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Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › Section 640.Sec. 15 - NEW

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A graduate of physical therapy who desires
		  to provide physical therapy services under the supervision of a physical
		  therapist pursuant to
		  NRS
		  640.120 must submit to the Board for its
		  approval the names of at least two physical therapists who are proposed to
		  provide the supervision.
2. A
		  graduate of physical therapy who provides physical therapy services under the
		  supervision of a physical therapist pursuant to this section and
		  NRS
		  640.120 shall not provide such services in
		  more than two locations.
3. To
		  request approval from the Board for a change of supervising physical therapist,
		  the graduate of physical therapy must provide the Board with documentation from
		  the facility at which the graduate provides physical therapy services that the
		  physical therapist who was previously approved by the Board to supervise the
		  graduate has:
(a) Transferred
		  departments;
(b) Changed job
		  duties; or
(c) Terminated
		  employment with the facility.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › Section 640.Sec. 16 - NEW

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Each hearing of a contested case will be
		  conducted in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and chapter 233B of
		  NRS and, if the hearing concerns a disciplinary proceeding, chapter 622A of NRS
		  and NRS
		  640.155 to
		  640.164, inclusive.
2. As used in this section, "contested case"
		  has the meaning ascribed to it in
		  NRS
		  233B.032.
Added
			 to NAC by Bd. of Phys. Therapy Exam'rs by
			 R124-21A,
			 eff. 12/17/2022
NRS
				640.050
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › Section 640.Sec. 17 - NEW

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The Chair of the Board may:
(a) Pursuant to subsection 4 of
		  NRS
		  622A.360, rule on a prehearing motion
		  described in subsection 2 of
		  NRS
		  622A.360.
(b) Pursuant to subsection 4 of
		  NRS
		  622A.390, rule on a posthearing motion
		  described in subsection 1 of
		  NRS
		  622A.390.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › Section 640.Sec. 18 - NEW

Current through June 11, 2024
1. If the Board grants a petition pursuant to
		  subsection 4 of NAC
		  640.310, the Board will issue a
		  declaratory order or advisory opinion, as applicable. The Chair or other
		  presiding officer shall assign one member of the Board to write the order or
		  opinion. The assigned member must:
(a) Review
		  comments by other members of the Board on the issue;
(b) Research the issue; and
(c) Seek the assistance of the Attorney
		  General, if necessary.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › Section 640.Sec. 19 - NEW

Current through June 11, 2024
A petitioner shall comply with the provisions of a declaratory
			 order or advisory opinion issued by the Board pursuant to section
			 18.
Added
			 to NAC by Bd. of Phys. Therapy Exam'rs by
			 R124-21A,
			 eff. 12/17/2022
NRS
				640.050
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › Section 640.Sec. 20 - NEW

Current through June 11, 2024
In addition to the facts described in subsection 5 of
			 NRS
			 233B.123, the Board may take official notice
			 of regulations, official reports, decisions, orders, standards or records of
			 the Board, of any other regulatory agency of this State or of any court of
			 record.
Added
			 to NAC by Bd. of Phys. Therapy Exam'rs by
			 R124-21A,
			 eff. 12/17/2022
NRS
				640.050
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › Section 640.Sec. 21 - NEW

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A licensee shall:
(a) Wear a name tag that identifies the
		  licensee as a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant, as
		  applicable.
(b) Obtain the informed
		  verbal consent of a patient before administering a treatment intervention of
		  physical therapy, including, without limitation, consent to the nature of
		  treatment to be provided, the details of the treatment to be provided, the
		  possible impact of the treatment and the anticipated results of the
		  treatment.
(c) Record accurate
		  documentation and billing of the services provided.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › Section 640.Sec. 22 - NEW

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Every patient of physical therapy must
		  have a physical therapist of record. The physical therapist of record for a
		  patient is the physical therapist who performs the initial evaluation of the
		  patient, unless otherwise specified in the record or by the facility where the
		  initial evaluation of the patient is performed.
2. The physical therapist of record:
(a) Is fully responsible for managing all
		  aspects of the physical therapy of the patient.
(b) Shall communicate the overall plan of
		  care to the patient or the legally authorized representative of the
		  patient.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › Section 640.Sec. 23 - NEW

Current through June 11, 2024
Documentation of the care provided to each patient must be
			 complete and must include, without limitation:
1. For an initial evaluation:
(a) History, systems review and tests and
		  measures.
(b) Synthesis of data to
		  include identification of the level of impairment, activity limitations and
		  participation restrictions.
(c)
		  Physical therapy diagnosis and prognosis.
(d) Predicted level of improvement.
(e) Goals, treatment interventions, proposed
		  frequency, duration and discharge plans.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › Section 640.Sec. 24 - NEW

