Indiana Code 25-27-1-6. Evidence of qualification
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Sec. 6. (a) Each applicant for a license as a physical therapist or certification as a physical therapist assistant must present satisfactory evidence that the applicant:
(2) has not been the subject of a disciplinary action initiated by the licensing agency of another state or jurisdiction on the grounds that the applicant was unable to practice as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant without endangering the public.
(1) does not have a conviction for a crime that has a direct bearing on the applicant’s ability to practice competently; and
Terms Used In Indiana Code 25-27-1-6
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
(b) An applicant may appeal the board’s decision to deny licensure or certification to the board within fifteen (15) days after the applicant receives notification of the board’s decision. Upon receiving an appeal under this subsection, the board shall set the matter for an administrative hearing under IC 4-21.5.
Formerly: Acts 1957, c.198, s.6; Acts 1971, P.L.379, SEC.5. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.197; Acts 1982, P.L.113, SEC.66; P.L.150-1986, SEC.8; P.L.149-1987, SEC.78; P.L.152-1988, SEC.23; P.L.33-1993, SEC.48; P.L.160-2019, SEC.16.