Section 12.54.500. Physical therapy standards.

	(a)  Services may not be stated or implied as being physical therapy unless performed by a licensed physical therapist or under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.  
	(b)  A license or permit issued by the board, or a copy of the license or permit, must be posted in a conspicuous location in the licensee's place of business, for public inspection. Pending receipt of the current license certificate from the department, the licensee shall display the department's Internet website posing confirming licensure.  
	(c)  To maintain a high standard of integrity in the profession and to safeguard the health and welfare of the public, physical therapists shall adhere to the ethical standards set out in the Alaska Board of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Principles of Practice, dated March 2015. The Alaska Board of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Principles of Practice is adopted by reference.  
	(d)  To maintain a high standard of integrity in the profession and to safeguard the health and welfare of the public, physical therapy assistants shall adhere to the ethical standards set out in the Alaska Board of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Principles of Practice, dated March 2015. The Alaska Board of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Principles of Practice is adopted by reference.  
	(e)  A physical therapist may not supervise, in any combination, more than three aides, assistants, students, foreign-trained candidates, or permittees at the same time.  

Authorities

08.84.010;08.84.150

Notes

Reference

12 AAC 54.510
12 AAC 54.530
12 AAC 54.910

Authority

AS 08.84.010 AS 08.84.150 Editor's note: The current posting confirming licensure can be found at the Internet website of the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business, and Professional Licensing: www.commerce.alaska.gov/cbp/Main/CBPLSearch.aspx?mode=Prof. A copy of the Alaska Board of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Principles of Practice, described in 12 AAC 54.500 may be obtained from the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business, and Professional Licensing, State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board, State Office Building, 9th Floor, 333 Willoughby Avenue, Juneau, Alaska, 99801; telephone [phone]; website at http://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/Professional Licensing/Physical Therapy OccupationalTherapy.aspx.

History

Eff. 10/30/82, Register 84; am 7/4/84, Register 90; am 5/21/97, Register 142; am 10/20/99, Register 152; am 2/17/2002, Register 161; am 7/21/2006, Register 179; am 4/11/2008, Register 186; am 9/27/2008, Register 187; am 1/17/2016, Register 217

References

12.54.500