Animal physical therapy.

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  • (1) Subject to Subsection 58-28-307(12)(b), a licensed physical therapist may practice animal physical therapy if the licensed physical therapist completes at least 100 hours of animal physical therapy training and education, which shall include:
    • (a) 50 hours of on-the-job training under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian;
    • (b) completion of a quadruped anatomy course; and
    • (c) continuing education for the required hours remaining.
  • (2) Subject to Subsection 58-28-307(12)(b), a licensed physical therapist assistant may practice animal physical therapy, within the scope of the licensed physical therapist assistant's practice, if the licensed physical therapist assistant:
    • (a) is under the on-site supervision or general supervision of a physical therapist who has complied with the requirements of Subsection (1); and
    • (b) completes at least 100 hours of animal physical therapy training and education, which shall include:
      • (i) 50 hours of on-the-job training under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian;
      • (ii) completion of a quadruped anatomy course; and
      • (iii) continuing education for the required hours remaining.




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