Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.7134 - Physical therapist examination; eligibility

Rule 34.

(1) To be eligible for the NPTE for physical therapists, an applicant shall satisfy 1 of the following requirements:

(a) Provide proof, as directed by the department, verifying the completion of an accredited physical therapist educational program that satisfies the standards under R 338.7131(1).

(b) Satisfy the requirements under R 338.7135.

(c) Provide proof, as directed by the department, verifying current enrollment in the final semester, term, or quarter of an accredited physical therapist educational program that satisfies the standards under R 338.7131(1) and the expected date of graduation.

(2) An applicant shall take the NPTE for physical therapists consistent with the FSBPT testing standards. An applicant requesting an appeal of the 6-time lifetime limit policy or the 2 very low scores policy shall first satisfy all other licensing requirements and complete the following requirements before the board shall consider the request. The department shall reject a request to the board if the applicant does not provide all the following information in writing:

(a) A completed NPTE appeal form, including the information under subdivisions (b) to (j) of this subrule.

(b) The candidate's name.

(c) Whether the request relates to the physical therapist or physical therapist assistant examination level.

(d) Whether the 6-time lifetime limit policy or the 2 very low scores policy is being appealed.

(e) The state where the applicant is seeking licensure.

(f) The reason for the appeal, including why the applicant believes the 6-time lifetime limit policy or the 2 very low scores policy should not apply to the applicant.

(g) A list of all physical therapist or physical therapist assistant examination level examinations taken by the applicant, including the date of the examinations, province or state where taken, and the scores on the examinations.

(h) A list of any disciplinary action taken against the applicant by the FSBPT or by a province of Canada or another state, including the date, the province or state, and an explanation of the circumstances surrounding the discipline.

(i) The applicant's signature.

(j) The date the applicant completed the form.

(3) An applicant that does not achieve a passing score on the Michigan Physical Therapist Jurisprudence Exam may retake the examination without limitation.

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Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.7134

2010 AACS; 2015 AACS; 2019 AACS; 2022 AACS; 2023 MR 9, Eff. 5/1/2023