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== Continued Competence == | == Continued Competence == | ||
In the state of Alabama, in order to renew licensing, the Board recently changed the Administrative Code regarding the number of hours needed and type of classes. A minimum of ten hours is required by the state and of those ten hours, in even years(2012, 2014), two of the hours must contain jurisprudence content, the science | In the state of Alabama, in order to renew licensing, the Board recently changed the Administrative Code regarding the number of hours needed and type of classes. A minimum of ten hours is required by the state and of those ten hours, in even years(2012, 2014), two of the hours must contain jurisprudence content, the science application of law to practical situations. The purpose of this course is to provide participants with a thorough understanding of the laws, rules, and regulations that govern Physical Therapy practice in Alabama.<ref name="2">Cormier J. Jurisprudence continuing education requirements. Alabama Board of Physical Therapy Newsletter. March 2012; 16.</ref> <ref name="3">Hot Topics. State of Alabama Board of Physical Therapy. http://www.pt.alabama.gov/hottopics.htm</ref> | ||
== Does the Act appear restrictive? Why/Why not? == | == Does the Act appear restrictive? Why/Why not? == | ||
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== Temporary License Requirements/Availability
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Definition[edit | edit source]
"PHYSICAL THERAPY. The treatment of a human being by the use of exercise, massage, heat, cold, water, radiant energy, electricity or sound for the purpose of correcting or alleviating any physical or mental condition or preventing the development of any physical or mental disability, or the performance of neuro-muscular-skeletal tests and measurements to determine the existence and extent of body malfunction; provided, that physical therapy shall be practiced only upon the referral of a physician licensed to practice medicine or surgery and a dentist licensed to practice dentistry and shall not include radiology or electrosurgery."
Temporary License Requirements/Availability[edit | edit source]
Temporary licensing for a Physical Therapist is permitted in the state of Alabama. Upon payment to the board of a set fee and a written application provided by the board, the applicant shall be issued a temporary license without examination. The time frame can not exceed past one year and applications are only accepted from new graduates whom have not taken the boards exam. Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name cannot be a simple integer. Use a descriptive title
Requirements for License[edit | edit source]
In order to sit for the boards examination, a written application, provided by the board, must be filed. The applicant must present evidence to the board that he or she is of good moral character and has completed an accredited Physical Therapy School recognized nationally. Each applicant must also be a member of the United States or a non-citizen of the United States who is legally present with appropriate documentation from the federal government. Concerning the boards,the examination shall test the applicants knowledge of the basic and clinical sciences related to Physical Therapy. A practical exam may be required at the discretion of the board when an applicant is retaking a written exam after previously failing. Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name cannot be a simple integer. Use a descriptive title
Supervision[edit | edit source]
Physical Therapy Students[edit | edit source]
Continued Competence[edit | edit source]
In the state of Alabama, in order to renew licensing, the Board recently changed the Administrative Code regarding the number of hours needed and type of classes. A minimum of ten hours is required by the state and of those ten hours, in even years(2012, 2014), two of the hours must contain jurisprudence content, the science application of law to practical situations. The purpose of this course is to provide participants with a thorough understanding of the laws, rules, and regulations that govern Physical Therapy practice in Alabama.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name cannot be a simple integer. Use a descriptive title Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name cannot be a simple integer. Use a descriptive title
Does the Act appear restrictive? Why/Why not?[edit | edit source]
Is there anything unusual about this act?[edit | edit source]
Recent Related Research (from Pubmed)[edit | edit source]
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References[edit | edit source]
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