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NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.25 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.25 - Written examinations.

45:9-37.25 Written examinations.  15. The written examination provided for in sections 12 and 13 of P.L.1983, c.296 (C.45:9-37.22 and C.45:9-37.23) and section 21 of P.L.2003, c.18 (C.45:9-37.34b) shall test the applicant's knowledge of basic and clinical sciences as they relate to physical therapy and physical therapy theory and procedures and any other subjects the board may deem useful to test the applicant's fitness to practice physical therapy or act as a physical therapist assistant. Examinations shall be held within the State at a time and place to be determined by the board. The board shall give adequate written notice of the examination to applicants for licensure and examination. If an applicant fails his first examination, the applicant may take a second examination no more than two years from the date of the initial examination. Additional examinations may be given at the discretion of the board. The board shall allow a student enrolled in an accredited physical therapist or physical therapist assistant education program and who has completed all the required didactic coursework, to take the National Physical Therapy Examination prior to graduation, provided the student submits with the application a letter on the official letterhead of the accredited educational institution where the applicant is completing an accredited educational program that includes the signature of the program director, the department chairperson or a similarly authorized person of the university or college that states: a. The applicant is a candidate for a degree as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant at the next scheduled graduation date; b. The date the national examination for licensure is to be taken by the applicant is the one nearest to and before the applicant's expected graduation date and is not more than 120 days before the date of the applicant's expected graduation date; and c. The applicant meets any other established requirements of the accredited educational program, if applicable. L.1983, c.296, s.15; amended 2003, c.18, s.11; 2017, c.121, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.26 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.26 - Assistants; alternate standards for examination

45:9-37.26. Assistants; alternate standards for examination  The board may establish alternate standards for the examination of an applicant as a physical therapist assistant. L.1983, c. 296, s. 16.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.27 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.27 - Issuance of license.

45:9-37.27 Issuance of license.  17. The board shall issue a license to each applicant for licensure as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant who, in the judgment of the board, qualifies for licensure pursuant to P.L.1983, c.296 (C.45:9-37.11 et seq.) and P.L.2003, c.18 (C.45:9-37.34b et al.). Every licensee shall ensure the following notices are conspicuously displayed in a public area in all offices and health care facilities at which the licensee practices physical therapy: a. "Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants are licensed by the State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, an agency of the Division of Consumer Affairs. Any member of the public may notify the board of any complaint relative to the practice conducted by a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant." The notice shall include the current address and phone number for the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, State Board of Physical Examiners. b. "INFORMATION ON PROFESSIONAL FEES IS AVAILABLE TO YOU ON REQUEST." The licensee shall not be required to publicly post his biennial registration, but an original biennial registration shall be maintained on site and all licensees shall be required to provide their name, professional designation and license number to any patient upon request. L.1983, c.296, s.17; amended 2003, c.18, s.12; 2017, c.121, s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.28 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.28 - Issuance of license to holder of out-of-State license.

45:9-37.28 Issuance of license to holder of out-of-State license.  18. Upon payment to the board of a fee and the submission of a written application on forms provided by it, the board shall issue without examination to a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant who holds a valid license issued by another state or possession of the United States or the District of Columbia which, in the judgment of the board, has education and experience requirements substantially equivalent to the requirements of this act and P.L.2003, c.18 (C.45:9-37.34b et al.). L.1983,c.296,s.18; amended 2003, c.18, s.13.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.29 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.29 - Issuance of temporary license.

45:9-37.29 Issuance of temporary license.  19. a. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2003, c.18). b. Upon payment to the board of a fee and the submission of a written application on forms provided by it, the board may issue without examination a temporary license to practice physical therapy or act as a physical therapist assistant in this State to a person who is qualified, in the judgment of the board, to practice as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant, and who provides evidence that he is in the State on a temporary basis to assist in a medical emergency or to engage in a special project, teaching assignment or other activity approved by the board relating to physical therapy practice. A temporary license shall expire one year from its date of issue, however, it may be renewed by the board for an additional one-year period. A temporary license shall be surrendered to the board upon its expiration. L.1983,c.296,s.19; amended 2003, c.18, s.14.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.30 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.30 - Use of certain titles, designations restricted.

