Virginia Code 54.1-3474: Unlawful to practice without license; continuing competency requirements.
A. It shall be unlawful for any person to practice physical therapy or as a physical therapist assistant in the Commonwealth without a valid unrevoked license issued by the Board.
Terms Used In Virginia Code 54.1-3474
- Board: means the Board of Physical Therapy. See Virginia Code 54.1-3473
- Person: includes any individual, corporation, partnership, association, cooperative, limited liability company, trust, joint venture, government, political subdivision, or any other legal or commercial entity and any successor, representative, agent, agency, or instrumentality thereof. See Virginia Code 1-230
- Physical therapist: means any person licensed by the Board to engage in the practice of physical therapy. See Virginia Code 54.1-3473
B. The Board shall promulgate regulations establishing requirements to ensure continuing competency of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants, which may include continuing education, testing, or such other requirements as the Board may determine to be necessary.
C. In promulgating continuing competency requirements, the Board shall consider (i) the need to promote ethical practice, (ii) an appropriate standard of care, (iii) patient safety, (iv) application of new medical technology, (v) appropriate communication with patients, and (vi) knowledge of the changing health care system.
D. The Board may approve persons who provide or accredit programs to ensure continuing competency.