National examination; eligibility; violations; reporting requirement. (1) The Oregon Board of Physical Therapy may approve by rule a national examination to determine the fitness of a person to practice as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant. The physical therapist examination must test entry-level competence related to physical therapy theory, patient examination and evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment intervention, prevention and consultation. The physical therapist assistant examination must test for requisite knowledge and skills in the technical application of physical therapy services

(2) In order to sit for an examination described in this section, an applicant shall:

(a) Meet nationally recognized requirements approved by the board that support the integrity of the examination; and

(b) Agree to abide by security and copyright provisions related to the examination.

(3) If the board determines that an applicant has violated subsection (2) of this section, or engaged in or attempted to engage in any conduct that subverts or undermines the integrity of the examination or validity of examination results, the board may disqualify the applicant from taking or retaking the examination.

(4) The board shall report any violation of subsection (2) of this section or conduct described in subsection (3) of this section to the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy or its successor organization. [2025 c.627 §2]

Note: 688.058 becomes operative July 1, 2027. See section 24, chapter 627, Oregon Laws 2025.

Note: 688.058 and 688.061 were added to and made a part of 688.010 to 688.201 by legislative action but were not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.