I am complete my BPT from govt. College in India. now how to become physiotherapist in US (please give me full accurate information.)
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In countries like the US and Canada, you must pass the national licensing examination before practicing physiotherapy. In addition, some countries require you to be a graduate before you can enrol in a physiotherapy programme. Once in the profession, you need to upgrade your skills and knowledge through continuous learning.
STEP 1: Practice Licence
Practice Licence in USA is provided by state in which you wish to practice. There is no policy like national physical therapist licence, you have to choose one state in which you wish to work than apply for the licence.
Requirements for US physical therapy practice
1. Complete an application.
2. Receive verification of substantial equivalency to US first professional degree in physical therapy or state requirements.
3. Receive authorization to test for the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE).
4. Most important pass the NPTE this is the golden pass to USA.
Step 2. Credentialing Process
Find a credentialing agency like FCCPT that meets your needs and is accepted by the state in which you wish to practice.The FCCPT can assist you in this endeavor to meet the requirements of license and/or immigration.
FCCPT is a credentialing agency that authenticates and verifies all educational and regulatory documents
Step 3. Immigration
Immigration is a very important step to understand first of all clearly understand the type of visa or immigration process you will fall under in order to work in USA.
Important things:
Keep your healthcare worker certificate ready.
Passage of the TOEFL examinations is necessary to migrate in US.
Before immigration and issuance of VISA you need to ensure a sponsor and an employer.
Your personal appearance at the US embassy is also required at the fixed dates.
Hope this helps
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