Md. Code Regs. 10.38.01.04

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 10.38.01.04 - Issuance of Licenses

A. Temporary License.

(1) The Board may issue a temporary license to an applicant who, except for passing an examination otherwise required under Health Occupations Article, Title 13, Annotated Code of Maryland, has met the appropriate education and experience requirements for a physical therapy license or a physical therapist assistant license set forth under Health Occupations Article, §13-302, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(2) The holder of a temporary license shall:

(a) Practice under direct supervision while the temporary license is in effect;

(b) Achieve a passing score on the Maryland Physical Therapy jurisprudence exam; and

(c) Submit to a State and national criminal history records check in accordance with Health Occupations Article, §13-302.1, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(3) A temporary license is valid until:

(a) 90 days after issuance;

(b) The Board issues a full license to practice physical therapy or limited physical therapy to the holder of the temporary license; or

(c) The Board revokes the temporary license.

B. Licensure Procedures.

(1) When the applicant has met all the requirements for licensure, the Board may issue a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant license to the applicant.

(2) Renewal of Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant License.

(a) The licensee shall renew the license biennially.

(b) The licensee shall be responsible for notifying the Board if a renewal notice is not received.

(c) A renewal license shall be issued to each licensee who meets the requirements of Health Occupations Article, §13-311(c), Annotated Code of Maryland.

(3) Method of Renewal Notification.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in §B(3)(b) of this regulation, the Board shall mail notices for renewal at least 1 month before the expiration date.

(b) If requested by a licensee, the Board shall send to the licensee, at least two times within the month before a license expires, a renewal notice by electronic means to the last known electronic mail address of the licensee.

(c) If a renewal notice sent by electronic mail under §B(3)(b) of this regulation is returned to the Board as undeliverable, the Board shall send to the licensee a renewal notice by first-class mail to the last known address of the licensee.

(4) A duplicate license shall be issued for a lost, stolen, or destroyed license provided the licensee:

(a) Makes a request in writing;

(b) Provides a sworn statement or police report attesting to the facts; and

(c) Pays the fee as established in COMAR 10.38.07.

Md. Code Regs. 10.38.01.04

Regulations .04 adopted effective August 2, 1982 (9:15 Md. R. 1514)
Regulations .04 repealed effective December 29, 1986 (13:26 Md. R. 2807)
Regulations .04 adopted effective December 29, 1986 (13:26 Md. R. 2807)
Regulation .04 amended effective April 6, 2009 (36:7 Md. R. 525); April 2, 2012 (39:6 Md. R. 408)
Regulation .04A amended effective July 8, 1991 (18:13 Md. R. 1482); July 12, 1999 (26:14 Md. R. 1083)
Regulation .04B amended effective July 12, 1999 (26:14 Md. R. 1083); amended effective 49:7 Md. R. 466, eff. 4/4/2022