1. (1) Subject to Subsection 58-28-307(12)(b), a licensed physical therapist may practice animal physical therapy if the licensed physical therapist completes at least 100 hours of animal physical therapy training and education, which shall include:

   1. (a) 50 hours of on-the-job training under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian;
   2. (b) completion of a quadruped anatomy course; and
   3. (c) continuing education for the required hours remaining.

2. (2) Subject to Subsection 58-28-307(12)(b), a licensed physical therapist assistant may practice animal physical therapy, within the scope of the licensed physical therapist assistant's practice, if the licensed physical therapist assistant:

   1. (a) is under the on-site supervision or general supervision of a physical therapist who has complied with the requirements of Subsection (1); and

   2. (b) completes at least 100 hours of animal physical therapy training and education, which shall include:

      1. (i) 50 hours of on-the-job training under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian;
      2. (ii) completion of a quadruped anatomy course; and
      3. (iii) continuing education for the required hours remaining.

Enacted by Chapter 220, 2009 General Session