South Carolina § 40-45-290 Physical therapy aides; permissible duties; restrictions.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 40-45-290 — Physical therapy aides; permissible duties; restrictions.

South Carolina·Title 40 PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS·Ch. 45 PHYSICAL THERAPISTS

(A)A physical therapy aide may provide departmental support to the on-site physical therapist and physical therapist assistant in the following areas subject to guidelines established in regulations:

(1)transporting patients;

(2)preparing, cleaning, and maintaining the treatment area and equipment;

(3)preparing patients for treatment;

(4)attending to the personal needs of patients during treatment sessions;

(5)clerical and housekeeping activities.

(B)A physical therapy aide may not perform:

(1)an activity which requires licensure under this chapter;

(2)an activity which requires the exercise of the professional judgment of a physical therapist;

(3)the interpretation of referrals, screenings, assessments, evaluations, or reassessments;

(4)the development or modification of treatm

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(A) A physical therapy aide may provide departmental support to the on-site physical therapist and physical therapist assistant in the following areas subject to guidelines established in regulations: (1) transporting patients; (2) preparing, cleaning, and maintaining the treatment area and equipment; (3) preparing patients for treatment; (4) attending to the personal needs of patients during treatment sessions; (5) clerical and housekeeping activities. (B) A physical therapy aide may not perform: (1) an activity which requires licensure under this chapter; (2) an activity which requires the exercise of the professional judgment of a physical therapist; (3) the interpretation of referrals, screenings, assessments, evaluations, or reassessments; (4) the development or modification of treatment plans or discharge plans.

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