21 NCAC 48C .0103         PROHIBITED PRACTICE

(a)  A physical therapist must not employ acts, tests, procedures, modalities, treatments, or interventions in the treatment of patients that are beyond the scope of the practice of physical therapy. Any patient whose condition requires medical diagnosis of disease or treatment beyond the scope of physical therapy must be referred as specified in G.S. 90-270.102.

(b)  A physical therapist must not permit any person working under his or her supervision to engage in acts or practices beyond the scope allowed by the Physical Therapy Practice Act or the rules in this Chapter.

(c)  Physical therapy does not include the application of roentgen rays or radioactive materials, but consistent with the requirements of G.S. 90-270.102(4) a physical therapist may review x-rays and may also request radiologic consultations; however, a physical therapist shall not order radiological examinations.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 90-270.90; 90-270.92; 90-270.102;

Eff. December 30, 1985;

Amended Eff. December 1, 2006; August 1, 1998; April 1, 1989;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. May 1, 2018;

Amended Eff. March 1, 2020; September 1, 2019.