South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 101 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION- STATE BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS
Article 3 - LICENSING PROVISIONS
Section 101-05 - General Licensing Provisions for Physical Therapist Assistants
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 3, March 22, 2024
An applicant for initial licensure as a physical therapist assistant must:
(1) be a graduate of a physical therapist assistant program approved by the Board; and
(2) submit an application on a form approved by the Board, along with the required fee; and
(3) pass an examination approved by the Board; and
(4) speak the English language as a native language or demonstrate an effective proficiency of the English language in the manner prescribed by and to the satisfaction of the board.
(5) undergo a state criminal record check, supported by fingerprints, by the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED); and a national criminal record check, supported by fingerprints, by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).