Utah Admin. Code R156-24b-302b - Qualifications for Licensure - Examination Requirements

(1)
(a) Under Subsection 58-24b-302(1)(c) an applicant for licensure as a physical therapist who is educated in the United States shall pass the FSBPT's National Physical Therapy Examination - Physical Therapist (NPTE-PT) with a passing score as established by the FSBPT, after submitting proof that the applicant is in the final term of, or has graduated from, a professional physical therapist education program accredited by CAPTE.
(b) Under Subsections 58-24b-302(3)(c) and (f), an applicant for licensure as a physical therapist who is educated outside the United States shall pass the FSBPT's National Physical Therapy Examination - Physical Therapist (NPTE-PT) with a passing score as established by the FSBPT, after submitting proof of compliance with Subsection 58-24b-302(3)(b).
(2) Under Subsection 58-24b-302(2)(c), an applicant for licensure as a physical therapist assistant shall pass the FSBPT's National Physical Therapy Examination - Physical Therapist Assistant (NPTE-PTA), with a passing score as established by the FSBPT, after submitting proof that the applicant is in the final term of, or has graduated from, an accredited physical therapist assistant education program.
(3)
(a) A passing score on the FSBPT's National Physical Therapy Examination shall be verified through FSBPT.
(b) An applicant for licensure by endorsement may verify the applicant's score by providing a score transfer from FSBPT sent directly to the Division.
(4) An applicant for licensure as a physical therapist who fails the FSBPT's NPTE-PT is eligible to sit for the FSBPT's NPTE-PTA after registering with FSBPT.

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Utah Admin. Code R156-24b-302b
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2015-8, effective 3/24/2015 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2018-1, effective 12/11/2017 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2019-21, effective 10/8/2019 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-07, effective 3/27/2023

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