An applicant for a certificate as a physical therapist assistant who has been educated outside the United States must do the following:

1. (1) Complete the application process, including payment of fees.

2. (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:

   1. (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.

   2. (B) Do the following:

      1. (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.
      2. (ii) Provide evidence that the applicant's school is recognized by its own ministry of education.
      3. (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. (3) Complete any additional education required by the board.
4. (4) Pass a board approved English proficiency examination if the applicant's native language is not English.
5. (5) Pass an examination approved by the board.
6. (6) Submit to a national criminal history background check under IC 25-1-1.1-4 .
7. (7) Complete supervised clinical practice with a restricted license if required by rule.
8. (8) Meet any other requirements established by rule.

As added by P.L.160-2019, SEC.20.