§ 5-40-9 - Right of use of the title of physical therapist. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 5-40-9

   § 5-40-9  Right of use of the title ofphysical therapist. – (a) To safeguard the welfare and health of the people of the state, it isunlawful for any person to represent himself or herself as a physical therapistor physical therapist assistant in this state or to use any title,abbreviation, sign, or device to indicate that the person is a physicaltherapist or physical therapist assistant unless this person has been licensedpursuant to the provisions of this chapter.

   (b) Any person who holds a license to practice physicaltherapy in this state has the right to use the title "physical therapist" andabbreviation "P.T." No other person may assume the title or use theabbreviation P.T. or other words, or letters, signs, figures, or devices toindicate that the person using the title is a physical therapist.

   (c) The abbreviation "G.P.T." shall be used to identify a"graduate physical therapist".

   (d) Any person who holds a license as a physical therapistassistant in this state has the right to use the title "physical therapistassistant". No other person may assume the title or other words, or letters,signs, figures, or devices to indicate that the person using the title is aphysical therapist assistant.