Section 63-13-306 - Application - Examinations(a)(1) An applicant for licensure as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant shall file an application as required by the board. A nonrefundable application fee and cost of the examination shall accompany the completed written or online application. Fees shall be established by the rules promulgated by the board.(2)(A) When the board receives a completed application for initial licensure from an applicant, then the board shall, within sixty (60) days from the date the board receives the completed application:(i) Render a decision on the application; or(ii) Inform the applicant of the need to appear before the board.(B) As used in this subdivision (a)(2), "completed application" means an application that satisfies all statutory and board rule requirements.(b) After the application process has been completed, an applicant shall take the examination for physical therapist licensure that covers current physical therapy practice.(c) After the application process has been completed, an applicant shall take the examination for physical therapist assistant licensure that covers current technical application of physical therapy services.(d) Examinations shall be available within the state at such time and place as the board shall determine. The board shall determine the passing score.(e) Applicants who do not pass the examination after the first attempt may retake the examination one (1) additional time without reapplication for licensure up to a total of six (6) attempts. Applications remain active for twelve (12) months. After twelve (12) months, applicants must submit a new application with all applicable fees.Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 426, s 13, eff. 5/11/2023.Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 790, s 7, eff. 7/15/2020.Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 949,s 11, eff. 7/1/2014.Acts 1999, ch. 528, § 17; 2007 , ch. 115, § 10.