Current through June 11, 2024
A physical therapist assistant:
1. May manage clinicians in a clinical
		  setting provided that the physical therapist assistant does not supervise
		  clinical decision-making or treatment interventions.
2. Shall not perform any procedures or
		  activities of physical therapy on more than three patients at the same time
		  during the time the supervising physical therapist is not on the
		  premises.
Added
			 to NAC by Bd. of Phys. Therapy Exam'rs by
			 R124-21A,
			 eff. 12/17/2022
NRS
				640.050,
				640.094
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › Section 640.Sec. 25 - NEW

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Every licensee and applicant with a
		  pending application must report to the Board within 30 days after the
		  occurrence of:
(a) Except as otherwise
		  provided in this paragraph, a criminal conviction or pending criminal
		  prosecution initiated in this State or any other state or by the Federal
		  Government, a branch of the Armed Forces of the United States or a local or
		  federal jurisdiction of a foreign country. A minor traffic violation is not
		  required to be reported to the Board.
(b) Any action taken against a professional
		  license that has been issued to the licensee or applicant by this State or any
		  other state.
(c) Any pending
		  administrative action initiated against the licensee or applicant in this State
		  or any other state.
(d) Any pending
		  civil action filed against the licensee or applicant relating to his or her
		  practice as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant in this State
		  or any other state or any federal court.
(e) The issuance of an order for protection
		  against domestic violence entered against the licensee or applicant in this
		  State or any other state or by the Federal Government, a branch of the Armed
		  Forces of the United States, or any local or federal jurisdiction of a foreign
		  country.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › Section 640.Sec. 26 - NEW

Current through June 11, 2024
If, after conducting an inspection or investigation pursuant to
			 NRS
			 640.050, the Board issues a citation to a
			 licensee for:
1. A first or second
		  violation of a provision listed in this subsection, the Board will impose an
		  administrative fine as follows:
Violation
First Violation
Second Violation
(a) Subsection 3 of
						  NRS
						  640.110.......................................................
$100
$250
(b) Subsection 1 of NAC
						  640.055
						  ......................................................
100
250
(c) Subsection 1 or 2 of NAC
						  640.061
						  ...............................................
100
200
(d) Subsection 1 of NAC
						  640.085
						  ......................................................
250
500
(e) Subsection 1 of NAC
						  640.560
						  .......................................................
100
250
(f) Section 23
						  .........................................................
250
500
(g) Subsection 1 of NAC
						  640.593
						  ......................................................
100
250
(h) NAC
						  640.594.................................................................................
250
500
2. A
		  third or subsequent violation of a provision listed in paragraphs (a) to (h),
		  inclusive, of subsection 1, the Board will impose an administrative fine in an
		  amount to be determined by the Board after the licensee appears before the
		  Board pursuant to the provisions of
		  NRS
		  640.155 and
		  640.160.
Added
			 to NAC by Bd. of Phys. Therapy Exam'rs by
			 R124-21A,
			 eff. 12/17/2022
NRS
				640.050,
				640.155,
				640.160
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 640.001 - Definitions

Current through June 11, 2024
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,
				the words and terms defined in NAC
				640.003 to
				640.005, inclusive, and sections
				2 to 8, inclusive have the meanings ascribed to them in those
				sections.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Phys. Therapy Exam'rs, eff. 10-17-86; A 5-19-88; 6-11-90; R059-06, 9-18-2006; A
				by
				R124-21A,
				eff. 12/17/2022
NRS 640.050
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 640.003 - "Approved course" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
1. "Approved course
			 or activity" means a course or activity for continuing competence which is:
(a) Offered by the Board or by a recognized
			 provider of continuing competence; and
(b) Approved by the Board or by an agency
			 approved by the Board for a specific number of continuing competence
			 units.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 640.004 - "Board" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Board" means the Nevada Physical Therapy
				Board.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Phys. Therapy Exam'rs, eff. 10-17-86; A by
				R124-21A,
				eff. 12/17/2022
NRS 640.050
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 640.0045 - "Hour" defined (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Phys. Therapy Exam'rs, eff. 5-19-88; R by
				R124-21A,
				eff. 12/17/2022
NRS 640.050
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 640.0046 - "Licensee" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Licensee" means a person licensed as a physical therapist or
				physical therapist assistant in accordance with the provisions of this chapter
				and chapter 640 of NRS.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Phys. Therapy Exam'rs by R059-06, eff. 9-18-2006; A by
				R124-21A,
				eff. 12/17/2022
NRS 640.050
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 640.0048 - "Provider of health care" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Provider of health care" has the meaning ascribed to it in
				NRS
				629.031.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Phys. Therapy Exam'rs, eff. 6-11-90
NRS 640.050
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 640.005 - "Recognized provider of continuing education" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Recognized provider of continuing competence" means:
1. Any person or organization recognized by
			 the Board; or
2. Any agency
			 approved by the Board, as competent to provide an approved course or
			 activity.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Phys. Therapy Exam'rs, eff. 10-17-86; A 5-19-88; A by
				R124-21A,
				eff. 12/17/2022
NRS 640.050
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 640.006 - "Unit of continuing education" defined (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Phys. Therapy Exam'rs, eff. 10-17-86; A 5-19-88; R by
				R124-21A,
				eff. 12/17/2022
NRS 640.050
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 640.008 - "Direct supervision" interpreted

