Ind. Code § 25-27-1-6 – Evidence of qualification

(a) Each applicant for a license as a physical therapist or certification as a physical therapist's assistant must present satisfactory evidence that the applicant:
1. (1) does not have a conviction for a crime that has a direct bearing on the applicant's ability to practice competently; and
2. (2) has not been the subject of a disciplinary action initiated by the licensing agency of another state or jurisdiction on the grounds that the applicant was unable to practice as a physical therapist or physical therapist's assistant without endangering the public.
(b) Each applicant for a license as a physical therapist must submit proof to the committee of the applicant's graduation from a school or program of physical therapy that meets standards set by the committee. Each applicant for a certificate as a physical therapist's assistant must present satisfactory evidence that the applicant is a graduate of a two
(2) year college level education program for physical therapist's assistants that meets the standards of the committee. At the time of making application, each applicant must pay a fee determined by the board after consideration of any recommendation of the committee.
(c) An applicant may appeal the committee's decision to deny licensure to the committee within fifteen (15) days after the applicant receives notification of the committee's decision. Upon receiving an appeal under this subsection, the committee shall set the matter for an administrative hearing under IC 4-21.5 .
Formerly: Acts 1957, c.198, s.6; Acts 1971, P.L.379, SEC.5. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.197; Acts 1982, P.L.113, SEC.66; P.L.150-1986, SEC.8; P.L.149-1987, SEC.78; P.L.152-1988, SEC.23; P.L.33-1993, SEC.48.