(a)

1. (1) The foreign-educated physical therapist or physical therapist assistant is required to be eligible for licensure or authorized to practice without limitation in their home country.
2. (2) The applicant must provide written proof that the applicant’s school of physical therapy is recognized by its own ministry of education or equivalent agency.

(c) The foreign-educated physical therapist or physical therapist assistant must also submit the following:

1. (1) Credentials evaluation statement from a credentials evaluation agency approved by the Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy; and

2. (2)

   1. (A) Results from an English proficiency examination if the applicant’s native language is not English.
   2. (B) Both the examination and acceptable score on examination must be approved by the board.
   3. (C) The test must include both written and oral sections.