Revised Code of Washington
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Chapter 18.74 RCW
PHYSICAL THERAPY
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18.74.005Purpose of chapter.
18.74.010Definitions.
18.74.012Consultation with health care practitioner not required for certain treatments.
18.74.015Referral to health care practitionersWhen required.
18.74.020Board createdMembersStaff assistanceCompensation and travel expenses.
18.74.023BoardPowers and duties.
18.74.025Standards for appropriateness of physical therapy careViolation.
18.74.027BoardOfficersMeetingsQuorum.
18.74.029Application of Uniform Disciplinary Act.
18.74.030Qualifications of applicants.
18.74.033QualificationsMilitary training and experience.
18.74.035ExaminationsScopeTime and place.
18.74.038Physical therapist assistantsWaiver of examination.
18.74.040Licenses.
18.74.050LicensesFees.
18.74.060Licensure by endorsement.
18.74.065LicensesIssuance to persons licensed or registered before July 24, 1983.
18.74.070Renewal of license.
18.74.073LicensesInactive statusFees.
18.74.075Interim permits.
18.74.085Types of advertising prohibited.
18.74.090False advertisingUse of name and wordsLicense requiredProsecutions of violations.
18.74.095False advertisingInjunctions.
18.74.120Record of proceedingsRegister.
18.74.125Construction of chapterActivities not prohibitedUse of letters or words in connection with name.
18.74.128Construction of chapterHealth carrier contracts with physical therapist assistants.
18.74.130Exemptions.
18.74.135Insurance coverage and benefits not required or regulated.
18.74.140Practice setting not restricted.
18.74.150Unlawful activitiesPersons exempt from licensure under chapter.
18.74.160Authorization to practiceReferral to appropriate practitionerStandards of ethicsElectroneuromyographic examinationsAuthorization to purchase, store, and administer certain drugs or medication.
18.74.170Delegation.
18.74.180Professional and legal responsibilitySupervision of assistive personnel.
18.74.190Spinal manipulationEndorsement.
18.74.200Intramuscular needlingEndorsement.
18.74.500Physical Therapy Licensure Compact.
18.74.510Physical therapy licensure compactCompact privilegeFees.
18.74.520Physical therapy licensure compactCriminal history information.
18.74.912Effective dates2007 c 98.
NOTES:
Health professions accountFees creditedRequirements for biennial budget requestUnappropriated funds: RCW 43.70.320.
Lien of doctors: Chapter 60.44 RCW.