2016 Georgia Code
Title 43 - Professions and Businesses
Chapter 33 - Physical Therapists
§ 43-33-13. Requirements for license to practice as physical therapist assistant
A license to practice as a physical therapist assistant shall be issued to any person who:
(1) Is a graduate of an educational program that prepares physical therapist assistants and which is accredited by a recognized accrediting agency and approved by the board or, in the case of an applicant who has graduated from an educational program which prepares physical therapist assistants conducted in a foreign country, has submitted, in a manner prescribed by the board, credentials approved by the board and who has further demonstrated the ability to speak, write, and understand the English language and has satisfactorily completed a three-month board approved traineeship under the supervision of a physical therapist licensed under this chapter;
(2) Has satisfactorily passed an examination prepared or approved by the board; and
(3) Is not disqualified to receive a license under the provisions of Code Section 43-33-18 or subsection (b) or (c) of Code Section 43-1-19.
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