Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.7136 - Licensure by endorsement of physical therapist; requirements

Rule 36.

(1) An applicant for a physical therapist license by endorsement shall satisfy the requirements of the code and the rules promulgated under the code, as well as all the following requirements:

(a) Provide the required fee and a completed application on a form provided by the department.

(b) Provide proof, as directed by the department, verifying a current and full physical therapist license in another state or in a province of Canada.

(c) If the applicant is licensed as a physical therapist in a province in Canada, provide proof, as directed by the department, verifying the completion of the educational requirements in Canada or in the United States for licensure as a physical therapist in Canada or in the United States.

(d) Provide proof, as directed by the department, verifying a passing score on either of the following examinations for a physical therapist license in another state or in a province of Canada:

(i) The NPTE for physical therapists required under R 338.7133(1).

(ii) The Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators Physiotherapy Competency Examination.

(e) Provide proof, as directed by the department, verifying a converted score of not less than 75 on the Michigan Physical Therapist Jurisprudence Exam approved under R 338.7133(2).

(2) An applicant that is or has been licensed, registered, or certified in a health profession or specialty by another state, the United States military, the federal government, or another country shall disclose that fact on the application form. The applicant shall satisfy the requirements of section 16174(2) of the code, MCL 333.16174, including verification from the issuing entity showing that disciplinary proceedings are not pending against the applicant and sanctions are not in force at the time of application. If licensure is granted and it is determined that sanctions have been imposed, the disciplinary subcommittee may impose appropriate sanctions under section 16174(5) of the code, MCL 333.16174.

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Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.7136

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