Md. Code, Health Occupations § 13-313
This is the official text of Md. Code, Health Occupations § 13-313, part of Maryland’s Code, Health Occupations — governs the licensing of healthcare professionals.
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§13–313.
Official statutory text
(a) The Board may issue a temporary license to an applicant who, except for passing an examination otherwise required under this subtitle, has met the appropriate education and experience requirements of this subtitle for a physical therapist license or a physical therapy assistant license under § 13–302 of this subtitle.
(b) (1) A temporary license issued to an individual who has completed a physical therapy curriculum authorizes the holder to practice physical therapy under direct supervision while the temporary license is effective.
(2) A temporary license issued to an individual who has completed a physical therapy assistant curriculum authorizes the holder to practice limited physical therapy under direct supervision while the temporary license is effective.
(c) A temporary license is valid until:
(1) 90 days after issuance;
(2) The Board issues a full license to practice physical therapy or limited physical therapy to the holder of the temporary license; or
(3) The Board revokes the temporary license.
(b) (1) A temporary license issued to an individual who has completed a physical therapy curriculum authorizes the holder to practice physical therapy under direct supervision while the temporary license is effective.
(2) A temporary license issued to an individual who has completed a physical therapy assistant curriculum authorizes the holder to practice limited physical therapy under direct supervision while the temporary license is effective.
(c) A temporary license is valid until:
(1) 90 days after issuance;
(2) The Board issues a full license to practice physical therapy or limited physical therapy to the holder of the temporary license; or
(3) The Board revokes the temporary license.
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