If FCCPT determines that my education is not substantially equivalent to current U.S. standards, does this mean that I will not be given a license even if I am already licensed in another jurisdiction?
The decision to grant a license is at the discretion of the jurisdiction. FCCPT's educational credentials review is only an advisory report. The report indicates the deficiencies in the educational comparison. You may choose to supplement the educational documents based upon the review, and apply for a re-evaluation.

What happens if I am found to be “not equivalent” to the current first professional physical therapy degree in the U.S.?
Applicants whose education has been found by FCCPT to not be substantially equivalent to the current first professional degree in the U.S. may complete supplemental coursework and apply for a Re-Evaluation. Applicants can learn more about the Re-Evaluation process by going to “Returning Applicants” / “Re-Evaluation”.

Applicants who feel that they need assistance in finding options for coursework to meet the U.S. standards for PT education may benefit from the PLAN Service after they have completed their initial evaluation. This service has been designed for previously evaluated applicants who feel they need more information to understand the U.S. educational system and are unsure of where to turn to find the course work they need to become equivalent. Read more about the PLAN service by going to “Returning Applicants” / “PLAN”.

“I forwarded my documents to FCCPT in envelopes sealed by the institution. Why aren’t they being accepted for evaluation”?
The FCCPT accepts original source documents only. Documents must be prepared and mailed by the appropriate person at the institution. If a currier is used the document must be traceable to the institutional staff. When documents can not be verified as from the original source they will not be accepted and verification must be obtained before the FCCPT can move ahead with the service.

Changing Personal Information
Applicants may change the following personal information by logging into their online file:

• address,
• phone number,
• and e-mail address.

If an applicant wishes to change any other personal information in their online file they must include this in a written letter. The letter must include the applicant’s full name, file number, and signature. FCCPT’s fax number is 703-684-8715.

If an applicant has wants to change the last name on the online file, a notarized copy of an official document of name change, such as a marriage certificate must accompany the letter for request of name change. These requests cannot be faxed because FCCPT evaluators must examine the notary seal before any changes are made to the file.

If an applicant wants to make changes to the licensure or academic information on the online file, appropriate revisions forms are available for applicants to fill out with the correct changes to be made to the file record. These can be faxed to FCCPT at 703-684-8715.