(Effective October 1, 2026) Licensure of non-CAPTE educated physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.

§ 90-270.97. (Effective October 1, 2026) Licensure of non-CAPTE educated physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. Any person who has been trained as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant in a non-CAPTE educational program and desires to be licensed under this Article and who satisfies all of the following: (1) Is of good moral character. (2) Has a diploma from an educational program for physical therapists or physical therapist assistants approved by the Board. (3) Submits documentary evidence to the Board of completion of a course of instruction substantially equivalent to that obtained by an applicant for licensure under G.S. 90-270.95. (4) Demonstrates satisfactory proof of proficiency in the English language. The person shall make application to the Board for licensure as a non-CAPTE educated physical therapist or physical therapist assistant. At the time of making such application, the applicant shall pay to the secretary-treasurer of the Board the fee prescribed by the Board, no portion of which shall be returned.