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Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part LIV - Physical Therapy Examiners › Subpart 1 - Licensing and Certification › Chapter 1 - Physical Therapists and Physical Therapists Assistants › Subchapter J - Continuing Education › Section LIV-197 - Reporting Requirements ; Audit [Formerly Section 171]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. It is the responsibility of each licensee
					 to assure that his continuing education hours are timely reported with his
					 license renewal application.
B. The
					 reporting of continuing education hours by course or activity sponsors and by
					 licensees shall be made only on forms approved by and available from the board
					 website. Forms filed by course or activity sponsors or licensees shall be
					 legibly printed or typewritten, and shall be completed and verified by the
					 course or activity sponsor or licensee. A stamp or other image provided by and
					 imprinted by the course sponsor on course materials shall suffice for proof of
					 completion of that continuing education activity.
C. Continuing education activities undertaken
					 for the purpose of license renewal shall be maintained by the licensee in a
					 file in which records of activities are kept, including dates, subjects,
					 duration of the program, certificates of participation and completion, and any
					 other appropriate documentation for a period of four years after the program
					 date. Upon request, course or activity sponsors and licensees shall supply the
					 board with such documentation.
D.
					 The board shall conduct an audit of the continuing education records of a
					 number of the licensees to be determined by the board each renewal period. The
					 board will notify licensees who are randomly selected for audit to determine
					 compliance with the continuing education requirements. Licensees chosen for the
					 audit shall submit to the board by the specified date copies of all records and
					 documentation showing completion of the continuing education courses or
					 activities previously submitted for fulfillment of continuing education
					 requirements.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
						Promulgated in accordance with La
						R.S.
						37:2405.B (7) and Act 535 of
						2009.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part LIV - Physical Therapy Examiners › Subpart 1 - Licensing and Certification › Chapter 1 - Physical Therapists and Physical Therapists Assistants › Subchapter J - Continuing Education › Section LIV-198 - Exemptions from CE Requirements [Formerly Section 173]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. PTs or PTAs licensed in Louisiana are
					 exempt from the Subchapter J continuing education requirements for the
					 continuing education year, beginning April 1 and ending March 31 of the
					 following year, in which they graduate from an accredited physical therapy
					 education program. For the second year of the licensees renewal period, 15
					 contact hours must be completed and reported in keeping with the requirements
					 of §194
B. Upon approval by the board of a written
					 request made in compliance with Subsection C, the board may extend the period
					 for compliance or exempt the following from compliance with the Subchapter J.
					 continuing education requirements:
1. 
					 licensees on extended active military service for a period in excess of three
					 months during the applicable reporting period; or
2.  licensees who are unable to fulfill the
					 requirement because of illness, natural disaster, or other personal
					 hardship.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part LIV - Physical Therapy Examiners › Subpart 1 - Licensing and Certification › Chapter 1 - Physical Therapists and Physical Therapists Assistants › Subchapter J - Continuing Education › Section LIV-199 - Noncompliance and Reinstatement [Formerly Section 175]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Noncompliance. Noncompliance with
					 continuing education requirements includes, but is not limited to, incomplete
					 reports, unsigned reports, unsigned verification of course or activity
					 completion, failure to report a sufficient number of approved continuing
					 education hours as defined in §193, or any other matters considered to be
					 noncompliance by the board.
B.
					 Notice. The board shall send written notice of noncompliance to a licensee
					 requesting that the licensee furnish to the board within 30 days of receipt of
					 the notice, the following:
1. a written
					 explanation for failure to complete required CE; or if applicable;
2. an affidavit with documentary proof that
					 the licensee has complied with the continuing education requirements, or an
					 affidavit setting forth the reasons for failure to comply with the continuing
					 education requirements because of illness, natural disaster, other personal
					 hardship or extended active military service during the reporting period and
					 stating that he did not provide physical therapy services during that
					 period.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part LIV - Physical Therapy Examiners › Subpart 2 - Practice › Chapter 3 - Practice › Subchapter A - General Provisions › Section LIV-301 - Scope of Chapter

