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LA Rev Stat § 37:2404 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2404. Board meetings; quorum; officers; compensation

RS 2404 - Board meetings; quorum; officers; compensation  A. The board shall meet at least semiannually, on a date and at a time and place as it may designate, which shall include at least a meeting in January of each year to elect a chairman and secretary-treasurer from its membership. All meetings shall be held at the call of the chairman or at a call of a quorum of members upon not less than ten days written notice, unless such notice is waived. The presence of any member at any such meeting of the board shall constitute a waiver of notice thereof by such member. Notice shall comply with the provisions of R.S. 42:19.  B. Any four members of the board shall constitute a quorum for any business before the board.  C. Each board or committee member shall be entitled to a per diem of one hundred fifty dollars for attendance at board meetings or other official board-approved business or activities, plus reimbursement of actual expenses reasonably necessary for attending board or committee meetings or for representing the board or participating in an official board-approved activity. Board employees shall be entitled to reimbursement of actual expenses reasonably necessary for participating in or carrying out an official board-approved activity. Added by Acts 1966, No. 68, §1. Acts 1983, No. 555, §1; Acts 1992, No. 731, §1; Acts 2009, No. 535, §4, eff. Jan. 1, 2010; Acts 2018, No. 206, §3.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2406 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2406. Immunity from personal liability; boards and others; confidentiality

RS 2406 - Immunity from personal liability; boards and others; confidentiality A. There shall be no liability on the part of and no action for damages against: (1) Any member of the board, its agents, employees, attorneys, or any member of a committee appointed or designated by the board, for any action undertaken or performed by such person within the scope of the duties, powers, and functions of the board or such committee when such person is acting without malice and in the reasonable belief that the action taken by him is warranted. (2) Any person or health care entity providing information or reports to the board, its agents or employees, or to a committee appointed or designated by the board, without malice and in the reasonable belief that such information is accurate, including information or reports required by the provisions of R.S. 37:1745.14. Such immunity from liability shall additionally be in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 37:1745.16. B. Information or reports concerning or relating to improper conduct by or the impairment of a licensed physical therapist or physical therapist assistant provided to the board or gathered by the board through investigation, including in compliance with the provisions of R.S. 37:1745.14, shall be, in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 37:1745.15, confidential. Added by Acts 1966, No. 68, §1; Amended by Acts 1972, No. 674, §1; Acts 1987, No. 208, §1; Acts 2001, No. 296, §1; Acts 2009, No. 535, §4, eff. Jan. 1, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2408 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2408. License required; limitations

RS 2408 - License required; limitations A. No person shall practice, or in any way hold himself out, or designate himself, as a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant unless licensed by the board. B. A person employed as a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant by the United States government, or any department, agency, or bureau thereof, shall not be required to obtain a license under the provisions of this Chapter. However, such person may engage in the practice of physical therapy outside the course and scope of such federal employment only after obtaining a license in accordance with this Chapter. C. A license issued pursuant to this Chapter does not authorize the diagnosis of disease. Acts 1990, No. 708, §1; Acts 2009, No. 535, §4, eff. Jan. 1, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2409 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2409. Qualifications for license; physical therapists

RS 2409 - Qualifications for license; physical therapists To qualify for a license as a physical therapist, an applicant shall: (1) Be at least twenty-one years of age. (2) Be a citizen of the United States or have obtained legal authority to work in the United States, and have proper documentation evidencing this fact. (3) Be of good moral character. (4) Have paid all fees required by this Chapter. (5) Have graduated from a school of physical therapy, which school, at the time of such graduation, was approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education or the board. (6) Pass an examination to the satisfaction of the board as provided for in R.S. 37:2414. Added by Acts 1966, No. 68, §1. Amended by Acts 1972, No. 674, §1; Acts 1992, No. 731, §1; Acts 2009, No. 535, §4, eff. Jan. 1, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2410 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2410. Qualifications for license; foreign graduates

