(1) An applicant for a license as a physical therapist shall have the following minimum qualifications:

     (a) Be of good moral character; and

     (b) Have obtained either (i) a baccalaureate degree in physical therapy from an institution of higher learning approved by the board or (ii) a baccalaureate degree from an institution of higher learning and a certificate or advanced degree from a school of physical therapy approved by the board.

     (2) An applicant for a license as a physical therapist assistant must have the following minimum qualifications:

     (a) Be of good moral character; and

     (b) Have successfully completed a board-approved physical therapist assistant program.

     (3) The applicant shall present proof of qualification to the board in the manner and on the forms prescribed by the board.

[2007 c 98 § 3; 1983 c 116 § 6; 1961 c 64 § 2; 1949 c 239 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 10163-3.]