062-1 Wyo. Code R. § 1-4
Unless specifically stated otherwise, the following definitions are applicable throughout this title:
(a) "Approved program" means a school of physical therapy or a program of physical therapist assistant training which is CAPTE accredited and approved by the Board.
(b) "Board" means the Wyoming State Board of Physical Therapy.
(c) "CAPTE" means Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.
(d) "Consultation by means of telecommunications" means that a physical therapist renders professional or expert opinion or advice to another physical therapist or health care provider via telecommunications or computer technology from a distant location. It includes the transfer of data or exchange of educational or related information by means of audio, video, or data communications. The physical therapist may use telehealth technology as a vehicle for providing only services that are legally or professionally authorized. The patient's written or verbal consent will be obtained and documented prior to such consultation. All records used or resulting from a consultation by means of telecommunications are part of a patient's record and are subject to applicable confidentiality requirements.
(e) "Direct supervision" means the physical therapist/physical therapist assistant is physically present on the premises and immediately available for direction and supervision.
(f) "Dry needling" is a manual therapy technique that uses a filiform needle as mechanical device to treat conditions within the scope of physical therapy practice. It is based upon Western medical concepts, requires a physical therapy examination and physical therapy diagnosis, and treats specific anatomic entities. Dry needling does not include the stimulation of auricular or acupuncture meridians.
(g) "Examination" means a national examination approved by the Board for the license of a physical therapist or certificate of a physical therapist assistant.
(h) "NPTE" means the National Physical Therapy Examination.
(i) "Restricted" for a physical therapist assistant means a license or certificate on which the Board places restrictions or conditions, or both, as to scope of practice, place of practice, supervision of practice, duration of licensed status, or type or condition of patient or client whom the license may provide services.
(j) "Student" is an individual who is currently engaged in the fulfillment of a physical therapy or physical therapist assistant educational program approved by the Board.
(k) "Supportive personnel" are persons other than licensed physical therapists who function in a physical therapy setting and assist with physical therapy care.
(l) "Testing" means standard methods and techniques used to gather data about the patient.
062-1 Wyo. Code R. § 1-4
Amended, Eff. 5/12/2015.
Amended, Eff. 4/16/2018.