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As a member of the MPTA/APTA you will receive information on legislation as well as clinical practice, education, research and advocacy that will enhance you as a professional PT or PTA.
There are many benefits to being a MPTA/APTA member. One of the most useful is the ability to receive information and updates on physical therapy issues in Michigan and nationwide. Consider joining today and contact the MPTA office if you have any questions at 734-929-6075 or 800-242-8131.
Legislative Update:PTA Licensure Update
Friday, November 12, 2010
No limited PTA licenses will be issued after December 31, 2010. In order to practice as a PTA in Michigan on or after January 1, 2011, you must hold either a limited or full PTA license. The limited PTA license is valid until December 31, 2011 or until the full license is issued.
MPTA recommends that you do NOT delay in applying for your limited PTA license from the State of Michigan.
Legislative Update:PTA Licensure Update
Updated: February 5, 2010, 2:00pm EST
MPTA leadership has composed the following document for interpretation of Medicare and the State of Michigan Regulations of Physical Therapist Assistant Practice as of 2.4.2009.
Click Here to View The MPTA Document
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Legislative Update:PTA Licensure Update
Updated: February 4, 2010, 1:00pm EST
Today, the Michigan Department of Community Health Bureau of Health Professions has posted information regarding Physical Therapist Assistants and Medicare Requirements.
Click Here to Read the MDCH Bureau of Health Professions Information about Physical Therapist Assistants and Medicare Requirements
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Click Here for the Bureau of Health Professions Website
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Legislative Update:PTA Licensure Update
Updated: February 4, 2010, 10:00am EST
MPTA Leadership continues to work with all appropriate agencies on your behalf to clarify PTA practice in Michigan. The Medicare contractors for Michigan are Wisconsin Physician Services or WPS (carrier) and National Government Services, Inc. or NGS (fiscal intermediary). On 2/1/10 and 2/2/10 respectively these Medicare contractors posted "Physical Therapists Assistants in Michigan".
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MPTA has been informed that the posting from the State of Michigan - Department of Community Health - Bureau of Health Professions has been prepared; final approval is underway.
Licensure is a legal process. The authority that grants or denies all licenses is the State of Michigan. MPTA awaits final clarification from the State of Michigan.
MPTA will continue to keep you informed when new information from the State of Michigan is made available.
Legislative Update:PTA Licensure Update
Updated: January 22nd, 2010
Click Here to Read MPTA Urgent Update on PTA Licensure
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Legislative Update:PTA Licensure Update
Updated: January 18th, 2010
MPTA anticipated the questions about PTA licensure that are now being asked since the 12/31/09 deadline had passed.
In December 2009, MPTA requested a review of Medicare Regulations and Public Act 55-2009 (the PTA licensure law) from
experts at APTA, CMS and the State of Michigan.
That process continues underway. There is NO NEW information at this time. This is a legal process which will ultimately be defined by the State of Michigan.
MPTA will keep you updated when / if new information is available. The current information already posted on the MPTA website remains accurate.
Legislative Update:PTA Licensure Frequently Asked Question
Updated: December 18th, 2009
Information from the Michigan Board of Physical Therapy (Licensure Board)
There are two ways to check on you PTA Limited License Application progress
- The State of Michigan Verify a License/ Registration to check if a license is pending or approved go to the State of Michigan website http://www.dleg.state.mi.us/free/
- The State of Michigan Health Licensing Application Status Lookup to
check the progress of your own personal application after you have received a letter
from the State of Michigan with a customer number. http://www2.dleg.state.mi.us/appstatus/
Legislative Update:PTA Licensure Frequently Asked Question
Updated: December 17th, 2009
MPTA has consulted with the Michigan Board of Physical Therapy (Licensure Board) to answer the below question.
- Question: Can a physical therapist assistant (PTA) in Michigan who has applied for a limited license, but still has
not received that limited license from the State of Michigan treat patients after 12/31/09?
Click Here to Read MPTA's Answer( PDF: 967 KB)
Legislative Update:The PTA Licensure Bill
New Update: September 22, 2009
The Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) has posted
the application process for PTAs to apply for a limited license.
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The application is located on the State of Michigan Licensing Board for Physical Therapy's website. You will need to scroll down to the bottom of the webpage to access the application packet.
State of Michigan Licensing Board for Physical Therapy's website
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MPTA Leadership continues to work to keep MPTA members informedMPTA Leadership remains in close contact with the Michigan Board of Physical Therapy to keep MPTA members informed about crucial information in seeking a PTA license.
Members should click here for additional details.
This is for MPTA Members only.This is for MPTA members only.
Join MPTA/ APTA TodayClick Here if you are interested in joining MPTA/ APTA as a new member. new window
As a member of the MPTA/APTA you will receive information on legislation as well as clinical practice, education, research and advocacy that will enhance you as a professional PT or PTA.
There are many benefits to being a MPTA/APTA member. One of the most useful is the ability to receive information and updates on physical therapy issues in Michigan and nationwide. Consider joining today and contact the MPTA office if you have any questions at 734-929-6075 or 800-242-8131.