D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-8203

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 17-8203 - APPLICANTS EDUCATED OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES

8203.1

The Board may grant a license to practice as a physical therapist assistant to an applicant who has been educated outside of the United States if the applicant:

(a) Provides proof from the Physical Therapist Assistant Educational Equivalency Review (PTA-EER) that the applicant's education is substantially equivalent to the requirements of physical therapist assistants educated in an education program accredited in the United States;

(b) Passes the Board-approved English proficiency examination, if the applicant's native language is not English; and

(c) Complies with the examination requirements of Section 8204.

8203.2

A determination that the applicant's education is "substantially equivalent" shall include the following findings:

(a) The applicant graduated from a physical therapist assistant education program that prepares the applicant to engage without restriction in the practice of physical therapist assistance;

(b) Written proof that the applicant's school is recognized by its own ministry of education or equivalent governmental authority; and

(c) Completion of a credentials evaluation as directed by a credentialing board or equivalent body that determines the candidate has met uniform criteria for educational requirements as further established by rule.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-8203

Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 6477 (May 3, 2013)

Authority: Sections 302(14) and 503(b) of the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revision Act of 1985, effective March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-99; D.C. Official Code §§ 3-1203.02(14) and 3-1205.03(b) (2007 Repl.)) ("Act"), and Mayor's Order 98-140, dated August 20, 1998.