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2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY AND OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE AND SURGERY › Section 148.1 - Persons engaged in practice.

148.1 Persons engaged in practice.
For the purpose of this subtitle, the following classes of persons shall be deemed to be engaged in the practice of medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery:
1. Persons who publicly profess to be physicians and surgeons or osteopathic physicians and surgeons, or who publicly profess to assume the duties incident to the practice of medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery.
2. Persons who prescribe, or prescribe and furnish, medicine for human ailments or treat the same by surgery.
3. Persons who act as representatives of any person in doing any of the things mentioned in this section.
[C97, §2579; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §2538; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §148.1]
2008 Acts, ch 1088, §44; 2009 Acts, ch 41, §170, 264
Referred to in §148.2
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY AND OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE AND SURGERY › Section 148.2 - Persons not engaged in practice.

148.2 Persons not engaged in practice.
Section 148.1 shall not be construed to include the following classes of persons:
1. Persons who advertise or sell patent or proprietary medicines.
2. Persons who advertise, sell, or prescribe natural mineral waters flowing from wells or springs.
3. Students of medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery who have completed at least two years’ study in a medical school or a college of osteopathic medicine and surgery, approved by the board, and who prescribe medicine under the supervision of a licensed physician and surgeon or licensed osteopathic physician and surgeon, or who render gratuitous service to persons in case of emergency.
4. Licensed podiatric physicians, chiropractors, physical therapists, nurses, dentists, optometrists, and pharmacists who are exclusively engaged in the practice of their respective professions.
5. Physicians and surgeons or osteopathic physicians and surgeons of the United States army, navy, air force, marines, public health service, or other uniformed service when acting in the line of duty in this state, and holding a current, active permanent license in good standing in another state, district, or territory of the United States, or physicians and surgeons or osteopathic physicians and surgeons licensed in another state, when incidentally called into this state in consultation with a physician and surgeon or osteopathic physician and surgeon licensed in this state.
[C97, §2579, 2581; S13, §2581; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §2539; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §148.2]
96 Acts, ch 1034, §68; 2006 Acts, ch 1184, §90; 2007 Acts, ch 10, §86; 2008 Acts, ch 1088, §45
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY AND OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE AND SURGERY › Section 148.2A - Board of medicine — alternate members.

148.2A Board of medicine — alternate members.
1. As used in this chapter, “board” means the board of medicine established in chapter 147.
2. Notwithstanding sections 17A.11, 69.16, 69.16A, 147.12, 147.14, and 147.19, the board may have a pool of up to ten alternate members, including members licensed to practice under this chapter and members not licensed to practice under this chapter, to substitute for board members who are disqualified or become unavailable for any other reason for contested case hearings.
a. The board may recommend, subject to approval by the governor, up to ten people to serve in a pool of alternate members.
b. A person serves in the pool of alternate members at the discretion of the board; however, the length of time an alternate member may serve in the pool shall not exceed nine years. A person who serves as an alternate member may later be appointed to the board and may serve nine years, in accordance with sections 147.12 and 147.19. A former board member may serve in the pool of alternate members.
c. An alternate member licensed under this chapter shall hold an active license and shall have been actively engaged in the practice of medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery in the preceding three years, with the two most recent years of practice being in Iowa.
d. When a sufficient number of board members are unavailable to hear a contested case, the board may request alternate members to serve.
e. Notwithstanding section 17A.11, section 147.14, subsection 2, and section 272C.6, subsection 5:
(1) An alternate member is deemed a member of the board only for the hearing panel for which the alternate member serves.
(2) A hearing panel containing alternate members must include at least six people.
(3) At least half of the members of a hearing panel containing alternate members shall be current members of the board.
(4) At least half of the members of a hearing panel containing alternate members shall be licensed to practice under this chapter.
(5) A decision of a hearing panel containing alternate members is considered a final decision of the board.
f. An alternate member shall not receive compensation in excess of that authorized by law for a board member.
92 Acts, ch 1183, §11; 2007 Acts, ch 10, §87; 2008 Acts, ch 1088, §46; 2009 Acts, ch 133, §52; 2014 Acts, ch 1106, §21
Referred to in §148.7
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY AND OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE AND SURGERY › Section 148.2B - Executive director.

148.2B Executive director.
The salary of the executive director of the board shall be established by the governor with approval of the executive council pursuant to section 8A.413, subsection 3, under the pay plan for exempt positions in the executive branch of government.
2008 Acts, ch 1088, §47
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY AND OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE AND SURGERY › Section 148.5 - Resident physician license.