45:9-37.30 Use of certain titles, designations restricted.  20. No person, business entity or its employees, agents or representatives shall place an advertisement that uses or otherwise use the titles "physical therapist," "physiotherapist," "registered physical therapist," "licensed physical therapist," "physical therapist assistant," "registered physical therapist assistant," "licensed physical therapist assistant," "student physical therapist," "physical therapy assistant," "student physical therapist assistant," or the abbreviations "PT," "DPT," "RPT," "LPT," "PTA," "RPTA," "LPTA," "SPT," "SPTA," or the terms "physical therapy," or "physiotherapy," or any other title, designation, words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating the practice of physical therapy unless licensed to practice as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant under the provision of P.L.1983, c.296 (C.45:9-37.11 et seq.). L.1983, c.296, s.20; amended 2003, c.18, s.15; 2017, c.121, s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.31 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.31 - Titles, abbreviations for licensees.

45:9-37.31 Titles, abbreviations for licensees.  21. Any person who holds a license as a physical therapist pursuant to this act may use the title "physical therapist," or "licensed physical therapist," or the abbreviations "PT" or "LPT." Any person who holds a license as a physical therapist assistant pursuant to this act may use the title "physical therapist assistant," "licensed physical therapist assistant," or the abbreviations "PTA" or "LPTA." L.1983,c.296,s.21; amended 2003, c.18, s.16.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.32 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.32 - Registered physical therapists and assistants; continuance of practice and issuance of license; fee

45:9-37.32. Registered physical therapists and assistants; continuance of practice and issuance of license; fee  Any person who is registered in this State as a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant on the effective date of this act may continue to practice physical therapy under his current registration until its expiration, and to obtain a license under this act without examination upon payment of a fee. L.1983, c. 296, s. 22.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.33 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.33 - Orders, rules and regulations of state board of medical examiners; continuance

45:9-37.33. Orders, rules and regulations of state board of medical examiners; continuance  This act shall not affect the orders, rules and regulations regarding physical therapists or physical therapist assistants made or promulgated by the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners consistent with the purposes and provisions of this act which shall continue with full force and effect until amended, modified or repealed by the board established pursuant to this act. L.1983, c. 296, s. 23.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.34 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.34 - Application of P.L.1978, c. 73 and P.L.1974, c. 46

45:9-37.34. Application of P.L.1978, c. 73 and P.L.1974, c. 46  The provisions of P.L.1978, c. 73 (C. 45:1-14 et seq.) and P.L.1974, c. 46 (C.45:1-3.1 et seq.) shall apply to this act. L.1983, c. 296, s. 24.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.34a (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.34a - Administration of physical modalities by employees of physical therapists.

45:9-37.34a Administration of physical modalities by employees of physical therapists.  4. a. A licensed physical therapist shall not permit an employee to administer physical modalities to patients unless that employee is a licensed physical therapist, licensed physical therapist assistant, or other health care provider licensed in this State to administer those modalities. As used in this subsection, physical modalities mean ultraviolet (B and C bands) and electromagnetic rays, including, but not limited to, deep heating agents, microwave diathermy, shortwave diathermy, and ultrasound or any other treatment proscribed by the board. b. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit any person licensed to practice in this State under any other law from engaging in any activity which is within the scope of his practice. L.1990,c.68,s.4; amended 2003, c.18, s.17.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.34b (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.34b - Eligibility for licensure as a physical therapist assistant.

45:9-37.34b Eligibility for licensure as a physical therapist assistant.  21. To be eligible for licensure as a physical therapist assistant, an applicant shall: a. Possess at least an Associate in Arts degree from an accredited college or university; b. Have completed a two-year physical therapist assistant program at an accredited college or university, which has been approved by the board; c. Have experience satisfactory to the board, in accordance with regulations of the board; d. Have successfully completed a written examination approved by the board; e. Be at least 18 years of age; f. Be of good moral character; and g. Meet such other requirements as may be established by the board by regulation. L.2003,c.18,s.21.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.34c (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.34c - Failure to refer patient, certain circumstances, unlawful practice.

