Continuing Education
- How many continuing education hours are required during a reporting period?
- How is credit hour defined?
- How long is the reporting period?
- Due Date
- Can CE credits be carried over into the next reporting period?
- Are there any specific requirements for continuing education?
- What types of activities can be used for the continuing education requirements?
- What type of approval is needed for the courses?
- What type of courses or activities are not allowed?
- What are the reporting requirements?
- How long must continuing education records be retained?
- Can I apply for a hardship waiver?
- What happens if the board audits me?
- CE Requirements for License Restoration
Scope of Practice
- How is the practice of Physical Therapy defined in Texas?
- What is included in the practice of physical therapy?
- Services specifically excluded from the scope of practice
- Does Texas allow PTs to practice dry needling?
- Does Texas allow PTs to practice electromyography?
- Does Texas allow PTs to practice wound care?
- Does Texas allow PTs to apply topical medicals?
Direct Access and Referrals
- Is a referral required to provide PT services?
- Exceptions to the referral requirement? Change September 2019
- Limitation on the number of days that a PT may treat a patient without a referral
- Patient disclosure
- Emergencies
- Additional Exemptions
- Which providers can issue the referral?
- How may the referral by transmitted?
Telehealth
- Requirements to provide PT through telehealth
- Standard of Care
- Informed Consent
- Confidentiality
- Role of a PTA
Supervision and Delegation
- Supervision Definitions
- What are the professional responsibilities of the physical therapist?
Assistants
- Which services are PTAs allowed to practice?
- Can a PTA screen patients?
- Can a PTA modify the plan of care?
- Are there specific services that PTAs are prohibited from practicing?
- What type of supervision is required?
- What are the assistant’s documentation responsibilities?
- Does the supervising physical therapist need to co-sign documentation created by the PTA?
- What is the ratio between supervising PTs and PTAs?
- Required designation for assistants
Aides
- What can an aide do?
- What is an aide expressly prohibited from doing?
- What are the responsibilities of the PT when delegating to an aide?
- What type of supervision is required?
- What is the ratio between supervising PTs and aides?
Documentation
- What must be included in the patient record?
- What are the physical therapist’s documentation responsibilities?
- Development and implementation of the plan of care
- When is a reevaluation/reassessment required?
- What must the reevaluation include?
- Discharge Summary
Facilities (Facility Registration no longer required)
Designations and Notifications
- How can I use “Dr” in my title?
- Are there any specific requirements for posting notifications or licenses?
- Consumer Information Sign
Temporary Permit
- Who is eligible for a temporary permit?
- What is required for the application?
- What type of supervision is required for a temporary permit holder?
- How long is the temporary permit valid for?
License by Endorsement
- Who is eligible for a license by endorsement?
- What is required for the application?
- Licensure for a Military Service Member
- Provisional Licensure
Out-of-State PTs and PTAs
- Can I practice in Texas if I am licensed in another state?
Retired or Inactive Status
- Requirements for Initiation of Retired Status
- Requirements for Renewal of Retired Status
- Requirements for Reinstatement of Active Status
- Designation
- Requirements for Initiation of Inactive Status
- Requirements for Renewal of Inactive Status
- Requirements for Reinstatement of Active Status
Unprofessional Conduct
- Practice in manner detrimental to public health and welfare
- When am I obligated to report to the board?
- Additional grounds for discipline
- Gross negligence
Educational Settings
- Responsibilities of the PT
- Consultations
- Physician’s Referral
- Evaluations
Early Childhood Intervention Settings
- Responsibilities of the PT
- Referrals
- Evaluations