148.5 Resident physician license.
A physician, who is a graduate of a medical school or college of osteopathic medicine and surgery and is serving as a resident physician who is not otherwise licensed to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery in this state, shall be required to obtain from the board a license to practice as a resident physician. The license shall be designated “Resident Physician License” and shall authorize the licensee to serve as a resident physician only, under the supervision of a licensed practitioner of medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery, in an institution approved for such training by the board. A license shall be valid for a duration as determined by the board. The fee for each license shall be set by the board to cover the administrative costs of issuing the license. The board shall determine in each instance those eligible for a license, whether or not examinations shall be given, and the type of examinations. Requirements of the law pertaining to regular permanent licensure shall not be mandatory for a resident physician license except as specifically designated by the board. The granting of a resident physician license does not in any way indicate that the person licensed is necessarily eligible for regular permanent licensure, or that the board in any way is obligated to license the individual.
[C54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §148.5]
90 Acts, ch 1086, §11; 92 Acts, ch 1183, §14; 2000 Acts, ch 1140, §32; 2007 Acts, ch 10, §90; 2008 Acts, ch 1088, §49
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY AND OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE AND SURGERY › Section 148.8 - Voluntary surrender of license.

148.8 Voluntary surrender of license.
The board may accept the voluntary surrender of a license if accompanied by a written statement of intention. A voluntary surrender, when accepted, has the same force and effect as an order of revocation.
[C58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §148.8]
92 Acts, ch 1183, §18; 2007 Acts, ch 10, §93
Referred to in §272C.5
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY AND OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE AND SURGERY › Section 148.8A - Relinquishment of a license — failure to renew or reinstate.

148.8A Relinquishment of a license — failure to renew or reinstate.
A person’s license to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery shall be deemed relinquished if the person fails to apply for renewal or reinstatement of the license within five years after its expiration. A license shall not be reinstated, reissued, or restored once it is relinquished. The person may apply for a new license pursuant to section 148.3 and applicable administrative rules.
2015 Acts, ch 41, §1
Referred to in §272C.5
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY AND OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE AND SURGERY › Section 148.9 - Reinstatement.

148.9 Reinstatement.
Any person whose license has been suspended may apply to the board for reinstatement at any time and the board may hold a hearing on any such petition and may order reinstatement and impose terms and conditions thereof and issue a certificate of reinstatement.
[C58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §148.9]
2007 Acts, ch 10, §94; 2008 Acts, ch 1088, §52
Referred to in §272C.5
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY AND OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE AND SURGERY › Section 148.10 - Temporary license.

148.10 Temporary license.
1. The board may, in its discretion, issue a temporary license authorizing the licensee to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery in a specific location or locations and for a specified period of time if, in the opinion of the board, a need exists and the person possesses the qualifications prescribed by the board for the license, which shall be substantially equivalent to those required for licensure under this chapter. The board shall determine in each instance those eligible for the license, whether or not examinations shall be given, and the type of examinations. No requirements of the law pertaining to regular permanent licensure are mandatory for the temporary license except as specifically designated by the board. The granting of a temporary license does not in any way indicate that the person so licensed is necessarily eligible for regular licensure or that the board in any way is obligated to so license the person.
2. The temporary license shall be issued for a period not to exceed one year and may be renewed, but a person shall not practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery in excess of three years while holding a temporary license. The fee for the license and the fee for renewal of the license shall be set by the board. The fees shall be based on the administrative costs of issuing and renewing the licenses.
[C66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §148.10]
87 Acts, ch 128, §1; 2004 Acts, ch 1167, §5; 2007 Acts, ch 10, §95; 2007 Acts, ch 215, §248; 2008 Acts, ch 1088, §53
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY AND OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE AND SURGERY › Section 148.11 - Special license to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery.

148.11 Special license to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery.
1. Whenever the need exists, the board may issue a special license. The special license shall authorize the licensee to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery under the policies and standards applicable to the health care services of a medical or osteopathic medical school academic staff member or as otherwise specified in the special license.
2. A person applying for a special license shall:
a. Be a physician in a professional specialty.
b. Present a diploma issued by a medical or osteopathic medical college.
c. Present evidence of an unrestricted license to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery which has been issued by a foreign state or territory or an alien country.
d. Present a letter of recommendation from the dean of a medical or osteopathic medical school in this state indicating that the applicant has been invited to serve on the academic staff of the medical or osteopathic medical school.
e. Present letters of recommendation from universities, other educational institutions, or research facilities that indicate the noteworthy professional attainment by the applicant.
f. Present biographical background information concerning the applicant’s education and qualifications.
3. The board shall establish a fee for initial issuance and renewal of a special license. The board shall establish rules for granting and renewing a special license consistent with those for permanent licenses.
4. A special license issued under this section shall automatically expire upon the special licensee discontinuing service on the academic staff of a medical or osteopathic medical school in this state. An expired special license shall not be renewed. However, a former special licensee may reapply for a special license.
[C77, 79, 81, §148.11]
2007 Acts, ch 10, §96; 2008 Acts, ch 1088, §54
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY AND OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE AND SURGERY › Section 148.11A - Administrative medicine license.

