54-2209. EXAMINATIONS. (1) The board shall authorize examinations and permit any applicant whose application for licensure has been accepted by the board to take the board approved examinations. The board shall determine the passing score for examinations. Examinations shall test for entry-level competence and requisite knowledge and skills in the technical application of physical therapy services.
(2) An applicant who fails an examination may retake an examination one (1) additional time without reapplication for licensure, provided that the second examination occurs within six (6) months from the notification of the first failure.
(3) The board shall have the authority to prescribe additional course work or clinical work for any applicant who has failed an examination two (2) or more times. An applicant applying for licensure who has failed any board authorized examination two (2) or more times shall reapply and demonstrate to the board’s satisfaction evidence of successful completion of additional clinical training or coursework as determined by the board.
History:
[(54-2209) 54-2208, added 2001, ch. 197, sec. 2, p. 669; am. and redesig. 2006, ch. 116, sec. 6, p. 319.]
Structure Idaho Code
Title 54 - PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES
Chapter 22 - PRACTICE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
Section 54-2201 - SHORT TITLE.
Section 54-2202 - DECLARATION OF POLICY.
Section 54-2203 - DEFINITIONS.
Section 54-2205 - PHYSICAL THERAPY LICENSURE BOARD.
Section 54-2206 - POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD.
Section 54-2207 - APPLICATION FOR LICENSURE AND FEES.
Section 54-2208 - DENIAL OF APPLICATION.
Section 54-2209 - EXAMINATIONS.
Section 54-2210 - QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE.
Section 54-2211 - QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT.
Section 54-2212 - QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE OF FOREIGN-EDUCATED PHYSICAL THERAPISTS.
Section 54-2213 - ADDITIONAL EXEMPTIONS.
Section 54-2215 - RENEWAL AND REINSTATEMENT OF LICENSE.
Section 54-2216 - LAWFUL PRACTICE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY.
Section 54-2217 - USE OF TITLES AND RESTRICTIONS.
Section 54-2218 - SUPERVISION OF PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS AND SUPPORTIVE PERSONNEL.
Section 54-2219 - GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION.
Section 54-2220 - DISCIPLINE ACTIONS AND PROCEDURES.
Section 54-2221 - DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS — PENALTIES.
Section 54-2222 - JUDICIAL REVIEW.
Section 54-2223 - UNLAWFUL PRACTICE — FINES AND PENALTIES.