DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
DIRECTOR’S OFFICE
BOARD OF
PHYSICAL THERAPY – GENERAL RULES
Filed with the secretary of state on These rules take effect immediately upon filing with the secretary of state unless adopted under section 33, 44, or 45a(9) of the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.233, 24.244, or 24.245a. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the secretary of state.
(By authority conferred on the director of the department of licensing and regulatory affairs by sections 16141, 16145, 16148, 16174, 16201, 16204, 16205, 16206, 16215, 16287, and 17823 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.16141, 333.16145, 333.16148, 333.16174, 333.16201, 333.16204, 333.16205, 333.16206, 333.16215, 333.16287, and 333.17823 and Executive Reorganization Order Nos. 1991-9, 1996-2, 2003-1 and 2011-4, MCL 338.3501, 445.2001, 445.2011, and 445.2030)
R 338.7121, R 338.7122, R 338.7126, R 338.7131, R 338.7132, R 338.7133, R 338.7134, R 338.7135, R 338.7136, R 338.7137, R 338.7138, R 338.7139, R 338.7141, R 338.7142, R 338.7145, R 338.7146, R 338.7147, R 338.7148, R 338.7149, R338.7161, and R 338.7163 of the Michigan Administrative Code are amended, and R 338.7127 is added, as follows:
PART 1. DEFINITIONS
R 338.7121 Definitions.
Rule 21. (1) As used in these rules:
(a) “Board” means the Michigan board of physical therapy created under section 17821 of the code, MCL 333.17821.
(b) “Code” means the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211.
(c) “Department” means the Michigan department of licensing and regulatory affairs.
(d) “Patient or client of record” means a patient or client who is receiving physical therapy services from a licensed physical therapist or from a licensed physical therapist assistant under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist.
(2) A term defined in the code has the same meaning when used in these rules.
PART 2. GENERAL PROVISIONS
R 338.7122 Prescription.
Rule 22. (1) As used in these rules, a prescription is a
written or electronic order for physical therapy. A prescription must include
all of the following: following information:
(a) The name of the patient.
(b) The patient's medical diagnosis.
(c) The signature of either an individual who is licensed and authorized to prescribe physical therapy in Michigan or an individual who holds the equivalent license issued by another state, as provided in section 17820(1) of the code, MCL 333.17820.
(d) The date that the authorized licensee wrote the prescription.
was written.
(2) A prescription is valid for 90 days from the date that
the authorized licensee writes the prescription was written
unless the termination date is otherwise stated specified by the
authorized licensee on the prescription.
R 338.7126 Training standards for identifying victims of human trafficking;
requirements.
Rule 26. (1)Pursuant to Under section 16148
of the code, MCL 333.16148, an individual seeking licensure or who is licensed
shall complete training in identifying victims of human trafficking that meets
satisfies all of the following standards:
(a) Training content must cover all of the
following:
(i) Understanding the types and venues of human trafficking in the United States.
(ii) Identifying victims of human trafficking in health care settings.
(iii) Identifying the warning signs of human trafficking in health care settings for adults and minors.
(iv) Resources for reporting the suspected victims of human trafficking.
(b) Acceptable providers or methods of training include any of the following:
(i) Training offered by a nationally recognized or state-recognized, health-related organization.
(ii) Training offered by, or in conjunction with, a state or federal agency.
(iii) Training obtained in an educational program that
has been approved by the board for initial licensure, or by a
college or university.
(iv) Reading an article related to the identification of
victims of human trafficking that meets satisfies the
requirements of subdivision (a) of this subrule and is published in a peer
review journal, health care journal, or professional or scientific journal.
(c) Acceptable modalities of training include any of the following:
(i) Teleconference or webinar.
(ii) Online presentation.
(iii) Live presentation.
(iv) Printed or electronic media.
(2) The department may select and audit a sample of individuals and request documentation of proof of completion of training. If audited by the department, an individual shall provide an acceptable proof of completion of training, including either of the following:
(a) Proof of completion certificate issued by the training provider that includes the date, provider name, name of training, and individual’s name.
(b) A self-certification statement by an individual. The
certification statement shallmust include the individual’s name
and either of the following:
(i) For training completed pursuant to under
subrule (1)(b)(i) to (iii) of this rule, the date, training provider name,
and name of training.
(ii) For training completed pursuant to under
subrule (1)(b)(iv) of this rule, the title of article, author, publication
name of peer review journal, health care journal, or professional or scientific
journal, and date, volume, and issue of publication, as applicable.
(3) Pursuant toUnder section 16148 of the
code, MCL 333.16148, the requirements specified in subrule (1) of this rule
apply for license renewals beginning with the 2017 renewal cycle and for
initial licenses issued beginning January 6, 2022.
