Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.7137 - Requirements for relicensure; physical therapist

Rule 37.

(1) An applicant whose physical therapist license has lapsed may be relicensed within 3 years after the expiration date of the license under section 16201(3) of the code, MCL 333.16201, if the applicant satisfies the requirements of the code and the rules promulgated under the code, as well as all the following requirements:

(a) Provides the required fee and a completed application on a form provided by the department.

(b) Establishes good moral character as that term is defined in, and determined under, 1974 PA 381, MCL 338.41 to 338.47.

(c) Provides proof, as directed by the department, verifying a converted score of not less than 75 on the Michigan Physical Therapist Jurisprudence Exam approved under R 338.7133(2).

(d) Provides proof, as directed by the department, verifying either of the following:

(i) Accumulation of not less than 24 PDR credits that satisfy the requirements under R 338.7161 and R 338.7163 during the 2 years immediately before the date of the application for relicensure.

(ii) Employment as a licensed physical therapist in another jurisdiction recognized by FSBPT for a minimum of 500 hours during the 2-year period immediately before the date of application for relicensure.

(2) An applicant whose physical therapist license has lapsed may be relicensed more than 3 years after the expiration date of the license under section 16201(4) of the code, MCL 333.16201, if the applicant satisfies the requirements under the code and the rules promulgated under the code, as well as all the following requirements:

(a) Provides the required fee and a completed application on a form provided by the department.

(b) Establishes good moral character as that term is defined in, and determined under, 1974 PA 381, MCL 338.41 to 338.47.

(c) Provides fingerprints as required under section 16174(3) of the code, MCL 333.16174.

(d) Provides proof, as directed by the department, verifying a converted score of not less than 75 on the Michigan Physical Therapist Jurisprudence Exam approved under R 338.7133(2).

(e) Provides proof, as directed by the department, verifying either of the following:

(i) Employment as a licensed physical therapist in another jurisdiction recognized by FSBPT for a minimum of 500 hours during the 2-year period immediately before the date of application for relicensure.

(ii) A passing score on the examination adopted under R 338.7133(1) during the 2-year period immediately before the date of application for relicensure.

(3) An applicant that is or has been licensed, registered, or certified in a health profession or specialty by another state, the United States military, the federal government, or another country shall disclose that fact on the application form. The applicant shall satisfy the requirements of section 16174(2) of the code, MCL 333.16174, including verification from the issuing entity showing that disciplinary proceedings are not pending against the applicant and sanctions are not in force at the time of application. If licensure is granted and it is determined that sanctions have been imposed, the disciplinary subcommittee may impose appropriate sanctions under section 16174(5) of the code, MCL 333.16174.

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Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.7137

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