Article 2: Licensure and Examination

Question 1

Who is exempt from licensure in AZ?

Answer 1

1) Student on clin ed operating under someone else’s license 2) PT or PTA who works in the armed services, public health service or veterans admin 3) PT licensed elsewhere who is performing PT in connection with teaching for not more than 60 days in 12 month period 4) PT licensed elsewhere who is working for athletic teams, organization or performing arts if not more than 60 days in calendar year 5) PT licensed elsewhere who is helping victims of a local, state or national disaster (not more than 60 days)

Question 2

Requirements for licensure (educated in US)

Answer 2

1) complete application 2) graduate accredited PT ed program 3) passed NPTE 4) passed jurisprudence exam 5) valid fingerprint clearance card

Question 3

Requirements for licensure (if trained outside US)

Answer 3

1) complete application 2) show evidence that education is equivalent to US 3) proof that able to practice in home country 4) provide proof that able to reside and work in US 5) English proficiency exam 6) participated in supervised practice 7) pass NPTE 8) pass jurisprudence exam 9) valid fingerprint clearance card

Question 4

Reasons for denying an applicant for PT/PTA license

Answer 4

1) making a false statement in any application 2) committing fraud 3) committing a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude (court conviction) 4) engaging in conduct that subverts or undermines the exam or exam process

Question 5

What does a new grad need to apply for licensure?

Answer 5

1) on official letterhead that student is a candidate for PT or PTA degree with grad date 2) Can sit early, on date closest to graduation date but not more than 120 days prior 3) grad meets all of programs requirements

Question 6

Can board exam be re-taken?

Answer 6

1 retake within 6 months of original date without reapplication

Question 7

When is an interim permit given?

Answer 7

1) Foreign-educated applicant for participating in supervised clinical practice 2) Board determines applicant lacks competence to practice, can be given interim to participate in supervised clinical practice 3) for at least 90 days but not more than 6 months

Question 8

When is a license suspended?

Answer 8

1) fails to renew the license before expiration date 2) applicant doesn’t submit a complete application or pay renewal fee

Question 9

When is a license reinstated?

Answer 9

Fee paid, reinstatement fee paid and completion of the application (if under 3 years)

Question 10

What must someone do if their license has been expired for more than 3 years?

Answer 10

1) practice under an interim permit 2) Complete remedial course 3) Completing continuing competence requirements for the period of lapsed license 4) Passing an exam

Question 11

What are the license fees?

Answer 11

$300 for original license, certificate renewal, reinstatement of license; $50 for duplicate license

Question 12

What does the a business entity need to do to apply?

Answer 12

1) describe entity’s services 2) manager’s name 3) names and addresses of the officers and directors 4) pay registration fee

Question 13

How often does a business entity need to re-register with the state?

Answer 13

Every odd numbered year on August 31. Need to submit an application.

Question 14

Under what conditions must the business entity notify the board in writing?

Answer 14

1) Change in business name, address or phone number 2) change in officers or directors 3) name of manager