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. The rules of
					 this Chapter govern the practice of physical therapy in the State of
					 Louisiana.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
						Promulgated in accordance with La
						R.S.
						37:2407 and Act 535 of
						2009.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part LIV - Physical Therapy Examiners › Subpart 2 - Practice › Chapter 3 - Practice › Subchapter A - General Provisions › Section LIV-303 - Professional Standards [Formerly Sections 307 and 315]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. A licensed PT is authorized to engage in
					 the practice of physical therapy as set forth in the Practice Act and the
					 board's rules which includes, but is not limited to, the performance of
					 physical therapy evaluations, consultative services, wound care and
					 debridement, the storage and administration of aerosol and topical agents, the
					 performance of passive manipulation, and preventive services all as more fully
					 defined in §123
B.  A PT is
					 responsible for managing all aspects of the physical therapy care of each
					 patient.
C. A PT shall exercise
					 sound professional judgment based upon his knowledge, skill, education,
					 training, and experience, and shall perform only those procedures for which he
					 is competent. If, during evaluation, reassessment or screening, the PT finds
					 that treatment which is outside the scope of his knowledge, experience, or
					 expertise is needed, the PT shall notify the patient or client and provide a
					 referral to an appropriate healthcare provider.
D. Repealed.
E. A PTA may act as a clinical instructor for
					 a PTA student, a supervisor of a PTA CAPTE provisional licensee pending
					 examination, or a supervisor of a foreign-educated PTA (FEPTA) provisional
					 licensee.
This Section was amended utilizing information from the
						  Sections enumerated. The Historical Note reflects prior action for those
						  enumerated Sections. A comprehensive revision of the Louisiana Physical Therapy
						  Board book (LAC 46:LIV) was effective via the board's October 2011 Rule in the
						  Louisiana Register.
AUTHORITY
						NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with
						R.S.
						37:2418 and Act 535 of
						2009.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part LIV - Physical Therapy Examiners › Subpart 2 - Practice › Chapter 3 - Practice › Subchapter A - General Provisions › Section LIV-305 - Practice with Prescription or Referral (Repealed)

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
AUTHORITY NOTE:
						Promulgated in accordance with
						R.S.
						37:2418 and Act 535 of
						2009.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part LIV - Physical Therapy Examiners › Subpart 2 - Practice › Chapter 3 - Practice › Subchapter A - General Provisions › Section LIV-307 - Physical Therapy Services without Prescription or Referral [Formerly Section 306]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. These rules
					 are intended to facilitate and implement the provisions of
					 R.S.
					 37:2418(C)(4). They are
					 meant as practical guidelines, while maintaining flexibility in the rendering
					 of physical therapy services, without eliminating the opportunity for oversight
					 and supervision.
B. As used in
					 connection with providing wellness or preventive services referred to in
					 R.S.
					 37:2418 C(4), the PT shall:
1. perform a screening to determine whether
					 treatment or wellness/preventive services are indicated. The therapist shall
					 inform the individual of the screening results and make recommendations for
					 follow-up with the appropriate health care provider if needed;
2. assess the client's wellness/preventive
					 services needs, and, if such services are indicated and desired by the client,
					 develop a written plan, which describes the services to be provided to the
					 client.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part LIV - Physical Therapy Examiners › Subpart 2 - Practice › Chapter 3 - Practice › Subchapter A - General Provisions › Section LIV-309 - Early Childhood Services

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A.
					 In the provision of early childhood services through the Early Childhood
					 Intervention (ECI) program, the PT conducts appropriate screenings,
					 evaluations, and assessments to determine needed services to fulfill
					 family-centered goals.
B. Subject
					 to the provisions of this Section, the PT shall implement physical therapy
					 services in accordance with the recommendations accepted by the
					 Interdisciplinary Team, as stated in the Individual Family Service
					 Plan.
C. Evaluation and
					 reevaluation will be conducted in accordance with federal mandates under Part C
					 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA),
					 20 U.S.C. §
												1436, or when warranted by a change in the
					 child's condition, and include reexamination of the child.
D. In the provision of services for children
					 ages 3 through 22 in the school setting:
1.
					 the PT conducts appropriate screenings, evaluations, and assessments to
					 determine if the student has a gross motor delay or a medical condition that
					 affects gross motor functioning in the educational setting.
2. Subject to the provisions of this Section,
					 the PT shall implement physical therapy services in accordance with the
					 recommendations accepted by the Individualized Education Program (IEP)
					 Team.
3. Evaluation and
					 reevaluation in the educational setting will be conducted in accordance with
					 federal mandates under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education
					 Act (IDEA), 20 U.S. Code Subchapter II, Rule 1414, or when warranted by a
					 change in the child's condition and include reexamination of the
					 child.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part LIV - Physical Therapy Examiners › Subpart 2 - Practice › Chapter 3 - Practice › Subchapter A - General Provisions › Section LIV-311 - Treatment with Dry Needling

