Section 37:2411.1 - Physical therapist assistant; foreign graduatesA graduate of a school of physical therapy assisting outside of the United States may qualify for a license as a physical therapy assistant upon compliance with the provisions of R.S. 37:2411(1), (2), (3), and (5), as well as with all of the following provisions:
(1)(a) Provides satisfactory evidence of successful completion of a foreign physical therapy assistant education curriculum that is substantially equivalent to the requirements for physical therapy assistants educated in accredited physical therapy schools located within the United States.(b) A graduate of a foreign physical therapy assistant education curriculum shall establish substantial equivalence by presenting documentation satisfactory to the board of the successful completion of all of the following: (i) A foreign physical therapy assistant education curriculum accredited by a board-approved accrediting agency containing courses which prepared the applicant to work as a physical therapist assistant and that is recognized by the educational regulatory authority where the school is located.(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) Provides indisputable proof of identity as specified by the board.(3) Provides documentation satisfactory to the board of verification of all professional or trade licenses, certifications, and permits, past or present, held in any country, province, or state, including the United States, as required by the board.(4) Achieves a passing score on board-approved English proficiency examinations if the applicant's native language is not English.(5) Completes supervised clinical practice requirements as defined by board rule.(6) Meets all additional requirements established by board rule.Added by Acts 2017, No. 300,s. 1, eff. 8/1/2017.