148.11A Administrative medicine license.
1. As used in this section:
a. “Administrative medicine” means administration or management utilizing the medical and clinical knowledge, skill, and judgment of a person licensed to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery and capable of affecting the health and safety of the public or any person.
b. “Administrative medicine license” means a license issued by the board pursuant to this section.
2. An application for an administrative medicine license shall be made to the board. An applicant for an administrative medicine license shall meet all of the requirements established in section 148.3 and any additional requirements established by the board by rule. The board shall also adopt rules governing the initial issuance and renewal of administrative medicine licenses and establishing fees therefor. All license and renewal fees shall be paid to the board.
3. a. A physician with an administrative medicine license may do any of the following:
(1) Advise public or private organizations on health care matters.
(2) Authorize or deny payments for care.
(3) Organize or direct research programs.
(4) Review care provided for quality.
(5) Perform other similar duties that do not require direct patient care.
b. An administrative medicine license does not convey the authority to do any of the following, unless the person is otherwise licensed to perform such duties:
(1) Practice clinical medicine.
(2) Examine, care for, or treat patients.
(3) Prescribe medications including controlled substances.
(4) Delegate medical acts or prescriptive authority to others.
4. A person issued an administrative medicine license is subject to the same laws and rules governing the practice of medicine as a person issued a license to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery under this chapter unless otherwise provided by the board by rule.
2015 Acts, ch 41, §2
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY AND OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE AND SURGERY › Section 148.12 - Voluntary agreements.

148.12 Voluntary agreements.
The board, after due notice and hearing, may issue an order to revoke, suspend, or restrict a license to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery, or to issue a restricted license on application if the board determines that a physician licensed to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery or an applicant for licensure has entered into a voluntary agreement to restrict the practice of medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery in another state, district, territory, country, or an agency of the federal government. A certified copy of the voluntary agreement shall be considered prima facie evidence.
86 Acts, ch 1211, §17; 92 Acts, ch 1183, §19; 2005 Acts, ch 89, §14; 2007 Acts, ch 10, §97; 2008 Acts, ch 1088, §55
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY AND OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE AND SURGERY › Section 148.13 - Authority of board as to supervising physicians and review of contested cases under chapter 148C — rules.

148.13 Authority of board as to supervising physicians and review of contested cases under chapter 148C — rules.
1. The board of medicine shall adopt rules setting forth in detail its criteria and procedures for determining the ineligibility of a physician to serve as a supervising physician under chapter 148C. The rules shall provide that a physician may serve as a supervising physician under chapter 148C until such time as the board of medicine determines, following normal disciplinary procedures, that the physician is ineligible to serve in that capacity.
2. The board of medicine shall establish by rule specific procedures for consulting with and considering the advice of the board of physician assistants in determining whether to initiate a disciplinary proceeding under chapter 17A against a licensed physician in a matter involving the supervision of a physician assistant.
3. In exercising their respective authorities, the board of medicine and the board of physician assistants shall cooperate with the goal of encouraging the utilization of physician assistants in a manner that is consistent with the provision of quality health care and medical services for the citizens of Iowa.
4. The board of medicine shall adopt rules requiring a physician serving as a supervising physician to notify the board of medicine of the identity of a physician assistant the physician is supervising, and of any change in the status of the supervisory relationship.
88 Acts, ch 1225, §14; 2003 Acts, ch 93, §4, 5, 14; 2007 Acts, ch 10, §98
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY AND OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE AND SURGERY › Section 148.13A - Board authority over physicians supervising certain psychologists.

148.13A Board authority over physicians supervising certain psychologists.
The board of medicine shall, in consultation with the board of psychology, establish by rule all of the following:
1. Specific minimum standards for the appropriate supervision of a psychologist prescribing medication pursuant to a conditional prescription certificate under chapter 154B. Such standards shall include requiring a physician serving as a supervising licensed physician to notify the board of medicine of the identity of the psychologist the physician is supervising and any change in the status of the supervisory relationship.
2. The process for initiating and conducting disciplinary proceedings under chapter 17A if a licensed physician fails to adequately supervise a psychologist prescribing psychotropic medications pursuant to a prescription certificate under chapter 154B. The rule shall take into account the deliberations of the board in making such a determination.
2016 Acts, ch 1112, §4
Referred to in §154B.10
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY AND OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE AND SURGERY › Section 148.13B - Requirements for prescription certificates for psychologists — joint rules.

