Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS
Part LIV - Physical Therapy Examiners
Subpart 2 - Practice
Chapter 3 - Practice
Subchapter D - Disciplinary Proceedings
Section LIV-365 - Licensure of Persons with a History of Substance Abuse

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code LIV-365

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

A. As authorized by R.S. 37:2420(A)(5), the board may refuse to license any applicant, or may refuse to renew the license of any person, or may restrict, suspend or revoke any license upon proof that a person has been habitually intemperate or abused controlled dangerous substances as defined by federal or Louisiana law.

B. In reviewing a history of substance abuse, the board may consider, among other evidence, the following in determining fitness to practice physical therapy and appropriate board action:

1. documentation demonstrating the degree of sobriety obtained;

2. documentation showing completion of a drug or alcohol rehabilitation program;

3. evidence of participation in board-accepted aftercare;

4. a current status report from a drug/alcohol abuse counselor or board-accepted aftercare sponsor; and

5. notarized letters of recommendation.

C. The burden to provide the foregoing documentation to the board shall be solely at the expense of the respondent/applicant.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2420 and Act 535 of 2009.

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