Summary
| Licensure by Examination | 44 |
| Licensure by Endorsement | 27 |
English Language Proficiency Requirements (TOEFL)
| Jurisdiction | Licensure by Examination | Licensure by Endorsement | State required passing scores on Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT®) (Note) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Yes (Reference: AL Administrative Code Chapter 700-X-2-.01 (2)d) | No (Reference: AL Administrative Code Chapter 700-X-2-.03 (02) (b)) | Writing – 24 Speaking – 26 Reading comprehension – 21 Listening Comprehension – 18 (Reference: AL Administrative Code Chapter 700-X-2-.01 (2)d) |
| Alaska | Yes (Reference: AS 08.84, Article 2, 08.84.032) | No (Reference: AS 08.84,Article 2, Sec. 08.84.060) | Writing – 24 Speaking – 26 Reading comprehension – 21 Listening Comprehension – 18 (Reference: 12 AAC 54.040) |
| Arizona | Yes (Reference: AZ Statute Title 32, Chapter 19, 32-2022 B.6) | Yes (Reference: AZ Statute Title 32, Chapter 19, 32-2026) | Writing – 25 Speaking – 25 Reading comprehension – 25 Listening Comprehension – 25 (Reference: AZ Admin Code Title 4, Chapter 24 Article 2, R2-24-203 a.4.b) |
| Arkansas | Yes (Reference: AR Code 17-93-303) | Yes (Reference: AR Code 17-93-306) | Writing – 24 Speaking – 26 Reading comprehension – 21 Listening Comprehension – 18 (Reference: Board Policy: https://www.arptb.org/pdf/Exam-App-and-Instructions.pdf) |
| California | Yes (Reference: CA Business & Professions Code. Div 2 Chapter 5.7, Article 5, Section 2653. (b)) | Yes (Reference: Business and Professions Code (BPC) section 2653 and California Code of Regulations (CCR) section 1398.26.3.) | Reading Comprehension - 22 Listening Comprehension - 21 Writing - 22 Speaking - 24 (Reference: Board Policy: http://www.ptbc.ca.gov/applicants/credential.shtml) |
| Colorado | No (Reference: Colorado Revised Statutes Title 12-41-111; Rule 205) | No (Reference: Colorado Revised Statutes Title 12-41-109; Rule 206) | Not Applicable |
| Connecticut | No (Reference: Statute Chapter 376) | No (Reference: Statute Chapter 376) | Not Applicable |
| Delaware | No (Reference: 24 Del.C. 2606(b)) | No (Reference: 24 Del.C. 2606(b)) | Not Applicable |
| District of Columbia | Yes (Reference: Title 17, Chapter 67, Section 6703.1) | No (Reference: Title 17, Chapter 67, Section 6709) | Composite of Writing, Reading Comprehension, and Listening Comprehension - 63 Speaking - 26 (Reference: Board Policy: http://doh.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/doh/publication/attachments/PTA%20Instructions.pdf) |
| West Virginia | Yes (Reference: WV Admin Code §16-1-9.1.c.1) | Yes (Reference: WV Admin Code §16-1-9.1.c.1) | Unpublished |
| Florida | No (Reference: Title 32, Chapter 456.022) | No (Reference: Title 32, Chapter 456.022) | Not Applicable |
| Georgia | Yes (Reference: GA R&R Rule 290-2-03) | No (Reference: GA R&R Rule 490-2-09) | Writing – 24 Speaking – 26 Reading comprehension – 21 Listening Comprehension – 18 (Reference: GA R&R Rule 290-2-03) |
