58-70a-306.  Temporary license.

(1)  An applicant for licensure as a physician assistant who has met all qualifications for licensure except passing an examination component as required in Section 58-70a-302, may apply for and be granted a temporary license to practice under Subsection (2).

Terms Used In Utah Code 58-70a-306

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Physician: means the same as that term is defined in Section 58-67-102. See Utah Code 58-70a-102
  • Physician assistant: means an individual who is licensed to practice under this chapter. See Utah Code 58-70a-102
(2) 

(a)  The applicant shall submit to the division evidence of completion of a physician assistant program as defined in Subsection 58-70a-302(3).

(b) 

(i)  The temporary license shall be issued for a period not to exceed 120 days to allow the applicant to pass the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination.

(ii)  The temporary license may not be renewed or extended.

(c)  A temporary license holder shall work under the direct supervision of a physician.

Amended by Chapter 312, 2021 General Session