§ 90-270.97.  (Effective until October 1, 2026) Licensure of foreign-trained physical therapists.

Any person who has been trained as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant in a foreign country and desires to be licensed under this Article and who:

(1) Is of good moral character;

(2) Holds a diploma from an educational program for physical therapists or physical therapist assistants approved by the Board;

(3) Submits documentary evidence to the Board of completion of a course of instruction substantially equivalent to that obtained by an applicant for licensure under G.S. 90-270.95; and

(4) Demonstrates satisfactory proof of proficiency in the English language;

may make application on a form furnished by the Board for examination as a foreign-trained physical therapist or physical therapist assistant. At the time of making such application, the applicant shall pay to the secretary-treasurer of the Board the fee prescribed by the Board, no portion of which shall be returned.  (1959, c. 630; 1969, c. 556; 1979, c. 487; 1985, c. 701, s. 1; 2013-312, s. 4; 2017-28, s. 1.)

§ 90-270.97.  (Effective October 1, 2026) Licensure of non-CAPTE educated physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.

Any person who has been trained as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant in a non-CAPTE educational program and desires to be licensed under this Article and who satisfies all of the following:

(1) Is of good moral character.

(2) Has a diploma from an educational program for physical therapists or physical therapist assistants approved by the Board.

(3) Submits documentary evidence to the Board of completion of a course of instruction substantially equivalent to that obtained by an applicant for licensure under G.S. 90-270.95.

(4) Demonstrates satisfactory proof of proficiency in the English language.

The person shall make application to the Board for licensure as a non-CAPTE educated physical therapist or physical therapist assistant. At the time of making such application, the applicant shall pay to the secretary-treasurer of the Board the fee prescribed by the Board, no portion of which shall be returned.  (1959, c. 630; 1969, c. 556; 1979, c. 487; 1985, c. 701, s. 1; 2013-312, s. 4; 2017-28, s. 1; 2026-16, s. 7.)