Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 18.74 - Physical Therapy.
18.74.130 - Exemptions.

RCW 18.74.130
Exemptions.

This chapter does not prohibit or regulate:
(1) The practice of physical therapy by students enrolled in approved schools as may be incidental to their course of study so long as such activities do not go beyond the scope of practice defined by this chapter.
(2) Auxiliary services provided by physical therapy aides carrying out duties necessary for the support of physical therapy including those duties which involve minor physical therapy services when performed under the direct supervision of licensed physical therapists so long as such activities do not go beyond the scope of practice defined by this chapter.
(3) The practice of physical therapy by licensed or registered physical therapists of other states or countries while appearing as clinicians of bona fide educational seminars sponsored by physical therapy, medical, or other healing art professional associations so long as such activities do not go beyond the scope of practice defined by this chapter.
(4) The practice of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants in the armed services or employed by any other branch of the federal government.

[ 2007 c 98 § 12; 1983 c 116 § 22.]

Structure Revised Code of Washington

Revised Code of Washington

Title 18 - Businesses and Professions

Chapter 18.74 - Physical Therapy.

18.74.005 - Purpose of chapter.

18.74.010 - Definitions.

18.74.012 - Consultation with health care practitioner not required for certain treatments.

18.74.015 - Referral to health care practitioners—When required.

18.74.020 - Board created—Members—Staff assistance—Compensation and travel expenses.

18.74.023 - Board—Powers and duties.

18.74.025 - Standards for appropriateness of physical therapy care—Violation.

18.74.027 - Board—Officers—Meetings—Quorum.

18.74.029 - Application of Uniform Disciplinary Act.

18.74.030 - Qualifications of applicants.

18.74.033 - Qualifications—Military training and experience.

18.74.035 - Examinations—Scope—Time and place.

18.74.038 - Physical therapist assistants—Waiver of examination.

18.74.040 - Licenses.

18.74.050 - Licenses—Fees.

18.74.060 - Licensure by endorsement.

18.74.065 - Licenses—Issuance to persons licensed or registered before July 24, 1983.

18.74.070 - Renewal of license.

18.74.073 - Licenses—Inactive status—Fees.

18.74.075 - Interim permits.

18.74.085 - Types of advertising prohibited.

18.74.090 - False advertising—Use of name and words—License required—Prosecutions of violations.

18.74.095 - False advertising—Injunctions.

18.74.120 - Record of proceedings—Register.

18.74.125 - Construction of chapter—Activities not prohibited—Use of letters or words in connection with name.

18.74.128 - Construction of chapter—Health carrier contracts with physical therapist assistants.

18.74.130 - Exemptions.

18.74.135 - Insurance coverage and benefits not required or regulated.

18.74.140 - Practice setting not restricted.

18.74.150 - Unlawful activities—Persons exempt from licensure under chapter.

18.74.160 - Authorization to practice—Referral to appropriate practitioner—Standards of ethics—Electroneuromyographic examinations—Authorization to purchase, store, and administer certain drugs or medication.

18.74.170 - Delegation.

18.74.180 - Professional and legal responsibility—Supervision of assistive personnel.

18.74.190 - Spinal manipulation—Endorsement.

18.74.500 - Physical Therapy Licensure Compact.

18.74.510 - Physical therapy licensure compact—Compact privilege—Fees.

18.74.520 - Physical therapy licensure compact—Criminal history information.

18.74.912 - Effective dates—2007 c 98.