12 AAC 54.110. Foreign-trained applicants

A foreign-trained physical therapist or physical therapy assistant may apply for licensure by credentials by filing with the board

(1) evaluated transcripts in accordance with 12 AAC 54.040(b) ;

(2) a report of the applicant's national physical therapy examination scores;

(3) verification of the applicant's licensure status sent directly to the department from each jurisdiction where the applicant holds or has ever held a license to practice physical therapy, one of which must indicate a current license in good standing;

(4) satisfactory evidence of a minimum six months' supervised work experience while licensed as a physical therapist or physical therapy assistant in another state, territory or the District of Columbia, or satisfactory completion of an internship meeting the requirements of 12 AAC 54.040(c) , (e), and (f);

(5) other evidence determined necessary by the board to determine if the applicant's out-of-state license is substantially equal to the license requirements of this state;

(6) verification that the applicant has passed the English language proficiency examinations under 12 AAC 54.040(j) ; and

(7) a letter of professional reference from

(A) the head of the physical therapy school from which the applicant graduated; or

(B) an instructor, physician, or physical therapist other than the physical therapist preceptor described in 12 AAC 54.040(e) - (f).

History: Eff. 10/30/82, Register 84; am 9/26/91, Register 119; am 10/20/99, Register 152; am 2/17/2002, Register 161; am 8/19/2004, Register 171

Authority: AS 08.84.010

AS 08.84.032

AS 08.84.060

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