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24 DE Code § 2610. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 26. Physical Therapy and Athletic Training|§ 2610. Reciprocity.

§ 2610. Reciprocity. (a) Upon payment of the appropriate fee and submission and acceptance of a written application on forms provided by the Board, the Board shall grant a license to each applicant who shall present proof of current licensure, in good standing, in another state, the District of Columbia or territory of the United States, and who, in addition:  (1) Meets the criteria for current licensure in good standing as defined in § 2606(a)(4)-(6), (9) and (10) of this title; and (2) Has received the passing score on the national examination designated by the Board, for practice as a physical therapist, physical therapy assistant or athletic trainer; and (3) Has submitted, at the applicant's expense, fingerprints and other necessary information in order to obtain the following:  a. A report of the applicant's entire criminal history record from the State Bureau of Identification or a statement from the State Bureau of Identification that the State Central Repository contains no such information relating to that person.  b. A report of the applicant's entire federal criminal history record pursuant to the Federal Bureau of Investigation appropriation of Title II of Public Law 92-544 (28 U.S.C. § 534). The State Bureau of Identification shall be the intermediary for purposes of this section and the Board shall be the screening point for the receipt of said federal criminal history records.  (b) In addition to meeting the requirements of § 2606(a)(4)-(6), (9) and (10), foreign-trained applicants must also meet the requirements of 2606(b) of this title. (c) In the event a physical therapist, physical therapy assistant or athletic trainer, who previously was licensed in Delaware and who has let his or her license lapse, is applying for licensure under this subsection, the Board shall grant a license to such applicant, subject to subsection (a) of this section and completion of continuing education requirements, upon payment of the appropriate fee, and on submission of a written application on forms provided by the Board. (d) An applicant may not be licensed until the applicant's criminal history reports have been produced. An applicant whose record shows a prior criminal conviction may not be licensed by the Board unless a waiver is granted pursuant to § 2606(a)(6) of this title. 24 Del. C. 1953, §  2610;  50 Del. Laws, c. 367, §  1;  58 Del. Laws, c. 330, §  5;  60 Del. Laws, c. 679, §  3;  62 Del. Laws, c. 372, §  2;  64 Del. Laws, c. 192, §  1;  67 Del. Laws, c. 97, §  15;  70 Del. Law, c. 186,, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 291, §  2;  75 Del. Laws, c. 436, §  28;  79 Del. Laws, c. 406, §  11;
24 DE Code § 2611. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 26. Physical Therapy and Athletic Training|§ 2611. Temporary license.

§ 2611. Temporary license. (a) Upon submission of a written application on forms provided by the Board, the Board may issue a temporary license to a person who has applied for licensure under this chapter and who, in the judgment of the Board, is eligible to take the examination provided for in § 2608 of this title. In the case of physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, or athletic trainers, such temporary licensure may be available to an applicant only with respect to the applicant's first application for licensure. In the case of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants, the applicant may use the temporary licensure only while under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist. In a clinical setting, the athletic trainer applicant may use the temporary licensure only while under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist. In a nonclinical setting, the athletic trainer applicant may use the temporary licensure only while under the direct supervision of a licensed athletic trainer. Such temporary license shall expire automatically upon the failure of a licensure examination, and upon such expiration, the temporary license shall be surrendered to the Board and may not be renewed. In all other cases, a temporary license may be renewed only once. (b) Upon payment to the Board of a fee and the submission of a written application on forms provided by it the Board, at its discretion, may issue a temporary license to practice physical therapy in this State, without examination, to a person requesting endorsement or who provides evidence to the Board that such person is in this State on a temporary basis to exist in a medical emergency or to engage in a special project or teaching assignment relating to physical therapy practice. Such temporary license shall expire at a time determined by the Board; however, such temporary license shall not be issued for a period of more than 1 year. 24 Del. C. 1953, §  2611;  50 Del. Laws, c. 367, §  1;  60 Del. Laws, c. 679, §  4;  64 Del. Laws, c. 192, §  1;  67 Del. Laws, c. 97, §  16;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 125, §§  7, 8;  79 Del. Laws, c. 406, §  12;
24 DE Code § 2613. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 26. Physical Therapy and Athletic Training|§ 2613. False representation of professional title.

