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EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Must have a current Physical Therapy license in the State of California.

Must know and utilize the theory of Physical Medicine.

Must have knowledge of machine operation and maintenance and repairs of the

same.

Must be able to apply the modalities used in Physical Therapy with full

knowledge of their effect.

Must have a good knowledge of human anatomy, physiology and the effect of

treatment procedure on the body function and stature.

Must have basic knowledge of disease process in the human body, causative

factors and values of physical therapy and the values of physical therapy agents

and its relief.

Must have full knowledge of sterile techniques and its modification on physical

therapy as detailed in the Infection Control Manual.

Must be familiar with the hospital policy, function and procedures relative to

physical therapy and related fields.

Must have a current CPR Card.

10.

Must meet and maintain Continuing Competency Regulations of the California

Code of Regulations Sections 1399.90 – 1399.99

1399.91. Continuing Competency Required.

(a) As required by this article, a licensee must accumulate 30 hours of continuing

competency hours in each license cycle. A licensee must submit evidence of

completing those hours to the board in order to renew his or her license. In order to

implement this requirement:

(1) For licenses that expire between October 31, 2010 and October 31, 2011, if the

renewal is submitted prior to the expiration of the original license, 15 hours of

continuing competency shall be completed.

(2) For licenses that expire on and after November 1, 2011, the full 30 hours shall be

completed.

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