Examinations

In addition to having filed an application, an individual seeking licensure shall be required to pass an examination. (1) The Board adopts as its examination for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants the NPTE endorsed by the FSBPT or successor examinations. GENERAL RULES GOVERNING THE PRACTICE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY CHAPTER 1150-01 (2) Examination Application (a) All applicants for examination shall apply directly with the FSBPT at www.fsbpt.org. (b) All didactic educational requirements must be completed prior to filing an application for licensure or examination. (3) Eligibility Approval (a) Only a person who has filed the required application, paid the fees, and been notified of acceptance by the Board shall be permitted to take the examination. (b) The FSBPT will compile an applicant list and forward to the Board. The Board will review the applicant list provided by the FSBPT, determine the eligible applicants, and notify the FSBPT of such determination. (c) An examination shall be administered only to bona fide candidates for initial licensure or candidates who are not licensed in another jurisdiction and do not have a qualifying exam score in another jurisdiction. (d) An applicant for licensure and/or examination who has not met the requirements as set forth in T.C.A. § 63-13-306 and § 63-13-307 shall be refused permission to take the examination. (4) Eligibility Notification (a) The FSBPT will confirm eligibility with the computer based testing provider and notify the candidate with the authorization to test information. The FSBPT will send a letter to each candidate containing information to schedule the examination. (b) The candidate will contact the computer based testing provider to schedule the examination at the location of their choice. Testing center fees must be paid at the time of scheduling. 1. Candidates must take the examination within sixty (60) days of the date on the eligibility letter provided by the FSBPT. If the candidate does not take the examination within this time period, they will be removed from the eligibility listings of the computer based testing provider and will be required to begin the examination application process again. 2. Candidates may reschedule or cancel the examination only as dictated by the FSBPT guidelines and are bound by all FSBPT policies on any fee refunds. (5) Passing level. Candidates qualifying for licensure by examination must pass the examination with a criterion reference passing point. This passing point shall be set to equal a scaled score of six hundred (600) based on a scale ranging from two hundred to eight hundred (200- 800). (6) Results will be scored and distributed by the FSBPT. (7) Retaking (a) An applicant who fails the examination is eligible to retake the examination as outlined by the FSBPT or successor organization. GENERAL RULES GOVERNING THE PRACTICE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY CHAPTER 1150-01 (b) If the individual neglects, fails to pass, or refuses to take the examination within twelve (12) months after being deemed eligible to sit for the examination, the application shall be denied and the file shall be closed. However, such individual may thereafter, make a new application pursuant to Rule 1150-01-.04, 1150-01-.05, 1150-01-.07, and 1150-01- .08.