§ 6730 Introduction
§ 6731 Definition of physical therapy
§ 6732 Practice of physical therapy and the use of title “physical therapist”
§ 6733 State board for physical therapy
§ 6734 Requirements for a professional license
§ 6735 Limited permits
§ 6736 Exempt persons
§ 6737 Non-liability of licensed physical therapists for first aid or emergency treatment
§ 6738 Definition of physical therapist assistant
§ 6738 Definition of physical therapist assistant
§ 6739 Duties of physical therapist assistants and the use of title “physical therapist assistant”
§ 6739 Duties of licensed physical therapist assistants and the use of title “physical therapist assistant”
§ 6740 Requirements for certification as a physical therapist assistant
§ 6740 Requirements for license as a physical therapist assistant
§ 6741 Exemption
§ 6741-A Limited permits
§ 6742 Special provision
§ 6742-A Mandatory continuing education
§ 6742-A Mandatory continuing education
§ 6743 Validity of existing licenses

Terms Used In New York Laws > Education > Title 8 > Article 136 - Physical Therapy and Physical Therapist Assistants

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