2006 Utah Code - 58-70a-305 — Exemptions from licensure.

     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 physician associated with the program; and
     (c) for which the program accepts in writing the responsibility for the student; and
     (2) a person acting as a "medical assistant," as defined in Sections 58-67-102 and 58-68-102, and 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.

Enacted by Chapter 229, 1997 General Session