Current through June 11, 2024
1. For the purpose
			 of NRS
			 640.094, the Board will interpret the term
			 "supervision" to mean the direction or assistance provided to a physical
			 therapist assistant by a physical therapist of record, as described in section
			 22, for that day who is available in person or by telecommunication while the
			 treatment intervention is performed.
2. For the purpose of subsection 2 of
			 NRS
			 640.120, the Board will interpret
			 "supervision of a physical therapist who is present on-site" to mean the
			 direction or assistance provided to a student who is enrolled in a program of
			 professional education for physical therapists or physical therapist assistants
			 by a licensed physical therapist who is present and available on the premises
			 where the clinical training of the student is conducted.
3. For the purpose of paragraph (d) of
			 subsection 3 of NRS
			 640.120, the Board will interpret
			 "supervision" to mean the direction or assistance provided to a graduate of an
			 educational program for physical therapy or a program to become a physical
			 therapist assistant by a physical therapist who is present and available on the
			 premises where the treatment intervention is performed.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Phys. Therapy Exam'rs by R111-02, eff. 1-24-2003; A by
				R124-21A,
				eff. 12/17/2022
NRS 640.050,
				  640.094,
				  640.120
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 640.Sec. 2 - NEW

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Before performing dry needling, a physical
			 therapist must submit to the Board written proof of successful completion of
			 the didactic education and training in dry needling required pursuant to
			 NRS
			 640.050, as amended by section 6 of Senate
			 Bill No. 186, chapter 277, Statutes of Nevada 2019, at page 1586, and which
			 meets the requirements set forth in this section.
2. The courses taken to satisfy the didactic
			 education and training requirements must:
(a)
			 Be approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education,
			 or its successor organization, the American Physical Therapy Association, or
			 its successor organization, or the Nevada Physical Therapy Board;
(b) Include instruction concerning:
(1) The use of sterile needles in accordance
			 with standards prescribed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of
			 the United States Department of Health and Human Services or the Occupational
			 Safety and Health Administration of the United States Department of
			 Labor;
(2) The aspects of human
			 anatomy relevant to dry needling;
(3) Control of blood-borne pathogens;
			 and
(4) Circumstances under which
			 performing dry needling on a patient may or may not be appropriate;
(c) Except as otherwise provided
			 in paragraph (d), be provided as part of a graduate-level program of study
			 approved by the Board; and
(d)
			 Include at least 25 hours of the didactic instruction and training provided
			 through a postgraduate course of study that requires the successful completion
			 of a written examination and a practical examination. Each part of the course,
			 including, without limitation, each examination, must be completed in
			 person.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 640.Sec. 3 - NEW

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Before performing dry needling, a physical
			 therapist must obtain a signed form which provides informed consent from the
			 patient. Such a form must include, without limitation:
(a) The definition of "dry needling" set
			 forth in section 2 of Senate Bill No. 186, chapter 277, Statutes of Nevada
			 2019, at page 1585;
(b) A
			 description of the particular treatment that will be provided and the risks and
			 benefits of the treatment; and
(c)
			 The signature of the patient.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 640.Sec. 2-1 - NEW

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Before performing dry needling, a physical
			 therapist must submit to the Board written proof of successful completion of at
			 least 150 hours of didactic education and training in dry needling which meets
			 the requirements set forth in this section.
2. The courses taken to satisfy the didactic
			 education and training requirements must:
(a)
			 Be approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education,
			 or its successor organization, the American Physical Therapy Association, or
			 its successor organization, or the Nevada Physical Therapy Board;
(b) Include instruction concerning:
(1) The use of sterile needles in accordance
			 with standards prescribed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of
			 the United States Department of Health and Human Services or the Occupational
			 Safety and Health Administration of the United States Department of
			 Labor;
(2) The aspects of human
			 anatomy relevant to dry needling;
(3) Control of blood-borne pathogens;
			 and
(4) Circumstances under which
			 performing dry needling on a patient may or may not be appropriate;
(c) Except as otherwise provided
			 in paragraph (d), be provided as part of a graduate-level program of study
			 approved by the Board; and
(d)
			 Include at least 25 hours of the didactic instruction and training provided
			 through a postgraduate course of study that requires the successful completion
			 of a written examination and a practical examination. Each part of the course,
			 including, without limitation, each examination, must be completed in
			 person.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 640.Sec. 3-1 - NEW