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. The
					 purpose of this rule is to establish standards of practice, as authorized by
					 R.S. 37:2405 A.(8), for the utilization of dry needling techniques, as defined
					 in §123, in treating patients.
B.
					 Dry needling is a physical therapy treatment which requires specialized
					 physical therapy education and training for the utilization of such techniques.
					 Prior to utilizing dry needling techniques in patient treatment, a PT shall
					 have successfully completed a board-approved course of study consisting of no
					 fewer than 25 hours of in-person, hands-on instruction in intramuscular dry
					 needling treatment and safety. Online and other distance learning courses will
					 not satisfy this requirement. Practicing dry needling without compliance with
					 this requirement constitutes unprofessional conduct and subjects a licensee to
					 appropriate discipline by the board.
C. In order to obtain board approval for
					 courses of instruction in dry needling, sponsors must document that instructors
					 utilized have had no less than two years experience utilizing such techniques.
					 Instructors need not be physical therapists, but should be licensed or
					 certified as a healthcare provider in the state of their residence.
D. Prior to performing the initial dry
					 needling treatment on a patient the physical therapist shall educate the
					 patient of the potential risks and benefits of dry needling and receive
					 informed consent from the patient. Documentation of the education and consent
					 shall be maintained in the patient treatment record.
E. Dry needling treatment shall be performed
					 in a manner consistent with generally accepted standards of practice, including
					 sterile needle procedures and the standards of the U.S. Centers for Disease
					 Control and Prevention. Treatment notes shall document how the patient
					 tolerated the technique and the outcome of treatments.
F. PT students who have met the requirements
					 of paragraph B. above may practice dry needling under the continuous
					 supervision of a PT who has successfully completed the dry needling training
					 requirements.
AUTHORITY
						NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with
						R.S.
						37:2405.A (8) and Act 535 of
						2009.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part LIV - Physical Therapy Examiners › Subpart 2 - Practice › Chapter 3 - Practice › Subchapter A - General Provisions › Section LIV-313 - Transfer of Patient Care

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. A PT
					 shall notify the patient and shall document the transfer of care of the
					 patient, as appropriate, to another health care provider in the event of
					 elective termination of physical therapy services by the PT.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
						Promulgated in accordance with
						R.S.
						37:2405(A)(8) and Act 535 of
						2009.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part LIV - Physical Therapy Examiners › Subpart 2 - Practice › Chapter 3 - Practice › Subchapter A - General Provisions › Section LIV-315 - Legend Drugs and Devices

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. In
					 providing physical therapy as authorized by law, PTs are authorized to procure
					 from licensed distributors, store and utilize legend devices and topical legend
					 drugs which are employed in the delivery of physical therapy.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
						Promulgated in accordance with La
						R.S.
						37:2405.A (8) and Act 535 of
						2009.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part LIV - Physical Therapy Examiners › Subpart 2 - Practice › Chapter 3 - Practice › Subchapter A - General Provisions › Section LIV-317 - Licensee Information

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A.
					 Changes to licensee information. Applicants and licensees must notify the board
					 in writing of any change in a residential or business address, telephone number
					 or email address within 30 days that such change takes effect.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
						Promulgated in accordance with La
						R.S.
						37:2415 and Act 535 of
						2009.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part LIV - Physical Therapy Examiners › Subpart 2 - Practice › Chapter 3 - Practice › Subchapter A - General Provisions › Section LIV-319 - Use of Telehealth in the practice of Physical Therapy

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. The board hereby adopts
					 R.S.
					 40:1223.1 et seq., known as the "Louisiana
					 Telehealth Access Act", including any amendments thereto, and promulgates these
					 rules to provide for, promote, and regulate the use of telehealth in the
					 delivery of physical therapy services through telehealth. Physical therapists
					 and physical therapist assistants owe a duty to patients to provide quality
					 physical therapy services in accordance with the laws and rules governing the
					 practice of physical therapy regardless of the mode in which those services are
					 rendered. These rules shall be interpreted, construed and applied so as to give
					 effect to such purposes and intent.
B. Individuals who are licensed physical
					 therapists and physical therapist assistants in good standing in Louisiana may
					 provide physical therapy via telehealth to a patient in an originating site as
					 defined in
					 R.S.
					 40:1223.3 within the jurisdiction of
					 Louisiana and shall follow all requirements for standard of practice and
					 documentation as provided in the Practice Act and board rules. The standard of
					 care for telehealth services shall be substantially equivalent to the standard
					 of care for services delivered in person.
C. When providing telehealth services, a
					 licensee shall have documented procedures in place to address remote medical or
					 clinical emergencies at the patients location.
D. A physical therapist licensed in good
					 standing in another jurisdiction who is providing information, advice, or
					 opinion through telehealth to a physical therapist licensed in Louisiana
					 regarding patient care shall be exempt from Louisiana licensure
					 requirements.
E. A Louisiana
					 licensee providing telehealth services to a patient in an originating site as
					 defined in.
					 R.S.
					 40:1223.3 in a jurisdiction outside of
					 Louisiana may be required to be licensed or registered in the jurisdiction in
					 which the originating site is located.
AUTHORITY
						NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with
						R.S.
						37:2405(A)(8) and Act 535 of
						2009.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part LIV - Physical Therapy Examiners › Subpart 2 - Practice › Chapter 3 - Practice › Subchapter B - Prohibitions › Section LIV-321 - Unauthorized Practice; Practice Restrictions [Formerly Section 307] (Repealed)

