SB305,11,6 4448.535 Licensure of physical therapist assistants. (1) The affiliated
5credentialing board shall grant a license as a physical therapist assistant to a person
6who does all of the following:
SB305,11,87 (a) Submits an application for the license to the department on a form provided
8by the department.
SB305,11,99 (b) Pays the fee specified in s. 440.05 (1).
SB305,11,1210 (c) Subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322, and 111.335, submits evidence satisfactory
11to the affiliated credentialing board that the applicant does not have an arrest or
12conviction record.
SB305,11,1513 (d) Submits evidence satisfactory to the affiliated credentialing board that the
14applicant is a graduate of a physical therapist assistant educational program
15accredited by an agency that is approved by the affiliated credentialing board.
SB305,11,1616 (e) Passes an examination under s. 448.54.
SB305,11,23 17(2) The affiliated credentialing board may waive a requirement under sub. (1)
18(d) or (e), or both, for an applicant who establishes to the satisfaction of the affiliated
19credentialing board that he or she is licensed as a physical therapist assistant by
20another licensing jurisdiction in the United States. The affiliated credentialing
21board shall promulgate rules for granting a waiver under this subsection. The rules
22may require an applicant to satisfy additional requirements as a condition for
23granting a waiver.
SB305, s. 25 24Section 25. 448.54 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
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1448.54 (1) The affiliated credentialing board shall conduct or arrange for
2examinations for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure at
3least semiannually and at times and places determined by the affiliated
4credentialing board.
SB305, s. 26 5Section 26. 448.54 (2) of the statutes is renumbered 448.54 (2) (a) and
6amended to read:
SB305,12,107 448.54 (2) (a) Except as provided in sub. (3), examinations for physical
8therapist licensure
shall consist of written or oral tests, or both, requiring applicants
9to demonstrate minimum competency in subjects substantially related to the
10practice of physical therapy.
SB305, s. 27 11Section 27. 448.54 (2) (b) of the statutes is created to read:
SB305,12,1412 448.54 (2) (b) Examinations for physical therapist assistant licensure shall
13consist of written or oral tests, or both, requiring applicants to demonstrate
14minimum competency in the technical application of physical therapy services.
SB305, s. 28 15Section 28. 448.54 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB305,12,2116 448.54 (3) The Notwithstanding s. 448.53 (1) (f), the affiliated credentialing
17board may not require an applicant for physical therapist licensure to take an oral
18examination or an examination to test proficiency in the English language for the
19sole reason that the applicant was educated at a physical therapy school that is not
20in the United States if the applicant establishes, to the satisfaction of the affiliated
21credentialing board, that he or she satisfies the requirements under s. 448.53 (3).
SB305, s. 29 22Section 29. 448.55 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB305,13,323 448.55 (2) The renewal dates for licenses granted under this subchapter, other
24than temporary licenses granted under rules promulgated under s. 448.53 (2), are
25specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a). Renewal applications shall be submitted to the

1department on a form provided by the department and shall include the renewal fee
2specified in s. 440.08 (2) (a) and proof of compliance with the requirements
3established in any rules promulgated under sub. (3)
.
SB305, s. 30 4Section 30. 448.55 (3) of the statutes is created to read:
SB305,13,75 448.55 (3) The affiliated credentialing board shall promulgate rules that
6require an applicant for renewal of a license to demonstrate continued competence
7as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant.
SB305, s. 31 8Section 31. 448.56 (1m) of the statutes is created to read:
SB305,13,129 448.56 (1m) Duty to Refer. (a) A physical therapist shall refer a patient to
10an appropriate health care practitioner if the physical therapist has reasonable
11cause to believe that symptoms or conditions are present that require services
12beyond the scope of the practice of physical therapy.
SB305,13,1713 (b) The affiliated credentialing board shall promulgate rules establishing the
14requirements that a physical therapist must satisfy if a physician, chiropractor,
15dentist, or podiatrist makes a written referral under sub. (1). The purpose of the
16rules shall be to ensure continuity of care between the physical therapist and the
17health care practitioner.
SB305, s. 32 18Section 32. 448.56 (4) of the statutes is created to read:
SB305,13,2019 448.56 (4) Responsibility. A physical therapist is responsible for managing all
20aspects of the physical therapy care of each patient under his or her care.
SB305, s. 33 21Section 33. 448.56 (5) of the statutes is created to read:
SB305,13,2322 448.56 (5) Patient records. A physical therapist shall create and maintain a
23patient record for every patient the physical therapist examines or treats.
SB305, s. 34 24Section 34. 448.56 (6) of the statutes is created to read:
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1448.56 (6) Physical therapist assistants. A physical therapist assistant may
2assist in the practice of physical therapy only under the direct or general supervision
3of a physical therapist. The affiliated credentialing board shall promulgate rules
4defining "direct or general supervision" for purposes of this subsection.
SB305, s. 35 5Section 35. 448.565 of the statutes is created to read:
SB305,14,8 6448.565 Complaints. The affiliated credentialing board shall promulgate
7rules establishing procedures and requirements for filing complaints against
8licensees and shall publicize the procedures and requirements.
SB305, s. 36 9Section 36. 448.567 of the statutes is created to read:
SB305,14,12 10448.567 Performance audits. The affiliated credentialing board shall
11promulgate rules that require the affiliated credentialing board on a periodic basis
12to conduct performance self-audits of its activities under this subchapter.
