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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) It is unlawful for a person to practice physical therapy without being licensed under this chapter unless the person is
(1) a student in an accredited physical therapy program;
(2) a graduate of a foreign school of physical therapy fulfilling the internship requirement of AS 08.84.032, and then only unless under the continuous direction and immediate supervision of a physical therapist;
(3) issued a limited permit under AS 08.84.075; or
(4) granted a compact privilege under AS 08.84.188.
(b) A person may not provide services that the person describes as occupational therapy without being licensed under this chapter unless the person is
(1) a student in an accredited occupational therapy program or in a supervised field work program;
(2) a graduate of a foreign school of occupational therapy fulfilling the internship requirement of AS 08.84.032, and then only unless under the continuous direction and immediate supervision of an occupational therapist;
(3) an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant employed by the United States government while in the discharge of official duties;
(4) granted a limited permit under AS 08.84.075;
(5) licensed under this title and uses occupational therapy skills in the practice of the profession for which the license is issued; or
(6) employed as a teacher or teacher's aide by an educational institution and is required to use occupational therapy skills during the course of employment, if
(A) the occupational therapy skills are used under a program implemented by the employer and developed by a licensed occupational therapist;
(B) the employer maintains direct supervision of the person's use of occupational therapy skills; and
(C) the person does not represent to
(i) be an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant; and
(ii) practice occupational therapy.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Alaska Statutes Title 8. Business and Professions § 08.84.150. License required; exceptions - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ak/title-8-business-and-professions/ak-st-sect-08-84-150/
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