General Provisions

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This is Article 1 of the Code of Virginia, titled “General Provisions.” It is part of Chapter 34.1 “Physical Therapy”, which is part of Subtitle III “Professions and Occupations Regulated by Boards Within the Department of Health Professions”, which is part of Title 54.1 “Professions and Occupations”.

It’s comprised of the following 14 sections.

§ 54.1-3473	Definitions
§ 54.1-3474	Unlawful to practice without license; continuing competency requirements
§ 54.1-3475	Board of Physical Therapy; appointment; qualifications; officers; nominations
§ 54.1-3476	Exemptions
§ 54.1-3477	Requirements for licensure as a physical therapist
§ 54.1-3478	Requirements for licensure as a physical therapist assistant
§ 54.1-3479	Licensure by examination or endorsement; traineeships
§ 54.1-3480	Refusal, revocation or suspension
§ 54.1-3480.1	Continuing education
§ 54.1-3481	Unlawful designation as physical therapist or physical therapist assistant; penalty
§ 54.1-3482	Practice of physical therapy; certain experience and referrals required; physical therapist assistants
§ 54.1-3482.1	Certain certification required
§ 54.1-3483	Unprofessional conduct
§ 54.1-3484	Criminal history background checks