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Before performing dry needling, a physical
			 therapist must obtain a signed form which provides informed consent from the
			 patient. Such a form must include, without limitation:
(a) The definition of "dry needling" set
			 forth in section 2 of Senate Bill No. 186, chapter 277, Statutes of Nevada
			 2019, at page 1585;
(b) A
			 description of the particular treatment that will be provided and the risks and
			 benefits of the treatment; and
(c)
			 The signature of the patient.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 640.Sec. 4 - NEW

Current through June 11, 2024
A physical therapist who wishes to perform dry needling after
				the effective date shall submit proof of compliance with the requirements of
				section 2 by not later than 30 days after the effective date of this
				regulation.
Added to NAC
				by Bd. of Phys. Therapy Exam'rs by
				R054-19A,
				eff. 12/17/2019
NRS
				640.050, as amended by section 6 of Senate
				Bill No. 186, chapter 277, Statutes of Nevada 2019, at page
				1586
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 640.Sec. 4-1 - NEW

Current through June 11, 2024
A physical therapist who wishes to perform dry needling after
				the effective date shall submit proof of compliance with the requirements of
				section 2 by not later than 30 days after the effective date
				.
Added to NAC
				by Bd. of Phys. Therapy Exam'rs by
				R054-19RA,
				eff. 5/22/2020
NRS
				640.050, as amended by section 6 of Senate
				Bill No. 186, chapter 277, Statutes of Nevada 2019, at page
				1586
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS › Section 640.010 - Announcement of meetings; list of licensees

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The Board
			 will provide a list of licensees annually without charge to :
(a) The Commissioner of Insurance;
			 and
(b) The State Library, Archives
			 and Public Records Administrator.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › LICENSING › Section 640.025 - Schedule of fees

Current through June 11, 2024
The following fees are established:
1. For a physical therapist:
(a) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b),
							 initial application for a license
							 ..............................................................................................................................
$300
(b) Initial application for a license pursuant to
							 NRS
							 640.146..................................
150
(c) Annual renewal of a license
							 ....................................................................................
150
(d) Application for a temporary license
							 ..............................................................
100
(e) Reinstatement of an expired license
							 ..............................................................
150
(f) Approval of an applicant to take the examination
							 .........................................
25
2. For a physical therapist
							 assistant:
(a) Initial application for a license
							 ...............................................................................
$200
(b) Annual renewal of a license
							 ...................................................................................
100
(c) Reinstatement of an expired license
							 .......................................................................
100
(d) Approval of an applicant to take the examination
							 ..................................................
25
3. General:
(a) List of primary professional addresses of
							 licensees .............................
$25
(b) List of primary professional addresses of
							 licensees on mailing labels.
150
(c) Change of name on a license
							 ..................................................................................
25
(d) Dishonored check
							 ...................................................................................................
25
(e) Duplicate of original parchment license
							 ......................................................
25
(f) For a request to consider approval of a program
							 of continuing competency for licensees pursuant to subsection 4 of
							 NRS
							 640.150...............................................................................................
50
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Phys. Therapy Exam'rs, eff. 5-19-88; A 6-11-90; 11-19-92; 3-28-95; R035-00,
				1-5-2001; R111-02, 1-24-2003; R059-06, 9-18-2006; A by
				R124-21A,
				eff. 12/17/2022
NRS 640.050,
				  640.090,
				  640.110,
				  640.146,
				  640.150
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › LICENSING › Section 640.040 - Examination of applicants

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The Board will
			 use the examination provided by the Federation of State Boards of Physical
			 Therapy or its successor in the examination of an applicant for a license as a
			 physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant.
2. In addition to the examination used
			 pursuant to subsection 1, the Board or an agency designated by the Board may
			 administer a jurisprudence examination that tests the familiarity of an
			 applicant with the laws and regulations relevant to the practice of physical
			 therapy in this State.
3. To be
			 eligible to take the examinations, an applicant must file a completed
			 application with :
(a) The Board; or
(b) The Federation of State Boards of
			 Physical Therapy or its successor through an alternate approval process. For
			 the purposes of this paragraph, "alternate approval process" means the process
			 by which the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy or its successor
			 determines the eligibility to take an examination of an applicant who is a
			 graduate of an educational program for physical therapy that is accredited by
			 the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education or an educational
			 program to become a physical therapist assistant.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › LICENSING › Section 640.050 - Reinstatement of expired license

