Sec. 5. (a) The board shall do the following:
(1) Pass upon the qualifications of physical therapists who apply for licensure and physical therapist assistants who apply for certification.
(2) Provide all examinations either directly or by delegation under subsection (c);
(3) Determine the applicants who successfully pass examinations.
(4) License and certify qualified applicants.
(5) Adopt rules concerning the competent practice of physical therapy to the board.
(b) The board shall adopt rules establishing standards for the competent practice of physical therapy.
(c) The board may approve and utilize the services of a testing company or agent to prepare, conduct, and score examinations.
(d) The board shall adopt rules concerning a continuing competency requirement for the renewal of a:
(1) license for a physical therapist; and
(2) certificate for a physical therapist assistant.
Formerly: Acts 1957, c.198, s.5; Acts 1971, P.L.379, SEC.4. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.196; P.L.150-1986, SEC.7; P.L.259-1987, SEC.3; P.L.197-2011, SEC.116; P.L.160-2019, SEC.15.