Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS
Part LIV - Physical Therapy Examiners
Subpart 2 - Practice
Chapter 3 - Practice
Subchapter A - General Provisions
Section LIV-309 - Early Childhood Services

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code LIV-309

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

A. In the provision of early childhood services through the Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) program, the PT conducts appropriate screenings, evaluations, and assessments to determine needed services to fulfill family-centered goals.

B. Subject to the provisions of this Section, the PT shall implement physical therapy services in accordance with the recommendations accepted by the Interdisciplinary Team, as stated in the Individual Family Service Plan.

C. Evaluation and reevaluation will be conducted in accordance with federal mandates under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), 20 U.S.C. § 1436, or when warranted by a change in the child's condition, and include reexamination of the child.

D. In the provision of services for children ages 3 through 22 in the school setting:

1. the PT conducts appropriate screenings, evaluations, and assessments to determine if the student has a gross motor delay or a medical condition that affects gross motor functioning in the educational setting.

2. Subject to the provisions of this Section, the PT shall implement physical therapy services in accordance with the recommendations accepted by the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team.

3. Evaluation and reevaluation in the educational setting will be conducted in accordance with federal mandates under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), 20 U.S. Code Subchapter II, Rule 1414, or when warranted by a change in the child's condition and include reexamination of the child.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2418 and Act 535 of 2009.

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