SUBCHAPTER 48E - APPLICATION FOR LICENSURE
SECTION .0100 - REQUIREMENTS
21 NCAC 48E .0101 FILING APPLICATION
(a) An applicant for licensure shall ascertain that his or
her credentials are filed with the executive director in accordance with the
rules of this Subchapter.
(b) To be certain an applicant will be considered for the
desired examination date, the application shall be submitted to the executive
director at least 30 days prior to the examination.
(c) The Board shall not approve an application until the
applicant has graduated as defined by 21 NCAC 48A .0105(6).
History Note: Authority G.S. 90-270.26; 90-270.29; 90-270.31(b);
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Readopted Eff. September 30, 1977;
Amended Eff. May 1, 1988; December 30, 1985; October 28,
1979;
Recodified Paragraph (c) to 21 NCAC 48C .0501 Eff.
January 25, 1989;
Amended Eff. July 1, 2013; August 1, 1998; February 1,
1996.
21 NCAC 48E .0102 APPLICATION
FORMS
History Note: Authority G.S. 90‑270.26; 90‑270.29;
90‑270.31(b); 90‑270.33; 90‑270.36;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Readopted Eff. September 30, 1977;
Amended Eff. October 28, 1979;
Repealed Eff. December 30, 1985.
21 NCAC 48E .0103 REFERENCES
Two character references are required from individuals other
than relatives who have known the applicant for at least one year.
History Note: Authority G.S. 90‑270.26; 90‑270.29;
90‑270.31(b);
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Readopted Eff. September 30, 1977;
Amended Eff. December 1, 1990; April 1, 1989; December
30, 1985; October 28, 1979.
21 NCAC 48E .0104 EXAMINATION SCORES
Persons seeking licensure by endorsement shall have their
examination scores sent to the executive director on a form authenticated by
the reporting Board.
History Note: Authority G.S. 90-270.26; 90-270.31(b);
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Readopted Eff. September 30, 1977;
Amended Eff. July 1, 2013; August 1, 1998; February 1,
1996; October 1, 1989; April 1, 1989; May 1, 1988.
21 NCAC 48E .0105 VERIFICATION OF LICENSURE
An applicant for licensure by endorsement must submit
verification of an active license in another state. The verification must bear
the official signature and seal of the Board of that state, or be authenticated
by the reporting Board as an official electronic document regularly used by the
reporting Board to verify licensure.
History Note: Authority G.S. 90-270.26; 90-270.31(b);
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Readopted Eff. September 30, 1977;
Amended Eff. July 1, 2013; May 1, 1988.
21 NCAC 48E .0106 INTERVIEW
History Note: Authority G.S. 90‑270.25;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Repealed Eff. September 30, 1977.
21 NCAC 48E .0107 ACTION ON APPLICATION
History Note: Authority G.S. 90‑270.26; 90‑270.33;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Readopted Eff. September 30, 1977;
Amended Eff. October 28, 1979;
Repealed Eff. December 30, 1985.
21 NCAC 48E .0108 TAKING EXAMINATION PRIOR TO DEGREE
CONFERRING DATE
History Note: Authority G.S. 90‑270.25; 90‑270.29;
Eff. May 27, 1976;
Repealed Eff. September 30, 1977.
21 NCAC 48E .0109 RETAKING EXAMINATION
History Note: Authority G.S. 90‑270.26; 90‑270.29;
90‑270.33;
Eff. October 28, 1979;
Repealed Eff. December 30, 1985.
21 NCAC 48E .0110 FOREIGN-TRAINED PHYSICAL THERAPIST
APPLICANT BY EXAMINATION
(a) This Rule applies to a physical therapist who has
graduated from a program located outside the United States that has not been
accredited by the Commission of Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education
(CAPTE), or its successor, in accordance with G.S. 90-279(2) and does
not hold an active license in another State or Territory of the United States.
(b) All application forms and supporting documents shall be
in English or accompanied by an English translation.
(c) For the applicant's educational background to be
determined substantially equivalent to that obtained by an applicant for
licensure under G.S. 90-270.29(2), the applicant shall meet the standards of
the Federation's most recent Coursework Tool (CWT) for Physical Therapists at
(http://www.fsbpt.org/Portals/0/documents/free-resources/CWT5_Rev20141101.pdf)
and for Physical Therapy Assistants at
http://www.fsbpt.org/Portals/0/documents/free-resources/PTATool2007.pdf. This instrument is incorporated by reference and
includes subsequent editions. Individuals wishing to purchase a copy
may call the Federation at 703-299-3100 or download a copy from the Federation's
website noted in this Paragraph. The cost
of this document in February 2015 is zero dollars ($0.00). A copy of this instrument is on file at the Division
located at 18 West Colony Place, Suite 140, Durham, NC 27705 and is available for public inspection during regular
business hours.
