An applicant who has completed a United States armed services program of training not accredited by a national accreditation agency approved by the board may qualify for a license as a physical therapist assistant upon compliance with the provisions of La. Rev. Stat. 37:2411(1), (2), (3), and (5), as well as with both of the following provisions:

            (1)(a) Provides satisfactory evidence of successful completion of a United States armed services program of training that is substantially equivalent to the requirements for physical therapist assistants educated in an accredited entry-level program as determined by the board.

            (b) A physical therapist assistant trained in the United States armed services shall establish substantial equivalence by presenting documentation satisfactory to the board of the successful completion of all of the following:

            (i) A United States armed services program of training accredited by a board-approved accrediting agency containing courses which prepared the applicant to work as a physical therapist assistant.

            (ii) A credentials evaluation as directed by the board that determines that the candidate has met uniform criteria for educational requirements as further established by board rule.

            (iii) Any additional education as required by the board.

            (2) Meets all additional requirements established by board rule.

            Acts 2017, No. 300, §1.