Current through June 11, 2024
1. To reinstate a
			 license which has expired for less than 2 years, an applicant must:
(a) Complete an application for reinstatement
			 provided by the Board;
(b) Provide
			 proof of completion of continuing competence units in accordance with the
			 requirements of NAC
			 640.400 for each year or portion
			 thereof that the license is expired;
(c) Submit any additional information
			 requested by the Board;
(d) Pay the
			 reinstatement fee set forth in NAC
			 640.025;
(e) Pay the appropriate annual renewal fee
			 set forth in NAC
			 640.025 for each year or portion
			 thereof that the license is expired; and
(f) Meet with the Board if it so
			 requests.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › LICENSING › Section 640.055 - Change of name; issuance of duplicate license

Current through June 11, 2024
1. If a
			 physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant changes his or her name
			 after his or her license is issued, he or she must submit, within 30 days after
			 the change, proof satisfactory to the Board that his or her name was legally
			 changed. If the change of name resulted from marriage or a court decree, a copy
			 of the marriage certificate or court decree must be submitted to the Board. The
			 Board will issue an updated license upon payment of the appropriate
			 fee.
2. A physical therapist or
			 physical therapist assistant who has lost his or her original parchment license
			 or is otherwise not in possession of his or her license may request in writing
			 from the Board a duplicate license. The Board will issue a duplicate license
			 upon payment of the appropriate fee.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Phys. Therapy Exam'rs, eff. 10-17-86; A 6-11-90; 3-28-95; R111-02, 1-24-2003;
				R059-06, 9-18-2006; A by
				R124-21A,
				eff. 12/17/2022
NRS 640.050
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › LICENSING › Section 640.061 - Addresses of licensee; delivery of notice by Board

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Each
			 licensee shall file, in writing, the current mailing address and primary
			 professional address of the licensee with the Board.
2. A licensee shall notify the Board, in
			 writing, of any change in the mailing address or primary professional address
			 of the licensee within 30 days after the change.
3. If the Board is required by law or the
			 provisions of this chapter to deliver any notice by mail to a licensee, the
			 mailing of the notice shall be deemed valid and complete if it is mailed to the
			 last known mailing address of the licensee which was filed with the Board in
			 accordance with this section.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Phys. Therapy Exam'rs, eff. 6-11-90; A by R111-02, 1-24-2003; R059-06,
				9-18-2006; R107-10, 10-15-2010; A by
				R124-21A,
				eff. 12/17/2022
NRS 640.050
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › LICENSING › Section 640.070 - Graduation from school in foreign country

Current through June 11, 2024
1. If an
			 applicant for licensure graduated from a school in another country and holds an
			 H-1B Visa, the Board will notify the United States Citizenship and Immigration
			 Services of the Department of Homeland Security if the applicant fails the
			 national licensing examination.
2.
			 If an applicant or licensee graduated from a school in another country and
			 holds an H-1B Visa, the Board will notify the United States Citizenship and
			 Immigration Services of the Department of Homeland Security if the Board takes
			 disciplinary action against the applicant or licensee, as applicable.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Phys. Therapy Exam'rs, eff. 6-23-86; A 6-11-90; 11-19-92; R153-98, 12-18-98;
				R035-00, 1-5-2001; R111-02, 1-24-2003; R059-06, 9-18-2006; A by
				R124-21A,
				eff. 12/17/2022
NRS 640.050
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › LICENSING › Section 640.080 - Exemption from licensing during clinical training of student of physical therapy (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Phys. Therapy Exam'rs, eff. 5-27-92; A by R153-98, 12-18-98; R059-06,
				9-18-2006; R by
				R124-21A,
				eff. 12/17/2022
NRS 640.050,
				  640.120
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › LICENSING › Section 640.085 - Approval to supervise graduate of physical therapy during temporary exemption from licensing

