1. (a) An applicant for licensure shall pass the approved licensing examination described in section 6(b) of the act (63 P.S. § 1306(b)). The Board’s approved vendor conducts at least two written examinations each year. The examinations will be conducted in the English language in the following areas:

   1. (1) Basic science.
   2. (2) Clinical science.
   3. (3) Physical therapy theory and procedures.
2. (b) Oral or practical examinations, or both, for licensure may be administered by the Board-approved vendor under section 6(b) of the act, in addition to the requirement of passing a written examination for licensure.

Authority

The provisions of this § 40.13 amended under section 812.1 of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S. § 279.3a); and section 8 of the Physical Therapy Practice Act (63 P.S. § 1308).

Source

The provisions of this § 40.13 adopted July 29, 1977, effective July 30, 1977, 7 Pa.B. 2138; amended March 29, 2002, effective March 30, 2002, 32 Pa.B. 1658. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (274468).

Cross References

This section cited in 49 Pa. Code § 40.20 (relating to inactive status of physical therapist license).