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:
(The new building is 0.3 miles from the Anacostia Metro)
PROCESSING CENTER Hours:
The Health Regulation and Licensing Administration (HRLA) 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:
The HRLA Office Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:15 am - 4:45 pm (except holidays).
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.
Change to the Term of License, Certificate and Registration
Effective Date June 16, 2024
DC Health has always operated with fixed renewal windows for each profession. In response to feedback from the health professional community, the Director has moved to change the renewal system to align with each licensee’s month of birth. As such, all applicable licenses, certificates, or registrations issued on or after June 16, 2024, will expire on the last day of the birth month of the license holder. This will apply to all new applicants and will become applicable to licensees renewing later this year. For those renewing, this will not take effect until September 2024. For all current holders of a license, certificate, or registration additional information will be provided at a later date. This authority is pursuant to Chapter 40 Section 4006.3 DCMR Chapter 40 General Rules .
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.
Please review the application checklist and regulations before applying for a license.
ONLINE LICENSING APPLICATIONS
DC Health’s online licensing application system is now LIVE . (See link below.)
The District of Columbia Department of Health, Health Regulation and Licensing Administration (HRLA) 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 below link and submitting an online application. All users are strongly encouraged to review the instructions prior to beginning the process.
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.
The Board of Physical Therapy regulates the practice of physical therapy in DC. The Board advises the Mayor and administers and enforces the law. The Board also evaluates applicants' qualifications, administers exams, and recommends standards and procedures. Moreover, the Board issues licenses, receives and reviews complaints, requests investigations, conducts hearings, issues subpoenas, examines witnesses and administers oaths, and issues an annual report. Members file personal financial disclosure statements.
The Mayor appoints the board members, including the chair. The Board consists of five DC residents: four licensed physical therapists and one consumer. The physical therapists must have been engaged in practice for at least three years preceding the appointment. The consumer member must be at least 18 years old, not be a health professional or in training to become one, and may have no household member involved directly or indirectly in providing health care. Licenses expire on January 31 for odd years.
BOARD MEETINGS
The Board meets monthly on the second Wednesday. Please note that meeting dates can change.
In FY2024, the Board plans to meet on the following dates:
License Renewal
Additional Information
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Board Members and Board Announcements
Meeting Agenda
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