N.J. Admin. Code § 13:39A-5.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:39A-5.3 - Examination standards for applicants for licensure as physical therapists and physical therapist assistants

(a) Applicants for licensure as physical therapists and physical therapist assistants submitting satisfactory proof of educational credentials as set forth in 13:39A-5.1 and 5.2, respectively, shall be approved to take the National Physical Therapy Examination for Physical Therapists or for Physical Therapist Assistants, administered by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy and the State jurisprudence examination.

(b) Upon satisfactory passage of the National Physical Therapy Examination for Physical Therapists or for Physical Therapist Assistants and the State jurisprudence examination, an applicant shall be deemed eligible for licensure provided the applicant meets all other requirements for licensure.

(c) Passing examination scores shall be as follows:

1. National Physical Therapy Examination for Physical Therapists or for Physical Therapist Assistants: 600 based on a scale of 200 to 800.

2. State jurisprudence examination: 80.

(d) An applicant who does not pass the National Physical Therapy Examination for Physical Therapists or for Physical Therapist Assistants within two years from the date of taking the initial examination shall update his or her application for licensure filed with the Board.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:39A-5.3

Amended by 47 N.J.R. 3046(a), effective 12/7/2015