R 338.7127 Telehealth. Rule 27. (1) A licensee shall obtain consent for treatment before providing a telehealth service under section 16284 of the code, MCL 333.16284. (2) A licensee shall keep proof of consent for telehealth treatment in the patient’s up-to-date medical record and follow section 16213 of the code, MCL 333.16213. (3) A licensee providing any telehealth service shall do both of the following: (a) Act within the scope of the licensee’s practice. (b) Exercise the same standard of care applicable to a traditional, in-person health care service. PART 3. PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
R 338.7131 Program accreditation standards; physical therapist; adoption of
standards by reference.
Rule 31. (1) The standards and evaluative criteria for
accreditation of physical therapist educational programs set forth by the
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) in the
document entitled “PT Standards and Required Elements” effective January 1,
2016 are adopted by reference in these rules. Copies of the evaluative criteria
are available, at no cost, from CAPTE, 1111 North Fairfax St., Alexandria, VA
Virginia 22314-1488, and on CAPTE’s website at http://www.capteonline.org.
https://www.capteonline.org. Copies of the evaluative criteria
also are available for inspection and distribution, at cost, distribution
at a cost of 10 cents per page from the Board of Physical Therapy, Bureau
of Professional Licensing, Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, 611
West Ottawa, P.O. Box 30670, Lansing, MI Michigan 48909.
(2) Any educational program for physical therapists that
is accredited by CAPTE meets satisfies the qualifications for
an approved physical therapist educational program.
R 338.7132 Licensure by examination; physical therapist; requirements.
Rule 32. An applicant for a physical therapist license by
examination shall submit provide the required fee and a completed
application on a form provided by the department. In addition to meeting
satisfying the requirements of the code and these rules, an applicant
shall meet satisfy all of the following requirements:
(a) Graduate from an accredited physical therapist
educational program that meets satisfies the standards under R
338.7131.
(b) Pass the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) for physical therapists required under R 338.7133(1).
(c) Achieve a converted score of not less than 75 on the Michigan Physical Therapist Jurisprudence Exam required under R 338.7133(2).
R 338.7133 Examinations; physical therapist; adoption and approval.
Rule 33. (1) The board approves and adopts the NPTE for
physical therapists that was developed, administered, and scored by the
Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT). The board adopts the
passing score recommended by FSBPT.
(2) The board approves the Michigan Physical Therapist Jurisprudence Exam on laws and rules related to the practice of physical therapy in Michigan, which is administered by a third party approved by the department.
R 338.7134 Physical therapist examination; eligibility.
Rule 34. (1) To be eligible for the NPTE for physical
therapists, an applicant shall meet satisfy 1 of the following
requirements:
(a) Graduate from an accredited physical therapist
educational program that meets satisfies the standards under R
338.7131.
(b) Comply withSatisfy the requirements
under R 338.7135.
(c) Verify that he or she is currently enrolled current
enrollment in the final semester, term, or quarter of an approved physical
therapist educational program and is expected to graduate. date
of graduation.
(2) An applicant who fails to achieve passing scores on the examinations required under R 338.7133 may retake the Michigan Physical Therapist Jurisprudence Exam without limitation and the NPTE for physical therapists consistent with the FSBPT testing standards. An applicant requesting an appeal of the 6-time lifetime limit policy or the 2 very low scores policy shall complete the following requirements before the board will consider the request. The department shall reject a request to the board if the applicant does not provide all the following information in writing:
(a) A completed NPTE Appeal form, which includes the information under subdivisions (b) to (j) of this subrule.
(b) The candidate’s name.
(c) Whether the request relates to the physical therapy or physical therapy assistant examination level.
(d) Whether the 6-time lifetime limit policy or the 2 very low scores policy is being appealed.
(e) The state where the applicant is seeking licensure.
(f) The reason for the appeal, including why the applicant believes the 6-time lifetime limit policy or the 2 very low scores policy should not apply to the applicant.
(g) A list of all physical therapist or physical therapist assistant examination level examinations taken by the applicant, including the date of the examinations, province or state where taken, and the scores on the examinations.
(h) A list of any disciplinary action taken against the applicant by the FSBPT or by a province of Canada or another state, including the date, the province or state, and an explanation of the circumstances surrounding the discipline.
(i) The applicant’s signature.
(j) The date the applicant completed the form.
R 338.7135 Graduate of non-accredited postsecondary institution; physical therapist;
examination; eligibility.
Rule 35. To be eligible for the NPTE for physical
therapists, an applicant who graduated from a non-accredited physical therapist
educational program shall comply with both of the following requirements:
(a) Verify verify that he or she has
completed completion of a physical therapist educational program
that is substantially equivalent to a physical therapist program that is
accredited by CAPTE, as provided under R 338.7131. Evidence Proof of
having completed a substantially equivalent physical therapist educational
program must include an evaluation of the applicant's non-accredited education
through an evaluation that uses the current FSBPT Coursework Tool for
Foreign Educated Physical Therapists.
