UT Code § 58-24b-302 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 58 - Occupations and Professions|Chapter 24b - Physical Therapy Practice Act|Part 3 - Licensing|Section 302 - Licensure.

 Effective 5/12/2020  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