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A physical
			 therapist shall not supervise a graduate of physical therapy pursuant to
			 NRS
			 640.120 without the approval of the
			 Board.
2. A physical therapist who
			 wishes to apply for such approval must submit to the Board, on a form provided
			 by the Board, a separate request for approval for each location at which the
			 graduate of physical therapy will provide physical therapy services.
3. Any approval granted by the Board applies
			 only to the supervision of the graduate of physical therapy at the specified
			 location by the physical therapist to whom the approval is granted and does not
			 authorize the supervision of the graduate of physical therapy at any other
			 location or by any other physical therapist.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Phys. Therapy Exam'rs by R107-10, eff. 10-15-2010
NRS 640.050,
				  640.120
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › LICENSING › Section 640.090 - Exemption from licensing during clinical training of student enrolled in program to become physical therapist's assistant (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Phys. Therapy Exam'rs, eff. 3-28-95; A by R153-98, 12-18-98; R059-06,
				9-18-2006; R by
				R124-21A,
				eff. 12/17/2022
NRS 640.050,
				  640.275
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › LICENSING › Section 640.095 - Temporary license to practice physical therapy

Current through June 11, 2024
The Board may issue a temporary license to practice physical
				therapy to an applicant if it determines that:
1. The applicant will practice physical
			 therapy in a medically underserved area of this State, as defined by the Nevada
			 Office of Rural Health within the University of Nevada School of Medicine;
			 and
2. The applicant meets the
			 requirements set forth in
			 NRS
			 640.145.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Phys. Therapy Exam'rs by R153-98, eff. 12-18-98; A by
				R124-21A,
				eff. 12/17/2022
NRS 640.050
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › PRACTICE BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS › Section 640.100 - Presiding officer" defined (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Phys. Therapy Exam'rs, eff. 6-23-86; R by
				R124-21A,
				eff. 12/17/2022
NRS 640.050
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › PRACTICE BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS › Section 640.110 - Appearance and participation by member of Board's staff (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Phys. Therapy Exam'rs, eff. 6-23-86; R by
				R124-21A,
				eff. 12/17/2022
NRS 640.050
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › PRACTICE BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS › Section 640.120 - Entry of appearance (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Phys. Therapy Exam'rs, eff. 6-23-86; R by
				R124-21A,
				eff. 12/17/2022
NRS 640.050
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › PRACTICE BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS › Section 640.130 - Service of process; withdrawal of attorney

Current through June 11, 2024
1.
			 Every notice, decision, advisory opinion, declaratory order or other document
			 to be served on a person by the Board will be served by mail or delivery in
			 person at the last known address of the person on record with the Board.
			 Service thereof by mail shall be deemed complete when a true copy of the
			 document, properly addressed and stamped, is deposited in the United States
			 mail.
2. Every document required to
			 be served by a party other than the Board must be served by mail or delivery in
			 person. Service thereof by mail shall be deemed complete when a true copy of
			 the document, properly addressed and stamped, is deposited in the United States
			 mail.
3. Following the entry of an
			 appearance by an attorney for a party, all notices, pleadings and orders to be
			 served thereafter upon the party must be served upon the attorney of that party
			 and such service is, for all purposes, valid service upon the party
			 represented.
4. An attorney,
			 licensee or other party appearing before the Board shall, not later than 7 days
			 before a proceeding, mail or personally deliver to the Board all documents or
			 pleadings which relate to the proceeding.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Phys. Therapy Exam'rs, eff. 6-23-86; A by
				R124-21A,
				eff. 12/17/2022
NRS 640.050
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › PRACTICE BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS › Section 640.140 - Error or defect in pleading or proceeding (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Phys. Therapy Exam'rs, eff. 6-23-86; R by
				R124-21A,
				eff. 12/17/2022
NRS 640.050
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › PRACTICE BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS › Section 640.150 - Form and contents of petition

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The Board will
			 consider petitions for declaratory orders or advisory opinions as to the
			 applicability of any statutory provision or any regulation or decision of the
			 Board.
2. A petition for a
			 declaratory order or an advisory opinion must be in writing on a form
			 prescribed by the Board.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Phys. Therapy Exam'rs, eff. 6-23-86; A by
				R124-21A,
				eff. 12/17/2022
NRS 640.050
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › PRACTICE BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS › Section 640.160 - Complaints: Citation of statute, regulation or order; joinder

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A complaint may be filed by any person,
			 including, without limitation, a licensee, the Executive Director of the Board,
			 the Board or any of the Board's members, staff or investigators and must allege
			 one or more of the grounds for disciplinary action set forth in
			 NRS
			 640.160.
2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection
			 5:
(a) Each complaint must contain a statement
			 of facts showing that a provision of this chapter or chapter 640 of NRS has
			 been violated;
(b) Each complaint
			 must be sufficiently detailed to enable the respondent to prepare a defense;
			 and
(c) All applicable statutes and
			 regulations or orders of the Board must be cited in the complaint, together
			 with the date on which the act or omission is alleged to have
			 occurred.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › PRACTICE BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS › Section 640.170 - Complaints: Investigation; report; disposition; decision to proceed with hearing; response to complaint

