2015 Tennessee Code
Title 63 - Professions Of The Healing Arts
Chapter 13 - Occupational and Physical Therapy Practice Act
Part 3 - Licensure of Physical Therapists and Assistants
§ 63-13-306 - Application -- Examinations.

(a) An applicant for licensure as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant shall file an application as required by the board. A non-refundable application fee and cost of the examination shall accompany the completed written or online application. Fees shall be established by the rules promulgated by the board.

(b) After the application process has been completed, an applicant shall take the examination for physical therapist licensure that covers current physical therapy practice.

(c) After the application process has been completed, an applicant shall take the examination for physical therapist assistant licensure that covers current technical application of physical therapy services.

(d) Examinations shall be available within the state at such time and place as the board shall determine. The board shall determine the passing score.

(e) Applicants who do not pass the examination after the first attempt may retake the examination one (1) additional time without reapplication for licensure. This must occur with six (6) months of initial board approval to take the examination. Prior to being approved by the board for subsequent testing beyond two (2) attempts, individuals shall submit a new application with all applicable fees and demonstrate evidence satisfactory to the board of having successfully completed additional clinical training and/or course work as determined by the board and defined in the rules.