Which of the following individuals is exempt from the rules regarding unlicensed personnel?

The correct choice identifies that any person with a health care license is exempt from the rules concerning unlicensed personnel. This exemption arises because licensed health care professionals, including but not limited to physical therapists, nurses, and physicians, have undergone rigorous training and testing to earn their licenses. As a result, they are held to standards of practice and ethical guidelines that ensure patient safety and quality of care.

In contrast, while physical therapist assistants are trained professionals, they do not have the same status as licensed health care providers and therefore must operate under the regulations governing unlicensed personnel. A contractor hired for a project does not have healthcare training applicable to patient care and is generally not involved in clinical services, thus not falling under the same exemptions. Similarly, students on clinical rotation, while they may be supervised by licensed staff, are still considered unlicensed personnel and are subject to the regulations that govern their activities in a clinical setting. These distinctions highlight the importance of licensure in maintaining standards in health care practice.