Delaware Division of Professional Regulation
State Law
Delaware Rules and Regulations
• BOARD FUNCTION: The Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers (hereafter designated as "the Board") regulates the practice of physical therapy and athletic training in Delaware, licensing physical therapists, physical therapist assistants and athletic trainers who meet minimum standards of competency. Among its functions, the Board promulgates rules and regulations; issues, renews, suspends and revokes licenses; and disciplines licensees who violate the law. (24 Del. C., Chapter 26, § 2601‐
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• Delaware Statue
• 24 Del. C., Chapter 26, § 2601‐
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Definitions
Board
Licensure Requirements
Qualifications of Applicants
Application, fee, status
Exam/Re‐exam
Issuance, Reciprocity, Temp
Practice, Referral, Consultation
Professional Title and Use
Rules and Regs
Grounds for Refusal, suspension or revocation
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– Penalties and jurisdiction
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• Delaware Rules and Regulations
Definitions Board
PTA, ATC, Support Personnel
Applicants
CEU’s
Licensure: Reciprocity, Temporary, Foreign Trained, Reactivation/Reinstatment
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Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy
FSBPT
FSBPT
• Formed 1986
• Create ability of member licensing authorities to work together
• Develop, Retain National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE), set criterion referenced pass score
• Minimum score 600
• As of 1996 all jurisdictions accepted the same passing criteria
• Max 3 tries in 12months (greater restrictions may exist in each state)
• Vision Statement
• “State licensing boards and their Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy will achieve a high level of public protection through a strong foundation of laws and regulatory standards in physical therapy, effective tools and systems to assess entry‐level and continuing competence, and public and professional awareness of resources for public protection.” FSBPT
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Examinations
Ensure the ongoing excellence, reliability, defensibility, and validity of the NPTE and related examinations.
Membership
Enhance the Federation's value to its membership by developing and maintaining programs and services responsive to membership needs.
States' Rights, States Responsibilities and Professional Standards
Identify and promote effective regulation in physical therapy that ensures the delivery of safe and competent physical therapy care, while respecting states’ rights and responsibilities.
Education
Provide and promote educational programs and products for board members, administrators, the public and other stakeholders. Leadership
Broaden the Federation's leadership role and recognition within the regulatory, professional and related communities. Organizational and Financial Stability
Ensure the long‐term organizational and financial stability and viability of the Federation. 2
https://www.fsbpt.org/LicensingAuthorities/index.asp
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Alabama Board of Physical Therapy
100 N Union Street
Suite 724
Montgomery, AL 36130‐5040
US
Phone: (334) 242‐4064 Fax: (334) 242‐3288 Email: NK.Horner@pt.alabama.gov View Alabama's Website
View Alabama's Practice Act
View Alabama's License Verification
View Alabama's Legislative Links
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Alaska
State Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Board
333 Willoughby Avenue, 9th Floor
P.O. Box 11806
Juneau, AK 99811‐0806
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Phone: (907) 465‐2580 Fax: (907) 465‐2974 Email: connie.petz@alaska.gov View Alaska's Website
View Alaska's Practice Act
View Alaska's License Verification
View Alaska's Legislative Links
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Delaware
Division of Professional Regulation
861 Silver Lake Blvd., Ste #203
Cannon Bldg
Dover, DE 19904‐2467
Phone: (302) 744‐4500 Fax: (302) 739‐2711 Email: sandra.wagner@state.de.us View Delaware's Website
View Delaware's Practice Act
View Delaware's License Verification
View Delaware's Legislative Links
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