On or before December 31, 2009, are licensed, registered or certified as a PTA and met one of the two following requirements: 1. Is licensed or otherwise regulated in the state in which practicing; or 2. In states that have no licensure or other regulations, or where licensure does not apply, PTAs have: graduated on or before December 31, 2009, from a 2-year college-level program approved by the APTA or CAPTE; and effective January 1, 2010, those PTAs must have both graduated from a CAPTE approved curriculum and passed a national examination for PTAs; PTAs may also qualify if they are licensed, registered or certified as a PTA, if applicable and meet requirements in effect before January 1, 2008, that is, they have graduated before January 1, 2008, from a 2 year college level program approved by the APTA; or on or before December 31, 1977, they were licensed or qualified as a PTA and passed a proficiency examination conducted, approved, or sponsored by the U.S. Public Health Service. 4. Must be familiar with general use and functions of the computer, such as, user names and password concepts; internet; e-mail; navigation of computer desktop, including starting programs, using files, and windows, effectively use navigation buttons and tool bars; ability to self-manage online HR services and online training programs.'