Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 5-40 - Physical Therapists
Section 5-40-2. - Board of physical therapy — Creation — Composition.

§ 5-40-2. Board of physical therapy — Creation — Composition.
Within the division of professional regulation of the department of health, there is a board of physical therapy consisting of seven (7) members as provided by § 5-40-3.
History of Section.P.L. 1982, ch. 261, § 2; P.L. 2003, ch. 133, § 1; P.L. 2003, ch. 152, § 1.

Structure Rhode Island General Laws

Rhode Island General Laws

Title 5 - Businesses and Professions

Chapter 5-40 - Physical Therapists

Section 5-40-1. - Definitions.

Section 5-40-2. - Board of physical therapy — Creation — Composition.

Section 5-40-3. - Board of physical therapy — Composition — Appointment, terms, oath, and removal of members.

Section 5-40-4. - Board of physical therapy — Organization and meetings.

Section 5-40-5. - Board of physical therapy — General powers.

Section 5-40-6. - Qualification of physical therapists.

Section 5-40-6.1. - Qualifications of physical therapist assistants.

Section 5-40-7. - Licensing of physical therapists.

Section 5-40-7.1. - Licensing of physical therapist assistants.

Section 5-40-8. - Application fee for physical therapists.

Section 5-40-8.1. - Application fee for physical therapist assistants.

Section 5-40-9. - Right of use of the title of physical therapist.

Section 5-40-10. - Continuing education requirements and expiration and renewal of licenses.

Section 5-40-11. - Register of physical therapists — Records — Issuance of licenses.

Section 5-40-12. - Receipts.

Section 5-40-13. - Grounds for discipline of licensees.

Section 5-40-14. - Procedure for discipline of physical therapist.

Section 5-40-15. - Grounds for discipline without a hearing.

Section 5-40-16. - Appeals from board, administrator, or director.

Section 5-40-17. - Penalties for violations.

Section 5-40-18. - Injunction of violations.

Section 5-40-19. - Applicability to osteopaths and chiropractors.

Section 5-40-20. - Enforcement of chapter.

Section 5-40-21. - Severability.

Section 5-40-22. - Construction of references.

Section 5-40-23. - Ordering diagnostic imaging — Sunset.

Section 5-40-24. - Physical therapy in a school setting.