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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 10.38.04.02" title_num="10" subtitle_num="38" chapter_num="04" heading="Requirements.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Supervision.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>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.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Exceptions. An aide may:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Perform non-treatment-related activities, such as secretarial, clerical, and housekeeping duties without direct supervision;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>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;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>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.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>In-Service Training. There shall be documented evidence of sufficient in-service training to assure safe performance of the duties assigned to the aide.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>