RS 2410 - Qualifications for license; foreign graduates  A graduate of a school of physical therapy outside of the United States may qualify for a license as a physical therapist upon compliance with the provisions of R.S. 37:2409(1), (2), (3), (4), and (6) as well as with all of the following provisions:  (1)(a) Provides satisfactory evidence of successful completion of a foreign physical therapy education curriculum that is substantially equivalent to the requirements for physical therapists educated in accredited physical therapy schools located within the United States.  (b) A graduate of a foreign physical therapy education curriculum shall establish substantial equivalence by presenting documentation satisfactory to the board of the successful completion of all of the following:  (i) A foreign physical therapy education curriculum accredited by a board-approved accrediting agency containing courses which prepared the applicant to work as a physical therapist and that is recognized by the educational regulatory authority where the school is located.  (ii) A credential evaluation as directed by the board that determines that the candidate has met uniform criteria for educational requirements as further established by board rule.  (iii) Any additional education as required by the board.  (2) Provides proof of identity in the form of a valid drivers license and social security card, passport, or as additionally provided by the board.  (3) Provides documentation satisfactory to the board of verification of any and all professional or trade licenses, certifications, and permits, past or present, held in any country, province, or state, including the United States, as required by the board.  (4) Achieves a passing score on a board-approved English proficiency examination if the applicant's native language is not English.  (5) Completes supervised clinical practice requirements as defined by board rule.  (6) Meets all additional requirements established by board rule.  Added by Acts 1966, No. 68, §1. Amended by Acts 1978, No. 667, §1; Acts 1980, No. 398, §1; Acts 1983, No. 555, §1; Acts 1992, No. 731, §1; Acts 2003, No. 1269, §1, eff. July 8, 2003; Acts 2009, No. 535, §4, eff. Jan. 1, 2010; Acts 2017, No. 300, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2411 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2411. Qualifications for license; physical therapist assistant

RS 2411 - Qualifications for license; physical therapist assistant To be qualified for a license as a physical therapist assistant, an applicant shall: (1) Be at least nineteen years of age. (2) Be of good moral character. (3) Have paid all fees required by this Chapter. (4) Have graduated from an accredited school of physical therapist assisting, which school, at the time of such graduation, was approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education or the board. However, the board shall not require an applicant to have completed a course of training in excess of that required for an associate degree. (5) Pass an examination to the satisfaction of the board as provided for in R.S. 37:2414. Acts 1983, No. 555, §1; Acts 2009, No. 535, §4, eff. Jan. 1, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2411.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2411.1. Physical therapist assistant; foreign graduates

RS 2411.1 - Physical therapist assistant; foreign graduates  A graduate of a school of physical therapy assisting outside of the United States may qualify for a license as a physical therapy assistant upon compliance with the provisions of R.S. 37:2411(1), (2), (3), and (5), as well as with all of the following provisions:  (1)(a) Provides satisfactory evidence of successful completion of a foreign physical therapy assistant education curriculum that is substantially equivalent to the requirements for physical therapy assistants educated in accredited physical therapy schools located within the United States.  (b) A graduate of a foreign physical therapy assistant education curriculum shall establish substantial equivalence by presenting documentation satisfactory to the board of the successful completion of all of the following:  (i) A foreign physical therapy assistant education curriculum accredited by a board-approved accrediting agency containing courses which prepared the applicant to work as a physical therapist assistant and that is recognized by the educational regulatory authority where the school is located.  (ii) A credentials evaluation as directed by the board that determines that the candidate has met uniform criteria for educational requirements as further established by board rule.  (iii) Any additional education as required by the board.  (2) Provides indisputable proof of identity as specified by the board.  (3) Provides documentation satisfactory to the board of verification of all professional or trade licenses, certifications, and permits, past or present, held in any country, province, or state, including the United States, as required by the board.  (4) Achieves a passing score on board-approved English proficiency examinations if the applicant's native language is not English.  (5) Completes supervised clinical practice requirements as defined by board rule.  (6) Meets all additional requirements established by board rule.  Acts 2017, No. 300, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2411.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2411.2. Physical therapist assistant; military training

RS 2411.2 - Physical therapist assistant; military training  An applicant who has completed a United States armed services program of training not accredited by a national accreditation agency approved by the board may qualify for a license as a physical therapist assistant upon compliance with the provisions of R.S. 37:2411(1), (2), (3), and (5), as well as with both of the following provisions:  (1)(a) Provides satisfactory evidence of successful completion of a United States armed services program of training that is substantially equivalent to the requirements for physical therapist assistants educated in an accredited entry-level program as determined by the board.  (b) A physical therapist assistant trained in the United States armed services shall establish substantial equivalence by presenting documentation satisfactory to the board of the successful completion of all of the following:  (i) A United States armed services program of training accredited by a board-approved accrediting agency containing courses which prepared the applicant to work as a physical therapist assistant.  (ii) A credentials evaluation as directed by the board that determines that the candidate has met uniform criteria for educational requirements as further established by board rule.  (iii) Any additional education as required by the board.  (2) Meets all additional requirements established by board rule.  Acts 2017, No. 300, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2412 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2412. License reciprocity

