(a) When a provision of law or rule requires a signature, certification, stamp, verification, affidavit, or endorsement by a physician, the requirement may be fulfilled by an advanced practice registered nurse or a physician assistant in any of the following circumstances:
(1) Certification of disability for patients to receive disabled parking permits or placards from the Office of Motor Vehicle; or
(2) Signature for:
(A) Sports physicals to authorize student athletes to participate in athletic activities;
(B) Physicals for bus drivers;
(C) Forms relating to do-not-resuscitate orders;
(D) Forms excusing a potential jury member due to an illness;
(E) Death certificates;
(F) Workers' compensation forms;
(G) Forms relating to absenteeism for employment or school purposes; or
(H) Authorizations for durable medical equipment.
(b) This section does not expand the scope of practice of an advanced practice registered nurse or physician assistant.