R156-24b-305. Temporary Licensure

  (1) In accordance with 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 cannot be renewed or extended.