45:9-37.34c Failure to refer patient, certain circumstances, unlawful practice.  22. It shall be considered an unlawful practice of physical therapy if a physical therapist does not immediately refer an individual to a health care professional licensed to practice dentistry, podiatry or medicine and surgery, or other appropriate licensed health care professional, if the physical therapist has reasonable cause to believe that physical therapy is contraindicated or symptoms or conditions are present, including, but not limited to, nonmuscular and nonskeletal symptoms or conditions and conditions of the central nervous system, that require services outside the scope of a physical therapist's practice. L.2003,c.18,s.22.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.34d (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.34d - Information provided by applicant.

45:9-37.34d Information provided by applicant.  23. An applicant for licensure or renewal as a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant shall: a. Execute and submit a sworn statement on a form prescribed by the board that neither the license for which renewal is sought nor any similar license or other authority issued by another jurisdiction has been revoked, suspended or not renewed; and b. Present satisfactory evidence that any continuing professional education and competency requirements established by P.L.2003, c.18 (C.45:9-37.34b et al.) or the board, have been completed. L.2003, c.18, s.23; amended 2017, c.121, s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.34e (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.34e - Permitted licensees, natural person; regulations.

45:9-37.34e Permitted licensees, natural person; regulations.  24. No person other than a natural person shall be licensed as, hold itself out to be licensed as, or practice as, a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant. Every physical therapist or physical therapist assistant employed by a corporation or other business entity shall assume professional responsibility for the practice of physical therapy or acting as a physical therapist assistant that is provided under the auspices of the corporation or other business entity. The board shall establish regulations to effectuate the provisions of this section, which shall include, but shall not be limited to, a statement of the responsibilities of licensees under this section. L.2003,c.18,s.24.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.34f (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.34f - Continuing professional education and competency requirements.

45:9-37.34f Continuing professional education and competency requirements.  25. The board shall establish continuing professional education and competency requirements for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants, which requirements shall be a condition of retaining licensure. As used in this section, "continuing professional education and competency" means the lifelong process of maintaining and documenting the application of knowledge, skills and behaviors required to function effectively, safely, ethically and legally, through ongoing self-assessment, development, and implementation of a personal learning plan and subsequent reassessment. The board shall: a. Approve only such continuing professional education and competency programs as are available to all physical therapists and physical therapist assistants in this State on a nondiscriminatory basis; b. Establish standards for continuing professional education and competency programs; c. Accredit educational programs offering credits towards the continuing professional education and competency requirements; and d. Establish the number of credits of continuing professional education and competency required of each applicant for license renewal. Each credit shall represent or be equivalent to one hour of actual course attendance, or in the case of those electing an alternative method of satisfying the requirements of P.L.2003, c.18 (C.45:9-37.34b et al.), shall be approved by the board and certified pursuant to procedures established for that purpose. L.2003, c.18, s.25; amended 2017, c.121, s.9.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.34g (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.34g - Unauthorized practice, crime of third degree.

45:9-37.34g Unauthorized practice, crime of third degree.  10. A person is guilty of a crime of the third degree if he knowingly does not possess a license to practice physical therapy, or knowingly has had such license suspended, revoked or otherwise limited by an order entered by the State Board of Physical Therapy, and he: a. engages in the practice of physical therapy; b. exceeds the scope of practice permitted by the board order; c. holds himself out to the public, or any person as being eligible to engage in the practice of physical therapy; d. engages in any activity for which a license to practice physical therapy is a necessary prerequisite; or e. practices physical therapy under a false or assumed name or falsely impersonates another person licensed by the board. The provisions of this section shall not be construed to limit the activities permitted in section 9 of P.L.1983, c.296 (C.45:9-37.19). L.2017, c.121, s.10.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.34i (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.34i - Intent.