(i) Submitting proof that he or she has obtained a
total score of not less than 89 on the test of English as a foreign language
internet-based test (TOEFL-iBT) administered by the Educational Testing Service
(ETS) and obtained the following section scores:
(A) Not less than 22 on the reading section.
(B) Not less than 21 on the listening section.
(C) Not less than 24 on the speaking section.
(D) Not less than 22 on the writing section.
(ii) Submitting proof that he or she graduated
from a physical therapist educational program or physical therapist assistant
educational program located in Australia, a province of Canada that is not
Quebec, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, or the United States.
R 338.7136 Licensure by endorsement of physical therapist; requirements.
Rule 36. (1) An applicant for a physical therapist
license by endorsement shall submit the required fee and a completed
application on a form provided by the department and satisfy who
satisfies the requirements of the code and this rule. rule
satisfies the requirements of section 16186 of the code, MCL 333.16186. The
department shall issue a physical therapist license to an applicant who
satisfies all the following requirements:
(a) Provides the required fee and a completed application on a form provided by the department.
(b) Holds a current physical therapist license in another state or in a province of Canada.
(c) Completed the educational requirements for a physical therapist license in another state or province of Canada to obtain licensure as a physical therapist in a province of Canada or another state.
(d) Received a passing score on either of the following examinations for a physical therapist license in another state or province of Canada to obtain licensure as a physical therapist in a province of Canada or another state:
(i) The NPTE for physical therapists required under R 338.7133(1).
(ii) The Physiotherapy Competency Examination (PCE).
(e) Passed the Michigan Physical Therapist Jurisprudence Exam required under R 338.7133(2).
(2) An applicant who was first licensed in another
jurisdiction recognized by FSBPT and who engaged in the practice of physical
therapy for 5 years or more immediately preceding the date of filing an
application for a Michigan physical therapist license shall satisfy both of the
following requirements: An applicant who is or has been licensed,
registered, or certified in a health profession or specialty by any other
state, the United States military, the federal government, or another country
shall disclose that fact on the application form. The applicant shall satisfy
the requirements of section 16174(2) of the code, MCL 333.16174, which includes
verification from the issuing entity showing that disciplinary proceedings are
not pending against the applicant and sanctions are not in force at the time of
application. If licensure is granted and it is determined that sanctions have
been imposed, the disciplinary subcommittee may impose appropriate sanctions
under section 16174(5) of the code, MCL 333.16174.
(a) Pass the Michigan Physical Therapist
Jurisprudence Exam required under R 338.7133(2).
(b) Have passed the NPTE for physical therapists
required under R 338.7133(1).
(3) An applicant who was first licensed in another
jurisdiction recognized by FSBPT and engaged in the practice of physical
therapy for less than 5 years immediately preceding the date of filing an
application for a Michigan physical therapist license shall satisfy all of the
following requirements:
(a) Have graduated from either a physical therapist
educational program that meets the standards under R
338.7131 or from a physical therapist educational program determined to be
substantially equivalent to an educational program by satisfying the
verification process under R 338.7135(a).
(b) Pass the Michigan Physical Therapist
Jurisprudence Exam required under R 338.7133(2).
(c) Have passed the NPTE for physical therapists
required under R 338.7133(1).
(d) Demonstrate a working knowledge of the English
language by satisfying the requirements under R 338.7135(b) if the applicant
graduated from a nonaccredited physical therapist educational program.
(4) An applicant's license must be verified, on a form
provided by the department, by the licensing agency of any jurisdiction recognized
by FSBPT in which the applicant holds a current license or registration or ever
held a license or registration as a physical therapist. If applicable,
verification must include the record of any disciplinary action taken or
pending against the applicant.
R 338.7137 Requirements for relicensure; physical therapist.
Rule 37. (1) An applicant whose license has lapsed for
less than 3 years preceding the date of application for relicensure may be
relicensed within 3 years after the expiration date of the license under
section 16201(3) of the code, MCL 333.16201, if the applicant meets satisfies
all of the following requirements:
(b) Establishes that he or she is of good moral
character as defined under section 1 of 1974 PA 381, MCL 338.41.
(c) Passes the Michigan Physical Therapist Jurisprudence Exam required under R 338.7133(2).
(d) Complies with either of the following:
(i) Submits Provides proof to the
department of accumulating not less than 24 professional development
requirement (PDR) credits consistent with R 338.7161 to R 338.7165 during the 2
years immediately preceding the date of the application for relicensure. However,
if the PDR credits hours submitted provided with the
application are deficient, the applicant shall have 2 years from the date of
the application to complete the deficient credits.
(ii) Establishes that he or she has been employed
employment as a physical therapist in another jurisdiction recognized by
FSBPT for a minimum of 500 hours during the 2-year period immediately preceding
the date of application for relicensure.
(2) An applicant whose license has lapsed for 3 years
or more preceding the date of application for relicensure may be relicensed
more than 3 years after the expiration date of the license under section
16201(4) of the code, MCL 333.16201, if the applicant meets satisfies
all of the following requirements:
(a) Submits Provides the required fee and a
completed application on a form provided by the department.
