Code of Virginia - Title 54.1 Professions And Occupations - Chapter 34.1 Physical Therapy

54.1-3473 Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning: "Board" means the Board of Physical Therapy. "Physical therapist" means any person licensed ...

54.1-3474 Unlawful to practice without license; continuing competency requirements
A. It shall be unlawful for any person to practice physical therapy or as a physical therapist assistant in the Commonwealth without a valid unrevoked ...

54.1-3475 Board of Physical Therapy; appointment; qualifications; officers; nominations
A. The Board of Physical Therapy shall regulate the practice of physical therapy and carry out the provisions of this chapter regarding the qualifications, examination, ...

54.1-3476 Exemptions
This chapter shall not apply to the performance of the duties of any commissioned or contract physical therapist or physical therapist assistant while practicing in ...

54.1-3477 Requirements for licensure as a physical therapist
An applicant for licensure as a physical therapist shall submit evidence, verified by affidavit and satisfactory to the Board, that the applicant: 1. Is eighteen ...

54.1-3478 Requirements for licensure as a physical therapist assistant
An applicant for licensure as a physical therapist assistant shall submit evidence, verified by affidavit and satisfactory to the Board, that the applicant: 1. Is ...

54.1-3479 Licensure by examination or endorsement; traineeships
A. The Board shall provide for the examinations to be taken by applicants for licensure as physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. The Board shall, ...

54.1-3480 Refusal, revocation or suspension
A. The Board may refuse to admit a candidate to any examination, may refuse to issue a license to any applicant, and may suspend for ...

54.1-3480.1 Continuing education
As a prerequisite to renewal of a license or reinstatement of a license, each physical therapist shall be required to take biennial courses relating to ...

54.1-3481 Unlawful designation as physical therapist or physical therapist assistant
It shall be unlawful for any person who is not licensed under this chapter, or whose license has been suspended or revoked or who licensure ...

54.1-3482 Certain experience and referrals required; unlawful to practice physical therapist assistance excep...
A. It shall be unlawful for a person to engage in the practice of physical therapy except as a licensed physical therapist, upon the referral ...

54.1-3482.1 Certain certification required.
A. The Board shall promulgate regulations establishing criteria for certification of physical therapists to provide certain physical therapy services pursuant to subsection B of § ...

54.1-3483 Unprofessional conduct
Any physical therapist or physical therapist assistant licensed by the Board shall be considered guilty of unprofessional conduct if he: 1. Engages in the practice ...