Oklahoma § 59-887.10 - Temporary permit without examination

§ 59-887.10. Temporary permit without examination

A. Upon proper application to the Board, and payment of the fee

required by the provisions of the Physical Therapy Practice Act, the

Board shall issue without examination a temporary permit to practice

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 59. Professions and Occupations

physical therapy or to practice as a physical therapist assistant in

this state for a period of not to exceed one (1) year to any person

who meets the qualifications required for applicants to take the

examination and who submits satisfactory evidence to the Board that

such applicant is in this state on a temporary basis to assist in a

case of medical emergency or to engage in a special physical therapy

project. The Board may shorten the term of the temporary permit for

less than one (1) year.

B. Upon proper application and payment of fees, the Board may

issue a temporary permit to a person who has applied for a license

pursuant to the provisions of Section 887.7 of this title, and who

is eligible to take the examination pursuant to the provisions of

the Physical Therapy Practice Act. Such temporary permit shall be

available to an applicant only with respect to his first application

for licensure. Such permit shall expire upon notice that the

applicant has or has not passed the examination.

Amended by Laws 1987, c. 13, § 9, eff. July 1, 1987.