Section 58-24b-302 - Licensure(1) An applicant for a license as a physical therapist shall: (a) complete the application process, including payment of fees;(b) submit proof of graduation from a professional physical therapist education program that is accredited by a recognized accreditation agency;(c) pass a licensing examination: (i) after complying with Subsection (1)(b); or(ii) if the applicant is in the final term of a professional physical therapist education program that is accredited by a recognized accreditation agency;(d) be able to read, write, speak, understand, and be understood in the English language and demonstrate proficiency to the satisfaction of the board if requested by the board;(e) consent to a criminal background check in accordance with Section 58-24b-302.1 and any requirements established by rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act; and(f) meet any other requirements established by the division, by rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.(2) An applicant for a license as a physical therapist assistant shall: (a) complete the application process, including payment of fees set by the division, in accordance with Section 63J-1-504, to recover the costs of administering the licensing requirements relating to physical therapist assistants;(b) submit proof of graduation from a physical therapist assistant education program that is accredited by a recognized accreditation agency;(c) pass a licensing examination approved by division rule made in collaboration with the board and in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act: (i) after the applicant complies with Subsection (2)(b); or(ii) if the applicant is in the final term of a physical therapist assistant education program that is accredited by a recognized accreditation agency;(d) be able to read, write, speak, understand, and be understood in the English language and demonstrate proficiency to the satisfaction of the board if requested by the board;(e) submit to, and pass, a criminal background check, in accordance with Section 58-24b-302.1 and standards established by rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act; and(f) meet any other requirements established by the division, by rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.(3) An applicant for a license as a physical therapist who is educated outside of the United States shall: (a) complete the application process, including payment of fees;(b)(i) provide satisfactory evidence that the applicant graduated from a professional physical therapist education program that is accredited by a recognized accreditation agency; or(ii)(A) provide satisfactory evidence that the applicant graduated from a physical therapist education program that prepares the applicant to engage in the practice of physical therapy, without restriction;(B) provide satisfactory evidence that the education program described in Subsection (3)(b)(ii)(A) is recognized by the government entity responsible for recognizing a physical therapist education program in the country where the program is located; and(C) pass a credential evaluation to ensure that the applicant has satisfied uniform educational requirements;(c) after complying with Subsection (3)(b), pass a licensing examination;(d) be able to read, write, speak, understand, and be understood in the English language and demonstrate proficiency to the satisfaction of the board if requested by the board;(e) consent to a criminal background check in accordance with Section 58-24b-302.1 and any requirements established by rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act; and(f) meet any other requirements established by the division, by rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.(4) The division shall issue a license to a person who holds a current unrestricted license to practice physical therapy in a state, district, or territory of the United States of America, other than Utah, if the person: (a) completes the application process, including payment of fees;(b) is able to read, write, speak, understand, and be understood in the English language and demonstrate proficiency to the satisfaction of the board if requested by the board;(c) consents to a criminal background check in accordance with Section 58-24b-302.1 and any requirements established by rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act; and(d) meets any other requirements established by the division, by rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.(5)(a) Notwithstanding Subsection 58-1-307(1)(c), an individual may not engage in an internship in physical therapy, unless the person is: (i) certified by the division; or(ii) exempt from licensure under Section 58-24b-304.(b) The provisions of Subsection (5)(a) apply, regardless of whether the individual is participating in the supervised clinical training program for the purpose of becoming a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant.Amended by Chapter 339, 2020 General Session ,§ 39, eff. 5/12/2020.Amended by Chapter 101, 2019 General Session ,§ 1, eff. 5/14/2019.Amended by Chapter 318, 2018 General Session ,§ 12, eff. 5/8/2018.Amended by Chapter 164, 2017 General Session ,§ 1, eff. 5/9/2017.Amended by Chapter 238, 2016 General Session ,§ 17, eff. 5/10/2016.Enacted by Chapter 220, 2009 General Session