Section 2655.93.

(a) If the committee uses computer administered testing for the administration of the examination, this section shall apply and Section 2655.91 shall not apply.

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

(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 approval, all privileges under this section shall terminate. An applicant may only qualify once to perform as a physical therapist assistant applicant.

(Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 830, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 1997.)