***DC HEALTH HAS MOVED! ***

On February 23, 2024, the DC Department of Health (DC Health) relocated.
The Health Regulation and Licensing Administration's
Processing Center and other offices are located at:

 

DC Health
2201 Shannon Place SE
Washington, DC 20020

(The new building is 0.3 miles from the Anacostia Metro)

PROCESSING CENTER Hours:
The Processing Center is open to the public Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 am – 1 pm, and Wednesday, 9 am - 3:30 pm (except holidays).

Office Hours:
Office Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:15 am - 4:45 pm (except holidays).

 

Online License Application (New and Renewal)

2024 Renewal Notice

 

2025 Public Notice Identifying Public Health Issues for Continuing Education Effective October 1, 2025

If you require assistance from the Board of Physical Therapy, please contact the Board at [email protected].

Physical Therapy Compact The District of Columbia Board of Physical Therapy is pleased to announce the rollout of the  Physical Therapy Compact (PT Compact).  Starting Monday, November 6, 2023, eligible physical therapists, and physical therapist assistants can obtain privileges in multiple member states using one application.   Letter from the DC Board of Physical Therapy Regarding PT Compact

Term of License, Certificate, and Registration – Effective June 16, 2024 DC Health is transitioning all professional licenses, certificates, and registrations to a birth‑month renewal cycle. All credentials issued on or after June 16, 2024, will expire on the last day of the holder’s birth month. This will also apply to renewing licensees beginning September 2024. Your new expiration date will always fall on the last day of your birth month. If your birthday is in an odd year, your future renewals will occur in odd years (and the same for even years). Applies to all new and renewal applicants.

ALERT: PHONE SCAM DC HEALTH has become aware of a PHISHING PHONE SCAM in which individuals pose as DC Health representatives to request money. Please be advised that DC Health representatives will never contact you with a request for money.

 

 

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Public Comment

 

 

Please review the application checklist and regulations before applying for a license. 

 

*NEW Endorsement Checklist 

Examination  Checklist

Re-Examination Checklist 

*NEW Supplemental Form

DC Municipal Regulations for Physical Therapy

DC Municipal Regulations for Physical Therapy Assistants

 

Important Notice regarding Paper Applications: 
DC Health No Longer Accepting Paper Applications (Beginning June 14, 2021)

 

ONLINE LICENSING APPLICATIONS

DC Health’s online licensing application system is now LIVE.

 

The District of Columbia Department of Health Systems and Preparedness Administration is excited to announce the opening of our new online licensing system. Effective immediately, any healthcare provider interested in applying for a new health professional license or renewing, reinstating, or reactivating an existing license may do so by going to the above link and submitting an online application. All users are strongly encouraged to review the instructions before beginning the process.

 

Updates: Individuals may call the Processing Center at 1 (877) 672-2174 to get an update on their pending applications. 

Please submit supplemental application documents to DC Board of Physical Therapy, 2201 Shannon Place SE, Washington, DC 20020, or to [email protected].

If you require assistance from the Board of Physical Therapy, please contact [email protected]. Individuals may also call the Processing Center at 1 (877) 672-2174 to get an update on their pending applications.

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The DC Board of Rehabilitative Therapies regulates the practice of audiology and speech-language pathology. The Board advises the Mayor and administers and enforces the law. The Board also evaluates applicants' qualifications, administers exams, recommends standards and procedures, issues licenses; receives and reviews complaints; requests investigations, conduct hearings, and issues subpoenas.

The Board is appointed by the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the council. The Board consists of elevan members. Professional members must be licensed in the District and have been engaged in practice for at least three years preceding the appointment. The consumer member must be at least 18 years old, with no affiliation with any of the professions under the Board of Rehabilitative Therapies. 

Continuing Education Adjustment During Transition
All Boards have approved acceptance of 50% of the Continuing Education (CE) requirements for licensees who have received less than two (2) years on their license term during this transition period. This applies only to this one‑time transition into the birth‑month renewal cycle. License holders are still responsible for the two (2) LGBTQ Cultural Competency and the 10% Public Health Priorities.

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Meeting Agenda

• Meeting Agenda - Open Session

Meeting Minutes

• Meeting Minutes - Open Session

Policy Statements

• 2025 Physical Therapy Compact Commission Notice of Proposed Rulemaking-Public Comment
• Public Notice Identifying Public Health Issues for Continuing Edcuation
• Policy Statement- Supervision of Physical Therapist Assistants- Modification of Requirement from Direct Supervision to General Supervision
• Policy Statement 24-001-Live Interactive Real-Time CEs to count as IN-PERSON CEs
• Guidance On Remote Supervision During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (Updated on September 8, 2021)
• Suspension of Face-To-Face Continuing Education Requirement During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (Updated on September 8, 2021)
• Policy Statement- Electronic Participation in Board Meetings
• Physical Therapy Compact Commission Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
• 2023 Special PT Compact Commission Draft Rules Amendments Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Public Comment

Regulations

• DC Municipal Regulations for Physical Therapy 
• DC Municipal Regulations for Physical Therapy Assistants
• Health Occupations Revision Act [PDF]
• Administrative Rules - DCMR Chapter 41 [PDF]
• General Rules - DCMR Chapter 40 [PDF]

File a Complaint

• File a Complaint

Organizations and Associations

• Physical Therapy Associations and Organizations
• Physical Therapy Association-Consumer Reports Health