Title 37, Professions and Occupations

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La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2314 Repealed by Acts 2008, No
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§2314. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2315 Repealed by Acts 2008, No
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§2315. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2316 Repealed by Acts 2008, No
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§2316. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2317 Repealed by Acts 2008, No
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§2317. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2318 Repealed by Acts 2008, No
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§2318. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2319 Repealed by Acts 2008, No
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§2319. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2351 Declaration of purpose
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§2351. Declaration of purpose It is hereby declared that the creation of a state board of examiners of psychologists is necessary in order to safeguard life, health, property, and the public welfare of this state, and in order to protect the people of this state against unauthori…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2352 Definition of terms
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§2352. Definition of terms As used in this Chapter, the following terms have the meaning ascribed in this Section: (1) "Applicant" means any person who has submitted an application form to the board, paid the application fee, and who has provided such additional information as th…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2353 State board of examiners; organization; duties; meetings; fees
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§2353. State board of examiners; organization; duties; meetings; fees A.(1) There is hereby created within the Louisiana Department of Health a Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists which shall be subject to the provisions of R.S. 36:803. The board shall consist of …
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2354 Fees
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§2354. Fees A. All monies received by the board pursuant to this Chapter shall be paid into the treasury of the Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists and may be expended by the board without appropriation for costs of administration and other expenses, and any surpl…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2355 Records
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§2355. Records A. The board shall keep a record of its proceedings and a register of all applications for licensure. B. The board shall publish or cause to be published annually a list of psychologists, licensed psychological associates, and licensed specialists in school psychol…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2356 Licensure of psychologists by written and oral examination
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§2356. Licensure of psychologists by written and oral examination A. The board shall issue a license as a psychologist to each applicant who shall file an application upon a form and in such a manner as the board prescribes, accompanied by such fee as required by this Chapter, an…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2356.1 Authorization to obtain criminal history record information
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§2356.1. Authorization to obtain criminal history record information A. As used in this Section, the following terms shall have the following meaning: (1) "Applicant" means an individual who has made application to the board for the issuance or reinstatement of any license, regis…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2356.2 Provisional licensed psychologist; renewal; continuing education
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§2356.2. Provisional licensed psychologist; renewal; continuing education A. The board shall issue a provisional license to each person who files an application with the board upon a form and in such a manner as the board prescribes, submits the fee for a provisional license, and…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2356.3 Specialist in school psychology; licensure; scope of practice
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§2356.3. Specialist in school psychology; licensure; scope of practice A.(1) The board shall issue a license as a specialist in school psychology to any person who files an application upon a form and in such a manner as the board prescribes, accompanied by the fee required by th…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2356.4 Licensed psychological associate; licensure
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§2356.4. Licensed psychological associate; licensure A.(1) The board shall issue a license as a licensed psychological associate to any person who files an application upon a form and in such a manner as the board prescribes, accompanied by the fee required by this Chapter, and w…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2357 Renewal of license
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§2357. Renewal of license A.(1) Persons licensed as psychologists in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter shall be eligible for renewal of licensure without regard to any subsequent changes in the requirements for licensure upon payment of the fees provided for in R.S. …
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2358 License; filing
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§2358. License; filing The board shall issue a license signed by the chairman, vice chairman, and all members of the board whenever a candidate for licensure is found to be qualified as provided in this Chapter. A copy of such license, so certified by the vice chairman as a true …
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2359 Denial, revocation, or suspension of license; psychologist; provisional license;
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§2359. Denial, revocation, or suspension of license; psychologist; provisional license; psychological associate; specialist in school psychology A. A psychologist, a specialist in school psychology, a psychological associate, and anyone under the supervision of a psychologist sha…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2360 Violation and penalties
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§2360. Violation and penalties A. Each of the following shall be a misdemeanor: (1) For any person not licensed in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter or Part VI of Chapter 15 of this Title to represent himself as a psychologist. (2) For any person not licensed in acco…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2361 Injunctive proceedings
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§2361. Injunctive proceedings A. The board may investigate any evidence or allegation which appears to show that any person is or may be in violation of any provision of this Chapter. B. The board may apply for an injunction in any court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin any pe…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2362 Advertisement of psychological services
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§2362. Advertisement of psychological services The board may promulgate regulations to prohibit deceptive advertisements and representations concerning psychological services and may enforce this Section and its regulations in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 37:2361. Added…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2363 Privileged communications
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§2363. Privileged communications A. In judicial proceedings, whether civil, criminal, or juvenile, legislative and administrative proceedings, and proceedings preliminary and ancillary thereto, a patient or client or his legal representative may refuse to disclose or prevent the …
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2364 Protected action and communication
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§2364. Protected action and communication There shall be no liability on the part of and no action for damages against: (1) Any member of the board, its agents, or employees, or any member of a committee appointed or designated by the board, for any action undertaken or performed…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2365 Scope of Chapter
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§2365. Scope of Chapter A. Members of other professions who are licensed or certified in accordance with the laws of this state shall be permitted to render services consistent with their professional training and code of ethics if they do not represent themselves as psychologist…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2366 Drugs; medicine
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§2366. Drugs; medicine Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed as permitting a psychologist licensed in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter to administer or prescribe drugs, or in any manner engage in the practice of medicine as defined by the laws of this state. Ad…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2367 Orders to nurses
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§2367. Orders to nurses Notwithstanding any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, including but not limited to the provisions of Chapter 11 of this Title, it shall be within the scope of the practice of nursing as defined in Chapter 11 of this Title for a registered nurse, li…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2371 Repealed by Acts 2009, No
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§2371. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 251, §12, eff. Jan. 1, 2010.
