Missouri Code of State Regulations
Title 20 - DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND INSURANCE
Division 2150 - State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts
Chapter 3 - Licensing of Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants
Section 20 CSR 2150-3.150 - Physical Therapist Assistant Temporary Licensure
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 6, March 15, 2024
PURPOSE: This rule provides the requirements for temporary licensure to practice as a physical therapist assistant.
(1) A temporary license may be issued to a first-time applicant for licensure by examination who-
(2) A temporary license will not be issued to an applicant who has failed the Missouri licensure examination or a licensure examination in any jurisdiction.
(3) Immediate family member is defined as a relative within the fourth degree of consanguinity or affinity, or of a person with whom he or she cohabits.
(4) If the temporary licensee passes the examination within ninety (90) days of issuance of the temporary license, the temporary license shall remain valid until a permanent license is issued or denied.
(5) The temporary license shall automatically become invalid if one (1) of the following occurs:
(6) A Missouri permanently licensed physical therapist shall direct and supervise the temporarily licensed physical therapist assistant at all times, pursuant to section 334.650, RSMo, and 20 CSR 2150-3.090.
(7) The supervising physical therapist is required to report any inappropriate conduct or patient care to the board.
*Original authority: 334.125, RSMo 1959, amended 1993, 1995; 334.650, RSMo 1996, amended 2008; 334.665, RSMo 1996, amended 2004, 2008; 334.670, RSMo 1996, amended 2008; and 334.687, RSMo 2008.