Section 2655.  


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  • As used in this article:

    (a) "Physical therapist" means a physical therapist licensed by the board.

    (b) "Physical therapist assistant" means a person who meets the qualifications stated in Section 2655.3 and who is approved by the board to assist in the provision of physical therapy under the supervision of a physical therapist who shall be responsible for the extent, kind, and quality of the services provided by the physical therapist assistant.

    (c) "Physical therapist assistant" and "physical therapy assistant" shall be deemed identical and interchangeable.

(Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 829, Sec. 36. Effective January 1, 1997.)