California Code of Regulations
Title 16 - Professional and Vocational Regulations
Division 13.2 - Physical Therapy Board of California
Article 12 - Topical Medications
Section 1399.78 - Authorization and Protocols Required

Universal Citation: 16 CA Code of Regs 1399.78

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 12, March 22, 2024

Topical medications shall be applied or administered by a physical therapist in accordance with this section.

(a) Any topical medication applied or administered shall be ordered on a specific or standing basis by a practitioner legally authorized to order or prescribe such medication.

(b) Written protocols shall be prepared for the administration or application of each of the groups of medications listed in Section 1399.79 for which a prescription is required under Federal or State law, which shall include a description of the medication, its actions, its indications and contraindications, and the proper procedure and technique for the application or administration of medication.

1. Amendment of NOTE filed 3-8-2000; operative 4-7-2000 (Register 2000, No. 10).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 2615 and 2620.3, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 2620.3, Business and Professions Code.

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