148.13B Requirements for prescription certificates for psychologists — joint rules.
1. The board of medicine and the board of psychology shall adopt joint rules in regard to the following:
a. Education and training requirements for prescription certificates pursuant to sections 154B.10 and 154B.11.
b. Specific minimum standards for the terms, conditions, and framework governing the collaborative practice agreement and for governing the limitations on the prescriptions eligible to be prescribed and populations eligible to be prescribed to as specified in section 154B.1, subsection 2.
2. The board of medicine shall consult with the university of Iowa Carver college of medicine and clinical and counseling psychology doctoral programs at regents institutions in the development of the rules pertaining to education and training requirements in sections 154B.10 and 154B.11.
3. The joint rules, and any amendments thereto, adopted by the board of medicine and the board of psychology pursuant to this section and section 154B.14 shall only be adopted by agreement of both boards through a joint rule-making process.
2016 Acts, ch 1112, §5
Referred to in §154B.14
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY AND OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE AND SURGERY › Section 148.14 - Board of medicine investigators.

148.14 Board of medicine investigators.
The board of medicine may appoint investigators, who shall not be members of the board, and whose compensation shall be determined pursuant to chapter 8A, subchapter IV. Investigators appointed by the board have the powers and status of peace officers when enforcing this chapter, chapter 147, and chapter 272C.
2008 Acts, ch 1088, §56; 2009 Acts, ch 133, §55
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148A - PHYSICAL THERAPY › Section 148A.1 - Definitions — referral — authorization.

148A.1 Definitions — referral — authorization.
1. a. As used in this chapter, “board” means the board of physical and occupational therapy created under chapter 147.
b. As used in this chapter, “physical therapy” is that branch of science that deals with the evaluation and treatment of human capabilities and impairments. Physical therapy uses the effective properties of physical agents including, but not limited to, mechanical devices, heat, cold, air, light, water, electricity, and sound, and therapeutic exercises, and rehabilitative procedures to prevent, correct, minimize, or alleviate a physical impairment. Physical therapy includes the interpretation of performances, tests, and measurements, the establishment and modification of physical therapy programs, treatment planning, consultative services, instructions to the patients, and the administration and supervision attendant to physical therapy facilities.
2. Physical therapy evaluation and treatment may be rendered by a physical therapist with or without a referral from a physician, podiatric physician, dentist, or chiropractor, except that a hospital may require that physical therapy evaluation and treatment provided in the hospital shall be done only upon prior review by and authorization of a member of the hospital’s medical staff.
[C66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §148A.1]
84 Acts, ch 1268, §1; 86 Acts, ch 1238, §7; 87 Acts, ch 65, §3; 88 Acts, ch 1002, §1; 95 Acts, ch 108, §8; 2007 Acts, ch 10, §99
Referred to in §148A.3
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148A - PHYSICAL THERAPY › Section 148A.2 - Who engaged in practice.

148A.2 Who engaged in practice.
For the purpose of this chapter the following classes of persons shall be deemed to be engaged in the practice of physical therapy:
1. Persons who treat human ailments by physical therapy as defined in this chapter.
2. Persons who publicly profess to be physical therapists or who publicly profess to perform the functions incident to the practice of physical therapy.
[C66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §148A.2]
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148A - PHYSICAL THERAPY › Section 148A.3 - Persons not included.

148A.3 Persons not included.
Section 148A.1 shall not be construed to include the following classes of persons:
1. Licensed physicians and surgeons, osteopathic physicians and surgeons, podiatric physicians, chiropractors, nurses, dentists, cosmetologists, and barbers, who are engaged in the practice of their respective professions.
2. Students of physical therapy who practice physical therapy under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist in connection with the regular course of instruction at a school of physical therapy.
3. Physical therapists of the United States army, navy, or public health service, or physical therapists licensed in another state, when incidentally called into this state in consultation with a physician and surgeon or physical therapists licensed in this state.
4. Nonprofessional workers not held out as physical therapists who are employed in hospitals, clinics, offices or health care facilities as defined in section 135C.1 working under the supervision and direction of a physical therapist or physician licensed pursuant to chapter 148.
5. Massage therapists, massage technicians, masseurs and masseuses who administer body massage by Swedish or other massage technique, including modalities, in a massage establishment, health club, athletic club or school athletic department, but in no instance shall they designate themselves as physical therapists.
[C66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §148A.3]
84 Acts, ch 1268, §2; 96 Acts, ch 1034, §68; 2008 Acts, ch 1088, §100
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148A - PHYSICAL THERAPY › Section 148A.4 - Requirements to practice.

