# R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-40-6.1: Qualifications of physical therapist assistants

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-40_S5-40-6.1

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-40-6.1
- **Heading:** Qualifications of physical therapist assistants
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 5 / Chapter 5-40 / Section 5-40-6.1

## Text

Any applicant for licensure shall submit to the board written evidence on forms furnished by the department of health that the applicant meets all of the following requirements:

(1) Is at least eighteen (18) years of age;

(2) Is of good moral character;

(3) Has graduated from an educational program in physical therapy accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) or other accrediting agency as approved by the department in consultation with the board in the year of the applicant€™s graduation; and

(4) Has passed the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) of the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) or other physical therapy assistant certification examination as approved by the department in consultation with the board to determine the applicant€™s fitness to engage in the practice of physical therapy.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-40-1 § 5-40-1. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-40_S5-40-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-40-2 § 5-40-2. Board of physical therapy €” Creation €” Composition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-40_S5-40-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-40-3 § 5-40-3. Board of physical therapy €” Composition €” Appointment, terms, oath, and removal of members.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-40_S5-40-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-40-4 § 5-40-4. Board of physical therapy €” Organization and meetings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-40_S5-40-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-40-5 § 5-40-5. Board of physical therapy €” General powers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-40_S5-40-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-40-6 § 5-40-6. Qualification of physical therapists.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-40_S5-40-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-40-6.1 § 5-40-6.1. Qualifications of physical therapist assistants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-40_S5-40-6.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-40-7 § 5-40-7. Licensing of physical therapists.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-40_S5-40-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-40-7.1 § 5-40-7.1. Licensing of physical therapist assistants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-40_S5-40-7.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-40-8 § 5-40-8. Application fee for physical therapists.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-40_S5-40-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-40-8.1 § 5-40-8.1. Application fee for physical therapist assistants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-40_S5-40-8.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-40-9 § 5-40-9. Right of use of the title of physical therapist.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-40_S5-40-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-40-10 § 5-40-10. Continuing education requirements and expiration and renewal of licenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-40_S5-40-10.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-40-11 § 5-40-11. Register of physical therapists €” Records €” Issuance of licenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-40_S5-40-11.md)

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