Terms Used In Idaho Code 54-2207

  • Applicant: means a person applying for a license or permit under this chapter. See Idaho Code 54-2203
  • Board: means the Idaho physical therapy licensure board. See Idaho Code 54-2203
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • 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
  • Physical therapist assistant: means a person who meets the requirements of this chapter and who performs physical therapy procedures and related tasks that have been selected and delegated only by a supervising physical therapist. See Idaho Code 54-2203
  • Physical therapy: means the care and services provided by or under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist. See Idaho Code 54-2203
  • 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
An applicant for licensure as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant shall file an application with the board on forms prescribed and furnished by the board. The application shall be made under oath, and shall show the applicant’s address, education, evidence of graduation from a nationally accredited school of physical therapy or nationally accredited school for physical therapist assistants with a curriculum acceptable to the board and a detailed summary of any other qualifications deemed relevant to licensure by the board. The application shall also require the disclosure of any criminal conviction or charge against the applicant other than minor traffic infractions, the disclosure of any disciplinary action against the applicant by any professional regulatory agency, including any agency within the state or any other state, and the disclosure of any denial of registration or licensure by any state or district regulatory body. A nonrefundable application fee and payment for the cost of the examination shall accompany the completed written application. Fees shall be established by the administrative rules of the board.