58-70a-305 - Exemptions from licensure. - Utah Statutes

58-70a-305. Exemptions from licensure.
In addition to the exemptions from licensure in Section 58-1-307, the following personsmay engage in acts included within the definition of practice as a physician assistant, subject tothe stated circumstances and limitations, without being licensed under this chapter:
(1) a student enrolled in an accredited physician assistant education program whileengaged 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 atemporary 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 anyperson; and
(c) for whom the supervising physician accepts responsibility.

Amended by Chapter 37, 2010 General Session