(c) Submits Provides fingerprints as set
forth in required under section 16174(3) of the code, MCL 333.16174.
(d) Passes the Michigan Physical Therapist Jurisprudence Exam required under R 338.7133(2).
(e) Complies with either of the following:
(i) Establishes that he or she has been employed employment
as a physical therapist in another jurisdiction recognized by FSBPT for a
minimum of 500 hours during the 2-year period immediately preceding the date of
application for relicensure.
(ii) Passes the NPTE for physical therapists required under R 338.7133(1).
(3) An applicant’s license or registration must be
verified by the licensing agency of any jurisdiction recognized by FSBPT in
which the applicant holds a current license or registration or ever held a
license or registration as a physical therapist. If applicable, verification
must include the record of any disciplinary action taken or pending against the
applicant. An applicant who is or has been licensed, registered, or
certified in a health profession or specialty by any other state, the United
States military, the federal government, or another country shall disclose that
fact on the application form. The applicant shall satisfy the requirements of
section 16174(2) of the code, MCL 333.16174, which includes verification from
the issuing entity showing that disciplinary proceedings are not pending
against the applicant and sanctions are not in force at the time of
application. If licensure is granted and it is determined that sanctions have
been imposed, the disciplinary subcommittee may impose appropriate sanctions
under section 16174(5) of the code, MCL 333.16174.
R 338.7138 Delegation of acts, tasks, or functions to a physical therapist assistant;
supervision of physical therapist assistant; requirements.
Rule 38. (1) A physical therapist who delegates the performance of selected acts, tasks, or functions to a physical therapist assistant as permitted under section 16215 of the code, MCL 333.16215, shall supervise the physical therapist assistant consistent with section 16109(2) of the code, MCL 333.16109, and satisfy the requirements of this rule.
(2) A physical therapist who delegates acts, tasks, or
functions under this rule shall also comply with satisfy all of
the following:
(a) Ensure the qualifications of the physical therapist assistant under the physical therapist's supervision, including verification of the physical therapist assistant's training, education, and licensure.
(b) Examine and evaluate the patient or client before
delegating acts, tasks, or functions to be performed by a physical
therapist assistant.
(c) Provide predetermined procedures and protocols for delegated
acts, tasks, or functions. that have been delegated.
(d) Maintain a record of the names of the physical therapist
assistants to whom acts, tasks, or functions have been are delegated.
(e) Monitor a physical therapist assistant's practice and provision of assigned physical therapy acts, tasks, or functions.
(f) Meet regularly and in person with the physical
therapist assistant to whom acts, tasks, or functions have been delegated to
evaluate the assistant's performance, review records, and educate the physical
therapist assistant on the acts, tasks, or functions that have been delegated.
(3) A physical therapist shall not supervise more than 4 physical therapist assistants at the same time.
R 338.7139 Delegation of acts, tasks, or functions to a licensed or unlicensed individual;
direct supervision of a licensed or unlicensed individual; requirements.
Rule 39. (1) Pursuant to Under section
16215(6) of the code, MCL 333.16215, the requirements of this rule do not apply
to a physical therapist who delegates to a physical therapist assistant if the
physical therapist satisfies the requirements for delegation to a physical
therapist assistant under R 338.7138.
(2) Except as provided under subrule (1) of this rule, a
physical therapist who delegates the performance of selected acts, tasks, or
functions to a licensed or unlicensed individual under section 16215 of the
code, MCL 333.16215, shall supervise the individual pursuant to under
section 16109(2) of the code, MCL 333.16109, in addition to providing
direct supervision of the individual. As used in this rule, "direct
supervision" means that the physical therapist is physically present and
immediately available for direction and supervision when patients or clients
are present at the time the act, task, or function is performed, and that the
physical therapist has direct contact with the patient or client during each
visit.
(3) A physical therapist who delegates acts, tasks, or functions
under subrule (2) of this rule shall also comply with satisfy all
of the following:
(a) Ensure the qualifications of the individual under the physical therapist's direct supervision, including verification of the individual's training and education.
(b) Examine and evaluate the patient or client before
delegating acts, tasks, or functions to be performed by the individual.
(c) Directly supervise the individual to whom acts,
tasks, or functions have been are delegated.
(d) Provide predetermined procedures and protocols for
acts, tasks, or functions that have been delegated.
(e) Maintain a record of the names of the individuals to
whom acts, tasks, or functions have been are delegated.
(f) Monitor the individual's practice and provision of assigned acts, tasks, or functions.
(g) Meet regularly and in person with the individual to whom acts, tasks, or functions have been delegated to evaluate the individual's performance, review records, and educate the individual on the acts, tasks, or functions that have been delegated.
(4) A physical therapist shall not supervise more than 3 individuals under this rule at the same time.