| Hawaii | Yes (Reference: HI Administrative Code 16-110-20 (b) (2)) | Yes (Reference: HI Administrative Code 16-110-20 (h)) | Passing score recommended by FSBPT (Reference: HI Administrative Code 16-110-20 (b)(2)(B)) |
| Idaho | Yes (Reference: Title 54, Chapter 22, 54-2212, 1 (g)) | No (Reference: Title 54, Chapter 22, 54-2211) | Writing – 24 Speaking – 26 Reading comprehension – 21 Listening Comprehension – 18 (Reference: 24.13.01, Rule 175 01b) |
| Illinois | Yes (Reference: 225 ILCS 90/8, Ch. 111, par. 4258 (a) (3)) | Yes (Reference: 225 ILCS 90/11, Ch. 111, par. 4261 Section 11. Rule: Title 68, Subch b, Section 1340.50 a) 3)) | Composite of Writing, Reading Comprehension, and Listening Comprehension - 63 Speaking - 26 (Reference: Board policy: http://www.fccpt.org/Getting-Started/Primary-Services/Type-1-Review) |
| Indiana | No (Reference: IC 25-27-1-6) | No (Reference: IC 25-27-1-9 Sec. 9 (a)) | Not Applicable |
| Kansas | Yes (Reference: KS Admin Reg 100-6-5d; 100-29-3a) | No (Reference: KS Admin Reg 100-8) | Writing – 24 Speaking – 26 Reading comprehension – 21 Listening Comprehension – 18 (Reference: KS Admin Reg Article 29. 100-29-3a(b)) |
| Kentucky | Yes (Reference: KRS 327.060 (1) (b) 5) | No (Reference: KRS 327.060 (1) (a)) | Writing – 24 Speaking – 26 Reading comprehension – 21 Listening Comprehension – 18 (Reference: 201 KY Admin Reg 22:070 Section 1.(2)(b)2) |
| Louisiana | Yes (Reference: Rules Title 46 Subch. D § 137 A3) | Yes (Reference: Rules Title 46 Subch. D § 145 C) | Composite of Writing, Reading Comprehension, and Listening Comprehension - 63 Speaking - 26 (Reference: Board policy: http://www.fccpt.org/Getting-Started/Primary-Services/Type-1-Review) |
| Maine | Yes (Reference: Rule 02 393 Chapter 3, para 3B2) | Yes (Reference: Rule 02 393 Chapter 3, para 2A3) | Applicant must attain a passing score that is recommended by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (Reference: Maine Regulations 02 393 Chapter 3, 3. B. 2b) |
| Maryland | Yes (Reference: Title 13, Subtitle 3 § 13-302 (e);) | Yes (Reference: Regulations Title 10, Subtitle 38, Chapter 01, Section 02C (4)) | Writing – 24 Speaking – 26 Reading comprehension – 21 Listening Comprehension – 18 (Reference: Board policy) |
| Massachusetts | Yes (Reference: 259 CMR 2.02 (1) (a) 2.b.) | Yes (Reference: 259 CMR 2.02 (1) (a) 2.b.) | Composite of Writing, Reading Comprehension, and Listening Comprehension - 63 Speaking - 26 (Reference: Board policy: http://www.fccpt.org/Getting-Started/Primary-Services/Type-1-Review) |
| Michigan | Yes (Reference: R 338.7135 (b)) | Yes (Reference: R 338.7136 3 c) | Writing – 24 Speaking – 26 Reading comprehension – 21 Listening Comprehension – 18 (Reference: R 338.7135 (b)) |
| Minnesota | Yes (Reference: Statute 148.725 Subd.3) | Yes (Reference: Statute 148.725 Subd.3) | Writing – 24 Speaking – 26 Reading comprehension – 21 Listening Comprehension – 18 (Reference: Statute 148.725 Subd.3) |
| Mississippi | Yes (Reference: Statute Title 73, Chapter 23, Section 73-21-51 (2); Regulation part 3103, Chapter 1, Rule 1.3) | Yes (Reference: Regulation part 3103, Chapter 1, Rule 1.2 licensure by reciprocity) | Writing – 24 Speaking – 26 Reading comprehension – 21 Listening Comprehension – 18 (Reference: Regulation Part 3103, Chapter 1, Rule 1.3 paragraph 5) |
