Louisiana Physical Therapy Board

11/24/2016

Office Closure

Due to Thanksgiving Day, the Board office will be closed Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th

11/10/2016

Prospective Patients

Would you like to learn more about physical therapy and if it’s right for you?

06/06/2016

Direct Access Law Passed

The law became effective June 6, 2016. Click below to view a letter from the Board regarding the summary of changes in law allowing patients direct access to physical therapy.

10/21/2016

Attention Flood Victims

Licensees who were affected by the recent flooding in Louisiana and are unable to fulfill the continuing education requirements for the biennial reporting period should refer to §198 Exemptions from Continuing Education Requirements for guidance. Be advised that exemption requests must be received at least 45 days prior to the end of the renewal period for which the exemption is sought.

10/21/2016

Two new opportunities to earn administrative credit hours!

Licensees may now earn up to five administrative credit hours as a mentor in a physical therapy residency and fellowship program and for serving in an elected position in a physical therapy organization.

10/01/2016

Fee Change for Background Checks

Effective October 1, 2016, new fees will be implemented for fingerprint based criminal history checks.

08/20/2016

Important Notice: Rule Changes Effective 8-20-2016

Course Review Requirements and Fees Changes for Course Sponsors, Initial License Application, and License Renewal.

07/07/2016

Can physical therapists make a diagnosis?

In response to numerous inquiries from licensees, the Board replies to the question, “Can physical therapists make a diagnosis.”

Louisiana Physical Therapy Board

Office Closure

Prospective Patients

Direct Access Law Passed

Attention Flood Victims

Two new opportunities to earn administrative credit hours!

Fee Change for Background Checks

Important Notice: Rule Changes Effective 8-20-2016

Can physical therapists make a diagnosis?

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