(a) Applies to the board in a form and manner prescribed by the board;
(b) Is at least 18 years of age;
(c) Except as provided in subsections (2) and (3) of this section, submits proof of graduation from an accredited professional physical therapy education program accredited by a national accreditation agency and approved by the board by rule;
(d) Passes, to the satisfaction of the board, a national examination described in ORS 688.058 to determine the applicant’s fitness to practice physical therapy and passes any other examinations required by the board;
(e) Pays the fee required by the board;
(f) Passes a state or nationwide criminal records check under ORS 181A.195 to the satisfaction of the board; and
(g) Meets any other requirements established by the board by rule.
(2) In addition to the requirements of subsection (1) of this section, an applicant for a license as a physical therapist who has completed a physical therapy education program, including an education program of the Armed Forces of the United States, that is not accredited by a national accreditation agency and is approved by the board by rule shall:
(a) Provide satisfactory evidence to the board that the applicant’s education:
(A) Is substantially equivalent to that provided by an entry-level physical therapy education program accredited as described in subsection (1) of this section;
(B) Is approved by the board; and
(C) Prepared the applicant for engaging without restriction in the practice of physical therapy;
(b) Meet any criteria for educational requirements established by the board by rule, as demonstrated by a credentials evaluation directed by the board, and complete any additional education as the board requires;
(c) If required, pass an English proficiency examination prescribed by the board; and
(d) Complete any supervised clinical practice required by the board by rule.
(3) In addition to the requirements of subsection (2) of this section, an applicant who graduated from a physical therapy education program located in another country shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the board that the education program is recognized by that country’s ministry of education or similar body.
(4) In processing an application for licensure submitted under this section, the board shall notify the applicant of any deficiencies in the application.
(5) A physical therapist shall, on advertising and correspondence related to the physical therapist’s practice, use the letters “P.T.” or the term “physical therapist” to make known the person’s licensure to practice physical therapy.
(6) A physical therapist shall adhere to the recognized standards of ethics of the physical therapy profession as established by rule.