SB305, s. 37 13Section 37. 448.57 (2) (am) of the statutes is created to read:
SB305,14,1514 448.57 (2) (am) Interfered with an investigation or disciplinary proceeding by
15using threats, harassment, or intentional misrepresentation of facts.
SB305, s. 38 16Section 38. 448.57 (2) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB305,14,1917 448.57 (2) (b) Subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322, and 111.335, been convicted of an
18offense the circumstances of which substantially relate to the practice of physical
19therapy or assisting in the practice of physical therapy.
SB305, s. 39 20Section 39. 448.57 (2) (bm) of the statutes is created to read:
SB305,14,2121 448.57 (2) (bm) Been adjudicated mentally incompetent by a court.
SB305, s. 40 22Section 40. 448.57 (2) (e) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB305,14,2523 448.57 (2) (e) Subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322, and 111.34, practiced or assisted
24in the practice of
physical therapy while the applicant's or licensee's ability to
25practice or assist was impaired by alcohol or other drugs.
SB305, s. 41
1Section 41. 448.57 (2) (f) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB305,15,32 448.57 (2) (f) Engaged in unprofessional or unethical conduct in violation of the
3code of ethics established in the rules promulgated under s. 448.527
.
SB305, s. 42 4Section 42. 448.57 (2) (fm) of the statutes is created to read:
SB305,15,55 448.57 (2) (fm) Engaged in sexual misconduct with a patient.
SB305, s. 43 6Section 43. 448.57 (2) (g) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB305,15,97 448.57 (2) (g) Engaged in conduct while practicing or assisting in the practice
8of
physical therapy which evidences a lack of knowledge or ability to apply
9professional principles or skills.
SB305, s. 44 10Section 44. 448.57 (3) of the statutes is created to read:
SB305,15,1511 448.57 (3) (a) A licensee may voluntarily surrender his or her license to the
12affiliated credentialing board, which may refuse to accept the surrender if the
13affiliated credentialing board has received allegations of unprofessional conduct
14against the licensee. The affiliated credentialing board may negotiate stipulations
15in consideration for accepting the surrender of licenses.
SB305,15,1816 (b) The affiliated credentialing board may restore a license that has been
17voluntarily surrendered under par. (a) on such terms and conditions as it considers
18appropriate.
SB305, s. 45 19Section 45. 448.57 (4) of the statutes is created to read:
SB305,15,2220 448.57 (4) The affiliated credentialing board shall prepare and disseminate to
21the public an annual report that describes final disciplinary action taken against
22licensees during the preceding year.
SB305, s. 46 23Section 46. 448.57 (5) of the statutes is created to read:
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1448.57 (5) The affiliated credentialing board may report final disciplinary
2action taken against a licensee to any national database that includes information
3about disciplinary action taken against health care professionals.
SB305, s. 47 4Section 47. 450.10 (3) (a) 5. of the statutes is amended to read:
SB305,16,75 450.10 (3) (a) 5. A physician, physician assistant, podiatrist, physical
6therapist, physical therapist assistant, occupational therapist, or occupational
7therapy assistant licensed under ch. 448.
SB305, s. 48 8Section 48 . Nonstatutory provisions.
SB305,16,149 (1) Physical therapist assistant licenses. Notwithstanding section 448.535
10(1) of the statutes, as created by this act, the physical therapists affiliated
11credentialing board shall grant a physical therapist assistant license under section
12448.535 (1) of the statutes, as created by this act, to an individual who, not later than
13the first day of the 24th month beginning after the effective date of this subsection,
14does all of the following:
SB305,16,1515 (a) Pays the fee specified in section 440.05 (1) of the statutes.
SB305,16,1816 (b) Subject to sections 111.321, 111.322, and 111.335 of the statutes, submits
17evidence satisfactory to the physical therapists affiliated credentialing board that he
18or she does not have an arrest or conviction record.
SB305,16,2119 (c) Provides evidence satisfactory to the physical therapists affiliated
20credentialing board that he or she has graduated from an accredited physical
21therapist assistant program.
SB305,17,222 (d) Provides evidence satisfactory to the physical therapists affiliated
23credentialing board that, during at least 2 years of the 5-year period immediately
24preceding the effective date of this paragraph, he or she was a physical therapist
25assistant, as defined in section 448.52 (3), 1999 stats., assisting a physical therapist

1in practice under the general supervision of a physical therapist as specified in the
2rules promulgated under section 448.52 (3), 1999 stats.
SB305,17,53 (e) Passes an examination conducted or arranged by the physical therapists
4affiliated credentialing board, on state laws and administrative rules relating to
5physical therapy.
SB305,17,86 (f) Submits letters of recommendation from 2 physical therapists licensed
7under subchapter III of chapter 448 of the statutes who have personal knowledge of
8the individual's activities in assisting a physical therapist in practice.
SB305,17,139 (2) Initial physical therapist assistant member. Notwithstanding the length
10of term specified in section 15.406 (1) (intro.) of the statutes, the initial term of the
11physical therapist assistant member of the physical therapists affiliated
12credentialing board appointed under section 15.406 (1) (am) of the statutes, as
13created by this act, shall expire on July 1, 2007.
SB305, s. 49 14Section 49. Effective dates. This act takes effect on the first day of the 24th
15month beginning after publication, except as follows:
SB305,17,1616 (1) Section 48 (1 ) of this act takes effect on the day after publication.
SB305,17,1717 (End)
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