Iowa Administrative Code

780.13(1) Any person who is enrolled as a student in an approved program will comply with the rules set forth in this chapter. A student is exempted from licensure requirements. 780.13(2) Notwithstanding any other provisions of these rules, a student may perform medical services …

780.2(1) The following criteria shall apply to the initial licensure of physician assistants: a. The applicant for licensure will complete an online application packet and pay the nonrefundable application fee. b. The applicant for licensure will successfully pass the certifying …

780.3(1) A temporary license may be issued for an applicant for licensure who has not taken the NCCPA initial certification examination or successor agency examination or is waiting for the results of the examination. 780.3(2) An applicant for licensure must comply with subrule 7…

supervised by a physician when: 780.4(1) The physician assistant is licensed in the state of Iowa or eligible to become licensed in the state of Iowa; and 780.4(2) The physician assistant has previously practiced under a supervising physician or in collaboration with an Iowa-lice…

780.5(1) A physician assistant is required to be supervised by a physician when the physician assistant is practicing in an independent practice arrangement as defined in Iowa Code section 148C.1(5) and the physician assistant has not previously practiced under a supervising phys…

eligibility to supervise physician assistants is contained in 653—subrules 21.1(1) through 21.1(4). [ARC 9536C, IAB 9/3/25, effective 10/8/25]

780.7(1) After the conclusion of two years of practice under a supervising physician as required by rule 481—780.5(148C), a physician assistant will continue collaboration with a physician or other health care provider as defined in rule 481—780.1(148C), which will be determined …

780.8(1) The license renewal period for a license to practice will begin on October 1 and end on September 30 two years later. The licensee is responsible for renewing the license prior to its expiration. Failure of the licensee to receive notice from the board does not relieve t…

780.9(1) Complete an online reactivation application and pay the nonrefundable reactivation fee. 780.9(2) Provide verification of current competence to practice as a physician assistant by satisfying one of the following criteria: a. If the license has been on inactive status for…

are those for which the physician assistant has been prepared by education, training, or experience and is competent to perform. The ultimate role of the physician assistant cannot be rigidly defined because of the variations in practice requirements due to geographic, economic, …

Iowa Code section 148C.1(5), will be permitted to measure the visual power and visual efficiency of the human eye, as distinguished from routine visual screening, except in the personal presence of a supervising physician at the place where these services are rendered. [ARC 8038C…

identified as a physician assistant to patients and to the public, regardless of the physician assistant’s educational degree. [ARC 8038C, IAB 5/29/24, effective 7/3/24; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 9/18/24]

781.4(1) Each written outpatient prescription drug order issued by a physician assistant will contain the following: a. The date of issuance. b. The name and address of the patient for whom the drug is prescribed. c. The name, strength, and quantity of the drug, medicine, or devi…

781.5(1) Containers. A prescription drug will be supplied in a container that meets the requirements of the Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970, 15 U.S.C. §1471-1476 (1976), which relate to childproof closure, unless otherwise requested by the patient. The containers must als…

practice for the provision of telemedicine services. 781.6(1) Telemedicine, generally. a. Technological advances have made it possible for licensees in one location to provide medical care to patients in another location with or without an intervening health care provider. b. Tel…

“Active license” means a license that is current and has not expired. “Approved program/activity” means a continuing education program/activity meeting the standards set forth in these rules. “Audit” means the selection of licensees for verification of satisfactory completion of …

782.2(1) The biennial continuing education compliance period will extend for a two-year period beginning on October 1 of each year and ending on September 30 two years later. Each biennium, each licensee will be required to complete a minimum of 100 hours of continuing education …

782.3(1) General criteria. A continuing education activity is appropriate for continuing education credit if the continuing education activity: a. Constitutes an organized program of learning that contributes directly to the professional competency of the licensee; b. Pertains to…

“Board” means the board of physician assistants. “Discipline” means any sanction the board may impose upon licensees. “Licensee” means a person licensed to practice as a physician assistant in Iowa. [ARC 8040C, IAB 5/29/24, effective 7/3/24; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 9/18/…

provided in Iowa Code section 272C.3 when the board determines that the licensee is guilty of any of the following acts or offenses or those listed in 481—Chapter 504: 783.2(1) Professional incompetency. Professional incompetency includes but is not limited to: a. A substantial l…

hereby adopts by reference the following: 784.1(1) to 784.1(9) Reserved. 784.1(10) Model rules for licensee review committee, 481—Chapter 505. This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code chapter 272C. [ARC 8148C, IAB 7/24/24, effective 8/28/24; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 9…

“Applicant” means a person seeking the issuance of a license. “Department” means the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing. “License” means the same as defined in Iowa Code sections 252J.1 and 272D.1. [ARC 7809C, IAB 4/17/24, effective 5/22/24] CHILD SUPPORT NONCOMPLI…

“Certificate of noncompliance” means the same as defined in Iowa Code section 252J.1. “Licensing authority” means the same as defined in Iowa Code section 252J.1 and includes the department and any board, commission, or other entity of the department having authority within this …

revoke, or deny the issuance or renewal of a license upon the receipt of a certificate of noncompliance from the child support recovery unit in accordance with Iowa Code chapter 252J. In addition to the procedures set forth in Iowa Code chapter 252J, the rules in this chapter app…

person who is in default or delinquent on student loan payments will not be denied a license or have a license suspended or revoked solely on the basis of such default or delinquency. This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 272C.4. [ARC 7809C, IAB 4/17/24, effective …

