Licensing of internationally educated applicants

(1) Every applicant for licensing who is educated by a program that is not accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education or a comparable organization, as determined by the board, shall: (a) Have received education and training in physical therapy substantially equivalent to the education and training required at accredited physical therapy programs in the United States; (b) Possess an active, valid license in good standing or other authorization to practice physical therapy from an appropriate authority in the country where the applicant is practicing or has practiced; (c) Pass a written examination approved by the board in accordance with section 12-285-110 (1)(b); (d) Submit an application in the form and manner designated by the director; and (e) Pay an application fee in an amount determined by the director. (2) Upon receipt of all documents required by subsection (1) of this section, the director shall review the application and determine if the applicant is qualified to be licensed. (3) When the applicant has fulfilled all requirements of subsection (1) of this section, the board shall issue a license to the applicant; except that the board may deny the application if the applicant has committed an act that would be grounds for disciplinary action under section 12-285-120.