Section R156-42a-102 - DefinitionsIn addition to the definitions in Title 58, Chapters 1 and 42a, as used in Title 58, Chapters 1 and 42a, or this rule:
(1) "Manual therapy", as used in Subsection 58-42a-102(6)(b)(vii)(L), means the use of skilled hand movements to manipulate tissues of the body for a therapeutic purpose. (2) "Physical agent modalities", as used in Subsection 58-42a-102(6)(b)(vii)(L), means specialized treatment procedures including: superficial thermal agents, deep thermal agents, electrotherapeutic agents, and mechanical devices. (3) "Qualified continuing professional education", as used in Subsection 58-42a-303.5(1), means continuing education that meets the standards set forth in Subsection R156-42a-304. (4) "Unprofessional conduct" as defined in Title 58, Chapters 1 and 42a, is further defined, in accordance with Subsection 58-1-203(1)(e), in Section R156-42a-502. (5) "Wound care", as used in Subsection 58-42a-102(6)(b)(vii)(L), means: (a) prevention of interruptions in skin and tissue integrity; and (b) care and management of interruptions in skin and tissue integrity. Utah Admin. Code R156-42a-102
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2015-24, effective 12/1/2015