Oklahoma

United States Physical Therapy Practice Acts

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Temporary License Requirements/Availability 

Section 887.10  Allows for a temporary permit without examination
An application must be sent to the Board along with a fee required by the Practice Act.  The Board can issue a temporary permit to practice physical therapy or to practice as a physical therapist assistant for a period of no longer than one year to an individual who meets  the requirements to take the examination.  The Board has the right to shorten the temporary permit for less than one year.  The permit will expire when notice is given that the applicant has or hasn’t passed the exam.

Requirements for License  

887.6 Qualifications for License

Physical Therapists
An applicant must be of good moral character and pass the board examination regulated by the State Board of Medical Licensure. This written examination will test the knowledge of the individual on the following:
• Basic and clinical sciences as they relate to physical therapy theory and physical therapy procedures
• Examinations held within the state at least once per year, time and place is determined by the Board
An applicant must have graduated from a school of physical therapy which is approved by a national accrediting body recognized by the Board.

Physical Therapist Assistant
 Applicant must have graduated from an approved program for physical therapist assistant and graduated from an approved program which consists of at least a two year program approved by the national accrediting body which is recognized by the Board.  The course of study should include courses in anatomical, biological and physical sciences.

Physical Therapists outside of the U.S.
A physical therapist who has been educated outside of the U.S must meet the following requirements
• Be of good moral character
• Completed application
• Provide evidence that their education is equivalent to the requirements of physical therapists in the U.S.
If the Board determines that their application is denied, additional course work may be needed. 

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