SECTION .0500 ‑ PHYSICAL THERAPY STUDENTS

21 NCAC 48C .0501         EXEMPTION FOR STUDENTS

(a)  Students enrolled in educational programs that are either accredited or are candidates in good standing for accreditation by an agency recognized by either the U.S. Office of Education or the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation, are included in the exemption from licensure contained in G.S. 90‑270.101(a)(1) while completing a clinical requirement for graduation.

(b)  A licensee must be present in the facility when patient care activities are undertaken by a PT or PTA student while completing the clinical requirement.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 90-270.92(1); 90-270.95; 90-270.101(a)(1);

Recodified From 48E .0101(c) Effective January 25, 1989;

Amended Eff. January 1, 1991;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. May 1, 2018;

Amended Eff. March 1, 2020.