FINAL BILL REPORT

                  HB 1872

                         C 299 L 95

                     Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description:  Modifying the authority of the board of physical therapy.

Sponsors:  Representatives Crouse, Dyer, Dellwo, Wolfe, Morris, Sherstad, Conway, Cody and Padden.

House Committee on Health Care

Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care

Background:  The Board of Physical Therapy, under its general rulemaking authority, provides for the use of supportive personnel such as physical therapy assistants.  However, there is no specific authority for defining the education and training requirements nor disciplinary procedures for supportive personnel.

Summary:  The Board of Physical Therapy is expressly authorized to adopt rules specifying the education and training requirements for physical therapy assistants and aides.

Votes on Final Passage:

House     97 0

Senate    46 0 (Senate amended)

House     96 0 (House concurred)

Effective:  July 23, 1995