Definition of PT
"art and science of physical or corrective rehab of any bodily or mental condition of any person by use of physical, chemical or other properties of heat, light, water, electricity...active, passive and
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Definition of PT
"art and science of physical or corrective rehab of any bodily or mental condition of any person by use of physical, chemical or other properties of heat, light, water, electricity...active, passive and resistive exercise and shall include PT evals, treatment planning, instruction and consultative services"
ARTICLE 1: Admin - Members of the Board
1 PT involved in PT education, 3 PT's with 5 years experience, 3 public members who aren't licentiates of the board or any other medical board (CA citizen, not school faculty)
ARTICLE 1: Admin - Terms
Appointed 4 years, exp. on June 1
1 public and 4 PT members appt'd by governor
Cannot serve more than 2 consecutive terms
ARTICLE 1: Admin - Meetings
1 regular meeting annually in Sacramento, LA or SF
ARTICLE 1 Admin - Members Duties
May inspect PT facilities
May review pt charts
Can suspend and revoke licenses (notice must be given
ARTICLE 2 General Provisions
The use of roentgen rays/radioactive materials or electricity for surgical purposes is not authorized
ARTICLE 2: General Provisions - Topical Medications
Can apply but CANNOT prescribe medications (require MD referral)
ARTICLE 2: General Provisions - Neuro Re-Ed
Can perform tissue penetration for evaluation neuro performance
Only if authorized by MD and PT has certification
ARTICLE 2: General Provisions - Misc
Pt's records are held for no less than 7 years following D/C
-Records of minors are held for 7 years or 1 year after minor turns 18
-PT cannot diagnose disease
-PT's cannot provide prognostic interpretation of data
ARTICLE 3: Licensing of Practitioners - PT Aide
-Observation, transport, physical support only during gait training/transfers
-Under direct, continuous and immediate PT supervision at all times
ARTICLE 3: Licensing - Applicants
Qualifications:
-Over 18 years old
-Not addicted to drugs/alcohol
-Completed schooling
-No crimes (constituting denial of license)
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