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§ 1399.64. Requirements for Electroneuromyography Authorization.

16 CA ADC § 1399.64Barclays Official California Code of Regulations

Barclays California Code of Regulations
Title 16. Professional and Vocational Regulations
Division 13.2. Physical Therapy Board of California
Article 11. Electromyography Certification
16 CCR § 1399.64
§ 1399.64. Requirements for Electroneuromyography Authorization.
In order to be examined by the board for additional authorization to perform electroneuromyographical examinations an applicant shall meet the following requirements:
(a) Comply with Section 1399.63, subsections (a) and (b).
(b) Education. Provide evidence of one of the following education requirements:
(1) In addition to that coursework required in Section 1399.63, subsection (c)(1), completion of the following additional coursework which meets the requirements of that section in the following subject areas:
(A) Neuroanatomy which also emphasizes the course of peripheral nerves and patterns of innervation.
(B) Clinical neurology, myology and pathology--identification of clinical characteristics of neurogenic and myogenic disorders.
(C) Physical science of electroneuromyography--basic electrophysiology and the identification and recording of bioelectric signals.
(D) Clinical science of electroneuromyography--knowledge and procedures of patient evaluation and examination, including electromyographic and nerve conduction velocity studies, and training in tissue penetration.
(2) Completion of a period of self-study which prepares the applicant to pass a supplemental examination for additional certification to perform electroneuromyographical examination. Evidence and documentation shall include a summarization of what matters were contained in the self-study including the applicant's clinical exposure to electroneuromyography and any materials studied on that subject and the name and statements, of any proctors who may have supervised the applicant in electroneuromyography.
(3) Authorization to perform electroneuromyographical examinations issued by another state with similar requirements.
(c) Experience. Provide evidence of the following experience requirements:
(1) Completion of not less than 400 clock hours in electroneuromyography, satisfactory to the board which provides a progressive level of training under (A) a physical therapist authorized to perform electroneuromyography, in this state or, (B) under a licensed physical therapist in another state which has similar requirements for certification, who is authorized to perform electroneuromyography or who is certified by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists as an electrophysiological clinical specialist, or (C) under a licensed physician who is similarly qualified to perform and who performs electroneuromyography, as part of his or her practice of medicine.
(2) Documentation of completion of 200 electroneuromyographic examinations.

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Note: Authority cited: Section 2615, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 2620.5, Business and Professions Code.
History
1. Repealer and new section filed 12-17-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 51).
2. Amendment of subsections (b)(2) and (c)(2) filed 12-31-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 1).
3. Amendment of subsection (c)(1) filed 6-29-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 27).
4. Amendment of subsections (b)(2) and (c)(2) filed 5-20-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 21).
5. Amendment of subsections (c)-(c)(1), repealer of designation of subsections (c)(1)(A)-(B) with textual amendments, repealer of designation of subsection (d)(2)(A) with textual amendment and repealer of subsection (d)(2)(B) filed 8-29-94; operative 9-28-94 (Register 94, No. 35).
6. Change without regulatory effect amending first paragraph and subsection (c)(1) filed 9-11-97 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 97, No. 37).
This database is current through 4/19/24 Register 2024, No. 16.
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 16, § 1399.64, 16 CA ADC § 1399.64
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