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2004-5 Regulatory Agenda (Rules) - Board of Examiners in Phusical Therapy - State of Maine - USA
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Board of Examiners in Physical Therapy 2004-2005 Regulatory Agenda AGENCY UMBRELLA-UNIT NUMBER: 02-393
AGENCY NAME: Department of Professional & Financial Regulation, Office of Licensing & Registration, Board of Examiners in Physical Therapy CONTACT PERSON: Geraldine L. Betts, Board Administrator, 35 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333, tel. (207) 624-8625
EXPECTED 2004-2005 RULE-MAKING ACTIVITY: The Board may amend rules pertaining to foreign trained applicants. All rules pertaining to licensing requirements and the code of professional practice will be reviewed and updated as may be necessary. Outdated or duplicative rules that may exist in rules established by the Office of Licensing and Registration as authorized by 10 M.R.S.A. §8003 will be repealed.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 M.R.S.A. §3112(5)(C)
PURPOSE: Defines terms used throughout the Board's rules. The Board may review this chapter for conformance with statutes and make updates as may be necessary.
PURPOSE: The chapter contains provisions describing the conduct of meetings and hearings, acting on requests for advisory rulings, complaint and investigation procedures and record keeping. The Board may review this chapter for conformance with statutes and make updates as may be necessary.
CHAPTER 3: Licensure Requirement for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 M.R.S.A. §3112(5)(A, B, &C), 3114-A and 3116
PURPOSE: Establish requirements for issuance of a license to practice physical therapy, including application, education, experience, and references. The Board may review this chapter for conformance with statutes and make updates as may be necessary.
CHAPTER 4: Standards for Supervision of Physical Therapist Assistants and Physical Therapy Aids
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 M.R.S.A. §3112(5)(C) and 3113-B(6)
PURPOSE: Establish standards by which physical therapist assistants and physical therapy aids will be supervised. The Board may review this chapter for conformance with statutes and make updates as may be necessary.
CHAPTER 5: Enforcement and Disciplinary Procedures
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 M.R.S.A. §3112(5)
PURPOSE: Establish enforcement and disciplinary procedures, including grounds for discipline and clarification of terms. The Board may review this chapter for conformance with statutes and make updates as may be necessary.
CHAPTER 6: Code of Ethics
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 M.R.S.A. §3112(5)(C, E, F, and G) and 3117-A
PURPOSE: Set standards of professional practice of physical therapy. The Board may review this chapter and make changes to reflect current practice expectations for the protection of the public being served.
CHAPTER 7: Fees
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 M.R.S.A. §3112(5)(C and D) and 3114-A(2)(B)
PURPOSE: Establish fees assessed for application and licensing of physical therapists and assistants. The Board may repeal this rule in the event that fees are established directly by the Director of the Office of Licensing and Registration in Chapter 10 of the Rules of the Office of Licensing and Registration pursuant to 10 M.R.S.A. §8003(2-A)(D).
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