435. STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL LICENSURE AND SUPERVISION - Updated 5/11/2009 |
| Download | New Supervision Rule - Effective May 11, 2009 Applies to all PTs and PTAs. Also see the FAQ under Guidelines below. |
| Download | Proposed Rule Change - Subchapter 9. Continuing Education |
Guidelines
| Download | PTA FAQ - Frequently-asked Questions about the NEW Supervison Rules Effective May 11, 2009 for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants - What You Need To Know. |
Newsletters
If you are unable to open the PDF files below, right-click on the "Download" link, select "Save Target", save it to your computer, then "Open" it from your computer.
| Download | Fall 2009 Newsletter - Updated November 2009 |
| Download | Fall 2008 |
| Download | Spring 2005 Newsletter |
| Download | Physical Therapists Spring 2003 Newsletter |
| Download | Newsletter - June 1999 |
Licensing Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I obtain written verification of a license?
Send a written request with the fee of $25. Verifications that are accompanied by the appropriate fee are processed and mailed daily. If a request comes in without the fee it is forwarded to the business office for billing prior to being mailed. - When will I get a renewal notice?
Although there is no statutory requirement to give notice, the Board does mail renewal notices approximately sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of a license. All notices are mailed to the mailing address we have on file. Please keep the Board informed of your current mailing address at all times. If you did not receive a notice, contact the Board office and a duplicate will be sent. Within the next few months we will start mailing a reminder card thirty (30) days prior to license expiration if you have not renewed. Any renewal post-marked after the expiration date is considered late and the late fee will be required. Not receiving a notice is not grounds for waiving the late fee. - When will I get a new wallet card?
Renewals are posted daily as they arrive at the Board office. Each Monday, wallet cards are printed and mailed for everyone who renewed the previous week. If you submitted your payment and do not receive a new card within the next couple of weeks, contact the Board office. Please renew early in order to receive your new card prior to the old card expiring.