(d) The applicant shall make arrangements to have the
credentials evaluated by FCCPT (Foreign Credentialing Commission on Physical
Therapy, Inc.), or a service with a physical therapist consultant on its staff
that is determined by the Board to be equivalent. The Board may make its own
review of an applicant's educational program and is not bound by the findings
of the credentialing service.
(e) The applicant shall provide the following information
to the Board:
(1) proof that the applicant has demonstrated
English language proficiency by meeting the most recent Test of English as a
Foreign Language (TOEFL) score requirement as defined by the Federation; The instrument is incorporated by reference and
includes subsequent editions. Individuals wishing to register for the
TOEFL should contact Examination Testing Service (http://www.ets.org/toefl/).
The cost of this examination in February 2015 is posted on the ETS website and
noted in this Paragraph. The TOEFL is an examination that is owned by ETS and
is not available for public review.
(2) proof that coursework was taught in the
English language; or
(3) documentation for exemption as per USCIS
CFR 212.15 (http://www.uscis.gov/). This
instrument is incorporated by reference and includes subsequent editions. Individuals
wishing to purchase a copy may call the United States Citizenship and
Immigration Service National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 or
1-800-767-1833 (TDD) toll free. The cost
of this document in February 2015 is zero dollars ($0.00). A copy of this instrument is on file at the Division
located at 18 West Colony Place, Suite 140, Durham, NC 27705 and is available for public inspection during regular
business hours.
History Note: Authority G.S. 90-270.26; 90-270.29;
90-270.30; 90-270.31; 150B-21.6(2);
Eff. December 30, 1985;
Amended Eff. November 1, 1991; August 1, 1991;
Temporary Amendment Eff. July 21, 1995, for a period of
180 days or until the permanent Rule becomes effective, whichever is sooner;
Amended Eff. February 1, 2015; December 1, 2006; November
1, 2004; August 1, 2002; August 1, 1998; February 1, 1996; October 1, 1995.
21 ncac 48e .0111 FOREIGN‑TRAINED PHYSICAL
THERAPIST applicant by Endorsement
(a) This Rule applies to a physical therapist who has
graduated from a program located outside the United States that has not been
accredited by the Commission of Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education
(CAPTE), or its successor, in accordance with G.S. 90-279(2) and holds
an active physical therapist license in another State or Territory of the
United States.
(b) All application forms and supporting documents shall be
in English or accompanied by an English translation.
(c) For the applicant's educational background to be
determined substantially equivalent to an educational program accredited under
G.S. 90-270.29(2), the applicant shall meet the standards of the
Federation's Coursework Tool (CWT) (www.fsbpt.org) for the applicant's year of
graduation. This instrument is incorporated by reference and includes
subsequent editions. Individuals wishing to purchase a copy may call the
Federation at 703-299-3100 or download a copy from the Federation's website
noted in the Paragraph. The cost of this document in February 2015 is zero
dollars ($0.00). A copy of this instrument is on file at the Division located
at 18 West Colony Place, Suite, 140, Durham NC 27705 and is available for
public inspection during regular business hours.
(d) The applicant shall make arrangements to have the
credentials evaluated by FCCPT (Foreign Credentialing Commission on Physical
Therapy, Inc.), or a service with a physical therapist consultant on its staff
that is determined by the Board to be equivalent. The Board may make its
own review of an applicant's educational program and is not bound by the
findings of the credentialing service.
(e) The applicant shall provide the following information
to the Board:
(1) for examinations administered prior to
August 1, 1998, proof that a score of 210 on the TSE (Test of Spoken English)
or the SPEAK (Speaking Proficiency English Assessment Kit) examination was
obtained (www.ets.org/toefl/ibt/):
(2) for examinations administered on or after
August 1, 1998, and prior to January 1, 2007, the following proof shall be
provided:
(a) minimum score of 50 on the TSE examination or the
SPEAK examination;
(b) minimum score on the Test of Written English (TWE)
of 4.5; and
(c) minimum score of 560 on the Test of English as a
Foreign Language (TOEFL).
(3) for examinations administered on or after
January 1, 2007, proof shall be provided that the applicant obtained the
following minimum standard scale scores in each of the four scoring domains
(Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking), and the total score of the
iBT/Next Generation TOEFL:
(a) Writing: 24;
(b) Speaking: 26;
(c) Reading Comprehension: 21;
(d) Listening Comprehension: 18; and
(e) Total Score: 89.