| Missouri | Yes (Reference: Rules 20 CSR 2150-3.010 (8) (C)) | Yes (Reference: 20 CSR 2150-3.040 (1) C) | Writing – 24 Speaking – 26 Reading comprehension – 21 Listening Comprehension – 18 (Reference: Rules 20 CSR 2150-3.010 (8) (C)) |
| Montana | Yes (Reference: MT Admin Rules 24.177.510(2)(e)) | Yes (Reference: MT Admin Rules 24.177.510(2)(e)) | Not Applicable |
| Nebraska | Yes (Reference: Nebraska Administrative Code 137-004-01 - 2b) | No (Reference: Nebraska Administrative Code 137-004-01 - 2b) | Writing – 24 Speaking – 26 Reading comprehension – 21 Listening Comprehension – 18 (Reference: Nebraska Administrative Code 137-004-01 - 2b) |
| Nevada | Yes (Reference: Nevada Administrative Code NAC 640.070 1c2) | No (Reference: Nevada Revised Statutes 640.145) | Writing – 24 Speaking – 26 Reading comprehension – 21 Listening Comprehension – 18 (Reference: Board Policy) |
| New Hampshire | Yes (Reference: NH Code 328-A:5 II (g)) | Yes (Reference: NH Code 328-A:5 II (g)) | Writing – 24 Speaking – 26 Reading comprehension – 21 Listening Comprehension – 18 (Reference: NH Code of Admin Rules 306.04 ( c)2)) |
| New Jersey | Yes (Reference: New Jersey Administrative Code Title 13 Chapter 39A 5.7) | No (Reference: New Jersey Administrative Code Title 13 Chapter 39A 5.5) | Writing – 24 Speaking – 26 Reading comprehension – 21 Listening Comprehension – 18 (Reference: New Jersey Administrative Code Title 13 Chapter 39A 5.7) |
| New Mexico | Yes (Reference: Statute 61-12D-10 B (6); NM Administrative Code 16.20.9.14) | No (Reference: NM Administrative Code 16.20.2.11) | Composite of Writing, Reading Comprehension, and Listening Comprehension - 63 Speaking - 26 (Reference: NM Administrative Code 16.20.9.14) |
| New York | No (Reference: Educational Law, Article 136, Section 6734) | No (Reference: Commissioner's Regulations, Part 77.11) | Not Applicable |
| North Carolina | Yes (Reference: Practice Act, Article 18B, § 90-270.30; NC Rules Chapter 48, 21 NCAC 48E .0110) | Yes (Reference: 21 NCAC 48E .0111) | Writing – 24 Speaking – 26 Reading comprehension – 21 Listening Comprehension – 18 (Reference: 21 NCAC 48E .0110) |
| North Dakota | Yes (Reference: Practice Act 43-26.1-04) | No (Reference: Administrative Code 61.5-02-02-02 para 2f) | Composite of Writing, Reading Comprehension, and Listening Comprehension - 63 Speaking - 26 (Reference: Board policy: http://www.fccpt.org/Getting-Started/Primary-Services/Type-1-Review) |
| Ohio | Yes (Reference: Ohio Administrative Code 4755-23-12 (G)) | Yes (Reference: Ohio Administratrive Code 4755-23-04 (B)) | Writing – 24 Speaking – 26 Reading comprehension – 21 Listening Comprehension – 18 (Reference: Ohio Administrative Code 4755-23-12 (G)) |
| Oklahoma | Yes (Reference: Oklahoma Administrative Rules 435-20-3-1.1.) | No (Reference: Oklahoma Administrative Rules 435:20-3-4) | Writing – 24 Speaking – 26 Reading comprehension – 21 Listening Comprehension – 18 (Reference: Oklahoma Administrative Rules 435-20-3-1.1.) |