(5) Under section 16171 of the code, MCL 333.16171, the requirements of subrule (3)(b) of this rule do not apply to a student enrolled in an accredited physical therapist or physical therapist assistant educational program approved by the board.
PART 4. PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS
R 338.7141 Program accreditation standards; physical therapist assistant; adoption of
standards by reference.
Rule 41. (1) The standards and evaluative criteria for
accreditation of physical therapist assistant educational programs set forth by
CAPTE in the document entitled “PTA Standards and Required Elements” effective
January 1, 2016 are adopted by reference in these rules. Copies of the
evaluative criteria are available at no cost from CAPTE, 1111 North Fairfax
St., Alexandria, VA Virginia 22314-1488 and on CAPTE’s website at
http://www.capteonline.org. https://www.capteonline.org. Copies
of the evaluative criteria also are available for inspection and distribution
at a cost of 10 cents per page from the Board of Physical
Therapy, Bureau of Professional Licensing, Department of Licensing and
Regulatory Affairs, 611 West Ottawa, P.O. Box 30670, Lansing, MI Michigan
48909.
(2) Any educational program for physical therapist
assistants that is accredited by CAPTE meets satisfies the
qualifications for an approved physical therapist assistant educational program.
R 338.7142 Licensure by examination; physical therapist assistant; requirements.
Rule 42. (1) An applicant for a physical therapist
assistant license by examination shall submit provide the
required fee and a completed application on a form provided by the department. In
addition to meeting satisfying the requirements of the code and
these rules, an applicant shall meet satisfy all of the
following requirements:
(a) Graduate from an accredited physical therapist
assistant educational program that meets satisfies the standards
under R 338.7141.
(b) Pass the NPTE for physical therapist assistants required under R 338.7145(1).
(c) Achieve a converted score of not less than 75 on the Michigan Physical Therapist Assistant Jurisprudence Exam required under R 338.7145(2).
(2) An applicant who graduated on or before January 1, 2008,
from an accredited educational program that meets satisfies the
standards under R 338.7141 is presumed to meet satisfy the
requirements of this rule.
R 338.7145 Examinations; physical therapist assistant; adoption and approval; passing
score.
Rule 45. (1) The board approves and adopts the NPTE for
physical therapist assistants that was developed, administered, and
scored by FSBPT. The board adopts the passing score recommended by FSBPT.
(2) The board approves the Michigan Physical Therapist Assistant Jurisprudence Exam on laws and rules related to the practice of physical therapy in Michigan, which is administered by a third party approved by the department.
R 338.7146 Physical therapist assistant examination; eligibility.
Rule 46. (1) To be eligible for the NPTE for physical
therapist assistants, an applicant shall meet satisfy 1 of the
following requirements:
(a) Graduate from an accredited physical therapist
assistant educational program that meets satisfies the standards
under R 338.7141.
(b) Comply with Satisfy the requirements
under R 338.7147.
(c) Verify that he or she is currently enrolled current
enrollment in the final semester, term, or quarter of an approved physical
therapist assistant educational program and is expected to graduate.
date of graduation.
(2) An applicant who fails to achieve passing scores on the examinations required under R 338.7145(1) and (2) may retake the Michigan Physical Therapist Assistant Jurisprudence Exam without limitation and the NPTE for physical therapist assistants consistent with the FSBPT testing standards. An applicant requesting an appeal of the 6-time lifetime limit policy or the 2 very low scores policy shall complete the following requirements before the board will consider the request. The department shall reject a request to the board if the applicant does not provide all the following information in writing:
(a) A completed NPTE Appeal form, which includes the information under subdivisions (b) through (j) of this subrule.
(b) The candidate’s name.
(c) Whether the request relates to the physical therapy or physical therapy assistant examination level.
(d) Whether the 6-time lifetime limit policy or the 2 very low scores policy is being appealed.
(e) The state where the applicant is seeking licensure.
(f) The reason for the appeal, including why the applicant believes the 6-time lifetime limit policy or the 2 very low scores policy should not apply to the applicant.
(g) A list of all physical therapist or physical therapist assistant examination level examinations taken by the applicant, including the date of the examinations, province or state where taken, and the scores on the examinations.
(h) A list of any disciplinary action taken against the applicant by the FSBPT or by a province of Canada or another state, including the date, the province or state, and an explanation of the circumstances surrounding the discipline.
(i) The applicant’s signature.
(j) The date the applicant completed the form.
R 338.7147 Graduate of non-accredited postsecondary institution; physical therapist
assistant; examination; eligibility.
Rule 47. To ensure eligibility for examination, an
applicant who graduated from a United States military or non-accredited physical
therapist assistant educational program shall submit provide the
required fee and a completed application on a form provided by the department.
