Arkansas Administrative Code Agency 071 - State Board of Physical Therapy
The Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy (Agency 071) is a regulatory body established to protect the public by ensuring that physical therapy services are provided by qualified professionals. The Board is responsible for licensing physical therapists and physical therapist assistants, establishing standards of practice, and enforcing compliance with the Arkansas Physical Therapy Practice Act.(portal.arkansas.gov)
🏛️ Board Structure and Authority
Establishment: Created by Act 1232 of 1991, transitioning licensing authority from the Arkansas Medical Board to the State Board of Physical Therapy.(healthy.arkansas.gov)
Composition: Comprises five members appointed by the Governor for three-year terms: four physical therapists representing each congressional district and one public member not engaged in or retired from the practice of physical therapy.(healthy.arkansas.gov)
Legal Framework: Operates under the authority of the Arkansas Physical Therapy Practice Act (Ark. Code Ann. §§ 17-93-201 to 17-93-203) and is part of the Division 33 of the Arkansas Department of Health.(law.justia.com)
📚 Key Rules and Regulations
1. General Rules for Practice
Rule 071.00.05-001: Outlines the Board's organizational structure, including officer duties, meeting protocols, and public access to information.(regulations.justia.com)
Rule 071.00.14-001: Defines professional conduct, including supervision requirements for physical therapist assistants and aides, continuing education mandates, and ethical standards.
2. Telehealth Practice
Rule 007.33.20-052: Establishes guidelines for providing physical therapy services via telehealth, emphasizing the necessity of an initial in-person evaluation, adherence to HIPAA standards, and maintaining the same standard of care as in-person sessions. (regulations.justia.com)
3. Licensure and Continuing Education
Licensure Requirements: Applicants must submit official transcripts, pass a jurisprudence exam, and may be required to undergo a criminal background check.(regulations.justia.com)
Continuing Education: Licensed physical therapists must complete a specified number of continuing education units within each biennium to maintain licensure.(law.cornell.edu)
🗂️ Accessing the Rules
The Arkansas Administrative Code for the State Board of Physical Therapy is accessible through:
Justia Regulations: Provides a comprehensive list of rules under Agency 071.
Code of Arkansas Rules: Offers detailed rule sections, including telehealth provisions. (codeofarrules.arkansas.gov)
Casetext: Features specific rule citations and summaries
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