Professions and Occupationss

1. A temporary license shall be granted for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days beyond the date of the next scheduled examination. 2. A temporary licensee shall restrict his practice to the State of Mississippi. 3. 1. A physical therapist temporary licensee shall practice und…

Inactive status indicates the voluntary termination of the right or privilege to practice physical therapy in Mississippi. The Board may allow a licensee who is not actively engaged in the practice of physical therapy in Mississippi to inactivate the license instead of renewing i…

1. Licensure Pursuant to the Military Family Freedom Act. Active members of the military, spouses, and/or dependents of an active member of the military, located in Mississippi, seeking registration pursuant to the Military Family Freedom Act, Miss. Code Ann. § 73-50-1 et seq., m…

A person who establishes Mississippi residency seeking licensure pursuant to the Universal Recognition of Occupational Licenses Act (UROLA), MISS. CODE ANN. § 73-50-2 et seq., may complete an application available to qualifying applicants. This application is available on the Boa…

In accordance with the Act, the following non-refundable fees, where applicable, are payable to the Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy check or money order. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 3103-10.1 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-23-43(1)(d), (e) and (l) (Rev. 2008). Amended 2/11/2019…

1. Application Fee $125.00 2. Initial License Fee: a. Physical Therapist $150.00 b. Physical Therapist Assistant $125.00 3. Compact Licensure Fee $150.00 4. Renewal Fee: a. Physical Therapist $150.00 b. Physical Therapist Assistant $125.00 5. Late Renewal Fee $150.00 6. Reinstate…

Fees for the examination are to be paid to the appropriate examination administrant. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 3103-10.3 Miss. Code Ann. §§ 73-23-43(1)(d), (e) and (l) and 73-23-49(3)(Rev. 2008).

The preferred title for use by the licensed physical therapist is the initials PT. The licensed physical therapist assistant may use the title PTA. A person issued a license to practice pursuant to the Act by the Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy may use the titles phys…

A person licensed to practice physical therapy in Mississippi shall be issued a "Certificate of Licensure" and "License Identification Card." The licensee shall prominently display the "Certificate of Licensure" or copy thereof at their place(s) of employment. The licensee shall …

There should at all times be prominently displayed in the place of business each licensee a sign containing the name, mailing address, and telephone number of the Board and a statement informing consumers that complaints against licensees can be directed to the Board. The consume…

1. A physical therapist licensed under this chapter or privileged to practice may perform physical therapy services without a prescription or referral under the following circumstances: a. To children with a diagnosed developmental disability pursuant to the patient's plan of car…

1. Patient Identity and Communication. The physical therapist/physical therapist assistant using telehealth to deliver physical therapy services or who practices tele-physical therapy, upon an initial contact with the patient shall: a. Verify the identity of the patient prior to …

A. Intramuscular dry needling manual therapy is a physical intervention that uses a filiform needle no larger than 25 gauge needle to stimulate trigger points, diagnose and treat neuromuscular pain and functional movement deficits; is based upon Western medical concepts; requires…

1. All licensees shall comply with the current American Physical Therapy Association Code of Ethics: Standards of Ethical Conduct and the accompanying Guide for Professional Conduct for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. 2. All licensees shall comply with the …

The Board shall issue licenses which shall be subject to biennial renewal. 1. The licensure period shall be construed as July 1 through June 30 of odd-numbered years for persons whose surnames begin with A through Land the licensure period shall be construed as July 1 through Jun…

The Board will notify licensees approximately sixty (60) days prior to the end of their licensure period. Failure to receive such notification does not relieve the licensee from the responsibility of meeting all requirements for renewal. The method of renewal is as follows: 1. On…

A licensee who does not file with the Board all requirements for renewal before the end of the licensure period will be deemed to have allowed his license to lapse. Failure to submit all renewal requirements on or before September 30 shall result in the necessity of the payment o…

Any person whose license has been expired for more than five years may apply for licensure upon the payment of an application & license fee with the following conditions: 1. Licensee will be subjected to a three (3) month supervisory period; 2. Licensee may only practice under th…

Each individual licensed as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant is responsible for optimum service to the consumer and is accountable to the consumer, the employer, and the profession for evidence of maintaining high levels of skill and knowledge. Continuing comp…

1. Regulations set the requirement of 3 0 continuing competence units (CCU) to be accrued during each 2 year licensing period (July 1- June 30). No carryover of continuing competence units from one licensure period to another shall be allowed. 2. At least 25 percent (7.5 CCU) of …

The content must apply to the field of physical therapy and must be designed to meet one of the following goals: 1. Update knowledge and skills required for competent performance beyond entry level of the physical therapist/physical therapist assistant at the time the individual …

Continuing competence hours may be accrued from the following sources when the content of the programs relates to the profession of physical therapy. The Board reserves the right to determine whether the content relates to the profession of physical therapy: 1. Certified activiti…

1. In each licensure period the Board shall randomly select licensees for audit of evidence of compliance with continuing competence activities. 2. Licensees renewing from and after July 1, 2016 must record and report compliance with continuing competence activities through the f…

