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.

Should I submit the transcripts from my secondary education?
The credentials review is based upon post secondary education only. The education must be recognized as post secondary in country of education. Thus, do not have secondary education documents sent to the FSBPT unless specifically requested to do so.

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”.