2014 Delaware Code
Title 24 - Professions and Occupations
CHAPTER 26. PHYSICAL THERAPY AND ATHLETIC TRAINING
§ 2604. Powers and duties of Board

(a) The Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers shall have authority to:

(1) Formulate rules and regulations, with appropriate notice to those affected, where such notice can reasonably be given;

(2) Designate the application form to be used by all applicants, and to process all applications;

(3) Designate or prepare an examination to be taken by persons applying for licensure, except applicants who qualify for licensure by reciprocity;

(4) Provide for the administration of all examinations, including notice and information to applicants;

(5) Grant licenses to all persons who meet the qualifications for licensure;

(6) Receive complaints from practitioners and from the public concerning practitioners, or concerning practices of the profession; to evaluate such complaints; and to take such action within its powers as the Board deems appropriate;

(7) Issue subpoenas and compel the attendance of witnesses and production of records;

(8) Administer oaths to witnesses;

(9) Determine whether or not a practitioner shall be the subject of a disciplinary hearing, and if so, to conduct such hearing in accordance with this chapter and the Administrative Procedures Act [Chapter 101 of Title 29];

(10) Where it has been determined after a disciplinary hearing, that penalties or sanctions should be imposed to designate and impose the appropriate sanction or penalty after time for appeal has lapsed;

(11) Maintain complete records relating to meeting minutes, applications, examinations, rosters, changes and additions to the rules and regulations, complaints, hearings and other matters as the Board shall determine;

(12) Issue cease and desist orders after a hearing conducted in accordance with this chapter and the Administrative Procedures Act.

(b) The Board of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training shall promulgate regulations specifically identifying those crimes which are substantially related to the practice of physical therapy or athletic training.

24 Del. C. 1953, §§ 2603, 2605; 50 Del. Laws, c. 367, § 1; 64 Del. Laws, c. 192, § 1; 68 Del. Laws, c. 71, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 73 Del. Laws, c. 125, §§ 1, 2; 74 Del. Laws, c. 262, § 47; 74 Del. Laws, c. 381, § 7.;