A. A physical therapist shall use the letters "PT" in connection with his name or place of business to denote licensure pursuant to the Physical Therapy Act.
B. It is unlawful for a person or his employees, agents or representatives to use in connection with his name or the name or activity of the business the words "physical therapy", "physical therapist", "physiotherapy", "physiotherapist", "registered physical therapist", the letters "PT", "LPT", "RPT", "MPT", "DPT" or any other words, abbreviations or insignia indicating or implying directly or indirectly that physical therapy is provided or supplied, including the billing of services labeled as physical therapy, unless the services are provided by or under the direction of a physical therapist.
C. A physical therapist assistant shall use the letters "PTA" in connection with his name to denote licensure.
D. No person shall use the title "physical therapist assistant" or use the letters "PTA" in connection with his name or any other words, abbreviations or insignia indicating or implying directly or indirectly that he is a physical therapist assistant unless he has graduated from an accredited physical therapist assistant education program approved by the board and has met the requirements of the Physical Therapy Act.
History: Laws 1997, ch. 89, § 9.
Delayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-12D-17 NMSA 1978.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses
Article 12D - Physical Therapy
Section 61-12D-1 - Short title. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12D-2 - Legislative purpose. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12D-3 - Definitions. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12D-4 - Board created. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12D-5 - Powers and duties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12D-6 - Board fund; created. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12D-7 - Fees. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12D-9 - Use of titles; restrictions. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12D-10 - Licensure; qualifications. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12D-11 - Exemptions. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12D-12 - Supervision. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12D-13 - Grounds for disciplinary action. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12D-14 - Consumer protection. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12D-15 - Disciplinary actions; penalties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-12D-17 - Termination of agency life; delayed repeal. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)