Title 24 — Professions and Occupations
55 chapters · 511 sections in this title.
24 Del. C. § 2601. Objectives of Board.
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§ 2601. Objectives of Board. The primary objective of the Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers, to which all other objectives and purposes are secondary, is to protect the general public (especially those persons who are direct recipients of services regul…
24 Del. C. § 2602. Definitions.
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§ 2602. Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the content requires otherwise, the following words shall have the following meanings: (1) “Athletic injury” is a musculoskeletal or other acute, nonmusculoskeletal sports-related injury resulting from or limiting participation…
24 Del. C. § 2603. Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers — Appointment; vacancies; suspension or removal; unexcused absences; qualifications; term of office; compensation of officers.
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§ 2603. Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers — Appointment; vacancies; suspension or removal; unexcused absences; qualifications; term of office; compensation of officers. (a) There is hereby created the State Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Ath…
24 Del. C. § 2603A. Organization; meetings; officers; quorum.
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§ 2603A. Organization; meetings; officers; quorum. (a) The Board shall elect annually from its membership a Chairperson, a Vice-Chairperson, and a Secretary. Each officer shall serve for 1 year and shall not succeed himself or herself for more than 2 consecutive terms. (b) The Bo…
24 Del. C. § 2603B. Records.
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§ 2603B. Records. The Division shall keep a register of all approved applications for licenses under this chapter and complete records relating to meetings of the Board, rosters, changes, and additions to the Board’s rules and regulations, complaints, hearings, and such other mat…
24 Del. C. § 2604. Powers and duties of Board.
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§ 2604. Powers and duties of Board. (a) The Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers shall have authority to: (1) Adopt rules and regulations, which shall be promulgated in accordance with the requirements of the Administrative Procedures Act, Chapter 101 of T…
24 Del. C. § 2605. License required; exceptions.
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§ 2605. License required; exceptions. (a) No person shall practice nor hold oneself out as being able to practice physical therapy or athletic training in this State or act as a physical therapist, physical therapist assistant or athletic trainer in any manner whatsoever whether …
24 Del. C. § 2606. Qualifications of applicant; foreign-trained applicants; report to Attorney General; judicial review.
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§ 2606. Qualifications of applicant; foreign-trained applicants; report to Attorney General; judicial review. (a) An applicant who is applying for licensure under this chapter shall submit evidence, verified by oath and satisfactory to the Board, that such person: (1) Has graduat…
24 Del. C. § 2607. Issuance and renewal of licenses; inactive status.
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§ 2607. Issuance and renewal of licenses; inactive status. (a) The Board shall issue a license to each physical therapist applicant, physical therapist assistant applicant, or athletic trainer applicant who satisfies the requirements for licensure set forth in this chapter and ru…
24 Del. C. § 2608. Examination.
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§ 2608. Examination. The Board, in its rules and regulations, shall designate the national examinations for licensure as a physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, or athletic trainer.24 Del. C. 1953, § 2608; 50 Del. Laws, c. 367, § 1; 64 Del. Laws, c. 192, § 1; 67 Del. …
24 Del. C. § 2609. Fees.
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§ 2609. Fees. The amount charged for fees imposed under this chapter shall approximate and reasonably reflect costs necessary to defray the expenses of the Board, as well as the proportional expenses incurred by the Division in its service on behalf of the Board. There shall be a…
24 Del. C. § 2610. Reciprocity.
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§ 2610. Reciprocity. (a) Upon payment of the appropriate fee and submission and acceptance of a written application on forms provided by the Board, the Board shall grant a license to each applicant who shall present proof of current licensure, in good standing, in another state, …
24 Del. C. § 2611. Temporary license.
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§ 2611. Temporary license. (a) Upon submission of a written application on forms provided by the Board, the Board may issue a temporary license to a person who has applied for licensure under this chapter and who, in the judgment of the Board, is eligible to take the examination …
24 Del. C. § 2612. Practice, referral, and consultation.
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§ 2612. Practice, referral, and consultation. (a) A licensed physical therapist may enter a case for the purpose of consultation, evaluation or treatment of an individual as it relates to the individual’s need for physical therapy services, with or without a referral by a license…
24 Del. C. § 2613. False representation of professional title.
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§ 2613. False representation of professional title. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person, or for any business entity, its employees, agents or representatives to use in connection with its name or business activity the words “physical therapy,” “physical therapist,” “physiothe…
24 Del. C. § 2614. Use of professional title.
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§ 2614. Use of professional title. (a) Any person who holds a license pursuant to this chapter as a physical therapist may use the word “physical therapist” or the letters “PT” in connection with the person’s name or place of business to denote licensure hereunder. Any person who…
24 Del. C. § 2615. Rules and regulations; authorized services and acts.
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§ 2615. Rules and regulations; authorized services and acts.64 Del. Laws, c. 192, § 1; 67 Del. Laws, c. 97, § 20; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; repealed by 79 Del. Laws, c. 406, § 16, eff. Aug. 12, 2014.;
24 Del. C. § 2616. Grounds for discipline.
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§ 2616. Grounds for discipline. (a) A person licensed under this chapter performing physical therapy or athletic training services is subject to the disciplinary sanctions set forth in § 2620 of this title if, after a hearing, the Board finds that the licensee has: (1) Practiced …
24 Del. C. § 2617. Fees and revenues.
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§ 2617. Fees and revenues.24 Del. C. 1953, § 2616; 53 Del. Laws, c. 108, § 30; 64 Del. Laws, c. 192, § 1; 65 Del. Laws, c. 380, § 3; 73 Del. Laws, c. 125, § 12; repealed by 79 Del. Laws, c. 406 § 18, eff. Aug. 12, 2014.;
24 Del. C. § 2618. Penalties and jurisdiction.
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§ 2618. Penalties and jurisdiction. (a) Where the Board has determined that a person is engaged in a practice regulated by this chapter without having lawfully obtained a license, or that a person previously licensed under this chapter is engaged in a practice regulated by this c…
24 Del. C. § 2619. Treatment or examination of minors.
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§ 2619. Treatment or examination of minors. (a) A parent, guardian or other caretaker, or an adult staff member, shall be present when a person licensed to practice physical therapy or athletic training under this chapter provides treatment to a minor patient involving the inspec…
24 Del. C. § 2620. Disciplinary sanctions.
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§ 2620. Disciplinary sanctions. (a) The Board may impose any of the following sanctions, singly or in combination, when it finds that a condition or violation for discipline of a licensee regulated by this chapter has been established under § 2616 of this title: (1) Issue a lette…
24 Del. C. § 2621. Physical therapists eligible for compensation from insurance [For application of this section, see 85 Del. Laws, c. 251, § 4].
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§ 2621. Physical therapists eligible for compensation from insurance [For application of this section, see 85 Del. Laws, c. 251, § 4]. (a) For purposes of disability insurance, standard health and accident, sickness, and all other such insurance plans, whether or not they are con…