(4) proof that coursework was taught in the
English language; or
(5) documentation for exemption as per USCIS
CFR 212.15 (http://www.uscis.gov/). This
instrument is incorporated by reference and includes subsequent editions.
Individuals wishing to purchase a copy may call the United States Citizenship
and Immigration Service National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 or
1-800-767-1833 (TDD) toll free. The cost of this document in February 2015 is
zero dollars ($0.00). A copy of this instrument is on file at the Division
located at 18 West Colony Place, Suite, 140, Durham NC 27705 and is available
for public inspection during regular business hours.
History Note: Authority G.S. 90-270.26; 90-270.29; 90-270.29(2);
90-270.30; 90-270.31; 150B-21.6(2);
Eff. February 1, 2015.
21 ncac 48e .0112 FOREIGN‑TRAINED PHYSICAL
therapist assistant applicant
(a) This Rule applies to a physical therapist assistant who
has graduated from a program located outside the United States that has not
been accredited by the Commission of Accreditation of Physical Therapy
Education (CAPTE), or its successor, in accordance with G.S. 90-279(2).
(b) All application forms and supporting documents shall be
in English or accompanied by an English translation.
(c) If the applicant does not meet the requirements of G.S.
90-270.29(3), the Board shall examine the applicant's educational background to
determine if the general and professional education is substantially equivalent
to an educational program accredited under G.S. 90-270.29(2), who shall satisfy
the requirements as determined by the Coursework Tool (CWT) developed by the
Federation. This instrument is incorporated by reference and includes
subsequent editions. Individuals wishing to purchase a copy may call the
Federation at 703-299-3100 or download a copy from the Federation's website
noted in this Paragraph. The cost of this document in February 2015 is zero
dollars ($0.00). A copy of this instrument is on file at the Division located
at 18 West Colony Place, Suite, 140, Durham NC 27705 and is available for
public inspection during regular business hours.
(d) The applicant shall make arrangements to have the
credentials evaluated by FCCPT (Foreign Credentialing Commission on Physical
Therapy, Inc.), or a service with a physical therapist consultant on its staff
that is determined by the Board to be equivalent. The Board may make its own
review of an applicant's educational program and is not bound by the findings
of the credentialing service.
(e) The applicant shall provide the following information
to the Board:
(1) proof that the applicant has demonstrated
English language proficiency by meeting the most recent Test of English as a
Foreign Language TOEFL score requirement as defined by the Federation; The
instrument is incorporated by reference and includes subsequent editions.
Individuals wishing to register for the TOEFL should contact Examination
Testing Service (http://www.ets.org/toefl/). The cost of this examination in
February 2015 is posted on the ETS website and noted in this Paragraph. The
TOEFL is an examination that is owned by ETS and is not available for public
review.
(2) proof that coursework was taught in the
English language; or
(3) documentation for exemption as per USCIS
CFR 212.15 (http://www.uscis.gov/). This
instrument is incorporated by reference and includes subsequent editions.
Individuals wishing to purchase a copy may call the United States Citizenship
and Immigration Service national Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 or
1-800-767-1833 (TDD) toll free. The cost of this document in February 2015 is
zero dollars ($0.00). A copy of this instrument is on file at the Division
located at 18 West Colony Place, Suite, 140, Durham NC 27705 and is available
for public inspection during regular business hours.
History Note: Authority G.S. 90-270.26; 90-270.26(2); 90-270.29;
90-270.30; 90-270.31; 150B-21.6(2);
Eff. February 1, 2015.
21 NCAC 48E .0113 CRIMINAL HISTORY
(a) At the applicant's expense, an applicant for licensure
shall consent to a criminal history record check, and furnish fingerprints to
the Board.
(b) If an applicant is denied licensure based on the
refusal to consent to a criminal history record check or the contents of the
criminal history record check, upon written notice delivered to the Board
within 15 business days of the Board’s denial, applicant shall have the right
to appear before the Board at its next regularly scheduled meeting to
appeal the Board’s decision.
History Note: Authority G.S. 90-270.29A;
93B-8.1; 114-19.33;
Eff. February 1, 2015.
SECTION .0200 ‑ FOREIGN‑TRAINED PHYSICAL
THERAPISTS
21 NCAC 48E .0201 FILING APPLICATION
21 NCAC 48E .0202 APPLICATION
21 NCAC 48E .0203 REFERENCES
History Note: Authority G.S. 90‑270.26; 90‑270.30;
90‑270.31(b); 190‑270.33; 90‑270.36;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Amended Eff. May 27, 1976;
Readopted Eff. September 30, 1977;
Amended Eff. October 28, 1979;
Repealed Eff. December 30, 1985.
