2009 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses.
Article 12D - Physical Therapy
Section 61-12D-8 - Practice of physical therapy; license required. (Repealed effective July 1, 2016.)
61-12D-8. Practice of physical therapy; license required. (Repealed effective July 1, 2016.)
A. No person shall practice or hold himself out to be engaging in the practice of physical therapy or designate himself as a physical therapist unless he is licensed as a physical therapist or is exempt from licensure as provided in the Physical Therapy Act.
B. No person shall designate himself or act as a physical therapist assistant unless he is licensed as a physical therapist assistant or is exempt from licensure as provided in the Physical Therapy Act.
C. A physical therapist shall refer persons under his care to the appropriate health care practitioner if the physical therapist has reasonable cause to believe symptoms or conditions are present that require services beyond his scope of practice or when physical therapy is contraindicated.
D. Physical therapists or physical therapist assistants shall adhere to the recognized standards of ethics of the physical therapy profession.
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