Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 481 - Inspections and Appeals Department
Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy
Chapter 800 - Licensure of Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants
Rule 481-800.4 - Examination Requirements for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, September 18, 2024
The following criteria shall apply to the written examination(s):
(1) Evidence of having passed the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) or other nationally recognized equivalent examination as defined by the board.
(2) The applicant shall abide by the following criteria:
(3) The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) determines the total number of times an applicant may take the examination in a lifetime. The board will not approve an applicant for testing when the applicant has exhausted the applicant's lifetime opportunities for taking the examination, as determined by FSBPT.
(4) Special accommodations. To eliminate discrimination and guarantee fairness under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), an individual who has a qualifying disability may request an examination accommodation. The applicant must submit appropriate documentation to FSBPT.
