Delaware Administrative Code
Title 24 - Regulated Professions and Occupations
Department of State
Division of Professional Regulation
2600 - Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers
Section 2600-9.0 - Applicants Trained Outside of the United States (24 Del.C. Section 2606(b))
Universal Citation: 24 DE Admin Code 2600-9.0
Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 3, September 1, 2024
9.1 A physical therapist or physical therapist assistant applicant whose application is based on a diploma issued by a school located outside of the United States shall complete all of the following requirements:
9.1.1 Provide documentation that the institution at which the applicant received his or her education is recognized by the Ministry of Education or equivalent agency in that country.
9.1.2 Provide an evaluation of professional education and training, prepared by a Board approved credentialing agency, and paid for by the applicant. The evaluation must provide evidence and documentation that the applicant's education is substantially equivalent to the education of a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant who graduated from a program approved for the educational preparation of physical therapists or physical therapist assistants by the appropriate accrediting agency recognized by the Board.
9.1.2.1 For initial applicants: The evaluation shall be based on the most recent Course Work Tool ("CWT") adopted by the Federation of State Boards of Physical therapy.
9.1.2.2 For reciprocity applicants: The evaluation shall be based on the retro CWT corresponding to the applicant's year of graduation. The applicant must provide proof of current licensure in another state.
9.1.2.3 If an applicant received an entry-level degree from a school accredited by the appropriate accrediting agency recognized by the Board, the school is considered equivalent to a domestic accredited school and the applicant is exempt from the requirement of evaluation of the school by a credentialing agency.
9.1.3 Pass the applicable licensing examination as set forth in subsection 7.3.1.1.
9.1.4 Complete any additional education requirements requested by the Board.
9.2 An athletic trainer applicant whose application is based on a diploma issued by a school located outside of the United States shall be evaluated by the Board on a case-by-case basis.
9.3 All applicants who were educated outside of the United States shall also submit to the Board the following:
9.3.1 The completed application.
9.3.2 A check or money order made payable to the State of Delaware.
9.3.3 Proof of completion of a criminal background check, pursuant to application instructions.
9.3.4 Proof of current CPR certification by the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, National Safety Council or other agency approved by the Board and posted on the Division of Professional Regulation's website. CPR certification must be obtained through a course with a live lab component.
9.3.5 Proof of completion of a minimum two hours ethics class related to the practice of physical therapy and/or athletic training, as applicable.
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