Physical Therapist / Connecticut
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Connecticut Physical Therapist License Requirements

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State-board requirements, fees, and renewal cycle drawn from official regulator records.

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Evaluates and treats movement disorders and injuries. Requires doctoral degree.

What the Connecticut data shows for Physical Therapists

To practice as a physical therapist in Connecticut, the state licensing board requires 3,676 documented education or training hours, a passing score on NPTE (National Physical Therapy Exam). A criminal history background check is also part of the application. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. The regulation sits under Connecticut's professional licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)".

Upfront cost is $261, with renewal running $227 on a 2-year cycle. Maintaining the license requires 30 hours of continuing education per 2-year cycle, an ongoing cost applicants often underestimate when budgeting the career.

On reciprocity, physical therapists should know: PT Licensure Compact: 30+ member states.

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
32/100
Physical Therapist · Connecticut

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training F
3,676 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$261
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$114/yr
$227 every 2 years
Continuing Education F
15.0 hrs/yr
30 hours every 2 years
Experience Required A+
None required
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Connecticut

Education / Training Hours
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
3,676 hours
Exam Requirement
NPTE (National Physical Therapy Exam)
Required
Initial License Fee
$261
Renewal Fee
$227
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
30 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Connecticut licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Physical Therapist in Connecticut? ▼
Connecticut requires 3676 education/training hours, passing an exam (NPTE (National Physical Therapy Exam)), and an initial fee of $261. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as a Physical Therapist in Connecticut? ▼
Connecticut licenses physical therapists who complete its requirements (3676 education hours) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Connecticut licensing board.
Can I transfer my Physical Therapist license to Connecticut from another state? ▼
Here's how reciprocity typically plays out for physical therapists: PT Licensure Compact: 30+ member states. Many occupations are additionally covered by interstate licensing compacts that ease cross-state moves. Check with the Connecticut licensing board for how this applies to you.
Does Connecticut require a background check for Physical Therapist licensing? ▼
A criminal background check is mandatory for physical therapist licensing in Connecticut. The state licensing board sets the disqualifying-offense criteria and review process.
What are the continuing education requirements for Physical Therapist in Connecticut? ▼
To stay licensed as a physical therapist in Connecticut, plan on 30 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $227.

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What to do with this physical therapist license

Physical Therapist in Connecticut, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a physical therapist-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Connecticut's physical therapist requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Physical Therapist in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state physical therapist license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Connecticut's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Connecticut overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Connecticut licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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