148A.4 Requirements to practice.
Each applicant for a license to practice physical therapy shall:
1. Complete a course of study in, and hold a diploma or certificate issued by, a school of physical therapy accredited by the American physical therapy association or another appropriate accrediting body, and meet requirements as established by rules of the board.
2. Have passed an examination administered by the board.
[C66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §148A.4]
83 Acts, ch 101, §27; 84 Acts, ch 1268, §3; 2007 Acts, ch 10, §100
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148A - PHYSICAL THERAPY › Section 148A.5 - Limitations.

148A.5 Limitations.
A license to practice physical therapy does not authorize the licensee to practice operative surgery or osteopathic or chiropractic manipulation, or to administer or prescribe any drug or medicine included in materia medica.
88 Acts, ch 1002, §2
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148A - PHYSICAL THERAPY › Section 148A.6 - Physical therapist assistant.

148A.6 Physical therapist assistant.
1. A licensed physical therapist assistant is required to function under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist to perform physical therapy procedures delegated and supervised by the licensed physical therapist in a manner consistent with the rules adopted by the board. Selected and delegated tasks of physical therapist assistants may include but are not limited to therapeutic procedures and related tasks, routine operational functions, documentation of treatment progress, and the use of selected physical agents. The ability of the licensed physical therapist assistant to perform the selected and delegated tasks shall be assessed on an ongoing basis by the supervising physical therapist. The licensed physical therapist assistant shall not interpret referrals, perform initial evaluation or reevaluations, initiate physical therapy treatment programs, change specified treatment programs, or discharge a patient from physical therapy services.
2. Each applicant for a license to practice as a physical therapist assistant shall:
a. Successfully complete a course of study for the physical therapist assistant accredited by the commission on accreditation in education of the American physical therapy association, or another appropriate accrediting body, and meet other requirements established by the rules of the board.
b. Have passed an examination administered by the board.
3. This section does not prevent a person not licensed as a physical therapist assistant from performing services ordinarily performed by a physical therapy aide, assistant, or technician, provided that the person does not represent to the public that the person is a licensed physical therapist assistant, or use the title “physical therapist assistant” or the letters “P.T.A.”, and provided that the person performs services consistent with the supervision requirements of the board for persons not licensed as physical therapist assistants.
91 Acts, ch 228, §3; 2000 Acts, ch 1140, §33; 2004 Acts, ch 1068, §2; 2007 Acts, ch 10, §101
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148A - PHYSICAL THERAPY › Section 148A.7 - False use of titles prohibited.

148A.7 False use of titles prohibited.
1. A person or business entity, including the employees, agents, or representatives of the business entity, shall not use in connection with that person’s or business entity’s business activity the words “physical therapy”, “physical therapist”, “licensed physical therapist”, “registered physical therapist”, “doctor of physical therapy”, “physical therapist assistant”, “licensed physical therapist assistant”, “registered physical therapist assistant”, or the letters “P.T.”, “L.P.T.”, “R.P.T.”, “D.P.T.”, “P.T.A.”, “L.P.T.A.”, “R.P.T.A.”, or any other words, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that physical therapy is provided or supplied, unless such services are provided by or under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist licensed pursuant to this chapter.
2. Notwithstanding section 147.74, a person or the owner, officer, or agent of an entity that violates this section is guilty of a serious misdemeanor, and a license to practice shall be revoked or suspended pursuant to section 147.55.
3. This section shall not apply to the use of the term “physiotherapy” by a provider licensed under this chapter, chapter 151, or by an individual under the direction and supervision of a provider licensed under this chapter or chapter 151.
2004 Acts, ch 1068, §1; 2009 Acts, ch 133, §56
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148B - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Section 148B.1 - Title and purpose.

148B.1 Title and purpose.
1. This chapter may be cited and referred to as the “Occupational Therapy Practice Act”.
2. The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the regulation of persons offering occupational therapy services to the public in order to safeguard the public health, safety and welfare.
[C81, §148B.1]
2021 Acts, ch 76, §150
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148B - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Section 148B.2 - Definitions.

