§ 58-70a-305. Exemptions from licensure.

     In addition to the exemptions from licensure in Section 58-1-307, the following persons may engage in acts included within the definition of practice as a physician assistant, subject to the stated circumstances and limitations, without being licensed under this chapter:

(1) a student enrolled in an accredited physician assistant education program while engaged in activities as a physician assistant:

(a) that are a part of the education program;

(b) that are conducted under the direct supervision of a:

(i) physician associated with the program; or

(ii) licensed physician assistant, at the request of the supervising physician and on a temporary basis, as defined by rule;

(c) for which the program accepts in writing the responsibility for the student; and

(2) a "medical assistant," as defined in Sections 58-67-102 and 58-68-102, who:

(a) is working under the direct supervision of a physician;

(b) does not diagnose, advise, independently treat, or prescribe to or on behalf of any person; and

(c) for whom the supervising physician accepts responsibility.

Amended by Chapter 37, 2010 General Session