RS 2412 - License reciprocity In its discretion, the board may waive examination, and may license an applicant who is licensed and in good standing under the laws of another state, territory, or district, if the requirements for licensing of physical therapists or physical therapist assistants were, at the date of licensing therein, substantially equal to the requirements then or subsequently in force in Louisiana, and if the state, territory, or district from whence the applicant comes accords a similar licensing privilege without examination to licensees under this Chapter. Acts 2009, No. 535, §4, eff. Jan. 1, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2413 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2413. Application for license

RS 2413 - Application for license A. An applicant for a license as a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant shall file a written application on forms provided by the board, together with the required license fee. In addition to meeting all other application requirements provided by this Chapter or board rules the applicant shall present evidence satisfactory to the board of his qualifications as required under this Chapter. B. In order to determine an applicant's suitability for licensing, the board may require applicants for initial licensure to furnish a full set of fingerprints to facilitate a criminal background investigation. The board shall submit it to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal history background check. The Louisiana State Police shall report the result of the criminal history background check to the board which may use that information to determine the applicant's moral character and suitability for licensing. C. In addition to the fees authorized by this Chapter, the board may require the applicant to reimburse the board or the law enforcement agency for the expense of fingerprinting and facilitating the criminal background check. Acts 1983, No. 555, §1; Acts 2009, No. 535, §4, eff. Jan. 1, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2414 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2414. Examination

RS 2414 - Examination The board shall provide for the examination of applicants for licensing as physical therapists or physical therapist assistants under such terms and conditions as it may determine. The examination shall test the applicant's knowledge of such subjects as the board may deem useful in determining the applicant's fitness to practice physical therapy and may include demonstrations and written and oral tests. Added by Acts 1966, No. 68, §1; Acts 1992, No. 731, §1; Acts 2009, No. 535, §4, eff. Jan. 1, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2415 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2415. Issuance of license; updating contact information

RS 2415 - Issuance of license; updating contact information A. If an applicant meets the requirements of this Chapter, the board shall issue the applicant a license to practice physical therapy. B. Each licensee is responsible for reporting a name change and changes in business and home address, telephone numbers, and e-mail address to the board within thirty days of such change. Acts 1983, No. 555, §1; Acts 2009, No. 535, §4, eff. Jan. 1, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2416 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2416. Emergency exemptions

RS 2416 - Emergency exemptions No license is required by this Chapter under the following circumstances: (1) A physical therapist who is licensed in a jurisdiction of the United States and who enters this state to provide physical therapy during a declared local, state, or national disaster or emergency. This exemption applies for no longer than sixty days following the declaration of the emergency. In order to be eligible for this exemption the physical therapist shall notify the board of his intent to practice within the state. (2) A physical therapist licensed in a jurisdiction of the United States who is forced to leave his residence or place of employment due to a declared local, state, or national disaster or emergency and as a result of such displacement seeks to practice physical therapy. This exemption applies for no more than sixty days following the declaration of the emergency. In order to be eligible for this exemption the physical therapist shall notify the board of his intent to practice within the state. (3) A physical therapist assistant who is licensed in a jurisdiction of the United States and is assisting a physical therapist engaged specifically in activities related to Paragraphs (1) and (2) of this Section. Added by Acts 1966, No. 68, §1; Acts 2009, No. 535, §4, eff. Jan. 1, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2417 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2417. License renewal

RS 2417 - License renewal A. A license issued under the provisions of this Chapter shall be renewed by its holder in accordance with the rules of the board. B. Any license not renewed in accordance with the rules of the board shall automatically expire at the end of its term, after which the licensee shall not practice in Louisiana. C. An expired license may be reinstated upon application to the board by the licensee with a satisfactory explanation for the failure to renew and the payment of both the renewal fee and reinstatement fee. The denial of such application is subject to review by the courts. Added by Acts 1966, No. 68, §1; Acts 2009, No. 535, §4, eff. Jan. 1, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2419 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2419. Use of titles and terms; restrictions