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
AUTHORITY NOTE:
						Promulgated in accordance with
						R.S.
						37:2423 and Act 535 of
						2009.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part LIV - Physical Therapy Examiners › Subpart 2 - Practice › Chapter 3 - Practice › Subchapter B - Prohibitions › Section LIV-323 - Use of Titles and terms; Restrictions [Formerly Section 307]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. A PT shall use
					 the letters "P.T." in connection with his name or place of business to denote
					 licensure. A PTA shall use the letters "P.T.A." in connection with his name to
					 denote licensure.
B. A PT student
					 who is pursuing a course of study leading to a degree as a PT in a professional
					 education program approved by the board and is satisfying supervised clinical
					 education requirements related to his physical therapy education shall use the
					 letters "S.P.T." in connection with his name while participating in this
					 program. A PTA student who is pursuing a course of study leading to a degree as
					 a PTA in a professional education program approved by the board and is
					 satisfying supervised clinical education requirements related to his physical
					 therapist assisting education shall use the letters "S.P.T.A." in connection
					 with his name while participating in this program.
C. No person or business entity, its
					 employees, agents, or representatives shall use in connection with that
					 person's name or the name or activity of the business, the words "physical
					 therapy", "physical therapist", "physiotherapy", "physiotherapist", "registered
					 physical therapist", "licensed physical therapist", "doctor of physical
					 therapy", the letters "PT", "DPT", "LPT", "RPT", "physical therapist
					 assistant", "P.T.A.", "physiotherapist assistant", or any other words,
					 abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying directly or indirectly that
					 physical therapy is provided or supplied, unless such services are provided by
					 or under the direction of a PT licensed pursuant to the Practice Act.
D. No person or business entity shall
					 advertise or otherwise promote another person as being a "physical therapist",
					 "physiotherapist", "P.T.", "physical therapist assistant", "physiotherapist
					 assistant", or "P.T.A" unless the individual so advertised or promoted is
					 licensed as a PT or PTA under the Practice Act. No person or business entity
					 shall offer, provide, or bill any person for "physical therapy" or
					 "physiotherapy" unless the individual performing those services is licensed
					 pursuant to the Practice Act.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
						Promulgated in accordance with La
						R.S.
						37:2419 and Act 535 of
						2009.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part LIV - Physical Therapy Examiners › Subpart 2 - Practice › Chapter 3 - Practice › Subchapter B - Prohibitions › Section LIV-325 - Exemptions [Formerly Section 309]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. In accordance with
					 R.S.
					 37:2408(B), a person
					 employed as a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant by the
					 United States government, or any department, agency, or bureau thereof, shall
					 not be required to obtain a license under the provisions of this Chapter.
					 However, such person may engage in the practice of physical therapy outside the
					 course and scope of such federal employment only after obtaining a license in
					 accordance with this Chapter.
B. A
					 student shall be exempt from licensure when pursuing a course of study leading
					 to a degree in physical therapy or physical therapist assisting in a physical
					 therapy education program approved by the board and while satisfying a
					 supervised clinical rotation related to his education.
C. A physical therapist or physical therapist
					 assistant licensed in another jurisdiction of the United States or credentialed
					 in another country performing physical therapy incidental to teaching,
					 demonstrating or providing physical therapy services in connection with
					 teaching or participating in an educational seminar of no more than 60 days in
					 a calendar year, provided such physical therapist or physical therapist
					 assistant is licensed in good standing in another jurisdiction or credentials
					 are in good standing in another country, or holds an appointment on the faculty
					 of a school approved for training physical therapists or physical therapist
					 assistants.
D. A physical therapist
					 or physical therapist assistant licensed in a jurisdiction of the United States
					 or credentialed in another country contracted or employed to provide physical
					 therapy to patients/clients affiliated with or employed by established athletic
					 teams, athletic organizations or performing arts companies temporarily
					 practicing, competing or performing in the jurisdiction for no more than 60
					 days in a calendar year.
E.
					 Repealed.
AUTHORITY
						NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with
						R.S.
						37:2405(A) and Act 535 of
						2009.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part LIV - Physical Therapy Examiners › Subpart 2 - Practice › Chapter 3 - Practice › Subchapter C - Supervised Practice › Section LIV-329 - Scope of Chapter [Formerly Section 315]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. The rules of this Subchapter prescribe
					 certain restrictions and requirements for supervision of physical therapists
					 assistants, provisional licensees, technicians and students.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
						Promulgated in accordance with La
						R.S.
						37:2405.A (1) and Act 535 of
						2009.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part LIV - Physical Therapy Examiners › Subpart 2 - Practice › Chapter 3 - Practice › Subchapter C - Supervised Practice › Section LIV-330 - Supervision Requirements for Graduates of Approved Schools of Physical Therapy or Physical Therapist Assisting Pending Examination

