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Iowa Code § 148A.1 Definitions — referral — authorization.
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1. As used in this chapter : a. “Board” means the board of physical and occupational therapy created under chapter 147 . b. “Physical therapy” means the branch of science that deals with the evaluation and treatment of human capabilities and impairments. Physical therapy uses the…
Iowa Code § 148A.2 Who engaged in practice.
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For the purpose of this chapter the following classes of persons shall be deemed to be engaged in the practice of physical therapy: 1. Persons who treat human ailments by physical therapy as defined in this chapter . 2. Persons who publicly profess to be physical therapists or wh…
Iowa Code § 148A.3 Persons not included.
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Section 148A.1 shall not be construed to include the following classes of persons: 1. Licensed physicians and surgeons, osteopathic physicians and surgeons, podiatric physicians, chiropractors, nurses, dentists, cosmetologists, and barbers, who are engaged in the practice of thei…
Iowa Code § 148A.4 Requirements to practice.
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Each applicant for a license to practice physical therapy shall: 1. Complete a course of study in, and hold a diploma or certificate issued by, a school of physical therapy accredited by the American physical therapy association or another appropriate accrediting body, and meet r…