“Certificate of noncompliance” means the same as defined in Iowa Code section 272D.1. “Licensing authority” means the same as defined in Iowa Code section 272D.1 and includes the department and any board, commission, or other entity of the department having authority within this …

or deny the issuance or renewal of a license upon the receipt of a certificate of noncompliance from the centralized collection unit of the department of revenue in accordance with Iowa Code chapter 272D. In addition to the procedures set forth in Iowa Code chapter 272D, the rule…

“Active license” means a license that is current and has not expired. “Assistive personnel” means any person who carries out physical therapy and is not licensed as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant. This definition does not include students as defined in Iowa …

800.2(1) The applicant shall submit a complete online application and pay the nonrefundable fee specified in rule 481—507.13(147,148A). 800.2(2) If the application is not completed according to the instructions, the application will not be reviewed by the board. 800.2(3) Submit o…

incorporated by reference. A physical therapist or physical therapist assistant may engage in the practice of physical therapy in Iowa without a license issued by the board if the individual has a current compact privilege to practice in Iowa issued by the Physical Therapy Compac…

The following criteria shall apply to the written examination(s): 800.4(1) Evidence of having passed the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) or other nationally recognized equivalent examination as defined by the board. 800.4(2) The applicant shall abide by the following…

800.5(1) The applicant must present proof of meeting the following requirements for licensure as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant: a. Educational requirements—physical therapists. Physical therapists shall graduate from a physical therapy program accredited by…

800.6(1) The biennial license renewal period for a license to practice as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant shall begin on the sixteenth day of the birth month and end on the fifteenth day of the birth month two years later. The licensee is responsible for rene…

licensee shall: 800.7(1) Submit a reactivation application on a form provided by the board. 800.7(2) Pay the reactivation fee that is due as specified in subrule 507.13(5). 800.7(3) Provide verification of current competence to practice physical therapy by satisfying one of the f…

suspended, or voluntarily surrendered must apply for and receive reinstatement of the license in accordance with rule 481—506.31(272C) and must apply for and be granted reactivation of the license in accordance with rule 481—800.7(17A,147,272C) prior to practicing physical therap…

801.1(1) Physical therapy. The practice of physical therapy shall minimally consist of: a. Interpreting all referrals; b. Evaluating each patient; c. Identifying and documenting individual patient’s problems and goals; d. Establishing and documenting a plan of care; e. Providing …

801.2(1) A licensee shall maintain sufficient, timely, and accurate documentation in patient records. A licensee’s records shall reflect the services provided, facilitate the delivery of services, and ensure continuity of services in the future. 801.2(2) A licensee who provides c…

a telehealth visit if the physical therapy services are provided in accordance with all requirements of this chapter. 801.3(1) “Telehealth visit” means the provision of physical therapy services by a licensee to a patient using technology where the licensee and the patient are no…

delegate the performance of physical therapy services to a physical therapist assistant only if done in accordance with the statutes and rules governing the practice of physical therapy. A physical therapist assistant may assist in the practice of physical therapy only to the ext…

“Board” means the board of physical and occupational therapy. “Discipline” means any sanction the board may impose upon licensees. “Licensee” means a person licensed to practice in Iowa pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 148A and 481—Chapters 800 through 808. [ARC 7980C, IAB 5/15/24, …

provided in 481—Chapter 504 when the board determines that any of the acts or offenses listed in such rule or in Iowa Code section 147.55 have occurred: 802.2(1) Professional incompetency. Professional incompetency includes but is not limited to: a. A substantial lack of knowledg…

“Active license” means a license that is current and has not expired. “Audit” means the selection of licensees for verification of continuing education requirements. “Board” means the board of physical and occupational therapy. “Continuing education” means the same as defined in …

803.2(1) The biennial continuing education compliance period shall extend for a two-year period that begins on the sixteenth day of the birth month and ends two years later on the fifteenth day of the birth month. a. Requirements for physical therapist licensees. Each biennium, e…

803.3(1) General criteria. Appropriate continuing education activity for purposes of license renewal will support each of the following: a. Constitutes an organized program of learning that contributes directly to the professional competency of the licensee; b. Pertains to subjec…

“Active license” means a license that is current and has not expired. “Board” means the board of physical and occupational therapy. “Department” means the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing. “Endorsement” means the issuance of an Iowa license to practice occupation…

804.2(1) Submit a complete online application and pay the nonrefundable fee specified in rule 481—507.11(147,148B). 804.2(2) Submit an official copy of academic transcripts directly from the school to the board. No application will be considered by the board until official copies…

applicant who holds a license in another state shall complete requirements in rule 481—804.2(147) and have completed one of the following: 804.3(1) Completed board-approved continuing education during the immediately preceding two-year period: 30 hours for an occupational therapi…

for licensure in Iowa by taking the licensure examination for the first time and has never been licensed as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant in any state, the District of Columbia, or another country must have completed the educational and experience re…

examination(s): 804.5(1) The applicant for licensure as an occupational therapist shall have received a passing score on the licensure examination for occupational therapists. It is the responsibility of the applicant to make arrangements to take the examination and have the offi…

804.6(1) The applicant must present proof of meeting the following requirements for licensure as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant: a. Occupational therapist. The applicant for licensure as an occupational therapist shall have completed the requirements …