Iowa Admin. Code r. 481-800.4 - Examination requirements for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants

The following criteria shall apply to the written examination(s):

(1) Evidence of having passed the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) or other nationally recognized equivalent examination as defined by the board.

(2) The applicant shall abide by the following criteria:

a. For examinations taken prior to July 1, 1994, satisfactory completion shall be defined as receiving an overall examination score exceeding 1.5 standard deviations below the national average.

b. For examinations completed after July 1, 1994, satisfactory completion shall be defined as receiving an overall examination score equal to or greater than the criterion-referenced passing point recommended by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy.

(3) The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) determines the total number of times an applicant may take the examination in a lifetime. The board will not approve an applicant for testing when the applicant has exhausted the applicant's lifetime opportunities for taking the examination, as determined by FSBPT.

(4) Special accommodations. To eliminate discrimination and guarantee fairness under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), an individual who has a qualifying disability may request an examination accommodation. The applicant must submit appropriate documentation to FSBPT.

Notes

Iowa Admin. Code r. 481-800.4

ARC 7978C, IAB 5/15/2024, effective 7/1/2024; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 9/18/2024