Section 4755:2-1-01 - Applications for initial license(A) To receive a license to practice as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant, an applicant shall be at least eighteen years of age.(B) All applications for initial licensure as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant shall be submitted to the physical therapy section on forms provided by the section. All applications, fees, statements, and other documents so submitted shall be retained by the section.(C) Applications are: (1) Submitted electronically via eLicense Ohio or its successor electronic licensing system;(2) Electronically signed via eLicense Ohio or its successor electronic licensing system;(3) Accompanied by the fee prescribed by rule 4755-4-01 of the Administrative Code; and(4) Accompanied by such evidence, statements, or documents as specified on the application including viewing any presentation required by the board.(D) For the purposes of filing an electronic application via eLicense Ohio or its successor licensing system, the applicant will create log-in credentials. The use of these credentials is solely the responsibility of the person who created it. The credentials constitute the legally recognized signature for the purposes of this rule and may not be transferred, distributed, or shared with any other person.(E) Any application received in accordance with this rule that remains incomplete one year after the initial application filing shall be considered to be abandoned and no further processing shall be undertaken with respect to that application. (1) If the application process extends for a period longer than one year, the board may require updated information as it deems necessary.(2) No application for licensure may be withdrawn without approval of the board. Replaces: 4755-23-01
Ohio Admin. Code 4755:2-1-01
Effective: 10/11/2024
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 10/01/2028
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4755.411
Rule Amplifies: 4755.42, 4755.421
Prior Effective Dates: 05/26/1978, 09/01/1982, 02/01/1992, 03/20/1998, 05/25/2003, 05/01/2005, 03/20/2008, 05/01/2011, 05/15/2019