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. A PT holding a provisional license pending
					 examination shall engage in the practice of physical therapy under the
					 supervision of one or more board-approved supervisor(s).
B. Supervision of a PT with a provisional
					 license pending examination shall include:
1.
					 daily face-to-face communication between one board-approved supervisor and the
					 provisional license holder;
2. on
					 premises, as defined in §123, observation of patient care by board-approved
					 supervisors in the provisional licensees approved practice location(s), a
					 minimum of 2 hours per day with a minimum total of 10 hours per week;
					 and
3. availability of the
					 supervisor at all times to provide advice to the provisional license holder and
					 to the patient during physical therapy treatment given by the provisional
					 license holder.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part LIV - Physical Therapy Examiners › Subpart 2 - Practice › Chapter 3 - Practice › Subchapter C - Supervised Practice › Section LIV-331 - Supervised Clinical Practice of Foreign-Educated Physical Therapist Provisional Licensees and Foreign-Educated Physical Therapist Assistant Provisional Licensees [Formerly Sections 317 and 319]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. A clinical supervisor is subject to ratio
					 restrictions pursuant to
					 R.S.
					 37:2418(F)(2)(a).
B. Before a foreign-educated physical
					 therapist or foreign-educated physical therapist assistant applicant for
					 initial licensure is issued a provisional license, the applicant shall submit
					 to the board:
1. a signed Statement of
					 Responsibility completed by the requesting clinical supervisor;
2. a signed Statement of Placement completed
					 by the director of physical therapy services at the practice site where the
					 clinical supervised practice will take place which includes the name, address,
					 and telephone number and email address for such person; and
3. a description of the types of physical
					 therapy services provided at the site.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part LIV - Physical Therapy Examiners › Subpart 2 - Practice › Chapter 3 - Practice › Subchapter C - Supervised Practice › Section LIV-333 - Physical Therapist Responsibilities; Supervision of Physical Therapist Assistants [Formerly Section 321]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. A supervising PT of record is responsible
					 for and shall participate in the patient's care.
1. conducting the initial patient evaluation
					 and documenting a plan of care for the patient;
2. treating and reassessing the patient at
					 least every sixth treatment day or every 30 days, whichever occurs
					 first;
3. treating the patient for
					 the final treatment session unless the patient is physically unavailable; and4.
					 writing the discharge summary.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part LIV - Physical Therapy Examiners › Subpart 2 - Practice › Chapter 3 - Practice › Subchapter C - Supervised Practice › Section LIV-335 - Supervision of Physical Therapy Technicians [Formerly Section 321]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. The level of
					 responsibility assigned to a PT technician is at the discretion of a
					 Supervising PT of Record who is ultimately responsible for the care provided by
					 the technician. Documentation of education or in-service training completed by
					 the physical therapy technician shall be maintained in the technician's
					 personnel file.
1. In all practice settings,
					 during the provision of physical therapy services, the supervising PT shall
					 provide continuous, in-person supervision of the physical therapy
					 technician.
2. A physical therapy
					 technician may assist a PTA only with those aspects of patient treatment which
					 have been assigned to the physical therapy technician by a PT.
3. To ensure the safety and welfare of a
					 patient during ambulation, transfers, or functional activities, the PTA may
					 utilize one or more physical therapy technicians for physical assistance
					 without the physical therapist on premises.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part LIV - Physical Therapy Examiners › Subpart 2 - Practice › Chapter 3 - Practice › Subchapter C - Supervised Practice › Section LIV-337 - Clinical Instruction of Student PTs and PTAs [Formerly Section 321]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. A clinical
					 instructor shall provide on-premises supervision to a PT student in all
					 practice settings. A clinical instructor shall provide continuous supervision
					 to a PTA student in all practice settings. A PTA may act as a clinical
					 instructor for a PTA student in all practice settings provided that the PT
					 supervisor of the PTA is available by telecommunication device.
B. A PTA can be a clinical instructor for the
					 PTA student.
C. PT students may
					 perform an initial physical therapy evaluation and create the plan of care on
					 each patient, treat and reassess patients, and write discharge summaries under
					 the supervision of a clinical instructor or Supervising PT of Record.
AUTHORITY
						NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with
						R.S.
						37:2418(F) and Act 139 of
						2010.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part LIV - Physical Therapy Examiners › Subpart 2 - Practice › Chapter 3 - Practice › Subchapter C - Supervised Practice › Section LIV-339 - Limitation on Supervision Ratios [Formerly Section 321]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Supervision Ratio. Limitations on
					 supervision for a physical therapist shall comply with
					 R.S.
					 37:2418(F)(2)(a).
B. It is the responsibility of each PT to
					 determine the number of individuals he can supervise safely and within the
					 ratio set forth by law.
C. The
					 number of individuals supervised by PTAs shall be included in the number of
					 individuals supervised by the supervising PT of record for any given day. In no
					 case shall the number of individuals supervised by a PTA on any given day
					 exceed two, nor exceed the following limitations:
1. no more than one PTA provisional licensee;
					 and
2. no more than two PTA
					 students.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part LIV - Physical Therapy Examiners › Subpart 2 - Practice › Chapter 3 - Practice › Subchapter D - Disciplinary Proceedings › Section LIV-343 - Sanctions in Disciplinary Proceedings [Formerly Section 325]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. The board, after
					 due notice and hearing as set forth herein and in the Louisiana Administrative
					 Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950 and following, may refuse to issue a license or
					 provisional license, or may suspend, revoke, or impose probationary conditions
					 and/or restrictions on a licensee upon finding that the licensee has violated
					 the Practice Act, or any of the Rules promulgated by the board.
B. Board orders in disciplinary proceeding
					 may require the respondent to reimburse the board in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 37:2405(B)(11).
C. In placing a respondent on suspension or
					 probation, the board may impose such additional terms, conditions and
					 restrictions as it deems appropriate for the period of suspension or probation.
					 The board shall specify in its order the exact duration of the suspension or
					 probationary period. Upon finding that a respondent placed on probation has
					 failed to comply with the terms and conditions of the board order, the board
					 may take such additional disciplinary action as it deems appropriate, following
					 notice and hearing.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
						Promulgated in accordance with
						R.S.
						37:2420 and Act 535 of
						2009.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part LIV - Physical Therapy Examiners › Subpart 2 - Practice › Chapter 3 - Practice › Subchapter D - Disciplinary Proceedings › Section LIV-345 - Unprofessional Conduct [Formerly Section 327]

