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Welcome to the West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy!

The WV Board of Physical Therapy (WVBOPT) is a State Regulatory Board that was created by the WV Legislature to regulate the practice of Physical Therapy in order to protect the public from the "unauthorized, unqualified and unregulated practice of Physical Therapy". The WVBOPT is a part of the Executive Branch of the Government which enforces laws.

License Fees paid into the Board affords Regulated PT's and PTA's the privilege of practicing their protession within the borders of the State of WV.

Contact information for the Board Office appears at the bottom of this page or via the link in the left-hand column.

Current Info

CURRENT RATIO EMERGENCY RULE APPROVED
Effective July 15, 2010, the Secretary of State has approved the Emergency Rule for supervisory ratio of PT to PTA to 4:1.
TOEFL SCORES
Efective June 7, 2010, all sections on the TOEFL need to have passing scores on one test and cannot be combined.
ATHLETIC TRAINERS NEW LAW PASSAGE
WVBOPT IS CURRENTLY WORKING ON THE RULES FOR THE ATHLETIC TRAINERS. THESE RULES WILL GO INTO EFFECT JULY 1, 2011.
CE APPROVED COURSES
APTA, WVPTA, or CAPTE College/University courses approved for CE hours.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING LAPSED LICENSE
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING LAPSED LICENSE
  
Continuing Education Opportunities

Suspected Apraxia and Early Intervention - Sep. 5, 2010
Clinical Instructors Seminar - Sep. 9, 2010
Negotiating with Insurance Companies and Contract Negotiation - Sep. 11, 2010
Sensory Modulation & Sensory Integration Activities - Sep. 14, 2010
Soft Tissue Treatment for the Low Back, Hips, Legs & Feet - Sep. 15, 2010
Lower Limb and Spine Workshop - Sep. 16, 2010
Dizziness and Balance Disorders - Sep. 17, 2010
Evidence Based Examination & Intervention of the Cervical and Lumbar Spine: A Fast and Frugal Approa - Sep. 18, 2010
Jenny McConnell Course-Evidence Based Approach to Chronic Knee Problems - Sep. 20, 2010
Infant and Toddler Behavioral Issues and Mental Health: Making a Lifelong Impact through Early.... - Sep. 22, 2010

CURRENT RATIO EMERGENCY RULE APPROVED                             TOEFL SCORES                             ATHLETIC TRAINERS NEW LAW PASSAGE                             

The WVBOPT and West Virginia Physical Therapy Association (WVPTA) are two separate entities. The role and mission of the WVBOPT is to regulate the profession and to protect the public.

The WVPTA is an organization that represents the Physical Therapists and the Physical Therapist Assistants in the State.

Association Dues paid into the WV Chapter are separate and distinct from License Fees that are paid to the WV Board of Physical Therapy. Association Dues will afford PT's and PTA's in the State an opportunity to network and stay abreast of any Legislation that may be proposed that could impact the profession.

See contact information for the WV PT Association under "LINKS"
Licensee Account Login | Download Orders Login | Authenitication Number Check
http://www.wvbopt.com
wvbopt@wv.gov
304.558.0367
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