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Upon receipt of
			 a complaint filed pursuant to subsection 4 or 5 of NAC
			 640.160, the Executive Director
			 of the Board or his or her designee shall review the complaint to determine
			 whether:
(a) The complaint is not
			 frivolous;
(b) Any matter alleged
			 in the complaint is proper for administrative review; and
(c) The complaint alleges sufficient
			 information to warrant an investigation.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › PRACTICE BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS › Section 640.180 - Motions; oral arguments (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Phys. Therapy Exam'rs, eff. 6-23-86; R by
				R124-21A,
				eff. 12/17/2022
NRS 640.050
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › PRACTICE BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS › Section 640.190 - Pleadings, motions or other documents: Number of copies; availability to other persons

Current through June 11, 2024
Except for a complaint filed with the Board pursuant to
				subsection 4 or 5 of NAC
				640.160, an original and three
				legible copies of each pleading, motion or other document related to the
				proceeding must be filed with the office of the Board not later than 7 business
				days before the proceeding.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Phys. Therapy Exam'rs, eff. 6-23-86; A by
				R124-21A,
				eff. 12/17/2022
NRS 640.050
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › PRACTICE BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS › Section 640.200 - Service of documents (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Phys. Therapy Exam'rs, eff. 6-23-86; R by
				R124-21A,
				eff. 12/17/2022
NRS 640.050
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › PRACTICE BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS › Section 640.210 - Hearings: Notice (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Phys. Therapy Exam'rs, eff. 6-23-86; R by
				R124-21A,
				eff. 12/17/2022
NRS 640.050
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › PRACTICE BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS › Section 640.220 - Hearings: Failure to appear (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Phys. Therapy Exam'rs, eff. 6-23-86; R by
				R124-21A,
				eff. 12/17/2022
NRS 640.050
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › PRACTICE BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS › Section 640.230 - Hearings: Call to order (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Phys. Therapy Exam'rs, eff. 6-23-86; R by
				R124-21A,
				eff. 12/17/2022
NRS 640.050
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › PRACTICE BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS › Section 640.240 - Hearings: Conduct of parties, counsel and spectators

Current through June 11, 2024
All parties to a hearing or other proceeding, their counsel
				and spectators shall conduct themselves in a respectful
				manner.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Phys. Therapy Exam'rs, eff. 6-23-86; A by
				R124-21A,
				eff. 12/17/2022
NRS 640.050
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › PRACTICE BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS › Section 640.250 - Hearings: Order of evidence (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Phys. Therapy Exam'rs, eff. 6-23-86; R by
				R124-21A,
				eff. 12/17/2022
NRS 640.050
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › PRACTICE BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS › Section 640.260 - Consolidation of proceedings (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Phys. Therapy Exam'rs, eff. 6-23-86; R by
				R124-21A,
				eff. 12/17/2022
NRS 640.050
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › PRACTICE BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS › Section 640.270 - Stipulations (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Phys. Therapy Exam'rs, eff. 6-23-86; R by
				R124-21A,
				eff. 12/17/2022
NRS 640.050
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › PRACTICE BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS › Section 640.280 - Briefs: Filing; service (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Phys. Therapy Exam'rs, eff. 6-23-86; R by
				R124-21A,
				eff. 12/17/2022
NRS 640.050
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › PRACTICE BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS › Section 640.290 - Informational hearing (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Phys. Therapy Exam'rs, eff. 6-23-86; R by
				R124-21A,
				eff. 12/17/2022
NRS 640.050
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › PRACTICE BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS › Section 640.300 - Rehearing (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Phys. Therapy Exam'rs, eff. 6-23-86; R by
				R124-21A,
				eff. 12/17/2022
NRS 640.050
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › PRACTICE BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS › Section 640.310 - Petition for declaratory order or advisory opinion: Receipt by Board; decision; form

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Except as
			 otherwise provided in subsection 2, upon receiving a petition from a licensee
			 for a declaratory order or an advisory opinion, the Board will place the matter
			 on the agenda for discussion and possible action at the next available
			 scheduled meeting of the Board.
2.
			 If the petition is received within 40 days before the next available scheduled
			 meeting of the Board, the petition may be placed on the agenda for the
			 following meeting for discussion and possible action.
3. At a meeting at which a petition has been
			 placed on the agenda for discussion, the Board will consider any information
			 relevant to the petition, including, without limitation:
(a) Oral or written testimony; and
(b) Any other evidence.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › PRACTICE BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS › Section 640.320 - Copy of declaratory order or advisory opinion sent to petitioner (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Phys. Therapy Exam'rs, eff. 6-23-86; R by
				R124-21A,
				eff. 12/17/2022
NRS 640.050
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › PRACTICE BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS › Section 640.330 - Petitions concerning regulations

