Issuance Of License -- Certificate As Evidence

The department shall issue a license to each applicant who proves to the satisfaction of the board the applicant's fitness for a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant license under this chapter. The department shall also issue to each licensed person a license certificate, which is prima facie evidence of that person's right to practice and advertise as a licensed physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant, subject to the conditions and limitations of this chapter.