Chapter 490-3 EVALUATION OF EXAMINATIONS: APPLICANTS
The passing level for the physical therapist and the physical
therapist assistant licensing examinations shall be determined by the Board.
Scoring for the NPTE ranges from 200 - 800. The minimum passing score is 600
for both PT and PTA. Prior to 1996 Georgia's standard was 1.5 times the
standard deviation below the national mean.
| (1) |
An
applicant who fails the national examination on the first attempt, may retake
the examination up to the maximum lifetime limit in accordance with the
eligibility criteria established by the exam administrator approved by the
Board. |
| (2) |
An applicant who fails
the examination will receive a notification from the Board to include:
| (a) |
An acknowledgement of receipt of the
examination scores with a request that the applicant complete a comprehensive
review of their individual Score Report that is provided to them by the exam
administrator. |
| (b) |
Information on
practical considerations to assist and promote learning proficiency, to assist
applicants with preparing to retake the examination. |
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| (3) |
An applicant may submit an appeal form to
the Board for one (1) additional attempt to retake and pass the national exam
if the applicant has been notified by the exam administrator or the Board that
the applicant is ineligible to register to retake the national
examination. |
| (4) |
The Board in its
discretion may require the applicant to complete a board approved traineeship
upon passing the examination and prior to the issuance of a license if the
applicant has not successfully passed the NPTE within two (2) years of the
initial test date. |
An applicant to whom the Board has refused examination may have
a hearing before the Board.