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A. The board shall deem a violation any
					 charge of conduct which fails to conform to the Practice Act, and board rules
					 to carry out the provisions of the Act, and shall take appropriate action where
					 violations are found. The rules of this Chapter complement the board's
					 authority to deny, suspend, revoke or take such other action against a
					 licensee, or Compact Privilege holder as it deems appropriate.
B. As used in
					 R.S.
					 37:2420(A)(7) of the
					 Practice Act and in these rules, the term unprofessional conduct does not
					 require actual injury to a patient, and includes, but is not limited to, the
					 following:
1. departure from, failure to
					 conform to, or failure to perform on a continuing basis to the minimal
					 standards of acceptable and prevailing physical therapy practice as defined in
					 §123, or the commission of any act contrary to honesty, justice, good morals,
					 patient safety or the best interest of the patient, whether committed in the
					 course of the licensees practice or otherwise, regardless of whether actual
					 injury to a patient results therefrom, including, but not limited to:
a. failure to use sound professional
					 judgment;
b. failing to assess a
					 patients status at every visit;
c.
					 performing or attempting to perform procedures for which the licensee is not
					 qualified by education, experience, licensure, or training;
d. failure to inform and refer the patient or
					 client to an appropriate practitioner, when the licensee becomes aware of
					 findings and/or the need for treatment which are outside the scope of the PTs
					 competence;
e. providing treatment
					 interventions that are not warranted by the patients condition or continuing
					 treatment beyond the point of reasonable benefit to the patient;
f. providing substandard care as a PTA by
					 exceeding the authority to perform components of physical therapy interventions
					 selected by the supervising PT of record or through a deliberate or negligent
					 act or failure to act, whether or not actual injury to any person
					 occurred;
g. causing, or permitting
					 another person to cause, physical or emotional injury to the patient, or
					 depriving the patient of his individual dignity;
h. abandoning a patient without documenting
					 the transfer of care or by inappropriately terminating the patient/practitioner
					 relationship; or
i. providing
					 services as a PTA without the knowledge or supervision of a
					 PT.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part LIV - Physical Therapy Examiners › Subpart 2 - Practice › Chapter 3 - Practice › Subchapter D - Disciplinary Proceedings › Section LIV-347 - Fraud or Misrepresentation [Formerly Section 327]