148B.2 Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
1. “Board” means the board of physical and occupational therapy created under chapter 147.
2. “Occupational therapist” means a person licensed under this chapter to practice occupational therapy.
3. “Occupational therapy” means the therapeutic use of occupations, including everyday life activities with individuals, groups, populations, or organizations to support participation, performance, and function in roles and situations in home, school, workplace, community, and other settings. Occupational therapy services are provided for habilitation, rehabilitation, and the promotion of health and wellness to those who have or are at risk for developing an illness, injury, disease, disorder, condition, impairment, disability, activity limitation, or participation restriction. Occupational therapy addresses the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, sensory-perceptual, and other aspects of performance in a variety of contexts and environments to support engagement in occupations that affect physical and mental health, well-being, and quality of life. “Occupational therapy” includes but is not limited to providing assessment, design, fabrication, application, and fitting of selected orthotic devices and training in the use of prosthetic devices.
4. “Occupational therapy assistant” means a person licensed under this chapter to assist in the practice of occupational therapy.
[C81, §148B.2]
2007 Acts, ch 10, §102; 2012 Acts, ch 1101, §6
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148B - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Section 148B.3 - Persons and practices not affected.

148B.3 Persons and practices not affected.
This chapter does not prevent or restrict the practice, services or activities of any of the following:
1. A person licensed in this state by any other law from engaging in the profession or occupation for which the person is licensed.
2. A person employed as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant by the government of the United States, if that person provides occupational therapy solely under the direction or control of the organization by which the person is employed.
3. A person pursuing a course of study leading to a degree or certificate in occupational therapy in an accredited or approved educational program, if the activities and services constitute a part of a supervised course of study and the person is designated by a title which clearly indicates the person’s status as a student or trainee.
4. A person fulfilling the supervised field work experience requirements of section 148B.5, if the activities and services constitute a part of the experience necessary to meet the requirements of that section.
5. A nonresident performing occupational therapy services in the state who is not licensed under this chapter, if the services are performed for not more than thirty days in a calendar year in association with an occupational therapist licensed under this chapter, and the nonresident meets either of the following requirements:
a. The nonresident is licensed under the law of another state which has licensure requirements at least as stringent as the requirements of this chapter.
b. The nonresident meets the requirements for certification as an occupational therapist registered (O.T.R.), or a certified occupational therapy assistant (C.O.T.A.) established by the national board for certification in occupational therapy.
[C81, §148B.3]
2012 Acts, ch 1101, §7, 8
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148B - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Section 148B.3A - Referral.

148B.3A Referral.
Occupational therapy may be provided by an occupational therapist without referral from a physician, podiatric physician, dentist, or chiropractor, except that a hospital may require that occupational therapy provided in the hospital be performed only following prior review by and authorization of the performance of the occupational therapy by a member of the hospital medical staff.
2000 Acts, ch 1140, §34
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148B - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Section 148B.4 - Limited permit.

148B.4 Limited permit.
1. A limited permit to practice occupational therapy may be granted to a person who has completed the academic and field work requirements for occupational therapists under this chapter and has not yet taken or received the results of the entry-level certification examination. A permit granted pursuant to this subsection shall be valid for a period of time as determined by the board by rule and shall allow the person to practice occupational therapy under the direction and appropriate supervision of an occupational therapist licensed under this chapter. The permit shall expire when the person is issued a license under section 148B.5 or if the person is notified that the person did not pass the examination. The limited permit shall not be renewed.
2. A limited permit to assist in the practice of occupational therapy may be granted to a person who has completed the academic and field work requirements for occupational therapy assistants under this chapter and has not yet taken or received the results of the entry-level certification examination. A permit granted pursuant to this subsection shall be valid for a period of time as determined by the board by rule and shall allow the person to assist in the practice of occupational therapy under the direction and appropriate supervision of an occupational therapist licensed under this chapter. The permit shall expire when the person is issued a license under section 148B.5 or if the person is notified that the person did not pass the examination. The limited permit shall not be renewed.
[C81, §148B.4]
2012 Acts, ch 1101, §9
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148B - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Section 148B.5 - Requirements for licensure.

148B.5 Requirements for licensure.
An applicant applying for a license as an occupational therapist or as an occupational therapy assistant must file a written application on forms provided by the board, showing to the satisfaction of the board that the applicant meets the following requirements:
1. Successful completion of the academic requirements of an educational program in occupational therapy recognized by the board.
a. For an occupational therapist, the program must be one accredited by the accreditation council for occupational therapy education of the American occupational therapy association.
b. For an occupational therapy assistant, the program must be one approved by the American occupational therapy association.
2. Successful completion of a period of supervised field work experience at a recognized educational institution or a training program approved by the educational institution where the applicant met the academic requirements.
a. For an occupational therapist, a minimum of six months of supervised field work experience is required.
b. For an occupational therapy assistant, a minimum of two months of supervised field work experience is required.
3. Pass an examination, either in electronic or written form, satisfactory to the board and in accordance with rules.
[C81, §148B.5]
2000 Acts, ch 1140, §35; 2002 Acts, ch 1108, §14; 2004 Acts, ch 1167, §6
Referred to in §148B.3, 148B.4
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148B - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Section 148B.6 - Waiver of examination requirement.

