§ 43-33-12 - Requirements for license to practice physical therapy - Georgia Statutes

O.C.G.A. 43-33-12 (2010)
43-33-12. Requirements for license to practice physical therapy

A license to practice physical therapy shall be issued to any person who:

(1) Is a graduate of an educational program that prepares physical therapists 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 therapists 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 has acquired any additional education and training required by the board; and

(3) Is not disqualified to receive a license under the provisions of Code Section 43-33-18 or subsection (a) of Code Section 43-1-19.