§ 58-24b-405 — Animal physical therapy.

(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;
(1)(b) completion of a quadruped anatomy course; and
(1)(c) continuing education for the required hours remaining.
(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:

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

Legislative History

Enacted by Chapter 220, 2009 General Session