Mississippi § 73-23-47 - Licensing requirements; licensing examination for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.

§ 73-23-47. Licensing requirements; licensing examination for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.

Any person who desires to be licensed under this chapter must: (a) be of good moral character; (b) have graduated from a physical therapy or physical therapist assistant program, as the case may be, accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education, Office on Postsecondary Education; and (c) pay a nonrefundable examination fee as set by the board; (d) pay an application fee, no part of which shall be refunded; (e) be examined for licensure by the board; and meet the requirements established by the rules of the board. The licensure examination for physical therapists and for physical therapist assistants shall be selected by the board and may also include an oral examination or practical examination or both at the discretion of the board. Any person who desires to exercise the privilege to practice under the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact must complete the terms and provisions of the compact as prescribed in Section 73-23-101. Each application or filing made under this section shall include the social security number(s) of the applicant in accordance with Section 93-11-64.