§ 2613. False representation of professional title. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person, or for any business entity, its employees, agents or representatives to use in connection with its name or business activity the words “physical therapy,” “physical therapist,” “physiotherapy,” “physiotherapist,” “aquatic therapist,” “hydrotherapist,” “registered physical therapist,” “licensed physical therapist,” “physical therapist assistant,” “athletic training,” “athletic trainer,” “trainer,” “certified athletic trainer,” “licensed athletic trainer,” the letters “PT,” “LPT,” “DPT,” “RPT,” “PTA,” “AT,” “LAT,” or any words, letters, abbreviations or insignia indicating or implying directly or indirectly physical therapy services or athletic training services or to bill for physical therapy or athletic training unless such services are provided by a physical therapist or athletic trainer licensed and practicing in accordance with this chapter. (b) While rendering patient care as an employee of a hospital, clinic, group practice or multi-professional facility, or at a commercial establishment offering health services to the public, a person holding a license pursuant to this chapter shall wear an identification badge, lab coat, or other means of identification stating that person's professional title. 64 Del. Laws, c. 192, §  1;  67 Del. Laws, c. 97, §  18;  75 Del. Laws, c. 398, §§  1, 2;  79 Del. Laws, c. 406, §  14;
24 DE Code § 2614. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 26. Physical Therapy and Athletic Training|§ 2614. Use of professional title.

§ 2614. Use of professional title. (a) Any person who holds a license pursuant to this chapter as a physical therapist may use the word “physical therapist” or the letters “PT” in connection with the person's name or place of business to denote licensure hereunder. Any person who holds a license pursuant to this chapter as a physical therapist assistant may use the words “physical therapist assistant” and may use the letters “PTA” in connection with the person's name to denote licensure hereunder. (b) Any person who holds a license pursuant to this chapter as an athletic trainer may use the words “licensed athletic trainer” and may use the letters “LAT” in connection with the person's name to denote licensure hereunder. 64 Del. Laws, c. 192, §  1;  67 Del. Laws, c. 97, §  19;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 398, §  3;  79 Del. Laws, c. 406, §  15;
24 DE Code § 2615. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 26. Physical Therapy and Athletic Training|§ 2615. Rules and regulations; authorized services and acts.

§ 2615. Rules and regulations; authorized services and acts. 64 Del. Laws, c. 192, §  1;  67 Del. Laws, c. 97, §  20;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  repealed by 79 Del. Laws, c. 406, § 16, eff. Aug. 12, 2014.;
24 DE Code § 2617. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 26. Physical Therapy and Athletic Training|§ 2617. Fees and revenues.

§ 2617. Fees and revenues. 24 Del. C. 1953, §  2616;  53 Del. Laws, c. 108, §  30;  64 Del. Laws, c. 192, §  1;  65 Del. Laws, c. 380, §  3;  73 Del. Laws, c. 125, §  12;  repealed by 79 Del. Laws, c. 406 § 18, eff. Aug. 12, 2014.;
24 DE Code § 2618. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 26. Physical Therapy and Athletic Training|§ 2618. Penalties and jurisdiction.

§ 2618. Penalties and jurisdiction. (a) Where the Board has determined that a person is engaged in a practice regulated by this chapter without having lawfully obtained a license, or that a person previously licensed under this chapter is engaged in a practice regulated by this chapter notwithstanding that the person's license has been suspended or revoked, the Board shall make complaint to the Attorney General and may issue a cease and desist order. The complaint and/or order shall include all evidence known to, or in the possession of the Board. (b) Whoever violates this chapter or a cease and desist order issued by the Board shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $1,000. Each day a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense. (c) (1) Justices of the peace in the county in which the offense is alleged to have occurred shall have jurisdiction over any violation of this chapter. (2) Any person convicted of any such offense before a Justice of the Peace may appeal to the Court of Common Pleas in the county in which the conviction was had upon giving bond in the sum of $200 to the State with surety satisfactory to such Justice, provided the appeal is taken and bond given within 7 days from the time of the conviction. (d) A violation of this chapter shall be cause for revocation of any license issued thereunder, notwithstanding that the same violation may constitute a misdemeanor or felony. 68 Del. Laws, c. 71, §  3;  69 Del. Laws, c. 423, §  24;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  79 Del. Laws, c. 406, §  20;
24 DE Code § 2619. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 26. Physical Therapy and Athletic Training|§ 2619. Treatment or examination of minors.

