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Washington Physical Therapy Scope of Practice
The Practice of Physical Therapy
"Practice of physical therapy" is based on movement science and means:
What services are expressly prohibited?
The use of Roentgen rays and radium for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, the use of electricity for surgical purposes, including cauterization, and the use of spinal manipulation, or manipulative mobilization of the spine and its immediate articulations, are not included under the term "physical therapy".
Advanced Practices
Electroneuromyography Examinations
Topical Medications
A physical therapist licensed under this chapter may purchase, store, and administer medications such as hydrocortisone, fluocinonide, topical anesthetics, silver sulfadiazine, lidocaine, magnesium sulfate, zinc oxide, and other similar medications, and may administer such other drugs or medications as prescribed by an authorized health care practitioner for the practice of physical therapy. A pharmacist who dispenses such drugs to a licensed physical therapist is not liable for any adverse reactions caused by any method of use by the physical therapist.
Citations
RCW 18.74.010
RCW 18.74.160
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