5. Does the Board accept an evaluation done by a company not on the approved list?
No. The Board only accepts educational credentials evaluations completed by credentialers on the Board-approved list. The Board requires that your education be evaluated using a Coursework Tool (CWT) developed by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy. Applicants by examination must be evaluated using the most current version of the CWT. Applicants by endorsement must be evaluated […]
4. Does the Board require that an applicant be licensed in the country of education?
No. The Board does not require that an applicant be licensed in the country of education.
3. Will the Board accept a TOEFL score report directly from me?
No. The Board will not accept scores from the applicant. If you are applying for a license by exam, we will only accept TOEFL scores sent directly to us by Educational Testing Service (ETS). TOEFL scores are not required for an applicant by endorsement.
2. Does the Board make exceptions to the rules for applicants?
There are some exemptions and exceptions specified in PT Rules §329.5. For example, the rule states that the Board requires foreign-trained applicants by examination to take the TOEFL test, but it lists both exemptions and exceptions in which an applicant may not have to meet the requirement.
1. Do I have to have a Master’s degree to get a license in Texas?
No. As stated in PT Rules §329.5(1), you must have completed an educational program substantially equivalent to U.S. programs accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). “Substantially equivalent” means close enough in total number of coursework hours, content, and clinical experience (as determined by a Board-approved credentialer) to assure the Board […]
2. What can I do with a temporary license?
Legally, you can do anything a person with a permanent license can do if you have the appropriate training and competence – but you must have onsite supervision by a licensed PT. Home Health is not an option for a temporary licensee unless you are accompanied on each visit by your supervising PT. See the […]
1. When will I get my temporary license?
You will get a temporary license when you have completed your professional program, have registered to take the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE), have submitted temporary licensee and supervisor affidavits, and have met all of the other requirements for licensure by examination. Effective March 1, 2015 a temporary licensee may begin work on the basis […]
2. Is a continuing competence unit (CCU) the same as a continuing education unit (CEU)?
The Board has defined one contact hour as equal to 1 continuing competence unit (CCU). Continuing Education is one of the activities that a licensee may select to fulfill their continuing competence requirement for renewal. Some course providers are using the terms CCU and CEU interchangeably, while others are still calculating CEUs using the 10:1 […]
1. Does a specialty examination need to be approved for each person who takes the exam?
No. The PT Board maintains a list of specialty examinations that are approved for CC credit. Check the Specialty Examination Pre-Approval List at www.ptot.texas.gov/page/cc-ce to determine if a specialty examination has been approved.