RÉSUMÉ DIGEST
ACT 300 (HB 305) 2017 Regular Session Johnson
Prior law authorized a graduate of a foreign school of physical therapy to qualify for a license
as a physical therapist from the La. Physical Therapy Board (board) upon meeting the
requirements for licensure as a physical therapist as well as complying with additional
provisions.
New law changes the additional requirements to all of the following:
(1)Provides satisfactory evidence of successful completion of a foreign physical therapy
education curriculum that is substantially equivalent to the requirements for physical
therapists educated in accredited physical therapy schools located within the U.S.
(2)Provides proof of identity in the form of a valid drivers license and social security
card, passport, or as additionally provided as specified by the board.
(3)Provides documentation satisfactory to the board of verification of all professional
or trade licenses, certifications, and permits, past or present, held in any country,
province, or state, including the U.S., as required by the board.
(4)Achieves a passing score on a board-approved English proficiency examination if the
applicant's native language is not English.
(5)Completes supervised clinical practice requirements as defined by board rule.
(6)Meets all additional requirements established by board rule.
New law authorizes a graduate of a foreign school of physical therapy assisting to qualify for
a license as a physical therapy assistant upon meeting the requirements for licensure as a
physical therapist assistant as well as complying with all of the following provisions:
(1)Provides satisfactory evidence of successful completion of a foreign physical therapy
assistant education curriculum that is substantially equivalent to the requirements for
physical therapy assistants educated in accredited physical therapy schools located
within the U.S.
(2)Provides indisputable proof of identity as specified by the board.
(3)Provides documentation satisfactory to the board of verification of all professional
or trade licenses, certifications, and permits, past or present, held in any country,
province, or state, including the U.S., as required by the board.
(4)Achieves a passing score on board-approved English proficiency examinations if the
applicant's native language is not English.
(5)Completes supervised clinical practice requirements as defined by board rule.
(6)Meets all additional requirements established by board rule.
New law authorizes an applicant who has completed a U.S. armed services program of
training not accredited by a national accreditation agency approved by the board to qualify
for a license as a physical therapy assistant upon meeting the requirements for licensure as
a physical therapist assistant as well as complying with both of the following provisions:
(1)Provides satisfactory evidence of successful completion of a U.S. armed services
program of training that is substantially equivalent to the requirements for physical
therapist assistants educated in an accredited entry-level program as determined by
the board.
(2) Meets all additional requirements established by board rule. Existing law authorizes the board to charge certain fees and sets a maximum amount for each
fee.
New law authorizes the following continuing education review fees:
(1)A maximum of $250 for board review of a continuing education course or activity
upon request of the sponsor.
(2)A maximum of $20 for a licensee's request for board review of a continuing
education course or activity in which the sponsor has not sought review or obtained
approval by the board.
Effective August 1, 2017.
(Amends R.S. 37:2410 and 2424(A); Adds R.S. 37:2411.1, 2411.2, and 2424(D))