21 NCAC 48E .0204 INTERVIEW
History Note: Authority G.S. 90‑270.25;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Repealed Eff. September 30, 1977.
21 NCAC 48E .0205 EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
21 NCAC 48E .0206 ACTION ON APPLICATION
21 NCAC 48E .0207 EXAMINATION
21 NCAC 48E .0208 ENDORSEMENT
History Note: Authority G.S. 90‑270.26; 90‑270.30;
90‑270.31(b); 90‑270.33;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Readopted Eff. September 30, 1977;
Amended Eff. November 1, 1981; December 24, 1980; October
28, 1979;
Repealed Eff. December 30, 1985.
SECTION .0300 ‑ GRADUATE STUDENTS
21 NCAC 48E .0301 EXEMPTION FROM LICENSURE
History Note: Authority G.S. 90‑270.32; 90‑270.34;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Readopted Eff. September 30, 1977;
Repealed Eff. October 28, 1979.
21 NCAC 48E .0302 REGISTER WITH BOARD
History Note: Authority G.S. 90‑270.26; 90‑270.34;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Readopted Eff. September 30, 1977;
Amended Eff. October 28, 1979;
Repealed Eff. December 30, 1985.
21 NCAC 48E .0303 EVALUATION OF STATUS
History Note: Authority G.S. 90‑270.32; 90‑270.34;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Readopted Eff. September 30, 1977;
Repealed Eff. October 28, 1979.
21 NCAC 48E .0304 LICENSURE FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS
History Note: Authority G.S. 90‑270.26; 90‑270.29;
90‑270.30; 90‑270.31(b); 90‑270.34;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Readopted Eff. September 30, 1977;
Repealed Eff. December 30, 1985.
21 NCAC 48E .0305 INTERVIEW
History Note: Authority G.S. 90‑270.25;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Repealed Eff. September 30, 1977.
SECTION .0400 ‑ PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT PROGRAM
GRADUATES
21 NCAC 48E .0401 FILING APPLICATION
21 NCAC 48E .0402 APPLICATION FORMS
21 NCAC 48E .0403 REFERENCES
21 NCAC 48E .0404 ENDORSEMENT
History Note: Authority G.S. 90‑270.26; 90‑270.29;
90‑270.31(b); 90‑270.33; 90‑270.36;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Readopted Eff. September 30, 1977;
Amended Eff. October 28, 1979;
Repealed Eff. December 30, 1985.
21 NCAC 48E .0405 INTERVIEW
History Note: Authority G.S. 90‑270.25;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Repealed Eff. September 30, 1977.
21 NCAC 48E .0406 ACTION ON APPLICATION
History Note: Authority G.S. 90‑270.26; 90‑270.33;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Readopted Eff. September 30, 1977;
Amended Eff. October 28, 1979;
Repealed Eff. December 30, 1985.
21 NCAC 48E .0407 RETAKING EXAMINATION
History Note: Authority G.S. 90‑270.26; 90‑270.29;
90‑270.33;
Eff. October 28, 1979;
Repealed Eff. December 30, 1985.
SECTION .0500 ‑ PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT LICENSURE
BY EQUIVALENCY
21 NCAC 48E .0501 REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE
21 NCAC 48E .0502 APPLICATION
21 NCAC 48E .0503 FILING APPLICATION
21 NCAC 48E .0504 REFERENCES
History Note: Authority G.S. 90‑270.26; 90‑270.29;
90‑270.33; 90‑270.36;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Amended Eff. May 27, 1976;
Readopted Eff. September 30, 1977;
Amended Eff. November 1, 1981; October 28, 1979;
Repealed Eff. December 30, 1985.
21 NCAC 48E .0505 INTERVIEW
History Note: Authority G.S. 90‑270.25;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Repealed Eff. September 30, 1977.
21 NCAC 48E .0506 ACTION ON APPLICATION
21 NCAC 48E .0507 EXAMINATION
History Note: Authority G.S. 90‑270.26; 90‑270.29;
90‑270.33;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Readopted Eff. September 30, 1977;
Amended Eff. October 28, 1979;
Repealed Eff. December 30, 1985.
21 NCAC 48E .0508 GUIDELINES
History Note: Authority G.S. 90‑270.25; 90‑270.29;
90‑270.26;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Readopted Eff. September 30, 1977;
Repealed Eff. October 28, 1979.
21 NCAC 48E .0509 TERMINATION OF LICENSURE BY
EQUIVALENCY
History Note: Authority G.S. 90‑270.26; 90‑270.29;
Eff. October 28, 1979;
Repealed Eff. December 30, 1985.