Certification by examination

(1) Every applicant for a certification by examination shall: (a) (I) Have successfully completed a physical therapist assistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education or any comparable organization as determined by the board; or (II) Qualify to take the physical therapy examination established under section 12-285-110; (b) Pass a written examination that is: (I) Approved by the board; and (II) A national examination accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency; (c) Submit an application in the form and manner designated by the director; and (d) Pay a fee in an amount determined by the director. (2) The board may refuse to permit an applicant to take the examination if the application is incomplete or indicates that the applicant is not qualified to sit for the examination, or if the applicant has committed any act that would be grounds for disciplinary action under section 12-285-211. (3) When the applicant has fulfilled all the requirements of subsection (1) of this section, the board shall issue a certification to the applicant; except that the board may deny certification if the applicant has committed an act that would be grounds for disciplinary action under section 12-285-211.