Section 43-33-13. Requirements for license to practice as physical therapist assistant

   A license to practice as a physical therapist assistant shall be issued to any person who:

   (1) Is a graduate of an educational program that prepares physical therapist assistants 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 therapist assistants 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

   (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.

Ga. L. 1972, p. 388, § 13; Ga. L. 1982, p. 1416, §§ 3, 13; Ga. L. 1986, p. 812, § 6; Ga. L. 1992, p. 2434, § 7; Ga. L. 1997, p. 715, § 1.