§ 33-25-105 — License and certification requirements; foreign trained applicants

Wyoming § 33-25-105

• Jurisdiction: Wyoming
• Title 33: Professions and Occupations
• Ch. 25: PHYSICAL THERAPISTS

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(a) Application for licensure as a physical therapist
shall be made on forms prescribed by the board, presenting to
the satisfaction of the board the following:
(i) Evidence through the application or otherwise, as
the board deems desirable with due regard to the paramount
interests of the public, as to the honesty, truthfulness,
integrity and competency of the applicant;
(ii) Evidence of graduation from an accredited
program of physical therapy or physical therapy assistant
education as set forth in rules and regulations;
(iii) A personal interview if requested by the board;
(iv) If not exempted under W.S. 33-25-108, receipt of
a passing score on a physical therapy examination as set forth
in board rules and regulations.
(b) A physical therapist applicant whose application is
based on a diploma issued to him by a physical therapy school
outside the United States shall:
(i) Complete the application forms and pay the
application fee prescribed by rules of the board;
(ii) Furnish evidence satisfactory to the board of
the completion of a physical therapy school resident course of
professional instruction substantially equivalent to that
required in paragraph (a)(ii) of this section. A professional
education program accredited by the same accrediting agency
approved by the board for programs within the United States
shall be deemed substantially equivalent. In all other
instances, "substantially equivalent" means a program that:
(A) Prepares the applicant to engage in the
practice of physical therapy without restriction;
(B) Is recognized by the ministry of education
of the country in which it is located.
(iii) Undergo a credentials evaluation directed by
the board which determines the applicant has met the uniform
criteria for educational requirements prescribed by board
rules;
(iv) Complete any additional education required by
the board;
(v) Pass a board approved English proficiency
examination if the applicant's native language is not English;
(vi) If not exempted under W.S. 33-25-108, receive a
passing score on an examination approved by the board and
prescribed by board rules;
(vii) Attend a personal interview if requested by the
board.
(c) An applicant for certification as a physical therapist
assistant shall:
(i) Complete the application process including
payment of fees;
(ii) Submit proof of graduation from a physical
therapist assistant education program accredited by a national
accreditation agency approved by the board;
(iii) If not exempted under W.S. 33-25-108, receive a
passing score on an examination approved by the board and
prescribed by board rules;
(iv) Meet with the board or a subcommittee of the
board if requested.