| Oregon | Yes (Reference: Oregon Administrative Rules Division 10 848-101-0015 (3) (b)) | No (Reference: Oregon Administrative Rules Division 10 848-101-0022) | Writing – 24 Speaking – 26 Reading comprehension – 21 Listening Comprehension – 18 (Reference: Oregon Administrative Rules Division 10 848-101-0015 (3) (b)) |
| Pennsylvania | No (Reference: Regulations Chapter 40 Section 40.17) | No (Reference: Regulations Chapter 40 Section 40.16) | Not Applicable |
| Puerto Rico | No (Reference: Physical Therapy Law Act 114-1962 ) | No (Reference: Physical Therapy Law Act 114-1962 ) | Not Applicable |
| Rhode Island | Yes (Reference: R5-40-PT/PTA 5.4.1) | No (Reference: R5-40-PT/PTA 5.4.1) | Unpublished |
| South Carolina | Yes (Reference: South Carolina Code Section 40-45-10, Article 3, 101.04 (1)) | Yes (Reference: South Carolina Code Section 40-45-240) | Writing – 24 Speaking – 26 Reading comprehension – 21 Listening Comprehension – 18 (Reference: Board Policy: http://www.llr.state.sc.us/pol/physicaltherapy/index.asp?file=endorsement.htm) |
| South Dakota | Yes (Reference: Statute 36-10-27) | Yes (Reference: Statute 36-10-31) | 550 on TOEFL (Reference: 36-10-27 (2)) |
| Tennessee | Yes (Reference: Rule 1150-01-.04 (3) (a)) | Yes (Reference: Rule 1150-01-05 (4)) | Composite of Writing, Reading Comprehension, and Listening Comprehension - 63 Speaking - 26 (Reference: Rule 1150-01-.04 (3) (a)) |
| Texas | Yes (Reference: TX Admin Code 329.5 (2)) | No (Reference: TX Admin Code 329.6) | Writing – 24 Speaking – 26 Reading comprehension – 21 Listening Comprehension – 18 (Reference: TX Admin Code 329.5 (2) (b)) |
| Utah | Yes (Reference: Title 58-24b-302 (3)) | Yes (Reference: Title 58-24b-302 (4)) | Writing – 24 Speaking – 26 Reading comprehension – 21 Listening Comprehension – 18 (Reference: Board policy: http://www.fccpt.org/Getting-Started/Primary-Services/Type-1-Review) |
| Vermont | Yes (Reference: 26 V.S.A. § 2101 (a) (3): CVR Rules 04 030 240 2.3 (a) (3)) | Yes (Reference: 26 V.S.A.§ 2104) | Unpublished |
| Virgin Islands | Yes (Reference: Title 27 Chapter 1 Subchapter VIII, § 165c (b)) | Unpublished | |
| Virginia | Yes (Reference: 18 VAC 112-20-40) | Yes (Reference: 18 VAC 112-20-65 B1) | Unpublished |
| Washington | Yes (Reference: WAC 246-915-120) | Yes (Reference: WAC 246-915-120) | Writing – 24 Speaking – 26 Reading comprehension – 21 Listening Comprehension – 18 (Reference: WAC 246-915-120 (2) (a)) |
| Wisconsin | No (Reference: Wisconsin Administrative Code PT 1.03 (d)) | No (Reference: Wisconsin Administrative Code PT 1.03 (d)) | Not Applicable |
| Wyoming | Yes (Reference: Statute Chapter 25, 33-25-105 (b) (v); Board of Physical Therapy Rules Chapter 3 Section 1 (a) (xi)) | Yes (Reference: Board of Physical Therapy Rules Chapter 3 Section 1 (a) (xi)) | Unpublished |
| Iowa | Yes (Reference: Iowa Administrative Code 645 -200.5(2)b) | Yes (Reference: Iowa Administrative Code 645-200.7(6)) | Writing – 24 Speaking – 26 Reading comprehension – 21 Listening Comprehension – 18 (Reference: Iowa Administrative Code 645 -200.5(2)b) |