Title 43 — Occupations and Professions
99 chapters · 1,384 sections in this title.
N.D.C.C. § 43-26.1-01 Definitions
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In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. "Board" means the North Dakota board of physical therapy. 2. "Competence" is the application of knowledge, skills, and behaviors required to function effectively, safely, ethically, and legally within the context of the p…
N.D.C.C. § 43-26.1-02 Board of physical therapy - Members - Appointments - Vacancies
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1. The board of physical therapy shall administer this chapter. The board consists of three licensed physical therapists, one licensed physician, one licensed physical therapist assistant, and two public members. The governor shall appoint board members for a term of five years, …
N.D.C.C. § 43-26.1-03 Powers of the board
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The board may: 1. Evaluate the qualifications of applicants for licensure. 2. Provide for the examination of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants and adopt passing scores for the examinations. 3. Issue licenses to persons who meet the requirements of this chapter…
N.D.C.C. § 43-26.1-04 Qualifications for licensure
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1. Before being approved for a license as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant, an applicant: a. Must be of good moral character. b. Shall complete the application process. c. Must be a graduate of a professional physical therapist or physical therapist assistant …
N.D.C.C. § 43-26.1-05 Application and examination
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1. An applicant for licensure shall file a complete application as required by the board. The applicant shall include application fees as provided in this chapter and under applicable rules. 2. The board shall provide examinations at times and places the board determines. The boa…
N.D.C.C. § 43-26.1-05.1 Use of criminal history record checks
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The board may require a physical therapy or physical therapy assistant applicant, or a licensee under investigation, to submit to a statewide and nationwide criminal history record check, including a fingerprint-based criminal history background check. The criminal history record…
N.D.C.C. § 43-26.1-06 Licensure by endorsement
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The board shall issue a license to a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant who has a license in good standing from another jurisdiction that imposes requirements for obtaining and maintaining a license which are at least as stringent as the requirements imposed in th…
N.D.C.C. § 43-26.1-07 Exemptions from licensure
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1. This chapter does not restrict a person licensed under any other law of this state from engaging in the profession or practice for which that person is licensed as long as that person does not represent, imply, or claim that that person is a physical therapist, physical therap…
N.D.C.C. § 43-26.1-08 License renewal - Changes
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A licensee shall renew the license annually pursuant to board rules. A licensee who fails to renew the license on or before the expiration date may not practice as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant in this state, and may be subject to a late renewal fee. A lice…
N.D.C.C. § 43-26.1-09 Reinstatement of license
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1. The board may reinstate an expired license upon payment of a renewal fee and reinstatement fee. 2. If a physical therapist's or physical therapist assistant's license has expired for more than three consecutive years, that person shall reapply for licensure and shall demonstra…
N.D.C.C. § 43-26.1-10 Fees
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The board shall establish and collect fees not to exceed: 1. Two hundred dollars for an application for an original license. This fee is nonrefundable. 2. One hundred dollars for an annual renewal of the license. 3. Two hundred dollars for an application for reinstatement of a li…
N.D.C.C. § 43-26.1-11 Patient care management
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1. A physical therapist shall manage all aspects of each patient's physical therapy. A physical therapist shall provide: a. Each patient's initial evaluation and documentation. b. Periodic re-evaluation and documentation of each patient. c. The documented discharge of the patient…
N.D.C.C. § 43-26.1-11.1 Ordering imaging
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1. A physical therapist may order diagnostic imaging if the physical therapist: a. Holds a clinical doctorate degree in physical therapy; or b. Completed a board-approved formal medical imaging training program. 2. A physical therapist ordering diagnostic imaging shall report the…
N.D.C.C. § 43-26.1-12 Consumers' rights
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1. The public shall have access to the following information: a. A list of physical therapists that includes place of practice, license number, date of license, and expiration and status of license. b. A list of physical therapist assistants licensed in the state, including place…
N.D.C.C. § 43-26.1-13 Grounds for disciplinary actions
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The board may refuse to license any physical therapist or physical therapist assistant, may discipline, or may suspend or revoke the license of any physical therapist or physical therapist assistant for any of the following grounds: 1. Violating any provision of this chapter, boa…
N.D.C.C. § 43-26.1-14 Lawful practice
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1. A physical therapist or physical therapist assistant licensed under this chapter is fully authorized to practice physical therapy. The board shall require each licensee to provide the board with evidence of competence regarding the various elements of manual therapy the licens…
N.D.C.C. § 43-26.1-15 Terms and titles
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1. A physical therapist shall use the letters "PT" in connection with the physical therapist's name or place of business to denote licensure under this chapter. 2. Except as otherwise provided by law, a person or business entity, and its employees, agents, or representatives, sha…
N.D.C.C. § 43-26.1-17 Penalty
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Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.