45:9-37.34i Intent.  2. The Physical Therapy Licensure Compact is intended to facilitate the regulation of the practice of physical therapy and no provision of the compact shall be construed as to relieve employers from complying with contractual and statutorily imposed obligations. L.2017, c.304, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.35 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.35 - Short title

45:9-37.35 Short title  1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Athletic Training Licensure Act." L.1984,c.203,s.1; amended 2001, c.156, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.36 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.36 - Definitions.

45:9-37.36 Definitions.  2. As used in this act: a. "Advisory committee" means the Athletic Training Advisory Committee established in section 5 of P.L.1984, c.203 (C.45:9-37.39); b. "Athlete" means an individual who participates in strenuous physical exercise, physical conditioning, or a sport; c. "Athletic trainer" means a person who practices athletic training; d. "Athletic training" means and includes the practice of physical conditioning and reconditioning of athletes and the prevention of injuries incurred by athletes. Athletic training shall also include the application of physical treatment modalities to athletes under a plan of care designed and overseen by a physician licensed in this State, as recommended by the advisory committee and defined in regulations by the board; e. "Board" means the State Board of Medical Examiners; f. "Supervision" means that a physician licensed in this State is accessible to an athletic trainer, either on-site or through voice communication, during athletic training. L.1984, c.203, s.2; amended 2007, c.323, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.37 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.37 - Practice of athletic training, licensure.

45:9-37.37 Practice of athletic training, licensure.  3. a. No person shall practice or hold himself out as being able to practice athletic training in this State unless licensed in accordance with the provisions of P.L.1984, c.203 (C.45:9-37.35 et seq.). b. A licensed athletic trainer may provide athletic training only: (1) (a) to athletes engaged in interscholastic, intercollegiate, or intramural athletic activities which are being conducted by an educational institution licensed in this State; or (b) to professional athletes; or (2) to athletes in any setting when the athletic trainer is under the supervision of a physician licensed in this State. c. An athletic trainer shall immediately refer an athlete to an appropriate health care professional licensed in this State if the athletic trainer has reasonable cause to believe that athletic training is contraindicated or symptoms or conditions are present that require services outside the scope of an athletic trainer's practice. L.1984, c.203, s.3; amended 2001, c.156, s.2; 2007, c.323, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.38 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.38 - Rules and regulations

45:9-37.38. Rules and regulations  The board, after consultation with the Athletic Training Advisory Committee, shall establish rules and regulations for the administration and enforcement of this act. L.1984, c. 203, s. 4, eff. Dec. 4, 1984.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.39 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.39 - Athletic Training Advisory Committee.

45:9-37.39 Athletic Training Advisory Committee.  5. There is created in the Division of Consumer Affairs of the Department of Law and Public Safety, under the State Board of Medical Examiners, an Athletic Training Advisory Committee. The committee shall consist of seven members, three of whom shall be licensed athletic trainers of this State having at least five years' experience in the practice of athletic training in this State immediately prior to appointment and one of whom shall be a licensed athletic trainer of this State having at least five years' experience in the practice of athletic training in a secondary school in this State immediately prior to appointment. One member of the advisory committee shall be a representative of the Department of Education, one member shall be a physician licensed in this State and one member shall be a representative of the general public. The members of the committee shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, for terms of three years, except in making the initial appointments the Governor shall designate two members to serve three years, two members to serve two years, and two members to serve one year. In the event of death, incapacity, resignation or removal of any member, the vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired portion of the term in the same manner as the original appointment. Each member shall hold office after the expiration of the term until a successor shall be appointed and qualified. The committee shall meet at least twice a year and shall also meet upon the call of the board or Attorney General. The committee shall carry out the responsibilities assigned to it under this act and any other matter the board may require. The Attorney General shall provide the committee with facilities and personnel required for the proper conduct of its business. The board, with the approval of the Attorney General, may authorize reimbursement of the members of the committee for their actual expenses incurred in connection with the performance of their duties as members of the committee. The licensure requirements of this section shall only apply to athletic trainers who are appointed to the committee after the effective date of P.L.2001, c.156. L.1984, c.203, s.5; amended 2001, c.156, s.3; 2007, c.323, s.3.