FCCPT credentialing

[pookie8911]

FCCPT Course work evaluation checklist.docHey,

I'm a British trained Physio, trying to figure out the FCCPT process as well, to work in Texas. I had a chat with them the other day, and by the sounds of things, whether you need the certificate 1 or education review is dependent on the state you want to register to work in. The Certificate 1 includes a visa review, which is required for some states to work as a health professional. Not sure which states specifically this is for though, I'm afraid - they may be able to help out.

As far as the credits system, I've heard a lot of people saying that their courses have fallen short in the humanities/arts section. Will try and post the evaluation tool they use. I've not started the process yet, but am anticipating having to 'up' my credits as well - it seems these can be done through the CLEP exams. The lady at the FCCPT said that when they do the initial review, they will send a full report. Sometimes they suggest which subjects/areas you need to get more credits in, sometimes they leave it to you to decide. Following this, you can do a re-evaluation.

Hope this is of a little help at least! Good luck!!

[specialiste]

Hi everyone,

I am very happy to find this topic here. I am a physiotherapist from Lithuania. I have a masters in Physical Therapy from Lithuania. Currently I live in the USA, Illinois and it's been already 1 year as I am dealing with FCCPT. Not a very pleasant experience so far... After talking to them and my school, dealing with translators and so on... I got my report. It says 14 subjects are missing accoring to the US PT ecudational system. I am totally mad, because they equalise 5-6 subjects from my credentials to 1 US subject. However, they sent me an offer called PLAN. Go to school and take those credits, what would take me 2 years... I am going to go through the reevaluation process. Will see what happens.
My strong recommendation to all who is planning to apply to FCCPT is make sure your course descriptions and syllabi are comprehensive and well expanded.

Any other experiences? Please share!
Best luck and patient to everyone!