The board shall have the authority to administer, coordinate and enforce the provisions of this chapter. Such authority shall include, but not be limited to, the power to:
(1)  Evaluate the qualifications of applicants for licensure, approve and administer examinations to test the knowledge and proficiency of applicants for licensure, and approve or deny the registration and issuance and renewal of licenses and permits;

Terms Used In Idaho Code 54-2206

  • Board: means the Idaho physical therapy licensure board. See Idaho Code 54-2203
  • Division: means the division of occupational and professional licenses. See Idaho Code 54-2203
  • License: means a document issued by the board to a person under this chapter authorizing the person to practice as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant. See Idaho Code 54-2203
  • person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person;
Idaho Code 73-114
  • Physical therapist: means a person licensed under the provisions of this chapter to engage in the practice of physical therapy. See Idaho Code 54-2203
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories; and the words "United States" may include the District of Columbia and territories. See Idaho Code 73-114
    • (2)  Authorize all disbursements necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter;
    (3)  Promulgate rules not inconsistent with the laws of this state which are necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter;
    (4)  Adopt rules providing for continuing education;
    (5)  Obtain restraining orders and injunctions prohibiting conduct in violation of the provisions of this chapter, conduct investigations, issue subpoenas, and examine witnesses and administer oaths, concerning practices which are alleged to violate the provisions of this chapter;
    (6)  Suspend or revoke or otherwise sanction licensees in the manner provided in this chapter, or place a person holding a license under this chapter on probation;
    (7)  Require as a condition of receiving or retaining a license issued under this chapter that restitution be paid to a consumer;
    (8)  Require the inspection of testing equipment and facilities of persons engaging in any practice pursuant to this chapter;
    (9)  As the board deems reasonable, take notice of and give effect to prior licenses issued to physical therapists and physical therapist assistants in the state of Idaho by the state board of medicine and such other actions, proceedings, orders or decisions of the state board of medicine involving complaints, investigations, discipline or other matters concerning physical therapists or physical therapist assistants; and
    (10) Authorize, by written agreement, the division of occupational and professional licenses to act as its agent in its interest.