(1) An applicant for certification by endorsement shall:

(a) Possess a valid license, certification, or registration in good standing from another state or territory of the United States;

(b) Submit an application in the form and manner designated by the director; and

(c) Paya fee in an amount determined by the director.

(2) Upon receipt of all documents required by subsection (1) of this section, the director shall review the application and make a determination of the applicant's qualification to be certified by endorsement.

(3) The board shall issue a certification if the applicant fulfills the requirements of subsection (1) of this section and meets any one of the following qualifying standards:

(a) The applicant graduated from an accredited program within the past two years and passed an examination substantially equivalent to the examination specified in section 12-41-205 (1)(b);

(b) The applicant has practiced as a licensed, certified, or registered physical therapist assistant for at least two of the five years immediately preceding the date of the application; or

(c) The applicant has passed an examination in another jurisdiction that is substantially equivalent to the examination specified in section 12-41-205 (1)(b), and has demonstrated competency through successful completion of an internship or demonstrated competency as a physical therapist assistant by fulfilling the requirements established by rules of the board.

(4) The board may deny certification if the applicant has committed an act that would be grounds for disciplinary action under section 12-41-210.