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Guidance for Jurisdictions, Employers, & Schools

Quick access to the credentialing resources that matter most to your organization.

Jurisdictions Employers & Recruiters Immigration Lawyers Physical Therapy Educators

Jurisdictions

How FCCPT can help

Standardizing Credential Evaluation

Receive consistent, reliable assessments of foreign-educated PT/PTA applicants using the CWT (Coursework Evaluation Tool) validated against CAPTE standards, helping you make informed licensure decisions.

Customized Evaluation Reports

FCCPT works with jurisdictions to provide evaluation reports that reflect state-specific licensure requirements while maintaining the integrity of educational equivalency assessments.

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Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
A standardized test that measures the English language proficiency of non-native speakers for academic purposes.
Fees & Processing Times
Review up-front fees and realistic processing time windows by service.
Planned Learning and Assistance Network (PLAN) Services
An advisory service that identifies options to supplement an applicant's education in order to meet the minimum requirements for U.S. educational equivalency or jurisdictional requirements.

Employers & Recruiters

How FCCPT can help

Understand State Licensure Requirements

Navigate varying state board requirements for foreign-educated applicants and confirm which FCCPT services are required for each jurisdiction.

Verify Applicant Qualifications

Confirm that foreign-educated PT/PTA applicants have completed the required FCCPT credentialing process, ensuring their education meets U.S. standards.

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Fees & Processing Times
Review up-front fees and realistic processing time windows by service.
Licensing Reference Guide
A quick reference from FSBPT that highlights key differences and similarities in licensure requirements across jurisdictions.
Coursework Tool (CWT)
The Coursework Tools (CWT) outline the U.S. education standards used to evaluate the credentials of foreign-educated PTs and PTAs.

Immigration Lawyers

How FCCPT can help

Obtain Required Certificates

Guide clients through FCCPT's Type 1 for Immigration service to secure the USCIS Healthcare Workers Certificate, a requirement for physical therapists seeking a work visa in the U.S.

Manage Certificate Renewals

Help clients maintain valid Healthcare Worker Certificates through FCCPT's Type 1 Renewal service, ensuring continuous compliance for visa extensions or status adjustments.

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Type 1 for Immigration
A quick reference from FSBPT that highlights key differences and similarities in licensure requirements across jurisdictions.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
The government agency that oversees lawful immigration to the United States.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
A standardized test that measures the English language proficiency of non-native speakers for academic purposes.

Physical Therapy Educators

How FCCPT can help

Design Targeted Curriculum

Leverage FCCPT's analysis of educational differences to develop courses that address foreign programs and CAPTE accredited programs.

Validate Course Content

PT programs that participate in FCCPT’s PLAN service will have their course offerings evaluated to align with the Coursework Evaluation Tool.

Useful Links

Planned Learning and Assistance Network (PLAN) Services
An advisory service that identifies options to supplement an applicant's education in order to meet the minimum requirements for U.S. educational equivalency or jurisdictional requirements.
Coursework Tool (CWT)
The Coursework Tools (CWT) outline the U.S. education standards used to evaluate the credentials of foreign-educated PTs and PTAs.
National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE)
The National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE®) for PTs and PTAs is an essential part of the licensing process.