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2372 Repealed by Acts 2009, No
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§2372. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 251, §12, eff. Jan. 1, 2010.
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2372.1 Repealed by Acts 2009, No
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§2372.1. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 251, §12, eff. Jan. 1, 2010.
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2373 Repealed by Acts 2009, No
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§2373. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 251, §12, eff. Jan. 1, 2010.
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2374 Repealed by Acts 2009, No
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§2374. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 251, §12, eff. Jan. 1, 2010.
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2375 RS 37:2375
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§2375 Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 251, §12, eff. Jan. 1, 2010.
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2376 Repealed by Acts 2009, No
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§2376. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 251, §12, eff. Jan. 1, 2010.
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2377 Repealed by Acts 2009, No
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§2377. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 251, §12, eff. Jan. 1, 2010.
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2378 Repealed by Acts 2009, No
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§2378. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 251, §12, eff. Jan. 1, 2010.
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:24 Licensing provisions; professionals
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§24. Licensing provisions; professionals A. In recognition of the state of Louisiana's goal in reducing the number of suicides and suicide attempts each year in Louisiana, beginning January 1, 2015, the Louisiana Department of Health shall offer each of the following professional…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2401 Short title
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§2401. Short title This Chapter may be cited as the "Louisiana Physical Therapy Practice Act". Acts 1966, No. 68, §1; Acts 1980, No. 398, §1; Acts 1983, No. 555, §1; Acts 1987, No. 208, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1988; Acts 1990, No. 708, §1; Acts 1992, No. 731, §1; Acts 1993, No. 580, §1;…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2402 Purpose and intent
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§2402. Purpose and intent A. This Chapter is enacted for the purpose of protecting the public health, safety, and welfare, and to provide for state administrative control, supervision, licensing, and regulation of the practice of physical therapy in Louisiana. B. It is the intent…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2403 Physical therapy board; composition
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§2403. Physical therapy board; composition A. The Louisiana Physical Therapy Board, hereinafter referred to as the "board", is hereby created within the Louisiana Department of Health. The board shall be domiciled in Lafayette Parish. B. The board shall consist of eight members w…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2404 Board meetings; quorum; officers; compensation
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§2404. Board meetings; quorum; officers; compensation A. The board shall meet at least semiannually, on a date and at a time and place as it may designate, which shall include at least a meeting in January of each year to elect a chairman and secretary-treasurer from its membersh…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2405 Powers and duties of the board; limitation
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§2405. Powers and duties of the board; limitation A. The responsibility for enforcement of the provisions of this Chapter is hereby vested in the board, which shall have all the powers, duties, and authority specifically granted by or necessary for the enforcement of this Chapter…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2406 Immunity from personal liability; boards and others; confidentiality
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§2406. Immunity from personal liability; boards and others; confidentiality A. There shall be no liability on the part of and no action for damages against: (1) Any member of the board, its agents, employees, attorneys, or any member of a committee appointed or designated by the …
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2407 Practice of physical therapy defined
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§2407. Practice of physical therapy defined A. When used in this Chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the following meaning, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) "Initial physical therapy evaluation" means the physical therapy assessment and resultin…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2408 License required; limitations
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§2408. License required; limitations A. No person shall practice, or in any way hold himself out, or designate himself, as a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant unless licensed by the board. B. A person employed as a physical therapist or a physical therapist ass…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2409 Qualifications for license; physical therapists
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§2409. Qualifications for license; physical therapists To qualify for a license as a physical therapist, an applicant shall: (1) Be at least twenty-one years of age. (2) Be a citizen of the United States or have obtained legal authority to work in the United States, and have prop…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2410 Qualifications for license; foreign graduates
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§2410. Qualifications for license; foreign graduates A graduate of a school of physical therapy outside of the United States may qualify for a license as a physical therapist upon compliance with the provisions of R.S. 37:2409(1), (2), (3), (4), and (6) as well as with all of the…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2411 Qualifications for license; physical therapist assistant
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§2411. Qualifications for license; physical therapist assistant To be qualified for a license as a physical therapist assistant, an applicant shall: (1) Be at least nineteen years of age. (2) Be of good moral character. (3) Have paid all fees required by this Chapter. (4) Have gr…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2411.1 Physical therapist assistant; foreign graduates
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§2411.1. Physical therapist assistant; foreign graduates A graduate of a school of physical therapy assisting outside of the United States may qualify for a license as a physical therapy assistant upon compliance with the provisions of R.S. 37:2411(1), (2), (3), and (5), as well …
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2411.2 Physical therapist assistant; military training
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§2411.2. Physical therapist assistant; military training An applicant who has completed a United States armed services program of training not accredited by a national accreditation agency approved by the board may qualify for a license as a physical therapist assistant upon comp…