Indiana Code 25-27-1-6.4. Requirements for physical therapist assistant educated outside of the United States
(1) Complete the application process, including payment of fees.
Terms Used In Indiana Code 25-27-1-6.4
- 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.
- United States: includes the District of Columbia and the commonwealths, possessions, states in free association with the United States, and the territories. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(A) Provide evidence of graduation outside the United States from a professional education program accredited by the same accrediting agency that the board approves for programs within the United States.
(B) Do the following:
(i) Provide evidence of graduation from a physical therapist assistant education program that prepares the applicant to engage as a physical therapist assistant without restriction.
(ii) Provide evidence that the applicant’s school is recognized by its own ministry of education.
(iii) Undergo a credentials evaluation as directed by the board to determine if the candidate meets uniform criteria for educational requirements established by rule.
(3) Complete any additional education required by the board.
(4) Pass a board approved English proficiency examination if the applicant’s native language is not English.
(5) Pass an examination approved by the board.
(6) Submit to a national criminal history background check under IC 25-1-1.1-4.
(7) Complete supervised clinical practice with a restricted license if required by rule.
(8) Meet any other requirements established by rule.
As added by P.L.160-2019, SEC.20.