South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 101 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION- STATE BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS
Article 7 - CODE OF ETHICS
Section 101-15 - Sexual Misconduct
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 12, December 22, 2023
Engaging in sexual misconduct constitutes grounds for disciplinary action. Sexual misconduct for the purposes of this section includes the following:
(1) Engaging in or soliciting sexual relationships, whether consensual or non-consensual, while a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant/patient relationship exists.
(2) Making sexual advances, requesting sexual favors, or engaging in other verbal conduct or physical contact of a sexual nature with patients or clients.
(3) Intentionally viewing a completely or partially disrobed patient in the course of treatment if the viewing is not related to patient evaluation or treatment under current practice standards.
Added by State Register Volume 24, Issue No. 5, eff May 26, 2000. Amended by State Register Volume 33, Issue No. 2, eff February 27, 2009.