Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XXVI. Occupations and Professions § 327.060.Licensing requirements for persons holding a license in another state and persons trained in a foreign country

1. Completed the application process;

2. Provided satisfactory evidence to the board that his or her education is substantially equivalent to the requirements for physical therapists educated in United States accredited educational programs;

3. Provided written proof that the school of physical therapy education outside the United States is recognized by its own ministry of education;

4. Successfully completed the examinations provided for in KRS 327.050;

5. Passed the board-approved English language proficiency examinations if English is not his or her native language;

6. Successfully completed, prior to licensure, a board-approved, supervised practice period of not less than three (3) months nor more than six (6) months, under the direct supervision of a physical therapist who holds an unrestricted Kentucky license. This requirement may be satisfied by at least three (3) months of supervised practice as a physical therapist in a state with license requirements comparable to or more stringent than those of Kentucky;

7. Provided proof of legal authorization to reside and seek employment in the United States or its territories;

8. Provided proof of authorization to practice as a physical therapist without limitations in the country where the professional education occurred;

9. Submitted to a prescreening process by an agency approved by the board; and

10. Submitted educational credentials to the board for evaluation by an agency approved by the board.