Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 490-2-.02 - Licensure: Examination

(1) All physical therapists and physical therapist assistants are required to submit a completed application, the appropriate fee, and pass an examination for licensure to practice the profession in Georgia except as provided for in O.C.G.A. Sec. 43-33-15. The Board may at its discretion grant a license to an applicant who has previously taken and completed, within the requirements as set by the Board, the examination required.

(a) All applicants who are graduates of Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) accredited schools and are applying for licensure must submit:

1. Passing scores from the national licensing examination; and

2. Passing scores from examination on the laws governing the practice of physical therapy in Georgia and the rules of the Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy; and

3. Official proof of graduation directly from the institution granting the entry level degree in physical therapy or physical therapist assistant indicating the date of graduation.

(b) All applicants who graduated from a non-CAPTE accredited school shall provide all of the above information. Additionally, the applicant shall meet the requirements of Board Rule 490-2-.03.

(c) Verification of licensure in all states in which the licensure candidate holds a license or has ever held a license may be conducted by board staff.

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Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 490-2-.02

O.C.G.A. §§ 43-1-25, 43-33-3, 43-33-10, 43-33-12, 43-33-13, 43-33-14, 43-33-15 and 43-33-17.

Original Rule entitled "Registration Examination" adopted. F. and eff. June 30, 1965. Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. May 1, 1973; eff. May 21, 1973. Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Apr. 7, 1981; eff. Apr. 27, 1981. Repealed: New Rule entitled "Licensure Examination" adopted. F. June 6, 1983; eff. June 26, 1983. Amended: F. Jan. 18, 1984; eff. Feb. 7, 1984. Amended: F. Feb. 4, 1985; eff. Feb. 24, 1985. Amended: F. Feb. 28, 1986; eff. Mar. 20, 1986. Amended: F. July 22, 1986; eff. August 11, 1986. Amended: F. Dec. 8, 1988; eff. Dec. 28, 1988. Amended: F. Mar. 22, 1989; eff. Apr. 11, 1989. Amended: F. May 13, 1991; eff. June 1, 1991. Amended: F. July 1, 1993; eff. July 21, 1993. Amended: F. Nov. 22, 1996; eff. Dec. 12, 1996. Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Jan. 19, 2005; eff. Feb. 8, 2005. Repealed: New Rule of the same title adopted. F. May 12, 2010; eff. June 1, 2010. Amended: F. May 30, 2018; eff. June 19, 2018.