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A. A person who "attempts to or attains a
					 license by fraud or misrepresentation," as used in R.S. 2420.A (2) of the
					 Practice Act, includes a person who:
1. makes
					 any representation to the board, knowingly or unknowingly, which is in fact
					 false or misleading as to a material fact or omits to state any fact or matter
					 that is material to an application for a license under Chapter 1 of these
					 rules; or
2. makes any
					 representation, or fails to make a representation or engages in any act or
					 omission, the result of which is false, deceptive, fraudulent, or misleading in
					 achieving or obtaining any of the qualifications for a license required by
					 Chapter 1 of these rules.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part LIV - Physical Therapy Examiners › Subpart 2 - Practice › Chapter 3 - Practice › Subchapter D - Disciplinary Proceedings › Section LIV-349 - Commission of a Felony [Formerly Section 327]

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A. As used in
					 R.S.
					 37:2420.A (4) of the Practice Act, a "felony"
					 is a crime defined as such under the laws of the US, or of any state. The term
					 "convicted", as applied to a licensed PT or PTA, or an applicant for such
					 license is a judgment entered against such person by a court of competent
					 jurisdiction on the basis of a finding or verdict of guilty or a plea of guilty
					 or nolo contendere. Such a judgment provides cause for administrative action by
					 the board so long as it has not been reversed by an appellate court of
					 competent jurisdiction, notwithstanding that an appeal or other application for
					 relief from such judgment may be pending.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
						Promulgated in accordance with La
						R.S.
						37:2420 and Act 535 of
						2009.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part LIV - Physical Therapy Examiners › Subpart 2 - Practice › Chapter 3 - Practice › Subchapter D - Disciplinary Proceedings › Section LIV-351 - Substance Abuse and Habitual Intemperance [Formerly Section 327]

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A. As used in R.S.
					 37:2420.A (5) of the Practice Act, "habitually intemperate" means:
1. repeated excessive use or abuse of
					 alcohol; or
2. the ingestion,
					 self-administration, or other use of legally controlled substances or
					 medications which affect the central nervous system, other than pursuant to and
					 used in accordance with a lawful prescription and/or medical advice;
					 or
3. repeated excessive use or
					 abuse of any mood altering or mind altering substance that may negatively
					 impact the ability of a licensee to safely practice physical therapy.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part LIV - Physical Therapy Examiners › Subpart 2 - Practice › Chapter 3 - Practice › Subchapter D - Disciplinary Proceedings › Section LIV-353 - Recovering Physical Therapy Program (RPTP)

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A. Under the provisions of
					 R.S.
					 37:2402 and following, the board has the
					 authority to establish and implement recovery programs for PTs and PTAs as an
					 alternative to the disciplinary process. The RPTP is established to assist
					 board licensees who have demonstrated actual or potential inability to practice
					 physical therapy with reasonable skill and safety to patients because of
					 impairment as defined in
					 §123 The goal of the RPTP is for PTs or
					 PTAs to be treated and to return to practice in a manner which will not
					 endanger public health, safety and welfare.
B. Eligibility. The following persons are
					 eligible for participation in the RPTP:
1. a
					 Louisiana-licensed PT or PTA;
2. a
					 graduate of a school of physical therapy or physical therapist assisting
					 eligible for licensure in Louisiana;
3. a PT or PTA currently enrolled in a peer
					 assistance/alternative program in another jurisdiction and requesting licensure
					 in Louisiana;
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part LIV - Physical Therapy Examiners › Subpart 2 - Practice › Chapter 3 - Practice › Subchapter D - Disciplinary Proceedings › Section LIV-355 - Objectives of RPTP (Repealed)

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AUTHORITY NOTE:
						Promulgated in accordance with
						R.S.
						37:2420 and Act 535 of
						2009.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part LIV - Physical Therapy Examiners › Subpart 2 - Practice › Chapter 3 - Practice › Subchapter D - Disciplinary Proceedings › Section LIV-357 - Admission to the Confidential Recovering Physical Therapy Program (CRPTP)

