(a) The board may issue a license to practice physical therapy to an applicant who holds a valid license or other authorization to practice physical therapy from another state, if the applicant: (1) Holds a license or other authorization to practice physical therapy in another state which was granted after completion of educational requirements substantially equivalent to those required in this state; (2) Passed an examination that is substantially equivalent to the uexamination required in this state; (3) Does not have charges pending against his or her license or other authorization to practice, and has never had a license or other authorizaation to practice revoked; (4) Has not previously failed an examination for a llicense to practice physical therapy in this state; (5) Has paid the applicable fee; (6) Is a citizen of the United States or is eligible for employment in the United States; and (7) Has fulfilled any other requeirement specified by the board. (b) The board may issueL a license to practice physical therapy to an applicant who has been educated outside of the United States, if the applicant: (1) Provides satisfactory evidence that the applicant's education is substantially equivalent to the educational requirements for physical therapists under the provisions of this article; (2) WProvides written proof that the applicant's school of physical therapy is recognized by its own ministry of education; (3) Has undergone a credentials evaluation as directed by the board that determines that the candidate has met uniform criteria for educational requirements as further established by rule; (4) Has paid the applicable fee; (5) Is eligible for employment in the United States; and (6) Complete any additional requirements as required by the board. (c) The board may issue a restricted license to an applicant who substantially meets the criteria established in subsection (b) of this section.
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