PURPOSE: This rule provides information to the applicant regarding the requirements for temporary licenses. (1) A temporary license may be issued to a first-time applicant for licensure by examination who meets the qualifications of section 334.530.1, RSMo, has complied with 4 CSR 150-3.010 and 4 CSR 150-3.020, and submits an agreement to supervise form signed by the applicant’s supervising physical therapist. A temporary license will not be issued to an applicant who has failed the Missouri licensure examination or a licensure examination in any jurisdiction.

1. (2) If the temporary licensee passes the examination within ninety (90) days of issuance of the temporary license, the temporary license shall remain valid until a permanent license is issued or denied.
2. (3) If the temporary licensee fails the examination or does not sit for the examination within ninety (90) days of issuance of the temporary license, the temporary license shall automatically become invalid.

3. (4) The temporary licensee may practice only under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. Supervision shall include:

   1. (A) Continual verbal and written contact;
   2. (B) On-site contact every two (2) weeks; and
   3. (C) If the supervising physical therapist determines that the temporary licensee needs additional supervision, that additional supervision shall occur on a weekly basis.
4. (5) Supervision shall be documented on forms provided by the board. The supervising physical therapist is required to report any inappropriate conduct or patient care to the board.

AUTHORITY: sections 334.125, RSMo 2000 and 334.530, 334.540 and 334.550, RSMo Supp. 2005.* This rule originally filed as 4 CSR 150-3.050. Original rule filed Dec. 19, 1975, effective Dec. 29, 1975. Amended: Filed July 17, 1992, effective April 8, 1993. Amended: Filed Aug. 15, 1994, effective Feb. 26, 1995. Amended: Filed Jan. 3, 2006, effective June 30, 2006. Moved to 20 CSR 2150-3.050, effective Aug. 28, 2006.

*Original authority: 334.125, RSMo 1959, amended 1993, 1995; 334.530, RSMo 1969, amended 1981,1995, 2004; 334.540, RSMo 1969, amended 1974, 1981, 1988, 1995, 2004; and 334.550, RSMo 1969, amended 1981, 1995, 2004. State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts of Missouri v. De Vore, 517 SW2d 480 (Mo. App. 1975). Administrative Hearing Commission Act, section 161.252, RSMo (1986) repealed the former authority of the board to conduct evidentiary hearings on the qualifications of applicants for licensure.