(Effective October 1, 2026) Licensure of non-CAPTE educated physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.
G.S. 90-270.97
in effect§ 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. (1959, c. 630; 1969, c. 556; 1979, c. 487; 1985, c. 701, s. 1; 2013-312, s. 4; 2017-28, s. 1; 2026-16, s. 7.)
Source: North Carolina General Assembly (ncleg.gov)URL: https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_90/GS_90-270.97.htmlFetched: 11/1/2026