148B.6 Waiver of examination requirement.
The board may waive the examination and grant a license:
1. To a person certified prior to January 1, 1981, as an occupational therapist registered (O.T.R.) or a certified occupational therapy assistant (C.O.T.A.) by the American occupational therapy association.
2. To an applicant who presents proof of current licensure as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant in another state, the District of Columbia, or a territory of the United States which requires standards for licensure considered by the board to be equivalent to the requirements for licensure of this chapter.
[C81, §148B.6]
2012 Acts, ch 1101, §10
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148B - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Section 148B.7 - Board of physical and occupational therapy — powers and duties.

148B.7 Board of physical and occupational therapy — powers and duties.
The board shall adopt rules relating to professional conduct to carry out the policy of this chapter, including but not limited to rules relating to professional licensing and to the establishment of ethical standards of practice for persons holding a license to practice occupational therapy in this state.
[C81, §148B.7]
2007 Acts, ch 10, §103
Referred to in §272C.3, 272C.4
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148B - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Section 148B.8 - Unlawful practice.

148B.8 Unlawful practice.
1. A person shall not practice occupational therapy or assist in the practice of occupational therapy, provide occupational therapy services, hold oneself out as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant or as being able to practice occupational therapy or assist in the practice of occupational therapy, or provide occupational therapy services in this state unless the person is licensed under this chapter.
2. It is unlawful for any person not licensed as an occupational therapist in this state or whose license is suspended or revoked to use in connection with the person’s name or place of business in this state the words “occupational therapist”, “licensed occupational therapist”, or any word, title, letters, or designation that implies that the person is an occupational therapist.
3. It is unlawful for any person not licensed as an occupational therapy assistant in this state or whose license is suspended or revoked to use in connection with the person’s name or place of business in this state, the words “occupational therapy assistant”, “licensed occupational therapy assistant”, or any word, title, letters, or designation that implies that the person is an occupational therapy assistant.
2012 Acts, ch 1101, §11
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148B - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Section 148B.9 - False use of titles prohibited.

148B.9 False use of titles prohibited.
A person or business entity, including the employees, agents, or representatives of the business entity, shall not use in connection with that person or business entity’s business activity, the words “occupational therapy”, “occupational therapist”, “licensed occupational therapist”, “doctor of occupational therapy”, “occupational therapy assistant”, “licensed occupational therapy assistant”, or the letters “O.T.”, “O.T./L.”, “O.T.D.”, “O.T.A.”, “O.T.A./L.”, or any words, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that occupational therapy is provided or supplied unless such services are provided by or under the direction and supervision of an occupational therapist licensed pursuant to this chapter.
2012 Acts, ch 1101, §12
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148C - PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS › Section 148C.1 - Definitions.

148C.1 Definitions.
1. “Approved program” means a program for the education of physician assistants which has been accredited by the accreditation review commission on education for the physician assistant or its successor, or, if accredited prior to 2001, either by the committee on allied health education and accreditation, or the commission on accreditation of allied health education programs.
2. “Board” means the board of physician assistants created under chapter 147.
3. “Collaboration” means consultation with or referral to the appropriate physician or other health care professional by a physician assistant as indicated by the patient’s condition; the education, competencies, and experience of the physician assistant; and the standard of care.
4. “Department” means the department of public health.
5. “Licensed physician assistant” or “licensed P.A.” means a person who is licensed by the board to practice as a physician assistant under the supervision of one or more physicians. “Supervision” does not require the personal presence of the supervising physician at the place where medical services are rendered except insofar as the personal presence is expressly required by this chapter or required by rules of the board adopted pursuant to this chapter.
6. “Physician” means a person who is currently licensed in Iowa to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery. Notwithstanding this subsection, a physician supervising a physician assistant practicing in a federal facility or under federal authority shall not be required to obtain licensure beyond licensure requirements mandated by the federal government for supervising physicians.
7. “Physician assistant” or “P.A.” means a person who meets the qualifications under this chapter and is licensed to practice medicine by the board.
8. “Supervising physician” means a physician who supervises the medical services provided by a physician assistant consistent with the physician assistant’s education, training, or experience and who accepts ultimate responsibility for the medical care provided by the supervising physician-physician assistant team.
[C73, 75, 77, 79, §148B.1; C81, §148C.1]
88 Acts, ch 1225, §15; 2003 Acts, ch 93, §6 – 8, 14; 2004 Acts, ch 1101, §23; 2007 Acts, ch 10, §105; 2008 Acts, ch 1088, §141; 2020 Acts, ch 1020, §4, 12
Referred to in §237A.5, 321J.11, 462A.14A
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148C - PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS › Section 148C.3 - Licensure.

