The bill amends Section 5-40-7 of the General Laws in Chapter 5-40, which pertains to the licensing of physical therapists. The amendment includes new provisions for graduate physical therapists who have failed their licensing examination. Specifically, it allows these graduates to have their privileges reinstated upon registering for a second and third attempt at the next available scheduled examination. However, if the applicant fails to take or pass the examination on these subsequent attempts, their privileges will automatically cease.

The bill also maintains the current provisions for physical therapists licensed by examination in other states or territories, allowing them to be licensed without examination in this state if they meet the qualifications required. Additionally, foreign-trained applicants must meet the requirements of the rules and regulations before becoming licensed in this state. The act is set to take effect upon passage, and it aims to provide a clear path for graduate physical therapists to obtain licensure after an initial examination failure by allowing additional attempts.

Statutes affected:
194: 5-40-7