W. Va. Code R. § 16-1-10

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 16-1-10 - Licensing Individuals outside the United States
10.1. An applicant for a physical therapist license who was educated outside of the United States shall meet the following criteria in order to be eligible for licensure by the Board:
10.1.1. Credentials:
10.1.1.a. The foreign-educated applicant shall present a certificate issued by a board approved prescreening certification agency.
10.1.2. Education.
10.1.2.a. The applicant shall be a physical therapy graduate of a foreign institution of higher learning with at least the equivalent of a B.S. degree in physical therapy as determined by the Board.
10.1.2.b. Equivalent education shall be reported to the Board through a board approved credentialing agency.
10.1.3. English Proficiency:
10.1.3.a. Unless the native language is English, the applicant shall demonstrate proficiency in English by passing a board approved test with passing scores as determined by the Board.

W. Va. Code R. § 16-1-10