South Carolina § 40-45-270 Persons exempt from licensure requirement.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 40-45-270 — Persons exempt from licensure requirement.

South Carolina § 40-45-270

Title 40PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

Ch. 45PHYSICAL THERAPISTS

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S.C. Code Ann. § 40-45-270 (2026).

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The following are not required to be licensed:

(1)a "PT student" who is a student enrolled in a board-approved physical therapist program while engaged in completing the clinical education requirement for graduation under the on-site supervision of a physical therapist who is licensed to practice in this State;

(2)a "PTA" student who is a student enrolled in a board-approved physical therapist assistant program while engaged in completing the clinical education requirement for graduation under the on-site supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant who is licensed to practice in this State;

(3)a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant licensed in another state who is teaching or participating in special physical therapy education projects, demonstratio

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The following are not required to be licensed: (1) a "PT student" who is a student enrolled in a board-approved physical therapist program while engaged in completing the clinical education requirement for graduation under the on-site supervision of a physical therapist who is licensed to practice in this State; (2) a "PTA" student who is a student enrolled in a board-approved physical therapist assistant program while engaged in completing the clinical education requirement for graduation under the on-site supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant who is licensed to practice in this State; (3) a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant licensed in another state who is teaching or participating in special physical therapy education projects, demonstrations, or courses in this State; (4) a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant solely employed by the United States Armed Services, United States Public Health Service, Veterans Administration, or another federal agency and practicing within the scope of employment.

Legislative History

HISTORY: 1998 Act No. 360, SECTION 1. Editor's Note Prior Laws:1962 Code SECTION 56-1348.1; 1964 (53) 2388; 1971 (57) 405; 1982 Act No. 413, SECTION 15; 1984 Act No. 392; 1976 Code SECTION 40-45-150.