N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 8 § 77.8

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 51, December 18, 2024

Section 77.8 - Limited permits for physical therapist assistants

(a) The department may renew a limited permit for a physical therapist assistant, as provided in section 6741-a(c) of the Education Law, based upon:

(1) satisfactory evidence of extenuating circumstances which prevented the permittee from taking the licensing examination; or a demonstrated need for additional clinical training under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist;

(2) documentation that the permittee is affirmatively pursuing licensure by maintaining active examination and licensure applications; and

(3) completion of an application for renewal of a physical therapist assistant limited permit and payment of the fee prescribed in section 6741-a of the Education Law.

(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subdivision (a) of this section, renewal of a limited permit shall not be granted if the permittee is the subject of a pending professional misconduct proceeding or if the department determines that there is a reasonable basis for a professional misconduct proceeding against the permittee, as provided in title VIII of the Education Law.

(c) On-site supervision of permittees as required by section 6741-a(d) of the Education Law shall mean that the supervising physical therapist is in the same facility and readily available to the permittee.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 8 § 77.8