Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
Board
Board of Physical Therapy
chapter
Regulations Governing the Practice of Physical Therapy [18 VAC 112 ‑ 20]
This action is part of the regulatory reform initiative.
Action:
Regulatory reform changes
Action 4065
 
General Information
Action Summary Amendments are promulgated to: 1) eliminate specific remedial requirements for persons who fail the licensure examination three times; 2) reduce the traineeship hours required for applicants by endorsement, reactivation or reinstatement; 3) clarify that a re-evaluation of patients is required at certain intervals of care; and 4) eliminate the requirement that traineeships be served in facilities approved as clinical sites for students enrolled in an accredited education program.
Chapters Affected Only affects this chapter.
Executive Branch Review This action will go through the normal Executive Branch Review process.
RIS Project Yes  [003816]
Result of Prior Periodic Review Filed 10/16/2012
New Periodic Review This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
 
Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
Stage ID Stage Type Status
6738 Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/27/2014.
 
Contact Information
Name / Title: Corie Tillman Wolf  / Executive Director
Address: 9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233
Email Address: ptboard@dhp.virginia.gov
Phone: (804)367-4674    FAX: (804)527-4413    TDD: ()-

This person is the primary contact for this board.