RCW 18.74.035
Examinations—Scope—Time and place.
(1) All qualified applicants for a license as a physical therapist shall be examined by the board at such time and place as the board may determine. The board may approve an examination prepared or administered by a private testing agency or association of licensing authorities. The examination shall embrace the following subjects: The applied sciences of anatomy, neuroanatomy, kinesiology, physiology, pathology, psychology, physics; physical therapy, as defined in this chapter, applied to medicine, neurology, orthopedics, pediatrics, psychiatry, surgery; medical ethics; technical procedures in the practice of physical therapy as defined in this chapter; and such other subjects as the board may deem useful to test the applicant's fitness to practice physical therapy. Examinations shall be held within the state at least once a year, at such time and place as the board shall determine. An applicant who fails an examination may apply for reexamination upon payment of a reexamination fee determined by the secretary.
(2) All qualified applicants for a license as a physical therapist assistant must be examined by the board at such a time and place as the board may determine. The board may approve an examination prepared or administered by a private testing agency or association of licensing authorities.
[ 2014 c 116 § 4; 2007 c 98 § 4; 1995 c 198 § 10; 1991 c 3 § 176; 1983 c 116 § 7; 1961 c 64 § 3.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2014 c 116: See note following RCW 18.74.190.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 18 - Businesses and Professions
Chapter 18.74 - Physical Therapy.
18.74.005 - Purpose of chapter.
18.74.012 - Consultation with health care practitioner not required for certain treatments.
18.74.015 - Referral to health care practitioners—When required.
18.74.020 - Board created—Members—Staff assistance—Compensation and travel expenses.
18.74.023 - Board—Powers and duties.
18.74.025 - Standards for appropriateness of physical therapy care—Violation.
18.74.027 - Board—Officers—Meetings—Quorum.
18.74.029 - Application of Uniform Disciplinary Act.
18.74.030 - Qualifications of applicants.
18.74.033 - Qualifications—Military training and experience.
18.74.035 - Examinations—Scope—Time and place.
18.74.038 - Physical therapist assistants—Waiver of examination.
18.74.060 - Licensure by endorsement.
18.74.065 - Licenses—Issuance to persons licensed or registered before July 24, 1983.
18.74.070 - Renewal of license.
18.74.073 - Licenses—Inactive status—Fees.
18.74.085 - Types of advertising prohibited.
18.74.090 - False advertising—Use of name and words—License required—Prosecutions of violations.
18.74.095 - False advertising—Injunctions.
18.74.120 - Record of proceedings—Register.
18.74.128 - Construction of chapter—Health carrier contracts with physical therapist assistants.
18.74.135 - Insurance coverage and benefits not required or regulated.
18.74.140 - Practice setting not restricted.
18.74.150 - Unlawful activities—Persons exempt from licensure under chapter.
18.74.180 - Professional and legal responsibility—Supervision of assistive personnel.
18.74.190 - Spinal manipulation—Endorsement.
18.74.500 - Physical Therapy Licensure Compact.
18.74.510 - Physical therapy licensure compact—Compact privilege—Fees.
18.74.520 - Physical therapy licensure compact—Criminal history information.