148C.3 Licensure.
1. The board shall adopt rules to govern the licensure of physician assistants. An applicant for licensure shall submit the fee prescribed by the board and shall meet the requirements established by the board with respect to each of the following:
a. Academic qualifications, including evidence of graduation from an approved program. A physician assistant who is not a graduate of an approved program, but who passed the national commission on certification of physician assistants’ national certifying examination prior to 1986, is exempt from this graduation requirement.
b. Evidence of passing the national commission on the certification of physician assistants’ national certifying examination or an equivalent examination approved by the board.
c. Hours of continuing medical education necessary to become or remain licensed.
2. Rules shall be adopted by the board pursuant to this chapter requiring a licensed physician assistant to be supervised by physicians. The rules shall provide that not more than five physician assistants shall be supervised by a physician at one time. The rules shall also provide that a physician assistant shall notify the board of the identity of the physician assistant’s supervising physician and of any change in the status of the supervisory relationship.
3. A licensed physician assistant shall perform only those services for which the licensed physician assistant is qualified by training or education and which are not prohibited by the board.
4. The board may issue a temporary license under special circumstances and upon conditions prescribed by the board. A temporary license shall not be valid for more than one year and shall not be renewed more than once.
5. The board may issue an inactive license under conditions prescribed by rules adopted by the board.
6. The board shall adopt rules pursuant to this section after consultation with the board of medicine.
[C73, 75, 77, 79, §148B.3; C81, §148C.3; 82 Acts, ch 1005, §5]
88 Acts, ch 1225, §17; 2003 Acts, ch 93, §9, 14; 2004 Acts, ch 1101, §24; 2007 Acts, ch 10, §106; 2012 Acts, ch 1037, §1; 2020 Acts, ch 1020, §5, 12
Referred to in §148C.4, 272C.2C
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148C - PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS › Section 148C.5 - Supervising physicians — board of medicine — rulemaking requirements.

148C.5 Supervising physicians — board of medicine — rulemaking requirements.
1. If the board commences a contested case hearing against a physician assistant by delivering a statement of charges and notice of hearing to the physician assistant, the board shall deliver a copy of the statement of charges and notice of hearing to the physician assistant’s supervising physician.
2. The board shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A to establish specific procedures for consulting with and sharing information with the board of medicine regarding complaints that a physician assistant may have been inadequately supervised by the physician assistant’s supervising physician.
3. The board shall not amend or rescind any of the following rules unless, prior to the submission of such an amendment or rescission to the administrative rules coordinator, the board consults with and receives approval from the board of medicine to make such a submission:
a.
645 IAC 326.1
regarding the following terms:
(1) “Physician”.
(2) “Physician assistant”.
(3) “Supervising physician”.
(4) “Supervision”.
b.
645 IAC 326.2(1)(f)
.
c.
645 IAC 326.4(6)
.
d.
645 IAC 326.8
.
e.
645 IAC 327.1(1)(v)
.
f.
645 IAC 327.4(1)(b)(2) – (4)
.
g.
645 IAC 327.4(2)
.
2017 Acts, ch 60, §1, 5; 2021 Acts, ch 80, §81
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148C - PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS › Section 148C.8 - Right to delegate.

148C.8 Right to delegate.
Nothing in this chapter affects or limits a physician’s existing right to delegate various medical tasks to aides, assistants or others acting under the physician’s supervision or direction, including orthopedic physician assistant technologists. Such aides, assistants, orthopedic physician assistant technologists, and others who perform only those tasks which can be so delegated shall not be required to qualify as physician assistants under this chapter.
[C73, 75, 77, 79, §148B.8; C81, §148C.8]
88 Acts, ch 1225, §22; 2015 Acts, ch 29, §114
2023 Iowa Code › Title IV - PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 148C - PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS › Section 148C.9 - Eye examination restricted.

148C.9 Eye examination restricted.
A physician assistant shall not be permitted to prescribe lenses, prisms, or contact lenses for the aid, relief, or correction of human vision. A physician assistant shall not be permitted to measure the visual power and visual efficiency of the human eye, as distinguished from routine visual screening, except in the personal presence of a supervising physician at the place where such services are rendered.
[C73, 75, 77, 79, §148B.9; C81, §148C.9]
88 Acts, ch 1225, §23