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Regulation .02 Requirements.

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A.
Supervision.
(1)
The physical therapy aide shall be under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist when performing those physical therapy treatments that the aide is permitted to perform.
(2)
Exceptions. An aide may:
(a)
Perform non-treatment-related activities, such as secretarial, clerical, and housekeeping duties without direct supervision;
(b)
Perform patient-related activities that do not involve treatment (such as transporting patients, undressing and dressing patients, removing and applying assistive and supportive devices) without direct supervision;
(c)
Assist a physical therapist assistant when more than one individual is required to ensure the safety and welfare of the patient during ambulation, transfers, or functional activities without direct supervision.
B.
In-Service Training. There shall be documented evidence of sufficient in-service training to assure safe performance of the duties assigned to the aide.