§ 2619. Treatment or examination of minors. (a) A parent, guardian or other caretaker, or an adult staff member, shall be present when a person licensed to practice physical therapy or athletic training under this chapter provides treatment to a minor patient involving the inspection, palpation, or treatment of the female breasts, or female or male genitalia or rectum, regardless of sex of the licensed person and patient, except when rendering care during an emergency. When using an adult staff member to observe the treatment or examination, the adult staff member shall be of the same gender as the patient when practicable. The minor patient may decline the presence of a third person only with consent of a parent, guardian or other caretaker. The minor patient may request private consultation with the person licensed to practice physical therapy or athletic training without the presence of a third person after the physical examination. (b) When a minor patient's evaluation or treatment requires inspection or palpation involving the female breasts, or female or male genitalia or rectum, a person licensed to practice physical therapy or athletic training under this chapter shall provide notice to the person providing consent to treatment of the rights under this section. The notice shall be provided in written form or be conspicuously posted in a manner in which minor patients and their parent, guardian or other caretaker are made aware of the notice. In circumstances in which the posting or the provision of the written notice would not convey the right to have a chaperone present, the person licensed to practice physical therapy or athletic training shall use and document another means to ensure that the person understands the right under this section. (c) For the purposes of this section, “minor” is defined as a person 15 years of age or younger, “adult staff member” is defined as a person 18 years of age or older who is acting under the direction of the licensed person or the employer of the licensed person or who is otherwise licensed under this chapter. (d) The person licensed under this chapter that provides treatment to a minor pursuant to this section shall, contemporaneously with such treatment, note in the child's medical record the name of each person present when such treatment is being provided. 79 Del. Laws, c. 169, §  7;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
24 DE Code § 2620. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 26. Physical Therapy and Athletic Training|§ 2620. Disciplinary sanctions.

§ 2620. Disciplinary sanctions. (a) The Board may impose any of the following sanctions, singly or in combination, when it finds that a condition or violation for discipline of a licensee regulated by this chapter has been established under § 2616 of this title:  (1) Issue a letter of reprimand. (2) Place a licensee on probationary status and require the licensee to:  a. Report regularly to the Board upon the matters which are the basis of the probation; or b. Limit all professional activities to those areas prescribed by the Board. (3) Suspend a licensee's license. (4) Revoke or permanently revoke a licensee's license. (5) Impose a monetary penalty not to exceed $500 for each violation. (b) The Board may withdraw or reduce conditions of probation when it finds that the deficiencies which required such action have been remedied. (c) As a condition to reinstatement of a suspended license or removal from probationary status, the Board may impose such disciplinary or corrective measure as are authorized under this chapter. (d) The Board shall permanently revoke the license of any person who the Board determines has violated § 2616(a)(12) of this title. 79 Del. Laws, c. 406, §  19;
24 DE Code § 2621. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 26. Physical Therapy and Athletic Training|§ 2621. Physical therapists eligible for compensation from insurance.

§ 2621. Physical therapists eligible for compensation from insurance. (a) For purposes of disability insurance, standard health and accident, sickness, and all other such insurance plans, whether or not they are considered insurance policies, and contracts issued by health service corporations and health maintenance organizations, if a physical therapist is authorized by law to perform a particular service, the physical therapist is entitled to compensation for that physical therapist's services under such plans and contracts, and such plans and contracts may not have annual or lifetime numerical limits on physical therapy visits for the treatment of back pain. (b) Nothing in this section prevents the operation of reasonable and nondiscriminatory cost containment or managed care provisions, including deductibles, coinsurance, allowable charge limitations, coordination of benefits, and utilization review. Any copayment or coinsurance amount must be equal to or less than 25% of the fee due or to be paid to the physical therapist under the policy, contract, or certificate for the treatment, therapy, or service provided. (c) The Insurance Commissioner shall issue and administer regulations to aid the administration, effectuation, investigation, and enforcement of this section. 81 Del. Laws, c. 430, § 3;
24 DE Code § 2601C. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 26C. Physical Therapy Licensure Compact|§ 2601C. Physical Therapy Licensure Compact; purpose.

§ 2601C. Physical Therapy Licensure Compact; purpose. (a) The State hereby enters into the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact (“Compact”) as set forth in this chapter. The text of the Compact is as set forth in this chapter. (b) The purpose of this Compact is to facilitate interstate practice of physical therapy with the goal of improving public access to physical therapy services. The practice of physical therapy occurs in the state where the patient/client is located at the time of the patient/client encounter. The Compact preserves the regulatory authority of states to protect public health and safety through the current system of state licensure.  (c) This Compact is designed to achieve the following objectives:  (1) Increase public access to physical therapy services by providing for the mutual recognition of other member state licenses. (2) Enhance the states' ability to protect the public's health and safety. (3) Encourage the cooperation of member states in regulating multi-state physical therapy practice. (4) Support spouses of relocating military members. (5) Enhance the exchange of licensure, investigative, and disciplinary information between member states. (6) Allow a remote state to hold a provider of services with a compact privilege in that state accountable to that state's practice standards.82 Del. Laws, c. 169, § 1;
24 DE Code § 2603C. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 26C. Physical Therapy Licensure Compact|§ 2603C. State participation in the Compact.

