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§ 13-301. License requirements

West's Annotated Code of MarylandHealth Occupations

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Health Occupations (Refs & Annos)
Title 13. Physical Therapists (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 3. Licensing (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Health Occupations, § 13-301
§ 13-301. License requirements
Currentness
In general
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the individual may practice physical therapy or limited physical therapy in this State.
Exceptions
(b) This section does not apply to:
(1) A student who is supervised directly by a licensed physical therapist in a Board approved physical therapy educational program; or
(2) A physical therapy aide, if the physical therapy aide:
(i) Subject to the rules and regulations adopted by the Board, performs only procedures that do not require the professional skills of a licensed physical therapist or a licensed physical therapist assistant; and
(ii) Performs procedures only under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist who personally is present in the area where the procedures are performed.

Credits

Added by Acts 1981, c. 8, § 2, eff. July 1, 1981. Amended by Acts 1981, c. 124, § 1, eff. July 1, 1981; Acts 1990, c. 6, § 11, eff. Feb. 16, 1990.
Formerly Art. 43, §§ 610, 614.
MD Code, Health Occupations, § 13-301, MD HEALTH OCCUP § 13-301
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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