# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 13. Physical Therapists

### Subtitle 3

#### Section 13-313

(a) The Board may issue a temporary license to an applicant who, except for passing an examination otherwise required under this subtitle, has met the appropriate education and experience requirements of this subtitle for a physical therapist license or a physical therapy assistant license under Sec. 13-302 of this subtitle.

(b)

  (1) A temporary license issued to an individual who has completed a physical therapy curriculum authorizes the holder to practice physical therapy under direct supervision while the temporary license is effective.

  (2) A temporary license issued to an individual who has completed a physical therapy assistant curriculum authorizes the holder to practice limited physical therapy under direct supervision while the temporary license is effective.

(c) A temporary license is valid until:

  (1) 90 days after issuance;

  (2) The Board issues a full license to practice physical therapy or limited physical therapy to the holder of the temporary license; or

  (3) The Board revokes the temporary license.

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Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)