R156-24b-102. Definitions

  In addition to the definitions in Title 58, Chapters 1 and 24b, as used in Title 58, Chapters 1 and 24b or this rule:

  (1) "An education program that is accredited by a recognized accreditation agency", as used in Subsections 58-24b-302(1)(c) and (d), (2)(c) and (d), and (3)(c), means an education program that is, at the time of an applicant's graduation:

  (a) accredited by CAPTE; or

  (b) a foreign education program which is equivalent to a CAPTE accredited program as determined by the FCCPT.

  (2) "Credential evaluation", as used in Subsections R156-24b-302a(2) and (3), means the appropriate Course Work Tool (CWT) adopted by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy. The appropriate CWT means the CWT in place at the time the foreign educated physical therapist or physical therapist assistant graduated from the physical therapy program.

  (3) "CAPTE" means Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.

  (4) "FCCPT" means the Foreign Credentialing Commission on Physical Therapy.

  (5) "FSBPT" means the Federation of State Licensing Boards of Physical Therapy.

  (6) "Joint mobilization", as used in Subsection 58-24b-102(15)(d), means a manual therapy technique comprising a continuum of skilled passive movements to the joints and/or related soft tissues that are applied at varying speeds and amplitudes, including a small-amplitude/high velocity therapeutic movement.

  (7) "Routine assistance", as used in Subsections 58-24b-102(10) and 58-24b-401(3)(b) means:

  (a) engaging in assembly and disassembly, maintenance and transportation, preparation and all other operational activities relevant to equipment and accessories necessary for treatment; and

  (b) providing only that type of elementary and direct patient care which the patient and family members could reasonably be expected to learn and perform.

  (8) "Supportive personnel", as used in Subsection R156-24b-503(1), means a physical therapist assistant or a physical therapy aide and does not include a student in a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant program.

  (9) "Unprofessional conduct" as defined in Title 58, Chapters 1 and 24b, is further defined, in accordance with Subsection 58-1-203(1)(e), in Section R156-24b-502.