CCUs required for renewal of license may be waived or extended by the Board if there is a gubernatorial declared emergency. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 3103-5.6 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-23-43(1) (e) and (k) (Rev. 2008). Amended 11/9/2015

Licensees subject to these regulations shall conduct their activities, services, and practice in accordance with this section. The Board, upon satisfactory proof and in accordance with the provision of this chapter and the regulations of the Board, may suspend, revoke, or refuse …

1. The Board may summarily suspend a license without a hearing, simultaneously with the filing of a formal complaint and notice of hearing, if the Board determines that: a. The health, safety, or welfare of the general public is in immediate danger; or b. The licensee's physical …

All complaints concerning a licensee, a business, or professional practice, shall be reviewed by the Board. Each complaint received shall be logged, recording at a minimum the following information: 1. Name of Licensee, organization, business or practice; 2. The name of the compl…

All complaints will be investigated by the Board and/or its designated representative(s) and evaluated by the Board. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 3103-6.4 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-23-43(1)(c) and (e) (Rev. 2008).

1. Opportunity for a Licensee or Applicant to have a Hearing. Every licensee or applicant shall be afforded notice and an opportunity for a hearing before the Board takes any action, the effect of which would be: a. to deny a license for any cause other than failure to pass an ex…

The Board may impose any of the following sanctions, singly or in combination, when it finds that an applicant or a licensee has committed any violation listed in section 73-23-59 or Part 3103 Rule 6.1: 1. Revoke the license. 2. Suspend the license, for any period of time. 3. Cen…

Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Board shall have a right of appeal in the manner provided for in the Act and the Laws of the State of Mississippi. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 3103-6.7 Miss. Code Ann. §§ 73-23-43(1)(e) and 73-23-63(3)(Rev. 2008).

No person shall practice physical therapy or represent himself/herself to be a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant unless he/she is licensed by the Board, except as otherwise provided in this section. 1. Students enrolled in accredited physical therapy educational …

[Left Blank on Purpose] Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 3103-7.2 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-25-37 (Rev. 2008).

A physical therapist assistant (PTA), as defined in Part 3101 Rule 1.3 hereinabove, shall be an individual who meets the qualifications and requirements as set forth in Part 3103 Chapter 1 of these regulations, and has been issued a license by the Board. The roles and responsibil…

1. Supervision Standards. A Mississippi-licensed physical therapist may delegate the performance of selected acts, tasks, functions, or interventions to a Mississippi licensed physical therapist assistant. The physical therapist shall, however, at all times be responsible for the…

It is a misdemeanor for any person to: 1. Sell, fraudulently obtain, or furnish any physical therapy license, record, or aid or abet therein. 2. Practice physical therapy under cover of any physical therapy diploma, permit, license, or record illegally or fraudulently obtained or…

Such misdemeanors shall, upon conviction, be punishable by a fine or by imprisonment or by both fine and imprisonment for each offense, as set forth in the Act. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 3103-9.2 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-23-61 (Rev. 2008).

The designated officers of the Board are: Chair, Executive Secretary, Treasurer, Recording Secretary, Credentialing Coordinator, and Continuing Education Coordinator. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 3201-1.1 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-31-5 and 73-31-7.

The Chair of the Board shall preside at all official meetings and functions of the Board and shall conduct meetings and all formal business of the Board according to Robert's Rules of Order. The Board Chair will supervise the operation of the Board office and shall be the conduit…

The Executive Secretary shall cause the notices for renewal of licensure to be sent out to each licensed psychologist annually during the month of April. Each licensed psychologist shall return the properly competed renewal form and renewal fee. A license will lapse if the renewa…

Psychologists who allow their license to lapse by failing to complete the renewal form and/or pay the renewal fee or who voluntarily surrender their license while in good standing retain the privilege of renewal. In such cases, the license may be reinstated provided that: A. A wr…

At a meeting prior to the commencement of each fiscal year, the Board will set fees for applications, certifications, examinations, renewal of licenses, duplicate licenses, and license verifications within the limits set by the legislature. The list of fees will be available from…

Section 73-31-27 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 as amended partially exempts qualified members of other professional groups who perform work of a psychological nature, as provided in Miss Code Ann § 73-31-27. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 3201-11.1 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-31-7

Nothing in these rules shall be construed or interpreted in such a way as to limit a qualified assistant to a psychologist in performing duties assigned by said psychologist; except that, no supervised assistant shall perform duties under such supervision that the psychologist is…

License renewal in odd numbered years requires the psychologist to show evidence of a minimum of twenty (20) clock hours of Board approved of continuing education (CE) activities during the two-year period of time ending on June 30 of the-odd numbered year. The Board shall follow…

Psychologists shall document successful completion of twenty (20) clock-hours of acceptable continuing education during each biennial period. Continuing education activity is reportable only in clock-hours. A minimum of two (2) of these twenty (20) clock-hours of continuing educa…

Continuing Education encompasses a wide range of training designed to provide or update knowledge and skills. Acceptable continuing education activities are defined as: A. Formally organized and planned instructional experiences offered by an American Psychological Association ap…