On payment to the board of a fee set by the board and the submission of a written application on forms provided by the board, the board shall issue a license without examination to:
(1) A person who is qualified within the meaning of this article as a physical therapist by another state of the United States of America, its possessions, or the District of Columbia, if the requirements for licensing or registration in such state, possession, or district were at the date of his or her licensing or registration by such state substantially equal to the requirement for the initial licensing of persons practicing physical therapy when this article became effective, August 20, 1965, or for licensing by examination prepared by the professional examining service as set forth in the article and any additional requirements prescribed by the board.
(2) A person who is qualified within the meaning of this article as a physical therapist assistant by another state of the United States of America, its possessions, or the District of Columbia, if the requirements for licensing in such state, possession, or district were at the date of his or her licensing by such state substantially equal to the requirements set forth in this article.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.
Chapter 24 - Physicians and Other Practitioners of Healing Arts.
Article 5 - Physical Therapists.
Division 2 - Registration and Licenses.
Section 34-24-210.1 - Evaluation and Treatment by Physical Therapist.
Section 34-24-211 - Application; Fee; Criminal History Background Check.
Section 34-24-212 - Examinations.
Section 34-24-213 - Issuance of License - Applicants Passing Examination.
Section 34-24-214 - Issuance of License - Without Examination.
Section 34-24-215 - Temporary Licenses.
Section 34-24-216 - Renewal of License; Continuing Education.
Section 34-24-217 - Grounds for Refusal, Suspension, or Revocation of License.