To be eligible for examination, an applicant shall comply with both of the
following requirements:
(a) Verify verify that he or she has
completed completion of a physical therapist or physical therapist
assistant educational program that is substantially equivalent to a physical
therapist assistant program that is accredited by CAPTE, as provided under R
338.7141. Evidence Proof of having completed a substantially
equivalent physical therapist assistant educational program must include an
evaluation of the applicant's non-accredited education through an evaluation
that uses the current FSBPT Coursework Tool for Foreign Educated
Physical Therapist Assistants.
(b) Demonstrate a working knowledge of the English
language by satisfying the requirements under R 338.7135(b) if the applicant
graduated from a nonaccredited physical therapist assistant educational
program.
R 338.7148 Licensure by endorsement of physical therapist assistant; requirements.
Rule 48. (1) An applicant for a physical therapist
assistant license by endorsement shall submit the required fee and a
completed application on a form provided by the department and satisfy who
satisfies the requirements of the code and this rule. rule
satisfies the requirements of section 16186 of the code, MCL 333.16186. The
department shall issue a physical therapist assistant license to an applicant
who satisfies all the following requirements:
(a) Provides the required fee and a completed application on a form provided by the department.
(b) Holds a current physical therapist assistant license in another state or in a province of Canada.
(c) Completed the educational requirements for a physical therapist assistant license in another state or province of Canada to obtain licensure as a physical therapist assistant in a province of Canada or another state.
(d) Received a passing score on the NPTE for physical therapist assistants required under R 338.7145(1) for a physical therapist assistant license in another state or province of Canada to obtain licensure as a physical therapist assistant in a province of Canada or another state.
(e) Passed the Michigan Physical Therapist Assistant Jurisprudence Exam required under R 338.7145(2).
(2) An applicant who was first licensed in another
jurisdiction recognized by FSBPT and engaged in practice as a physical
therapist assistant for 5 years or more immediately preceding the date of
filing an application for a Michigan physical therapist assistant license shall
satisfy both of the following requirements: An applicant who is or has
been licensed, registered, or certified in a health profession or specialty by
any other state, the United States military, the federal government, or another
country shall disclose that fact on the application form. The applicant shall
satisfy the requirements of section 16174(2) of the code, MCL 333.16174, which
includes verification from the issuing entity showing that disciplinary
proceedings are not pending against the applicant and sanctions are not in
force at the time of application. If licensure is granted and it is determined
that sanctions have been imposed, the disciplinary subcommittee may impose
appropriate sanctions under section 16174(5) of the code, MCL 333.16174.
(a) Pass the Michigan Physical Therapist Assistant
Jurisprudence Exam required under R 338.7145(2).
(b) Have passed the NPTE for physical therapist
assistants required under R 338.7145(1).
(3) An applicant who was first licensed in another
jurisdiction recognized by FSBPT and engaged in practice as a physical
therapist assistant for less than 5 years immediately preceding the date of
filing an application for a Michigan physical therapist assistant license shall
satisfy the following requirements:
(a) Have graduated from a physical therapist
assistant educational program that meets the standards under R 338.7141 or
graduate from a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant educational
program determined to be substantially equivalent to such an educational
program by satisfying the verification process under R 338.7147(a).
(b) Pass the Michigan Physical Therapist Assistant
Jurisprudence Exam required under R 338.7145(2).
(c) Have passed the NPTE for physical therapist
assistants required under R 338.7145(1).
(d) Demonstrate a working knowledge of the English
language by satisfying the requirements under R 338.7135(b) if the applicant
graduated from a nonaccredited physical therapist assistant educational
program.
(4) An applicant's license must be verified, on a form
provided by the department, by the licensing agency of any jurisdiction
recognized by FSBPT in which the applicant holds a current license or
registration or ever held a license or registration as a physical therapist
assistant. If applicable, verification must include the record of any
disciplinary action taken or pending against the applicant.
R 338.7149 Requirements for relicensure; physical therapist assistant.
Rule 49. (1) An applicant whose license has lapsed for
less than 3 years preceding the date of application for relicensure may be
relicensed within 3 years after the expiration date of the license under
section 16201(3) of the code, MCL 333.16201, if the applicant meets satisfies
all of the following requirements:
(a) Submits Provides the required fee and a
completed application on a form provided by the department.
(b) Establishes that he or she is of good moral
character as defined under section 1 of 1974 PA 381, MCL 338.41.
(c) Passes the Michigan Physical Therapist Assistant Jurisprudence Exam required under R 338.7145(2).
(d) Complies with either of the following:
(i) Submits Provides proof to the
department of accumulating not less than 24 PDR credits consistent with R
338.7161 to R 338.7165 during the 2 years immediately preceding the date of the
application for relicensure. However, if the PDR credits submitted provided
with the application are deficient, the applicant shall have 2 years from
the date of the application to complete the deficient credits.
(ii) Establishes that he or she has been employed
employment as a physical therapist assistant in another jurisdiction
recognized by FSBPT for a minimum of 500 hours during the 2-year period
immediately preceding the date of application for relicensure.
