# KRS § 327.060: 327.060 Licensing requirements for persons holding a license in another state and persons trained in a foreign country > Kentucky · Statutes · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C327_S327.060 ## Section - **Citation:** KRS § 327.060 - **Heading:** 327.060 Licensing requirements for persons holding a license in another state and persons trained in a foreign country - **Jurisdiction:** Kentucky - **Kind:** Statutes - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** KY Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 327 / Section 327.060 ## Text 327.060 Licensing requirements for persons holding a license in another state and persons trained in a foreign country. (1) The board shall issue a license to: (a) An individual who holds a valid license from another state, who meets requirements specified in KRS 327.050 and who has no imposed or pending disciplinary actions. (b) An individual who has been educated as a physical therapist outside the United States and who has: 1. Completed the application process; 2. Provided satisfactory evidence to the board that his or her education is substantially equivalent to the requirements for physical therapists educated in United States accredited educational programs; 3. Provided written proof that the school of physical therapy education outside the United States is recognized by its own ministry of education; 4. Successfully completed the examinations provided for in KRS 327.050; 5. Passed the board-approved English language proficiency examinations if English is not his or her native language; 6. Successfully completed, prior to licensure, a board-approved, supervised practice period of not less than three (3) months nor more than six (6) months, under the direct supervision of a physical therapist who holds an unrestricted Kentucky license. This requirement may be satisfied by at least three (3) months of supervised practice as a physical therapist in a state with license requirements comparable to or more stringent than those of Kentucky; 7. Provided proof of legal authorization to reside and seek employment in the United States or its territories; 8. Provided proof of authorization to practice as a physical therapist without limitations in the country where the professional education occurred; 9. Submitted to a prescreening process by an agency approved by the board; and 10. Submitted educational credentials to the board for evaluation by an agency approved by the board. (2) The board may approve an agency to prescreen applicants for initial licensure under this section. (3) The board may approve one (1) or more services to provide an evaluation of the applicant's educational credentials for board approval for licensing under this section. (4) The board may waive the requirements of subsection (1)(b) 3., 9., and 10. of this section if the applicant is a graduate of a professional physical therapy education program preapproved by the board. ## Nearby sections - [KRS § 327.010 327.010 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C327_S327.010.md) - [KRS § 327.020 327.020 License required -- Exceptions -- Use of designation or name](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C327_S327.020.md) - [KRS § 327.025 327.025 Obligation to report concerning practitioner's qualifications to practice](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C327_S327.025.md) - [KRS § 327.030 327.030 State Board of Physical Therapy -- Membership -- Qualifications -- Vacancies](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C327_S327.030.md) - [KRS § 327.040 327.040 Duties and powers of the board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C327_S327.040.md) - [KRS § 327.045 327.045 Impaired physical therapy practitioners committee -- Purposes -- Assessments to support functions -- Immunity of members -- Privileged information -- Annual report](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C327_S327.045.md) - [KRS § 327.050 327.050 Licensing provisions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C327_S327.050.md) - [KRS § 327.060 327.060 Licensing requirements for persons holding a license in another state and persons trained in a foreign country](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C327_S327.060.md) - [KRS § 327.065 327.065 Licensure reciprocity](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C327_S327.065.md) - [KRS § 327.070 327.070 Disciplinary actions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C327_S327.070.md) - [KRS § 327.075 327.075 Reinstatement of license or certificate -- Appeal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C327_S327.075.md) - [KRS § 327.080 327.080 Expenses of board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C327_S327.080.md) - [KRS § 327.100 327.100 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C327_S327.100.md) - [KRS § 327.200 327.200 Duty of treating physical therapist utilizing telehealth to ensure patient's informed consent and maintain confidentiality -- Board to promulgate administrative regulations -- Definition of "telehealth"](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C327_S327.200.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C327_S327.060. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.