(1) An applicant for a license as a physical therapist shall: (a) be of good moral character; (b) complete the application process, including payment of fees; (c) submit proof of graduation from a professional physical therapist education program that is accredited by a recognized accreditation agency; (d) pass a licensing examination: (i) after complying with Subsection (1)(c); 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; (e) 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; (f) if the applicant is applying to participate in the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact under Chapter 24c, Physical Therapy Licensure Compact, 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 (g) meet any other requirements established by the division, by rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.

(a) be of good moral character;

(b) complete the application process, including payment of fees;

(c) submit proof of graduation from a professional physical therapist education program that is accredited by a recognized accreditation agency;

(d) pass a licensing examination: (i) after complying with Subsection (1)(c); 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;

(i) after complying with Subsection (1)(c); 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;

(e) 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;

(f) if the applicant is applying to participate in the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact under Chapter 24c, Physical Therapy Licensure Compact, 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

(g) 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) be of good moral character; (b) 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; (c) submit proof of graduation from a physical therapist assistant education program that is accredited by a recognized accreditation agency; (d) 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)(c); 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; (e) 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; (f) 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 (g) meet any other requirements established by the division, by rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.

(a) be of good moral character;

(b) 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;

(c) submit proof of graduation from a physical therapist assistant education program that is accredited by a recognized accreditation agency;

(d) 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)(c); 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;

(i) after the applicant complies with Subsection (2)(c); 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;

(e) 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;

(f) 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

(g) 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) be of good moral character; (b) complete the application process, including payment of fees; (c) (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)(c)(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; (d) after complying with Subsection (3)(c), pass a licensing examination; (e) 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; (f) if the applicant is applying to participate in the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact under Chapter 24c, Physical Therapy Licensure Compact, 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 (g) meet any other requirements established by the division, by rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.

(a) be of good moral character;

(b) complete the application process, including payment of fees;

(c) (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)(c)(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;

(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)(c)(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;

(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)(c)(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;

(d) after complying with Subsection (3)(c), pass a licensing examination;

(e) 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;

(f) if the applicant is applying to participate in the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact under Chapter 24c, Physical Therapy Licensure Compact, 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

(g) 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) is of good moral character; (b) completes the application process, including payment of fees; (c) 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; (d) if the applicant is applying to participate in the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact under Chapter 24c, Physical Therapy Licensure Compact, 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 (e) meets any other requirements established by the division, by rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.

(a) is of good moral character;

(b) completes the application process, including payment of fees;

(c) 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;

(d) if the applicant is applying to participate in the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact under Chapter 24c, Physical Therapy Licensure Compact, 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

(e) 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.

(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.

(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.