# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 38 — Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

### Chapter 04 — Physical Therapy Aide

#### Regulation .02 Requirements.

*COMAR 10.38.04.02*

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.