Licensure And Examination

Question 1

What are the requirements for licensure by examination?

Answer 1

• 18 years old
• Good moral character
• Received degree from approved PT school OR diploma from a PT program in a foreign country AND determination that the credentials are equivalent to US education

Question 2

What are the requirements for degrees from foreign countries?`

Answer 2

• Training program for reviewers
• Regular audits and quality assurance
• Uses FSBPT coursework evaluation tool
• Employs full time staff support
• Comprehensive resource document library
• 2 independent PTs perform the professional education component of credentials reviews
• Original documentation - no notarized copies

Question 3

Report on a foreign school should include:

Answer 3

• Clear statement on whether the education is equivalent to CAPTE accredited PT program
• Whether it’s accredited by governmental agency and if so, which agency
• All opinions shall be substantiated by reference to source materials

Question 4

Licensure by examination requires you to have passed the NPTE and FL Law Exam within the past __ years

Answer 4

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