# RCW 18.74.030: RCW 18.74.030: Qualifications of applicants

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C74_S030

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 18.74.030
- **Heading:** RCW 18.74.030: Qualifications of applicants
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 74 / Section 030

## Text

(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.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 18.74.005 RCW 18.74.005: Purpose of chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C74_S005.md)
- [RCW 18.74.010 RCW 18.74.010: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C74_S010.md)
- [RCW 18.74.012 RCW 18.74.012: Consultation with health care practitioner not required for certain treatments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C74_S012.md)
- [RCW 18.74.015 RCW 18.74.015: Referral to health care practitioners—When required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C74_S015.md)
- [RCW 18.74.020 RCW 18.74.020: Board created—Members—Staff assistance—Compensation and travel expenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C74_S020.md)
- [RCW 18.74.023 RCW 18.74.023: Board—Powers and duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C74_S023.md)
- [RCW 18.74.025 RCW 18.74.025: Standards for appropriateness of physical therapy care—Violation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C74_S025.md)
- [RCW 18.74.027 RCW 18.74.027: Board—Officers—Meetings—Quorum.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C74_S027.md)
- [RCW 18.74.029 RCW 18.74.029: Application of Uniform Disciplinary Act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C74_S029.md)
- [RCW 18.74.030 RCW 18.74.030: Qualifications of applicants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C74_S030.md)
- [RCW 18.74.033 RCW 18.74.033: Qualifications—Military training and experience.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C74_S033.md)
- [RCW 18.74.035 RCW 18.74.035: Examinations—Scope—Time and place.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C74_S035.md)
- [RCW 18.74.038 RCW 18.74.038: Physical therapist assistants—Waiver of examination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C74_S038.md)
- [RCW 18.74.040 RCW 18.74.040: Licenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C74_S040.md)

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