(2) An applicant whose license has lapsed for 3 years
or more preceding the date of application for relicensure may be relicensed
more than 3 years after the expiration date of the license under section
16201(4) of the code, MCL 333.16201, if the applicant meets satisfies
all of the following requirements:
(a) Submits Provides the required fee and a
completed application on a form provided by the department.
(b) Establishes that he or she is of good moral
character as defined under section 1 of 1974 PA 381, MCL 338.41.
(c) Submits Provides fingerprints as set
forth in required under section 16174(3) of the code, MCL 333.16174.
(d) Passes the Michigan Physical Therapist Assistant Jurisprudence Exam required under R 338.7145(2).
(e) Complies with either of the following:
(i) Establishes that he or she has been employed employment
as a physical therapist assistant in another jurisdiction recognized by
FSBPT for a minimum of 500 hours during the 2-year period immediately preceding
the date of application for relicensure.
(ii) Passes the NPTE for physical therapist assistants required
under R 338.7145(1).
(3) An applicant’s license or registration must be
verified by the licensing agency of any jurisdiction recognized by FSBPT in
which the applicant holds a current license or registration or ever held a
license or registration as a physical therapist assistant. If applicable,
verification must include the record of any disciplinary action taken or
pending against the applicant. An applicant who is or has been licensed,
registered, or certified in a health profession or specialty by any other
state, the United States military, the federal government, or another country
shall disclose that fact on the application form. The applicant shall satisfy
the requirements of section 16174(2) of the code, MCL 333.16174, which includes
verification from the issuing entity showing that disciplinary proceedings are
not pending against the applicant and sanctions are not in force at the time of
application. If licensure is granted and it is determined that sanctions have
been imposed, the disciplinary subcommittee may impose appropriate sanctions
under section 16174(5) of the code, MCL 333.16174.
PART 5. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS
R 338.7161 License renewals; requirements; applicability.
Rule 61. (1) This part applies to applications for renewal of a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant license under sections 16201 and 17823 of the code, MCL 333.16201 and 333.17823.
(2) An applicant for license renewal who has been licensed for the 2-year period immediately preceding the expiration date of the license shall accumulate not less than 24 PDR credits in activities approved by the board under these rules during the 2 years immediately preceding the expiration date of the license.
(3) Submission of an application for renewal shall
constitutes the applicant’s certification of compliance with the
requirements of this rule. A licensee shall retain keep documentation
of meeting satisfying the requirements of this rule for 4 years
from the date of applying for license renewal. Failure to comply with satisfy
this rule is a violation of section 16221(h) of the code, MCL 333.16221.
(4) The requirements of this rule do not apply to a
licensee during his or her the initial licensure cycle.
(5) The PDR requirements established in these rules
meet satisfy the professional development requirements established
under section 17823 of the code, MCL 333.17823.
R 338.7163 Acceptable professional development requirement activities; requirements;
limitations.
Rule 63. (1) The 24 PDR credits required under R
338.7161(2) for the renewal of a license shallmust meet satisfy
the following requirements, as applicable:
(a) No more than 12 PDR credits shall be earned are
allowed for approved online continuing education programs or activities during
completed in one 24-hour period.
(b) A licensee shall not earn PDR credit for a continuing education program or activity that is identical or substantially identical to a program or activity for which the licensee has already earned credit during that renewal period.
(c) Pursuant to Under section 16204(2) of
the code, MCL 333.16204, a licensee shall earn at least 1 PDR credit in the
area of pain and symptom management by completing a continuing education
program or activity. Credits in pain and symptom management may include, but
are not limited to, courses in behavior management, psychology of pain,
pharmacology, behavior modification, stress management, clinical applications,
and drug interventions as they relate to the practice of physical therapy.
(2) The board adopts by
reference the procedures and criteria for recognizing accrediting organizations
of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), effective June 28,
2010, September 28, 2018, and the procedures and criteria for recognizing accrediting
agencies of the United States Department of Education, effective July 1, 2010,
as contained in The Secretary’s Recognition of Accrediting Agencies, 34
CFR 602.1 602.10 to 34 CFR 602.50 602.38. (2018). Copies of the
procedures and criteria of CHEA and the United States Department of Education
are available for inspection and distribution at a cost of 10 cents per page from
the Board of Physical Therapy, Bureau of Professional Licensing, Department of
Licensing and Regulatory Affairs 611 West Ottawa, P.O. Box 30670, Lansing, MI
Michigan 48909. CHEA’s procedures and criteria are also may be obtained, available from CHEA,
CHEA at One
Dupont Circle NW, Suite 510, Washington, DC 20036-1110 and at no cost from
CHEA’s website at http://www.chea.org. https://www.chea.org. The federal
recognition criteria may be obtained at no cost from the United States
Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education, 1990 K Street, NW,
Washington, DC 20006 or from the department's website at www.ed.gov. https://www.ed.gov.
