Rhode Island General Laws Title 5. Businesses and Professions § 5-40-1. Definitions

(1) “ Board” means the board of physical therapy established by § 5-40-2.

(2) “ Department” means the department of health.

(3) “ Diagnostic imaging” means techniques used to capture an image of a body part. For purposes of this chapter, diagnostic imaging shall include basic radiological imaging, commonly referred to as x-ray imaging, but shall not include other methodologies such as computer topography scan, ultrasound, bone scan, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or positron emission tomography scan.

(4) “ Examination” means an examination approved by the department in consultation with the board.

(5) “ License” means a license issued by the department to practice physical therapy.

(6) “ Physical therapist” means an individual who is licensed by the department to practice physical therapy.

(7) “ Physical therapist assistant” means an individual who is licensed by the department to assist in the practice of physical therapy under the supervision of a physical therapist.

(8) “ Physical therapy” means the care and services provided by or under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist who is licensed pursuant to this chapter.

(9) “ Practice of physical therapy” means:

(10) “ Supervision” means that a licensed physical therapist is at all times responsible for supportive personnel and students.