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Chapter 18.74 RCW

PHYSICAL THERAPY

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HTMLPDF 18.74.005Purpose of chapter.
HTMLPDF 18.74.010Definitions.
HTMLPDF 18.74.012Consultation with health care practitioner not required for certain treatments.
HTMLPDF 18.74.015Referral to health care practitioners—When required.
HTMLPDF 18.74.020Board created—Members—Staff assistance—Compensation and travel expenses.
HTMLPDF 18.74.023Board—Powers and duties.
HTMLPDF 18.74.025Standards for appropriateness of physical therapy care—Violation.
HTMLPDF 18.74.027Board—Officers—Meetings—Quorum.
HTMLPDF 18.74.029Application of Uniform Disciplinary Act.
HTMLPDF 18.74.030Qualifications of applicants.
HTMLPDF 18.74.033Qualifications—Military training and experience.
HTMLPDF 18.74.035Examinations—Scope—Time and place.
HTMLPDF 18.74.038Physical therapist assistants—Waiver of examination.
HTMLPDF 18.74.040Licenses.
HTMLPDF 18.74.050Licenses—Fees.
HTMLPDF 18.74.060Licensure by endorsement.
HTMLPDF 18.74.065Licenses—Issuance to persons licensed or registered before July 24, 1983.
HTMLPDF 18.74.070Renewal of license.
HTMLPDF 18.74.073Licenses—Inactive status—Fees.
HTMLPDF 18.74.075Interim permits.
HTMLPDF 18.74.085Types of advertising prohibited.
HTMLPDF 18.74.090False advertising—Use of name and words—License required—Prosecutions of violations.
HTMLPDF 18.74.095False advertising—Injunctions.
HTMLPDF 18.74.120Record of proceedings—Register.
HTMLPDF 18.74.125Construction of chapter—Activities not prohibited—Use of letters or words in connection with name.
HTMLPDF 18.74.128Construction of chapter—Health carrier contracts with physical therapist assistants.
HTMLPDF 18.74.130Exemptions.
HTMLPDF 18.74.135Insurance coverage and benefits not required or regulated.
HTMLPDF 18.74.140Practice setting not restricted.
HTMLPDF 18.74.150Unlawful activities—Persons exempt from licensure under chapter.
HTMLPDF 18.74.160Authorization to practice—Referral to appropriate practitioner—Standards of ethics—Electroneuromyographic examinations—Authorization to purchase, store, and administer certain drugs or medication.
HTMLPDF 18.74.170Delegation.
HTMLPDF 18.74.180Professional and legal responsibility—Supervision of assistive personnel.
HTMLPDF 18.74.190Spinal manipulation—Endorsement.
HTMLPDF 18.74.200Intramuscular needling—Endorsement.
HTMLPDF 18.74.500Physical Therapy Licensure Compact.
HTMLPDF 18.74.510Physical therapy licensure compact—Compact privilege—Fees.
HTMLPDF 18.74.520Physical therapy licensure compact—Criminal history information.
HTMLPDF 18.74.912Effective dates—2007 c 98.

Notes:

Health professions account—Fees credited—Requirements for biennial budget request—Unappropriated funds: RCW 43.70.320.
Lien of doctors: Chapter 60.44 RCW.