Definitions 

Scope of Practice

• How is physical therapy defined in Tennessee?
• What is included in the practice of physical therapy?
• What is specifically excluded from the practice?
• Are there any services with special requirements?

Dry Needling

• Mandatory Training
• Newly-Licensed Therapists
• Board Approval
• Standard of Practice
• Students

Electromyography

• Referral Requirement
• Education Requirements
• Supervision

Direct Access and Referrals

• Is a referral required to provide PT services?
• What are the exceptions to the referral requirement?
• Injury or condition that was subject to a prior referral
• Conditions to treat a patient without a referral
• What are the education and experience requirements?
• When does a PT have to refer a patient to a physician?

Supervision and Delegation

• What are the different levels of supervision?
• Which services can only be performed by a licensed physical therapist?
• What are the responsibilities of the PT when delegating?
• What is the ratio between supervising the PT and assistive personnel?

Assistants

• Which services are PTAs allowed to practice?
• Are there specific services that PTAs are prohibited from practicing?
• What kind of supervision is required?
• When do the PT need to reassess the patient?
• Does the supervising physical therapist need to co-sign documentation created by the PTA?
• Required designation for assistants

Assistive Personnel 

• What tasks can an aide perform?
• 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?
• Other assistive personnel
• Volunteers

Continuing Education

• How many continuing education hours are required during a reporting period?
• Can CE credits be carried over into the next reporting period?
• Are there any specific courses that must be taken?
• What types of activities can be used for the continuing education requirements?
• What type of approval is needed for the courses?
• What are the reporting requirements?
• Waivers and audits 

Documentation

• What must be included in the patient record?
• When is a reevaluation/reassessment required?
• Release of patient records

Identification and Notifications

• Are there any specific requirements for posting notifications or licenses?
• When does a PT have to notify the board of any information changes?

Students

• Can students practice in a clinical setting?
• What kind of supervision is required for student PTs and PTAs?
• How must students identify themselves?

Provisional License

• Who qualifies for a provisional license?
• Duration of a provisional license
• Supervision requirements

Out-of-State Practitioners 

• Can I practice in state if I am licensed in another state?
• What is the process for getting reciprocity in Tennessee?

Advertising

• Definitions
• Advertising Fees and Services
• Unethical Advertising
• Advertising Records and Responsibility

Unprofessional Conduct 

Fee Splitting