Laws, Regulations and Declaratory Opinions

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Kentucky Revised Statutes Chapter 327

• KRS 327.010 Definitions.
• KRS 327.020 License required -- Exception -- Use of designation or name.
• KRS 327.025 Obligation to report concerning practitioner's qualifications to practice.
• KRS 327.030 State Board of Physical Therapy -- Membership -- Qualifications -- Vacancies.
• KRS 327.040 Duties and powers of the board.
• KRS 327.045 Impaired physical therapy practitioners committee - Purpose - Assessments to support functions - Immunity of member - Privileged information - Annual report.
• KRS 327.050 Licensing provisions.
• KRS 327.060 Licensing requirements for persons holding a license in another state and persons trained in a foreign country.
• KRS 327.070 Administrative hearing -- Refusal to license or certify applicant.
• KRS 327.075 Reinstatement of license or certificate -- Appeal.
• KRS 327.080 Expenses of board.
• KRS 327.090 Repealed, 1996.
• KRS 327.100 Short title.
• KRS 327.200 Duty of treating physical therapist utilizing telehealth to ensure patient's informed consent and maintain confidentiality - Board to promulgate administrative regulations - Definition of "telehealth".
• KRS 327.990 Penalties.

201 KAR Chapter 22 (Regulations)

• 201 KAR 22:001 Definitions for 201 KAR Chapter 22
• 201 KAR 22:010 Objectives of physical therapy
• 201 KAR 22:020 Eligibility and credentialing procedure
• 201 KAR 22:035 A credential holder's change of name, employment or address
• 201 KAR 22:040 Procedure for renewal or reinstatement
• 201 KAR 22:045 Continued competency requirements and procedures
• 201 KAR 22:052 Complaint procedure and disciplinary action of a credential holder or applicant
• 201 KAR 22:053 Code of ethical standards and standards of practice for physical therapists and physical therapists assistants
• 201 KAR 22:070 Requirements for foreign-trained physical therapists
• 201 KAR 22:130 Per diem of board members
• 201 KAR 22:135 Fees
• 201 KAR 22:140 Funding of Impaired Physical Therapy Practitioners Committee
• 201 KAR 22:150 Impaired Practioners Alternative Program
• 201 KAR 22:160 Telehealth

Opinion and Declaratory Rulings of the Board

• Discharge Summary(PDF-35KB)  NEW!
• First Steps Program - Evaluation (PDF-43KB)  NEW!
• Direct Access (PDF-152KB)
• Electrophysiologic Evaluations (PDF-95KB)
• Scope of Practice in Electromyography (PDF-67KB)
• Electronic Signatures (PDF-56KB)
• Integumentary System (PDF-69KB)
• OASIS (PDF-96KB)
• Precredentialing Employment (PDF-88KB)
• OBRA (PDF-72KB)
• PTs performing therapy on Non-Humans (PDF-112KB)
• Referral by a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (PDF-63KB)
• PT working as a PTA (PDF-94KB)
• Well-Being and Massage Therapy (PDF-83KB)
• PTA treatment before PT Evaluation (PDF-109KB)
• Responsibilities of a PTA in cardiopulmonary rehab program (PDF-110KB)
• Utilization of PTAs in Patient Screening (PDF-100KB)
• Supervision of Home Health Aide (PDF-99KB)
• Routine Restorative Services (PDF-107KB)
• Scope of Practice of Sharp Wound Debridement (PDF-104KB)
• Are Finger Prick Blood Draws in Scope of Practice of Physical Therapy (PDF-90KB)
• PTAs taking verbal orders from Physician (PDF-99KB)
• Physical Therapy and Pharmacy (PDF-87KB)
• Supervision of OT's for DPAM certification (PDF-49KB)
• UK Clinical Pathways (PDF-95KB)
• Wellness Programs (PDF-87KB)
• PTA Patient Home Visit (PDF-78 KB)