Alaska Administrative Code

The following information will be purged from the PDMP database after two years have elapsed from the date the prescription was dispensed: (1) the name of the prescribing practitioner and the practitioner's federal Drug Enforcement Administration registration number or other appr…

A violation of 12 AAC 52.855 - 12 AAC 52.855 by a pharmacist is grounds for the imposition of disciplinary sanctions under AS 08 .01.075 and AS 08.80.261. A violation of 12 AAC 52.855 - 12 AAC 52.885 by a practitioner not licensed by this board shall be reported to the practition…

(a) To request a correction under AS 17.30.200(k)(2) to information in the controlled substance prescription database concerning a person, that person must submit to the board (1) on a form or in a format prescribed by the board,(A) a description of the information asserted to be…

The disciplinary guidelines in 12 AAC 52.900 - 12 AAC 52.980 are established to ensure the board's disciplinary policies are known and are administered consistently and fairly. Notes 12 AAC 52.900 Eff. 1/16/98, Register 145 Authority:AS 08.80.005 AS 08.80.030 AS 08.80.261 AS 08.8…

(a) A person who is licensed under AS 08.80 and this chapter who, after a hearing under AS 44.62 (Administrative Procedure Act), is found to have violated a provision of AS 08.80 or this chapter is subject to the disciplinary penalties listed in AS 08.01.075, including public not…

(a) In addition to acts specified in AS 08.80 or elsewhere in this chapter, each of the following constitutes engaging in unprofessional conduct and is a basis for the imposition of disciplinary sanctions under AS 08.01.075: (1) knowingly dispensing a drug under a forged, altered…

(a) As used in AS 08.80.261 and this chapter, crimes that affect the applicant's or licensee's ability to practice competently and safely include (1) murder; (2) manslaughter; (3) criminally negligent homicide; (4) assault; (5) sexual assault; (6) sexual abuse of a minor; (7) unl…

The board may subject a licensee who is placed on probation to one or more of the following terms of probation, and to other relevant terms of probation, including those in 12 AAC 52.940 - 12 AAC 52.960: (1) obey all laws pertaining to the practice of pharmacy in this state; (2) …

(a) In addition to one or more of the terms of probation set out in 12 AAC 52.930, the board may subject a licensee placed on probation for the habitual use of alcohol or illegal use of controlled substances to one or more of the following: (1) physical and mental health examinat…

In addition to one or more of the terms of probation set out in 12 AAC 52.930, a licensee placed on probation after being found professionally incompetent may be subject to one or more of the following terms of probation: (1) successful completion of an appropriate course or cour…

In addition to one or more of the terms of probation set out in 12 AAC 52.930, a licensee placed on probation for practicing or attempting to practice pharmacy while afflicted with a physical or mental illness, deterioration, or disability that interferes with the licensee's perf…

The board may reinstate a suspended license only if the requirements of the suspension order have been met. Notes 12 AAC 52.970 Eff. 1/16/98, Register 145 Authority:AS 08.01.075 AS 08.80.005 AS 08.80.030 AS 08.80.261 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two …

(a) One year after revocation of a license, a licensee may apply to the board in writing for reinstatement of the license. (b) The applicant for reinstatement shall appear before the board. (c) The board will, in its discretion, impose restrictions upon the pharmacist or pharmacy…

(a) If, as a consequence of a disaster or terrorist attack, a disaster emergency is declared by the governor that results in the inability to refill existing prescriptions, the board will cooperate with the state, borough, city, or town to assist in the provision of drugs, device…

A licensee shall conspicuously display, in the practice site, the licensee's current license certificate. Notes 12 AAC 52.990 Eff. 1/16/98, Register 145; am 6/2/2004, Register 170; am 12/28/2022, Register 244, January 2023 The current posting confirming licensure can be found at …

(a) A licensee shall report in writing to the board any disciplinary decision, felony charge, or criminal conviction issued against the licensee not later than 30 days after the date of the disciplinary decision, felony charge, or criminal conviction. (b) A licensed facility shal…

(a) Before a pharmacist or pharmacy technician who holds a national certification or a pharmacist intern acting under the supervision of a pharmacist may administer a human vaccine or related emergency medication to a patient who does not have immunization contraindications as li…

The executive administrator may (1) review and approve continuing education competency audits; audits that are not in compliance must be reviewed by a board member: (2) attend state or national meetings or conferences on behalf of the board; (3) work with the National Association…

(a) A pharmacist may independently dispense an opioid overdose drug approved for use as an opioid overdose drug by the United States Food and Drug Administration. Before a pharmacist independently dispenses an opioid overdose drug to a recipient, the pharmacist shall (1) in accor…

(a) In this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise, (1) "ACPE" means Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education; (2) "approved program" means a continuing education activity that is a live program, home study, or other mediated instruction delivered by an approved or ac…

Notes 12 AAC 54.010 Repealed 9/26/91. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compa…

Renumbered as 12 AAC 54.960, 9/26/91. Notes 12 AAC 54.020 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have mo…

