Section 2640.

(a) If the board uses computer administered testing for the administration of the licensing examination, this section shall apply and Section 2639 shall not apply.

(b) Every graduate of an approved physical therapist education program who has filed a complete application for licensure with the board for the first time may, following receipt of a letter of authorization to take the licensing examination and perform as a "physical therapist license applicant," perform as a physical therapist under the direct and immediate supervision of a physical therapist licensed in this state, for 90 days pending the results of the first licensing examination administered. During this period, the applicant shall identify himself or herself only as a "physical therapist license applicant." If the applicant passes the examination, the physical therapist license applicant status shall remain in effect until a regular renewable license is issued, or licensure is denied, by the board.

(c) A person shall not be considered a graduate unless he or she has successfully completed all the clinical training and internships required for graduation from the program.

(d) If the applicant fails to take the examination within 90 days or fails to pass the examination or receive a license, all privileges under this section shall terminate. An applicant may only qualify once to perform as a physical therapist license applicant.

(Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 970, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 1999.)