Arkansas Code Title 17. Professions, Occupations, and Businesses § 17-93-202. Powers and duties

(1) Pass upon the qualifications of applicants for licensure of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants;

(2) Provide for the examinations of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants;

(3) Determine the applicants who successfully pass the examinations; and

(4) License applicants who meet the qualifications provided in this chapter.

(1) Adopt reasonable rules and require the payment of license fees adequate to carry out the purposes of this chapter;

(2) Investigate reported violations of this chapter and take such steps as may be necessary to enforce this chapter;

(3) Keep a record of its proceedings; and

(1) Establish mechanisms for assessing the continuing competence of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to practice physical therapy;

(2) Report final disciplinary action taken against a licensee to a national disciplinary database recognized by the board if required by law;

(3) Report information of alleged unlawful conduct by licensees, unlicensed individuals, and other healthcare providers and entities to the appropriate county, state, or federal authority; and

(4) Publish a report at least annually of all final disciplinary actions taken against licensees of the board.