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Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Physical Therapy
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Practice of Physical Therapy [18 VAC 112 ‑ 20]
 
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Regulations govern the education, examination and other qualifications for licensure of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. They also set standards for practice and fees as necessary to support the licensing and disciplinary functions of the board.
State Authority Sections 54.1-2400 and 54.1-3473 through 54.1-3483
Federal Authority None entered
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation 1) To review methods for assuring continuing competency of licensed practitioners in physical therapy.

2) To update the practice requirements for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.
Meetings See all meetings (20) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Corie Tillman Wolf  / Executive Director
Address: 9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233
Email Address: ptboard@dhp.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)367-4674    FAX: (804)527-4413    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Regulatory reduction Final Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (05/19/2025).
Changes to comply with Compact rules Fast-Track Secretary of Health and Human Resources review in progress.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Regulatory amendment to allow agency subordinates to hear credentials cases Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/26/2024.
Exempt action to implement SB1005 and HB2359
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/08/2023.
Implementation of the Physical Therapy Compact Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/12/2021.
Periodic review Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/30/2021.
Renewal fee reduction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/28/2020.
Handling fee for returned check Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/05/2020.
Practice of dry needling Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/29/2020.
Type 2 CE credit for attendance at board meetings or hearings Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/10/2019.
Recognition of oPTion assessment tool Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/07/2018.
Addition of FSBPT for approval of CE Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/08/2018.
CE credit for volunteer service Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/05/2017.
Direct access certification
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/04/2015.
Regulatory reform changes Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/27/2014.
Change in list of CE providers Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/26/2013.
Eliminate face-to face requirement for continuing education;additional option for CE or reinstatemen Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/17/2013.
Fee reduction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/27/2010.
Address of record
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2009.
Periodic review Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/30/2009.
Direct access certification Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/10/2009.
Acceptance of credentialing bodies for graduates on non-approved physical therapy schools Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/23/2006.
Conforming returned check fee and renewal date
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/05/2006.
Reduction in certain fees
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/19/2005.
Delegation of fact-finding proceeding to an agency subordinate Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/29/2005.
Periodic review Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/08/2004.
Continuing competency Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/23/2002.
Fee reduction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/30/2002.
Change in law on direct access
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/26/2001.
Regulations for licensure
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/27/2000.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
2/20/2019 Agency Completed Amend
10/16/2012 Agency Completed Amend
9/5/2007 Agency Completed Amend
9/5/2007 Agency Completed Amend
9/30/2002 Agency Completed Amend