Exam Updates/FAQs
Exam Changes to be Implemented - August 2024
NBCE announces changes to the Parts I, II, III, and Physiotherapy exam to begin in August 2024. Click here for more information.
Application Deadlines
To meet the deadline you must have applied, received approvals, paid and scheduled your exam prior to 5pm MT on deadline day.
Part IV Exam – Applications are only visible in your account during the open application window(s) and only if you have completely passed Part I. To meet the deadline you must have applied, received approvals (Registrar and Badge ID photo), paid and confirmed site preferences prior to 5pm MT on deadline day. You will receive Site assignment confirmation and Badge ID photo approval email notifications.
April 2024 Part I applications and June 2024 Part II applications are now open. Applications for July through October 2024 exams are not available at this time. Please complete our contact form here to receive notification when applications become available. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Part I Exam
April 2024 Application Deadline: C L O S E D
Part II Exam
June 2024 Application Deadline: 5/9/2024
Part III/PHT Exam
July 2024 Application: Opening Soon
Part IV Exam
May 2024 Application: C L O S E D
Part I -Site Availability
(if a site is full, check for PTC location)
Part II Site Availability
(if a site is full, check for PTC location)
Palmer (FL) – SA – Limited
Palmer (IA) – SA – FULL
Life – SA – Limited
CUKC – SA – FULL
UCC – SA – Limited
Part III/PHT Site Availability
(if a site is full, check for PTC location)
Part IV Site Availability
Site assignments are prioritized based on your completed application submission and the date payment is made for the exam.
November 2024 applications open 6/18 – 8/15
SCORE RELEASE DATES
PART I
April 2024
Monday, May 20th
PART II
February 2024
Monday, March 18th
PART III/PHT
March 2024
Monday, April 15th
PART IV
May 2024
Monday, June 17th
⇑ Scores are released in a rolling process that may take 48+ hours to fully complete. You may start to see scores prior to the official release date. Please, wait to order transcripts until on or after the official score release date to ensure all passing scores are included on your transcript. Retake applications are not available until the official score release date.
Transcripts
Log in to your MyNBCE account and go to the Exams page. Scroll down to State Board Transcripts. Follow the prompts to order your transcripts (it is a multi-step process). Click on SUBMIT to send your request. First copy is free, additional copies are $25 each. Watch a complete tutorial. How to order Certificate of Attainment.
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Test Site Rules
NBCE does not, and cannot guarantee that any participant will not be exposed to or become infected with illness. Some testing activities require close contact with others that may increase this risk.
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