32-2003

32-2003. Board; powers and duties

A. The board shall:

1. Evaluate the qualifications of applicants for licensure and certification.

2. Provide for national examinations for physical therapists and physical therapist
assistants and adopt passing scores for these examinations.

3. Issue licenses, permits and certificates to persons who meet the requirements of
this chapter.

4. Regulate the practice of physical therapy by interpreting and enforcing this
chapter.

5. Adopt and revise rules to enforce this chapter.

6. Meet at least once each quarter in compliance with the open meeting requirements
of title 38, chapter 3, article 3.1 and keep an official record of these meetings.

7. Establish the mechanisms for assessing continuing professional competence of
physical therapists to engage in the practice of physical therapy and the competence of
physical therapist assistants to work in the field of physical therapy.

8. At its first regular meeting after the start of each calendar year, elect
officers from among its members and as necessary to accomplish board business.

9. Provide for the timely orientation and training of new professional and public
appointees to the board regarding board licensing and disciplinary procedures, this
chapter, board rules and board procedures.

10. Maintain a current list of all persons regulated under this chapter. This list
shall include the person's name, current business and residential addresses, telephone
numbers and license or certificate number.

11. Employ necessary personnel to carry out the administrative work of the
board. Board personnel are eligible to receive compensation pursuant to section 38-611.

12. Enter into contracts for services necessary for adequate enforcement of this
chapter.

13. Report final disciplinary action taken against a licensee or a certificate
holder to a national disciplinary database recognized by the board.

14. Publish, at least annually, final disciplinary actions taken against a licensee
or a certificate holder.

15. Publish, at least annually, board rulings, opinions and interpretations of
statutes or rules in order to guide persons regulated pursuant to this chapter.

16. Not later than December 31 of each year, submit a written report of its actions
and proceedings to the governor.

17. Establish and collect fees.

18. Provide information to the public regarding the board, its processes and
consumer rights.

B. The board may establish a committee or committees to assist it in carrying out
its duties for a time prescribed by the board. The board may require a committee
appointed pursuant to this subsection to make regular reports to the board.