43-26.1-05. Application and examination

43-26.1-05. Application and examination

1. An applicant for licensure shall file a complete application as required by the board.

The applicant shall include application fees as provided in this chapter and under

applicable rules.

2. The board shall provide examinations at times and places the board determines. The

board shall determine the passing score.

3. An applicant for licensure as a physical therapist may take the examination after the

application process has been completed. The examination must test entry-level

competence related to physical therapy theory, examination and evaluation, diagnosis,

prognosis, treatment intervention, prevention, and consultation.

4. An applicant for licensure as a physical therapist assistant may take the examination

after the application process has been completed. The examination must test for

requisite knowledge and skills in the technical application of physical therapy services.

5. An applicant for licensure who does not pass the examination on the first attempt may

retake the examination, not to exceed six attempts. There is a limit of two attempts for

scores below four hundred.

6. If the board determines an applicant or examinee has engaged, or has attempted to

engage, in conduct that subverts or undermines the integrity of the examination

process, the board may disqualify the applicant or examinee from taking the

examination.