Alabama Administrative Code
Title 700 - ALABAMA BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
Chapter 700-X-2 - LICENSURE
Section 700-X-2-.01 - Appropriate Education Required

(1) United States Educated Applicants. Each applicant for licensure as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant must have completed a program of physical therapy education appropriate for preparation as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant, respectively, which is approved by the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).

(2) Occupational licenses based on military education, training, or service. A member of the Armed Forces or reserves of the United States, the National Guard of any state, the military reserves of any state, or the naval militia of any state (hereinafter referred to collectively as military member) may petition any accredited college or university in accordance with Board rules to accept the education, training, or service completed by military member to count toward educational credits necessary to receive any degree required for licensure by statute or rule. When an applicant has successfully presented satisfactory evidence of said education, training or service, the board will accept and recognize any degree earned by an applicant from an accredited college or university.

(3) Non-United States Educated Applicants.