RS 2419 - Use of titles and terms; restrictions A. The board shall determine by rule the appropriate use of professional credentials by licensees. B. No person or business entity, its employees, agents, or representatives shall use in connection with that person's name or the name or activity of the business, the words "physical therapy", "physical therapist", "physiotherapy", "physiotherapist", "registered physical therapist", "licensed physical therapist", "doctor of physical therapy", the letters "PT", "DPT", "LPT", "RPT", or any other words, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying directly or indirectly that physical therapy is provided or supplied, unless such services are provided by or under the direction of a physical therapist licensed pursuant to this Chapter. C. No person or business entity shall advertise or otherwise promote another person as being a "physical therapist" or "physiotherapist" unless the individual so advertised or promoted is licensed as a physical therapist under this Chapter. No person or business entity shall offer, provide, or bill any other person for "physical therapy" or "physiotherapy" unless the individual performing those services is licensed pursuant to this Chapter. D. A physical therapist assistant shall use the letters "PTA" immediately following his name to designate licensure under this Chapter. E. No person shall use the title "physical therapist assistant", the letters "PTA", or any other words, abbreviations, or insignia in connection with that person's name to indicate or imply, directly or indirectly, that the person is a physical therapist assistant unless the person is licensed as a physical therapist assistant pursuant to this Chapter. Acts 1990, No. 708, §1; Acts 2009, No. 535, §4, eff. Jan. 1, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2420 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2420. Disciplinary actions

RS 2420 - Disciplinary actions A. After due notice and hearing, the board may refuse to license any applicant, or may refuse to renew the license of any person, or may restrict, suspend, or revoke any license upon proof that the person has: (1) Practiced physical therapy in violation of the provisions of this Chapter, the rules of the board, or standards of practice. (2) Attempted to or obtained a license by fraud or misrepresentation. (3) Committed repeated acts of negligence or incompetence in the practice of physical therapy. (4) Been convicted of a felony in the courts of any state, district, territory, or country. Conviction, as used in this Paragraph, shall include a plea or verdict of guilty, an admission or finding of guilt, or a plea of nolo contendere. (5) Been habitually intemperate or abused controlled dangerous substances as defined by federal or Louisiana law. (6) Had his license to practice physical therapy revoked or suspended, or has had other disciplinary action taken against him, or has had his application for a license refused, revoked, or suspended by the authorities of another state, district, territory, or country. (7) Been found guilty of unprofessional conduct or sexual misconduct, including but not limited to departure from, or failure to conform to, the minimal standards of acceptable and prevailing physical therapy practice, in which proceeding actual injury to a patient need not be established. (8) Engaged directly or indirectly in the division, transferring, assigning, rebating, or refunding of fees received for professional service with a referring practitioner or any relative or business associate of that referring practitioner. However, nothing in this Paragraph shall be construed as prohibiting the members of any properly organized business entity recognized by law and comprised of physical therapists from dividing that amount of fees received for professional services among themselves as they determine by contract necessary to defray their joint operating expenses. B. Any action of the board taken under this Section shall be subject to notice requirements and hearing, adjudication, and appeal proceedings in accordance with the rules adopted by the board and the Administrative Procedure Act. C. Refusal to grant a license for failure to pass the licensing examination required by the board shall not require notice and a hearing. Acts 1993, No. 580, §1; Acts 2009, No. 535, §4, eff. Jan. 1, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2421 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2421. Violations; penalties

RS 2421 - Violations; penalties A. No person shall: (1) Sell or falsely obtain or furnish any physical therapy diploma or license, or aid or abet therein. (2) Practice physical therapy without a lawfully issued, current, and valid license, except as otherwise provided in this Chapter. (3) Use in connection with his name any designation tending to imply that he is a licensed physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant unless duly licensed to practice under the provisions of this Chapter. B. Any person who, or legal entity which, commits or assists in the commission of any violation listed in Subsection A of this Section, or any legal entity which knowingly employs a person who engages in, or which legal entity otherwise facilitates or assists in the unlicensed practice of physical therapy shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars nor more than five hundred dollars, or imprisoned for not less than thirty days nor more than six months, or both, and, in addition, a board licensee may have his license restricted, suspended, or revoked by the board. Each violation shall constitute a separate offense, and, for such additional violations, at the discretion of the court, such person or legal entity may be subject to a fine of not less than five hundred dollars or imprisonment of not less than six months, or both. Acts 1993, No. 580, §1; Acts 2009, No. 535, §4, eff. Jan. 1, 2010.