Title XXII — OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS

334.252. Physicians prohibited referral to certain physical therapists, definitions. — As used in this section and section 334.253, the following terms mean: (1) "Board", the state board of registration for the healing arts in the state of Missouri; (2) "Entity", any individual, …

334.253. Physicians prohibited referral to certain physical therapists, when, financial relationship, defined — exceptions, effective when. — 1. A physician may not make a referral to an entity for the furnishing of any physical therapy services with whom the physician, physician…

334.260. Midwives licensed. — On August 29, 1959, all persons licensed under the provisions of chapter 334, RSMo 1949, as midwives shall be deemed to be licensed as midwives under this chapter and subject to all the provisions of this chapter. ­­-------- (L. 1959 S.B. 50 § 22, A.…

334.265. Intoxicated person, motor vehicle accident, treatment for injuries, physician may report to law enforcement agencies, rule of confidentiality not to apply. — Notwithstanding any other provision of law or rule of confidentiality to the contrary, any physician licensed und…

334.285. Maintenance of licensure or certification, requirement by state prohibited — definitions. — 1. For purposes of this section, the following terms shall mean: (1) "Continuing medical education", continued postgraduate medical education intended to provide medical professio…

334.400. Definitions. — As used in sections 334.400 to 334.430, the following terms shall mean: (1) "Anesthesiologist", a physician who has completed a residency in anesthesiology approved by the American Board of Anesthesiology or the American Osteopathic Board of Anesthesiology…

334.402. Anesthesiologist assistants, may assist in anesthesia care plan for patients, activities authorized and prohibited — identification, assistants and students — faculty members of anesthesia program, requirements. — 1. An anesthesiologist assistant may assist the supervisi…

334.403. Criminal background check, fingerprint submission. — 1. The state board of registration for the healing arts may require that fingerprint submissions be made as part of an application seeking licensure as an anesthesiologist assistant, as such term is defined in section …

334.404. Licensure, application, fee, contents — license duration — renewal — lost or stolen license, replacement of. — 1. Each person desiring a license pursuant to sections 334.400 to 334.430 shall make application to the board upon such forms and in such manner as may be presc…

334.406. Temporary license issued, when, procedure. — Notwithstanding any of the provisions of sections 334.400 to 334.430, the board may issue a temporary license to practice as an anesthesiologist assistant to an applicant that has taken the examination and is awaiting the resu…

334.408. Inactive license status granted, when — return to active status, procedure. — 1. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any person licensed pursuant to sections 334.400 to 334.430 may apply to the board for an inactive license status on a form furnished by the board. U…

334.410. Retirement, affidavit to be filed with board — renewal of registration for resumption of practice. — Any person licensed to practice as an anesthesiologist assistant in this state who retires from such practice shall file with the board an affidavit, on a form to be furn…

334.412. Licensure without examination permitted, when — reciprocal compacts permitted. — 1. Upon the applicant paying a fee equivalent to the required licensing fee and furnishing the board with all locations of previous practice and licensure in chronological order, the board m…

334.414. Certificate of registration issued, when — rules promulgated by board — authority of board — complaint procedure — penalty. — 1. The board shall issue a certificate of registration to any applicant that meets the qualifications for an anesthesiologist assistant and that …

334.416. Renewal of certificate of registration, when, procedure, fee. — 1. Every person licensed pursuant to sections 334.400 to 334.430 shall renew his or her certificate of registration on or before the registration renewal date. The application shall be made under oath on a f…

334.418. Certificate required to practice, not required, when. — 1. Except as provided in subsection 2 of this section, no person shall practice as an anesthesiologist assistant unless the person holds a current, valid certificate of registration issued pursuant to sections 334.4…

334.420. Continuing education requirements, waiver of requirements, when. — The board shall not renew any certificate of registration unless the anesthesiologist assistant has provided satisfactory evidence that the board's minimum requirements for continuing education have been …

334.422. Fees, deposit in board of registration for the healing arts fund, use of funds. — 1. All fees payable pursuant to the provisions of sections 334.400 to 334.430 shall be collected by the division of professional registration, which shall transmit them to the department of…

334.424. Supervision required by anesthesiologist, limitations — written practice protocol required. — 1. An anesthesiologist assistant shall practice only under the direct supervision of an anesthesiologist who is physically present or immediately available. A supervising anesth…

334.426. Hospitals may limit function of anesthesiologist assistants, procedure. — Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 334.400 to 334.430, or the rules of the Missouri state board of registration for the healing arts, the governing body of every hospital shall have full au…

334.428. Anesthesiologist assistant, use of title permitted, when — penalty. — 1. No person shall put forth to the public any title or description that includes the words "licensed anesthesiologist assistant" as defined in section 334.404 unless the person is duly licensed pursua…

334.430. Advisory commission for anesthesiologist assistants established, duties, members, qualifications, terms, vacancies, compensation, annual meetings. — 1. There is hereby established an "Advisory Commission for Anesthesiologist Assistants" which shall guide, advise and make…

334.500. Definitions. — As used in sections 334.500 to 334.685, the following terms mean: (1) "Board", the state board of registration for the healing arts in the state of Missouri; (2) "Physical therapist", a person who is licensed to practice physical therapy; (3) "Physical the…

334.501. Criminal background check, fingerprint submission. — 1. The state board of registration for the healing arts may require that fingerprint submissions be made as part of an application seeking a license or temporary license as a physical therapist or physical therapist as…

