North Carolina

United States Physical Therapy Practice Acts

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Temporary License Requirements/Availability[edit | edit source]

The State of North Carolina does not offer any form of temporary licensure for physical therapist or physical therapy assistants.

Requirements for License[edit | edit source]

General Requirements as defined by North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

  • good moral character
  • graduation from an accredited P.T. or P.T.A. educational program
  • examination scores that meet the North Carolina passing level
  • Jurispreduence Exercise


Licensure Exam

  • Applicant are required to pass a written computerized test at approved testing centers
  • Applicant must pass with 600 on a scale of 200-800


Submitted Forms

  • Official verification of graduation from accredited physical therapy
  • Two character references from people who have know the applicant for at least one year.  It cannot be from a relative. One of the references should come from a medical professional (physical therapist, medical doctor, etc.)
  • Jurisprudence Exercise

Supervision[edit | edit source]

Physical Therapy Students[edit | edit source]

Continued Competence[edit | edit source]

Does the Act appear restrictive? Why/Why not?[edit | edit source]

Is there anything unusual about this act?[edit | edit source]

Recent Related Research (from Pubmed)[edit | edit source]

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Disclaimer:   Informational Content is assimilated from the state practice act is a resource only and should not be considered a  substitute for the content within the state practice act.  All state practice acts can change and it is recommended that you refer to the original resource in the link above.