§ 2603C. State participation in the Compact. (a) To participate in the Compact, a state must do all of the following:  (1) Participate fully in the Commission's data system, including using the Commission's unique identifier as defined in rules. (2) Have a mechanism in place for receiving and investigating complaints about licensees. (3) Notify the Commission, in compliance with the terms of the Compact and rules, of any adverse action or the availability of investigative information regarding a licensee. (4) Fully implement a criminal background check requirement, within a time frame established by rule, by receiving the results of the Federal Bureau of Investigation record search on criminal background checks and use the results in making licensure decisions in accordance with subsection (b) of this section. (5) Comply with the rules of the Commission. (6) Utilize a recognized national examination as a requirement for licensure pursuant to the rules of the Commission. (7) Have continuing competence requirements as a condition for license renewal. (b) Upon adoption of this statute, the member state shall have the authority to obtain biometric-based information from each physical therapy licensure applicant and submit this information to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a criminal background check in accordance with 28 U.S.C. § 534 and 42 U.S.C. § 14616.  (c) A member state shall grant the compact privilege to a licensee holding a valid unencumbered license in another member state in accordance with the terms of the Compact and rules. (d) Member states may charge a fee for granting a compact privilege. 82 Del. Laws, c. 169, § 1;
24 DE Code § 2604C. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 26C. Physical Therapy Licensure Compact|§ 2604C. Compact privilege.

§ 2604C. Compact privilege. (a) To exercise the compact privilege under the terms and provisions of the Compact, the licensee shall:  (1) Hold a license in the licensee's home state. (2) Have no encumbrance on any state license. (3) Be eligible for a compact privilege in any member state under subsections (d), (f), and (h) of this section.  (4) Have not had any adverse action against any license or compact privilege within the previous 2 years. (5) Notify the Commission that the licensee is seeking the compact privilege within a remote state. (6) Pay any applicable fees, including any state fee, for the compact privilege. (7) Meet any jurisprudence requirements established by the remote state in which the licensee is seeking a compact privilege. (8) Report to the Commission adverse action taken by any non-member state within 30 days from the date the adverse action is taken.  (b) The compact privilege is valid until the expiration date of the home license. The licensee must comply with the requirements of this section to maintain the compact privilege in the remote state.  (c) A licensee providing physical therapy in a remote state under the compact privilege shall function within the laws and regulations of the remote state. (d) A licensee providing physical therapy in a remote state is subject to that state's regulatory authority. A remote state may, in accordance with due process and that state's laws, remove a licensee's compact privilege in the remote state for a specific period of time, impose fines, and/or take any other necessary actions to protect the health and safety of its citizens. The licensee is not eligible for a compact privilege in any state until the specific time for removal has passed and all fines are paid.  (e) If a home state license is encumbered, the licensee shall lose the compact privilege in any remote state until all of the following occur:  (1) The home state license is no longer encumbered. (2) Two years have elapsed from the date of the adverse action. (f) Once an encumbered license in the home state is restored to good standing, the licensee must meet the requirements under this section to obtain a compact privilege in any remote state. (g) If a licensee's compact privilege in a remote state is removed, the individual shall lose the compact privilege in any other remote state until all of the following occur:  (1) The specific period of time for which the compact privilege was removed has ended. (2) All fines have been paid. (3) Two years have elapsed from the date of the adverse action. (h) Once the requirements of subsection (g) of this section have been met, the license must meet the requirements in subsection (a) of this section to obtain a compact privilege in a remote state.  82 Del. Laws, c. 169, § 1;
24 DE Code § 2605C. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 26C. Physical Therapy Licensure Compact|§ 2605C. Active duty military personnel or their spouses.

§ 2605C. Active duty military personnel or their spouses. A licensee who is active duty military or is the spouse of an individual who is active duty military may designate 1 of the following as the home state:  (1) Home of record. (2) Permanent change of station ( “PCS” ). (3) State of current residence if it is different than the PCS state or home of record.82 Del. Laws, c. 169, § 1;