Any citizen of the Republic of China who passes the national examination for physical therapist and obtains the physical therapist certificate in accordance with this Act shall be allowed to serve as a physical therapist.
The examination of the preceding Paragraph can be replaced by qualification examination. Regulations governing the qualification examination shall be determined by the Examination Yuan jointly with the Executive Yuan.

Any citizen of the Republic of China who passes the national examination for physical therapy technician and obtains the physical therapy technician certificate in accordance with this Act shall be allowed to serve as a physical therapy technician.
The examination of the preceding Paragraph can be replaced by qualification examination. Regulations governing the qualification examination shall be determined by the Examination Yuan jointly with the Executive Yuan.

The term "competent authorities" as used in this Act means, at central government level, the Ministry of Health and Welfare; at the special municipality level, the city government; at county (city) level, the county (city) government.

To obtain a physical therapist or physical therapy technician certificate, the person shall submit an application form and documents attesting his/her qualifications to the central competent authority for approval and issuance.

Any person who does not obtain a physical therapist or physical therapy technician certificate shall not use the title of a physical therapist or physical therapy technician.

Any person whose physical therapist or physical therapy technician certificate has been annulled in accordance with this Act shall not be allowed to serve as a physical therapist or physical therapy technician.