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A. Participation in
					 CRPTP may be voluntary, non-punitive, confidential, as defined by §123, and in
					 place of formal disciplinary proceedings for eligible persons who meet the
					 following admission criteria:
1. voluntary
					 request for admission to RPTP whether referred by self or other
					 sources;
2. addiction to or use of
					 alcohol and/or other mood altering substances including prescription drugs, or
					 has a physical or mental condition, which impairs or potentially impairs the
					 ability of the eligible person to perform duties safely;
3. no previous disciplinary action involving
					 impairment by any licensing authority;
4. has no criminal convictions or pending
					 criminal charge that involves violence or danger to another person, or involves
					 a crime which constitutes a threat to patient care;
5. no diversion of chemicals;
6. no dealing or selling of illicit
					 drugs;
7. no coexisting untreated
					 physical, emotional or psychiatric problems which would impair physical therapy
					 competency;
8. no related practice
					 problems involving death or significant harm to a patient; and
9. agrees to comply with all RPTP
					 requirements and signs the RPTP agreement including a statement acknowledging
					 chemical dependency or other impairment.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part LIV - Physical Therapy Examiners › Subpart 2 - Practice › Chapter 3 - Practice › Subchapter D - Disciplinary Proceedings › Section LIV-359 - Discretionary Authority (Repealed)

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AUTHORITY NOTE:
						Promulgated in accordance with
						R.S.
						37:2420 and Act 535 of
						2009.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part LIV - Physical Therapy Examiners › Subpart 2 - Practice › Chapter 3 - Practice › Subchapter D - Disciplinary Proceedings › Section LIV-361 - RPTP Noncompliance

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A. When a
					 licensee ceases to be in compliance with his RPTP Agreement, he shall be
					 referred back to the board for regular disciplinary proceedings.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
						Promulgated in accordance with La
						R.S.
						37:2420 and Act 535 of
						2009.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part LIV - Physical Therapy Examiners › Subpart 2 - Practice › Chapter 3 - Practice › Subchapter D - Disciplinary Proceedings › Section LIV-363 - Licensees Leaving the State

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A.
					 A RPTP participant who moves from Louisiana to another state with an
					 alternative program shall have records transferred to that program.
B. A RPTP participant who moves to a state
					 where there is no alternative program shall have his records transferred to the
					 licensing board in the receiving state.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
						Promulgated in accordance with La
						R.S.
						37:2420 and Act 535 of
						2009.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part LIV - Physical Therapy Examiners › Subpart 2 - Practice › Chapter 3 - Practice › Subchapter D - Disciplinary Proceedings › Section LIV-365 - Licensure of Persons with a History of Substance Abuse

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A. As authorized by
					 R.S.
					 37:2420(A)(5), the board may
					 refuse to license any applicant, or may refuse to renew the license of any
					 person, or may restrict, suspend or revoke any license upon proof that a person
					 has been habitually intemperate or abused controlled dangerous substances as
					 defined by federal or Louisiana law.
B. In reviewing a history of substance abuse,
					 the board may consider, among other evidence, the following in determining
					 fitness to practice physical therapy and appropriate board action:
1. documentation demonstrating the degree of
					 sobriety obtained;
2. documentation
					 showing completion of a drug or alcohol rehabilitation program;
3. evidence of participation in
					 board-accepted aftercare;
4. a
					 current status report from a drug/alcohol abuse counselor or board-accepted
					 aftercare sponsor; and
5. notarized
					 letters of recommendation.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part LIV - Physical Therapy Examiners › Subpart 2 - Practice › Chapter 3 - Practice › Subchapter D - Disciplinary Proceedings › Section LIV-367 - Substance Abuse Recovery Program [Formerly Section 355] (Repealed)

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AUTHORITY NOTE:
						Promulgated in accordance with
						R.S.
						37:2420 and Act 535 of
						2009.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part LIV - Physical Therapy Examiners › Subpart 2 - Practice › Chapter 3 - Practice › Subchapter D - Disciplinary Proceedings › Section LIV-371 - Cease and Desist Orders; Injunctive Relief [Formerly Section 353] (Repealed)

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AUTHORITY NOTE:
						Promulgated in accordance with
						R.S.
						37:2422 and Act 535 of
						2009.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part LIV - Physical Therapy Examiners › Subpart 2 - Practice › Chapter 3 - Practice › Subchapter D - Disciplinary Proceedings › Section LIV-373 - Violations (Repealed)

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AUTHORITY NOTE:
						Promulgated in accordance with
						R.S.
						37:2421 and Act 535 of
						2009.