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Credentialing for Foreign-Educated Physical Therapy Professionals (PTs and PTAs)

Find the right service, apply online, track your status and receive an evaluation of your credentials.

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Getting Started

Find the right service, apply online, track your status and receive an evaluation of your credentials.

1
Choose the Right Service
Use our helpful guide to determine the right service for your situation.
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Learn How to Apply
Learn how the application process works and what you’ll need for success.
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Submit Required Documents
See exactly what transcripts, verifications, and translations are needed.
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Review Fees & Processing Times
Up-front fees and processing times by service.
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Track Your Status in the Portal
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Why Choose FCCPT

Recognized by all U.S. Jurisdictions

FCCPT services are recognized by all 53 U.S. jurisdictions.

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NPTE Success

Applicants who complete a FCCPT Type 1 for Immigration service and whose education is found to be comparable, have a higher pass rate on the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE).

Permanent Document Storage

All documents are digitized and stored indefinitely.

About FCCPT

The Foreign Credentialing Commission on Physical Therapy (FCCPT) is a non-profit organization that evaluates the credentials of foreign-educated physical therapy professionals (PT and PTAs) and is authorized by USCIS to issue Health Care Worker Certificates.

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