(3) As used in this rule, “continuous instruction” means education or presentation time that does not include breakfast, lunch, or dinner periods, coffee breaks, or any other breaks in the activity or program.
(4) Licensees Credit may be earned earn
credit for any of the following activities:
ACCEPTABLE PDR ACTIVITIES
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Activity Code |
Activity
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Number of PDR credits earned for activity |
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Completing an approved continuing education program or activity related to the practice of physical therapy or any non-clinical subject relevant to the practice of physical therapy. A continuing education program or activity is approved, regardless of the format in which it is offered, if it is approved or offered for continuing education credit by any of the following:
If audited, a licensee shall |
The number of credits approved by the sponsor or the
approving organization
When the sponsor or approving organization calculates
credit at a rate of 0.1 credit for every 50 to 60 minutes of continuous
instruction then 0.1 credit
A maximum of 20 PDR credits may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.
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Passing a postgraduate academic course related to the practice of physical therapy offered by either of the following:
If audited, a licensee shall |
Fifteen PDR credits
A maximum of 20 PDR credits may be earned for this activity in each renewal period. |
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Reading an article related to the practice of physical therapy in a professional or scientific journal.
This activity does not include articles
To receive credit, a licensee shall successfully complete an evaluation that was provided with the article or the general response form provided by the department as an evaluative component for this activity. If audited, a licensee shall |
One PDR credit
A maximum of 6 PDR credits may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.
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Viewing or listening to media devoted to professional
education related to the practice of physical therapy, other than on-line
To receive credit, a licensee shall successfully complete an evaluation that was provided with the educational media or the general response form provided by the department as an evaluative component for this activity.
If audited, a licensee shall |
One-half of 1 PDR credit
A maximum of 6 PDR credits may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.
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Presenting a continuing education program related to the practice of physical therapy.
To receive credit, the presentation
If audited, a licensee shall |
Two PDR credits
A maximum of 12 PDR credits may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.
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Presenting a scientific exhibit or scientific paper accepted for presentation through a peer review process at a state, regional, national, or international physical therapy conference, or its components, or a related professional organization.
If audited, a licensee shall |
Two PDR credits
A maximum of 12 PDR credits may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.
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If audited, a licensee shall |
Six PDR credits
A maximum of 12 PDR credits may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.
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Writing a chapter related to the practice, education, or
research of physical therapy
If audited, a licensee shall |
Six PDR credits
A maximum of 12 PDR credits may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.
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Successfully completing 1 of the following:
If audited, a licensee shall |
Twenty-three PDR credits
A maximum of 23 PDR credits may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.
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Participating as a student for a minimum of 1,000 hours in any of the following:
If audited, a licensee shall |
Twelve PDR
credits
A maximum of 12 PDR credits may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.
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Participation in a health care organization committee, physical therapy or physical therapy assistant educational program, or task force dealing with patient care related issues, which may include physical therapy education, research, or practice or quality of patient care and utilization review.
If audited, a licensee shall |
One PDR credit
A maximum of 6 PDR credits may be earned for this activity in each renewal period. |
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Serving as a guest instructor of students, staff, or other licensees at any of the following:
If audited, a licensee shall |
Two PDR credits
A maximum of 12 PDR credits may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.
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Serving as a clinical instructor or clinical supervisor
for students completing an internship, residency, or fellowship program that
If audited, a licensee shall |
Three PDR credits
A maximum of 12 PDR credits may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.
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Identifying, researching, and addressing an event or issue related to professional practice.
If audited, a licensee shall
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One PDR credit
A maximum of 6 PDR credits may be earned for this activity in each renewal period. |
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Participating on an international, national, regional,
state, state component, or local task force, committee, board, council, or
association related to the field of physical therapy that is considered
acceptable by the board. A task force, committee, board, council, or
association is
If audited, a licensee shall |
Four PDR credits
A maximum of 12 PDR credits may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.
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Participating as a surveyor for an external agency in a program involving the accreditation, certification, or inspection of an educational program for physical therapists or physical therapist assistants or a certification process for a clinical agency.
If audited, a licensee shall |
One PDR credit
A maximum of 12 PDR credits may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.
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Performing volunteer work related to the field of physical
therapy without reimbursement.
If audited, a licensee shall
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One PDR credit
A maximum of 6 PDR credits may be earned for this activity in each renewal period. |
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Serving as a center or site coordinator of clinical education at an agency that provides clinical internships for students enrolled in programs that are recognized or approved by either of the following:
If audited, a licensee shall |
Two PDR credits
A maximum of 4 PDR credits may be earned for this activity in each renewal period.
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Completing a self-review tool
To receive credit, a licensee shall
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Three PDR credits
A maximum of 3 PDR credits may be earned for this activity in each renewal period. |
(5) The department must receive a A request
for a continuing education waiver pursuant to under section
16205(1) of the code, MCL 333.16205, must be received by the department
before the expiration date of the license.