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