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Pursuant to
			 NRS
			 233B.100, any interested person may petition
			 the Board for the adoption, filing, amendment or repeal of any
			 regulation.
2. A petition for the
			 adoption, filing, amendment or repeal of a regulation must be in writing and
			 must include:
(a) The name and address of the
			 petitioner;
(b) The reason for
			 petitioning for the adoption, filing, amendment or repeal of the
			 regulation;
(c) The proposed
			 language of the regulation to be adopted, filed or amended or the existing
			 language of the regulation to be repealed, as applicable;
(d) The statutory authority for the adoption,
			 filing, amendment or repeal of the regulation; and
(e) Any relevant data, views and arguments
			 that support the petition for the adoption, filing, amendment or repeal of the
			 regulation.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › PRACTICE BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS › Section 640.340 - Petition to appear before Board

Current through June 11, 2024
A person may petition the Board to appear and be heard on any
				matter within the jurisdiction of the Board, as follows:
1. The petitioner must submit the petition to
			 the Board in writing. The petition must contain a brief summary of the subject
			 matter and the reasons for bringing the matter before the Board.
2. The petition must be received by the Board
			 at least 40 business days before the meeting at which the petitioner wishes to
			 be heard, but the Executive Director of the Board may waive this time
			 requirement.
3. Upon receipt of the
			 petition, the Executive Director or his or her designee or any member of the
			 Board may make an initial evaluation to determine whether the subject of the
			 petition is within the jurisdiction of the Board.
4. If the Executive Director or his or her
			 designee or a member of the Board determines that the petition submitted
			 pursuant to subsection 1 presents grounds for a disciplinary action involving a
			 fine, the revocation or suspension of a license or the probation of a licensee,
			 the Executive Director shall deny the petition and instruct the petitioner to
			 file a formal complaint. The Executive Director shall notify the petitioner of
			 the requirements for making the complaint.
5. If the Executive Director or his or her
			 designee or a member of the Board determines that there is no possibility for a
			 fine, the revocation or suspension of a license or the probation of a licensee,
			 and if the item is a subject within the jurisdiction of the Board, the matter
			 stated in the petition may be placed on the agenda as an item of new business
			 for discussion and action.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Phys. Therapy Exam'rs, eff. 6-23-86; A by
				R124-21A,
				eff. 12/17/2022
NRS 640.050
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › CONTINUING EDUCATION › Section 640.400 - General requirements

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Every physical
			 therapist or physical therapist assistant must complete
			 1.5 continuing competence units of
			 an approved course or activity within the year immediately preceding his or her
			 application for the renewal of his or her license. These units must include an
			 approved course or one continuing competence activity concerning diversity,
			 equity, inclusion or social justice.
2. The Board will not approve continuing
			 competence units acquired in fields that it determines are unrelated to the
			 practice of physical therapy.
3.
			 Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, continuing competence units
			 earned through completing a specific course may be counted only once toward the
			 continuing competence units required by this section during a 3-year period,
			 even if the licensee completes that course more than once during that 3-year
			 period. Certain specific activities may be approved to be counted each year
			 toward the continuing competence units required by this section.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Phys. Therapy Exam'rs, eff. 10-17-86; A 5-19-88; 6-11-90; 3-28-95; R153-98,
				12-18-98; R111-02, 1-24-2003; R059-06, 9-18-2006; A by
				R124-21A,
				eff. 12/17/2022
NRS 640.050,
				  640.150
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › CONTINUING EDUCATION › Section 640.410 - Providers of continuing education: Recognition by Board

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Any person seeking recognition by the
			 Board as a provider of continuing competence must apply to the Board. The
			 application will be granted if the Board finds that the applicant is competent
			 to provide continuing competence.
2. The Board may deny or withdraw recognition
			 if it finds that a provider of continuing competence has:
(a) Failed to furnish a course of study or
			 training as advertised;
(b) Engaged
			 in any misleading or deceptive practice; or
(c) Failed to comply with any provision of
			 this chapter or chapter 640 of NRS.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 640 - Physical Therapists › CONTINUING EDUCATION › Section 640.420 - Providers of continuing education: Records; certificate of completion

Current through June 11, 2024
All providers of continuing competence recognized by the Board
				shall:
1. Keep a record of:
(a) The attendance of each physical therapist
			 and physical therapist assistant;
(b) The course in which each physical
			 therapist and physical therapist assistant participated; and
(c) The continuing competence units granted
			 to the physical therapist and physical therapist assistant.