334.506. Physical therapists may provide certain services without prescription or direction of an approved health care provider, when — limitations. — 1. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Approved health care provider", a person holding a current and active …

334.507. Continuing education requirements. — Each person licensed pursuant to sections 334.500 to 334.685 shall accumulate thirty hours of continuing education every two years to be eligible for relicensure, as follows: (1) Continuing education shall be obtained through courses …

334.510. License required, effective when. — After October 13, 1970, no person shall hold himself or herself out as being a physical therapist or a licensed physical therapist in this state, unless such person is licensed and registered in accordance with the provisions of sectio…

334.520. Board to license. — The board shall license by examination, or otherwise as provided in sections 334.500 to 334.620, all physical therapists in this state, who meet the requirements of sections 334.500 to 334.620. ­­-------- (L. 1969 H.B. 39 § 3, A.L. 1995 S.B. 452)

334.525. Inactive license status permitted, when, procedure. — 1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, any person licensed as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant under this chapter may apply to the state board of registration for the healin…

334.530. Qualifications for license — examinations, scope. — 1. A candidate for license to practice as a physical therapist shall furnish evidence of such person's educational qualifications by submitting satisfactory evidence of completion of a program of physical therapy educat…

334.540. License without examination, when — reciprocal agreements authorized. — 1. The board shall issue a license to any physical therapist who possesses an active license in another jurisdiction and who has had no violations, suspensions or revocations of a license to practice…

334.550. Temporary license, issuance, fees. — 1. An applicant who has not been previously examined in this state or another jurisdiction and meets the qualifications of subsection 1 of section 334.530, or an applicant applying for reinstatement of an inactive license under a supe…

334.560. Examination fees, reexamination. — The board shall charge each person who applies for examination for a license to practice as a physical therapist an examination fee. Should the examination prove unsatisfactory and the board refuse to issue a license thereon, the applic…

334.570. Certificate of registration — notice to renew — fees — display of certificate, requirements. — 1. Every person licensed under sections 334.500 to 334.620 shall, on or before the registration renewal date, apply to the board for a certificate of registration for the ensui…

334.580. Registration, fee. — Each applicant for registration shall accompany the application for registration with a registration fee to be paid to the director of revenue for the licensing period for which registration is sought. ­­-------- (L. 1969 H.B. 39 § 10, A.L. 1981 S.B.…

334.600. Affidavit of retirement. — Any person licensed to practice as a physical therapist in this state who retires from the practice shall file with the board an affidavit, on a form furnished by the board, which states the date on which the person retired from the practice an…

334.601. Fees to be set by board. — The board shall set the amount of the fees which this chapter authorizes and requires by rule. The fees shall be set at a level to produce revenue which shall not substantially exceed the cost and expense of administering this chapter. ­­------…

334.602. Patient record documentation requirements. — 1. Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants shall provide documentation in order that an adequate and complete patient record can be maintained. All patient records shall be legible and available for review and sh…

334.610. License to practice required, exceptions — unauthorized use of titles prohibited. — Any person who holds himself or herself out to be a physical therapist or a licensed physical therapist within this state or any person who advertises as a physical therapist or claims th…

334.611. Examination not required, when. — Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, any qualified physical therapist who is legally authorized to practice under the laws of another state may practice as a physical therapist in this state without examination by …

334.612. Complaints by persons incarcerated, no documentation or disciplinary action permitted, when — destruction of records permitted, when. — 1. If the board finds merit to a complaint by an individual incarcerated or under the care and control of the department of corrections…

334.613. Refusal to issue or renew a license, procedure — complaint may be filed, when, requirements for proceedings on — disciplinary action authorized. — 1. The board may refuse to issue or renew a license to practice as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant for …

334.614. Licensed physical therapists, board to publish list of and make a report on disciplinary actions available to the public. — 1. Notwithstanding any other provisions of section 620.010 to the contrary, the board shall at least quarterly publish a list of the names and addr…

334.615. Clear and present danger, information to be brought to board — sanctioning authority — hearing required, when, procedure. — 1. Upon receipt of information that the holder of any license as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant issued under this chapter may…

334.616. Automatic revocation of licensure, when. — 1. A license issued under sections 334.500 to 334.687 by the Missouri state board of registration for the healing arts shall be automatically revoked at such time as the final trial proceedings are concluded whereby a licensee h…

334.617. Injunction or restraining order authorized, when. — 1. Upon application by the board and the necessary burden having been met, a court of general jurisdiction may grant an injunction, restraining order, or other order as may be appropriate to enjoin a person from: (1) Of…

334.618. Investigation and filing of complaints for violations. — Upon receiving information that any provision of sections 334.500 to 334.687 has been or is being violated, the executive director of the board or other person designated by the board shall investigate and, upon pr…

334.620. Short title. — Sections 334.500 to 334.620 shall be known as "The Physical Therapy Practice Act". ­­-------- (L. 1969 H.B. 39 § 14, A.L. 1995 S.B. 452)

334.625. Advisory commission for physical therapists created — powers and duties — appointment, terms, expenses, compensation, staff, meetings, quorum. — 1. There is hereby established an "Advisory Commission for Physical Therapists" which shall guide, advise and make recommendat…

334.650. Physical therapist assistant, license required — supervision by licensed physical therapist. — 1. After January 1, 1997, no person shall hold himself or herself out as being a physical therapist assistant in this state unless the person is licensed as provided in section…