Section 2655.3.

A person seeking approval as a physical therapist assistant shall make application to the board for that approval. Every person applying for approval as a physical therapist assistant shall have all of the following qualifications:

(a) Have graduated from a physical therapist assistant education program approved by the board pursuant to Section 2655.9, or have training or experience or a combination of training and experience which in the opinion of the board is equivalent to that obtained in an approved physical therapist assistant education program.

(b) Successfully pass the examination required under this article.

(c) Not be addicted to alcohol or any controlled substance.

(d) Not have committed acts or crimes constituting grounds for denial of approval under Section 480.

(Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 829, Sec. 39. Effective January 1, 1997.)