Section 25-27-1-6.4 - Requirements for physical therapist assistant educated outside of the United States An applicant for a certificate as a physical therapist assistant who has been educated outside the United States must do the following:
(1) Complete the application process, including payment of fees.(2) Provide satisfactory evidence that the applicant's education is substantially equivalent to the education of a physical therapist assistant educated in an accredited entry level program as determined by the board by any of the following: (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.Added by P.L. 160-2019,SEC. 20, eff. 7/1/2019.