(a) An applicant for a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant license by examination, other than an applicant who is a graduate of a school of physical therapy that is located outside of the United States, shall submit a completed application on a form prescribed by…

(a) A physical therapist or physical therapist assistant applicant for license by examination who received an education and qualifying degree outside of the United States must meet all requirements for licensure under AS 08.84. An applicant under this section must be a graduate f…

(a) The board or department will issue a temporary permit to an applicant for a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant license by examination, other than an applicant who is a graduate of a school of physical therapy that is located outside the United States, if the f…

Notes 12 AAC 54.055 Repealed 9/26/91. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compa…

Notes 12 AAC 54.060 Eff. 10/30/82, Register 84; am 9/26/91, Register 119; repealed 10/20/99, Register 152 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More…

As used in AS 08.84.030(a)(1), "supervised field work" means the clinical education experience portion of a CAPTE-accredited educational program to be completed under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. Notes 12 AAC 54.070 Eff. 3/27/2024, Register 249, April 2024 Au…

(a) To pass the national examination an applicant must achieve at least the criterion-referenced passing score recommended by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy for that examination. The passing score will equal a scaled score of 600 based on a scale ranging from …

An application for licensure by credentials as a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant must be submitted to the department on a form prescribed by the board with (1) all items required under 12 AAC 54.030(a); (2) a report sent directly to the department from the te…

An applicant for a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant license by credentials who received an education and degree outside the United States shall meet all requirements for licensure under AS 08.84, 12 AAC 54.030(a)(1) and (4), and this section, and shall submit an…

A military-trained physical therapist assistant may apply to the board for license by credentials only and must submit verification of a current and valid certificate, license or other evidence of qualification issued under the laws of another state. Notes 12 AAC 54.120 Eff. 10/3…

(a) The board will issue a temporary military courtesy license to an active duty military member or spouse of an active duty military member of the armed forces of the United States to practice as a physical therapist or physical therapy assistant to an applicant who meets the re…

Notes 12 AAC 54.200 Repealed 10/1/88. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compa…

Notes 12 AAC 54.210 Repealed 6/3/89. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compar…

Notes 12 AAC 54.220 Repealed 6/3/89. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compar…

Notes 12 AAC 54.230 Repealed 6/3/89. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compar…

An applicant for renewal of a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant license shall (1) complete the renewal application on a form prescribed by the board; (2) pay the license renewal fee established in 12 AAC 02.320; and (3) document continuing competency by submittin…

(a) An applicant for renewal of a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant license shall document completion of the jurisprudence questionnaire prepared by the board, covering the provisions of AS 08.84 and this chapter, and shall also document (1) having provided physi…

(a) Except as provided in 12 AAC 54.435, an applicant for renewal of a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant license who has been licensed for 12 months or more of the concluding licensing period shall have completed 24 contact hours of continuing education during th…

(a) The following continuing education activities are approved for continuing education credit if they meet the requirements of (c) of this section: (1) courses recognized by (A) the Alaska Physical Therapy Association; (B) the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA); (C) th…

(a) After each renewal period the board will, in its discretion, audit renewal applications to monitor compliance with the continuing competency requirements of 12 AAC 54.400 - 12 AAC 54.430. (b) A licensee selected for audit shall, within 30 days after the date of notification, …

(a) A physical therapist or physical therapist assistant who meets the requirements of this section is exempt from the continuing education requirements of 12 AAC 54.400 - 12 AAC 54.430 as specified in this section. An exemption under this section applies to the renewal of the ph…

Notes 12 AAC 54.440 Eff. 6/3/89, Register 110; am 9/26/91, Register 119; repealed 5/21/97, Register 142 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More c…

(a) Services may not be stated or implied as being physical therapy unless performed by a licensed physical therapist or under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. (b) A license or permit issued by the board, or a copy of the license or permit, must be posted in a co…

(a) A physical therapist assistant shall work under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. (b) A licensed physical therapist is responsible for and shall participate in a patient's care. (c) Except as specified in 12 AAC 54.500(e), a physical therapist may supervise a …

(a) Regardless of the practice setting, a licensed physical therapist is solely responsible for the treatment and management of all aspects of physical therapy care of the patient. (b) A licensed physical therapist or physical therapy assistant may use non-licensed personnel in t…

(a) The purpose of this section is to establish standards for the practice of telerehabilitation by means of an interactive telecommunication system by a physical therapist licensed under AS 08.84 and this chapter in order to provide physical therapy to patients who are located a…

(a) This section establishes the standards for a physical therapy internship required under 12 AAC 54.100(5) (C), 12 AAC 54.405(a) (2)(D), or 12 AAC 54.950(e). (b) An internship must be served (1) under the continual on-site supervision of a physical therapist licensed under this…

(a) In 12 AAC 54.030 - 12 AAC 54.590, (1) "continual on-site supervision" means the supervising physical therapist or physical therapist assistant (A) is present in the department or facility where services are being provided; (B) is immediately available to the non-licensed pers…