148A.1 Definitions — referral — authorization. 1. a. As used in this chapter, “board” means the board of physical and occupational therapy created under chapter 147. b. As used in this chapter, “physical therapy” is that branch of science that deals with the evaluation and treatment of human capabilities and impairments. Physical therapy uses the […]
148A.2 Who engaged in practice. For the purpose of this chapter the following classes of persons shall be deemed to be engaged in the practice of physical therapy: 1. Persons who treat human ailments by physical therapy as defined in this chapter. 2. Persons who publicly profess to be physical therapists or who publicly profess […]
148A.3 Persons not included. Section 148A.1 shall not be construed to include the following classes of persons: 1. Licensed physicians and surgeons, osteopathic physicians and surgeons, podiatric physicians, chiropractors, nurses, dentists, cosmetologists, and barbers, who are engaged in the practice of their respective professions. 2. Students of physical therapy who practice physical therapy under the […]
148A.4 Requirements to practice. Each applicant for a license to practice physical therapy shall: 1. Complete a course of study in, and hold a diploma or certificate issued by, a school of physical therapy accredited by the American physical therapy association or another appropriate accrediting body, and meet requirements as established by rules of the […]
148A.5 Limitations. A license to practice physical therapy does not authorize the licensee to practice operative surgery or osteopathic or chiropractic manipulation, or to administer or prescribe any drug or medicine included in materia medica. 88 Acts, ch 1002, §2
148A.6 Physical therapist assistant. 1. A licensed physical therapist assistant is required to function under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist to perform physical therapy procedures delegated and supervised by the licensed physical therapist in a manner consistent with the rules adopted by the board. Selected and delegated tasks of physical therapist […]
148A.7 False use of titles prohibited. 1. A person or business entity, including the employees, agents, or representatives of the business entity, shall not use in connection with that person’s or business entity’s business activity the words “physical therapy”, “physical therapist”, “licensed physical therapist”, “registered physical therapist”, “doctor of physical therapy”, “physical therapist assistant”, “licensed […]
