HB 2059 Summary

• Allows applicants to take the physical therapist licensure examination before completing all requirements if they are within 120 days of graduation and submit verification from their educational institution.

• Allows applicants to take the physical therapist assistant certification examination before completing all requirements under the same conditions as licensure applicants.

• Specifies that the national examination for physical therapist licensure tests entry-level competency in theory, examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, prevention, and consultation.

• Specifies that the national examination for physical therapist assistant certification tests requisite knowledge and skills in technical application of physical therapy services.

• Permits applicants who fail an examination to retake it once within six months without reapplying, and allows additional retakes as prescribed by the examination administrator.