Delaware Code Title 24 Sec. 2613 – False representation of professional title
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person, or for any business entity, its employees, agents or representatives to use in connection with its name or business activity the words “physical therapy,” “physical therapist,” “physiotherapy,” “physiotherapist,” “aquatic therapist,” “hydrotherapist,” “registered physical therapist,” “licensed physical therapist,” “physical therapist assistant,” “athletic training,” “athletic trainer,” “trainer,” “certified athletic trainer,” “licensed athletic trainer,” the letters “PT,” “LPT,” “DPT,” “RPT,” “PTA,” “AT,” “LAT,” or any words, letters, abbreviations or insignia indicating or implying directly or indirectly physical therapy services or athletic training services or to bill for physical therapy or athletic training unless such services are provided by a physical therapist or athletic trainer licensed and practicing in accordance with this chapter.
Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 24 Sec. 2613
- Athletic trainer: means a person who is licensed by the State Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers, to practice "athletic training" after meeting the requirements of this chapter and rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto. See Delaware Code Title 24 Sec. 2602
- Athletic training: means the prevention, evaluation, and treatment of athletic injuries by the utilization of therapeutic exercises and modalities such as heat, cold, light, air, water, sound, electricity, massage, and nonthrust mobilizations. See Delaware Code Title 24 Sec. 2602
- Physical therapist: means a person who is licensed to practice physical therapy. See Delaware Code Title 24 Sec. 2602
(b) While rendering patient care as an employee of a hospital, clinic, group practice or multi-professional facility, or at a commercial establishment offering health services to the public, a person holding a license pursuant to this chapter shall wear an identification badge, lab coat, or other means of identification stating that person’s professional title.
64 Del. Laws, c. 192, § ?1; 67 Del. Laws, c. 97, § ?18; 75 Del. Laws, c. 398, §§ ?1, 2; 79 Del. Laws, c. 406, § ?14;