Utah Admin. Code R156-24b-305 - Temporary Licensure

(1) Under Subsection 58-1-303(1), the Division may issue a temporary physical therapist or temporary physical therapist assistant license to a person who meets all qualifications for licensure as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant except for the passing of the required examination, if the applicant:

(a) submits a Request for Authorization to Test as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant, and is authorized to sit for the NPTE examination;

(b) is a graduate of a CAPTE accredited physical therapy school within three months immediately preceding application for licensure;

(c) is under the direct, on-site supervision of a physical therapist with an active, non-temporary license if employed as a physical therapist; and

(d) has registered to take the required licensure examination.

(2) A temporary physical therapist or temporary physical therapist assistant license issued under Subsection (1) expires the earlier of:

(a) six months from the date of issuance;

(b) the date upon which the Division receives notice from the examination agency that the individual has failed the examination twice; or

(c) the date upon which the Division issues the individual full licensure.

(3) A temporary physical therapist or temporary physical therapist assistant license issued in accordance with this section may not be renewed or extended.

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Utah Admin. Code R156-24b-305

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2018-1, effective 12/11/2017 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-07, effective 3/27/2023