GREEN SHEET REDIGEST
HB 305 2017 Regular Session Johnson
(KEYWORD, SUMMARY, AND DIGEST as amended by Senate committee
amendments)
PHYSICAL THERAPISTS. Provides for the regulation of the practice of physical
therapy.
DIGEST
Present law authorizes a graduate of a foreign school of physical therapy to qualify for a
license as a physical therapist upon meeting the requirements for licensure as a physical
therapist as well as complying with additional provisions.
Proposed law retains present law but changes the additional requirements to all of the
following:
(1)Provides satisfactory evidence of successful completion of a foreign physical therapy
education curriculum that is substantially equivalent to the requirements for physical
therapists educated in accredited physical therapy schools located within the U.S.
(2)Provides indisputable proof of identity as specified by the board.
(3)Provides documentation satisfactory to the board of verification of all professional
or trade licenses, certifications, and permits, past or present, held in any country,
province, or state, including the U.S., as required by the board.
(4)Achieves a passing score on a board-approved English proficiency examination if the
applicant's native language is not English.
(5)Completes supervised clinical practice requirements as defined by board rule.
(6)Meets all additional requirements established by board rule.
Proposed law authorizes a graduate of a foreign school of physical therapy assisting to
qualify for a license as a physical therapy assistant upon meeting the requirements for
licensure as a physical therapist assistant as well as complying with all of the following
provisions:
(1)Provides satisfactory evidence of successful completion of a foreign physical therapy
assistant education curriculum that is substantially equivalent to the requirements for
physical therapy assistants educated in accredited physical therapy schools located
within the U.S.
(2)Provides indisputable proof of identity as specified by the board.
(3)Provides documentation satisfactory to the board of verification of all professional
or trade licenses, certifications, and permits, past or present, held in any country,
province, or state, including the U.S., as required by the board.
(4)Achieves a passing score on board-approved English proficiency examinations if the
applicant's native language is not English.
(5)Completes supervised clinical practice requirements as defined by board rule.
(6)Meets all additional requirements established by board rule.
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Prepared by Christine Arbo Peck. Proposed law authorizes an applicant who has completed a U.S. armed services program of
training not accredited by a national accreditation agency approved by the board to qualify
for a license as a physical therapy assistant upon meeting the requirements for licensure as
a physical therapist assistant as well as complying with both of the following provisions:
(1)Provides satisfactory evidence of successful completion of a U.S. armed services
program of training that is substantially equivalent to the requirements for physical
therapist assistants educated in an accredited entry-level program as determined by
the board.
(2) Meets all additional requirements established by board rule.
Present law authorizes the board to charge certain fees and sets a maximum amount for each
fee.
Proposed law retains present law and further authorizes an annual continuing education
review fee not to exceed $250.
(Amends R.S. 37:2410; Adds R.S. 37:2411.1, 2411.2, and 2424(C)(7))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Health and Welfare to
the original bill:
1. Clarify that the continuing education review fee is an annual fee.
2. Delete the proposed course sponsor fee.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Health and Welfare to the
reengrossed bill
1. Removes provisions regarding legislative intent and immunity for the board.
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Prepared by Christine Arbo Peck.