49 Pa. Code § 43b.26. Schedule of civil penalties—physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.

§ 43b.26. Schedule of civil penalties—physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.

STATE BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY

Violation under
49 Pa. Code Title/Description Penalties

Section 40.20(b) Practicing physical therapy after failing
to renew but before reactivation of license (in compliance with continuing education requirements) One biennial renewal cycle or less—
$50 per month lapsed, not to exceed $1,000
More than one biennial renewal cycle—formal action

Section 40.67(a) Failure of licensed physical therapist to complete the required amount of
continuing education 1st offense—$25 per hour of deficiency, not to exceed $1,000
2nd offense—deficient 20 hours or less—$50 per hour of deficiency not to exceed $1,000
2nd offense—deficient more than 20 hours—formal action
3rd offense—deficient 10 hours or less—$100 per hour of deficiency not to exceed $1,000
3rd offense—deficient more than 10 hours—formal action
Subsequent offenses—formal action

Section 40.67(b)(3) Failure of licensed physical therapist to respond to continuing education audit
request within 30 days, or other time period set forth in audit request that notifies the licensee that failure to respond is subject
to discipline 1st offense—$100
2nd offense—$250
3rd offense—$500
Subsequent offenses—formal action

Section 40.191(j) Providing services as
a physical therapist assistant after failing to renew but before reactivation of certification (in compliance with continuing education requirements) One biennial renewal cycle or less—
$50 per month lapsed, not to exceed $1,000
More than one biennial renewal cycle—formal action

Section 40.192(a) Failure of certified physical therapist
assistant to complete the required amount
of continuing education 1st offense—$25 per hour of deficiency, not to exceed $1,000
2nd offense—deficient 20 hours or less—$50 per hour of deficiency, not to exceed $1,000
2nd offense—deficient more than 20 hours—formal action
3rd offense—deficient 10 hours or less—$100 per hour of deficiency, not to exceed $1,000
3rd offense—deficient more than 10 hours—formal action
Subsequent offenses—formal action

Section 40.192(b)(3) Failure of certified physical therapist
assistant to respond
to continuing education audit request within 30 days, or other time period set forth in audit request that notifies the physical therapist assistant that failure
to respond is subject to discipline 1st offense—$100
2nd offense—$250
3rd offense—$500
Subsequent offenses—formal action

Source

The provisions of this § 43b.26 adopted October 21, 2016, effective October 22, 2016, 46 Pa.B. 6643.

Cross References

This section cited in 49 Pa. Code § 40.67 (relating to continuing education for licensed physical therapist); and 49 Pa. Code § 40.192 (relating to continuing education for certified physical therapist assistant).

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Violation under 49 Pa. Code	Title/Description	Penalties
Section 40.20(b)	Practicing physical therapy after failing to renew but before reactivation of license (in compliance with continuing education requirements)	One biennial renewal cycle or less— $50 per month lapsed, not to exceed $1,000 More than one biennial renewal cycle—formal action
Section 40.67(a)	Failure of licensed physical therapist to complete the required amount of continuing education	1st offense—$25 per hour of deficiency, not to exceed $1,000 2nd offense—deficient 20 hours or less—$50 per hour of deficiency not to exceed $1,000 2nd offense—deficient more than 20 hours—formal action 3rd offense—deficient 10 hours or less—$100 per hour of deficiency not to exceed $1,000 3rd offense—deficient more than 10 hours—formal action Subsequent offenses—formal action
Section 40.67(b)(3)	Failure of licensed physical therapist to respond to continuing education audit request within 30 days, or other time period set forth in audit request that notifies the licensee that failure to respond is subject to discipline	1st offense—$100 2nd offense—$250 3rd offense—$500 Subsequent offenses—formal action
Section 40.191(j)	Providing services as a physical therapist assistant after failing to renew but before reactivation of certification (in compliance with continuing education requirements)	One biennial renewal cycle or less— $50 per month lapsed, not to exceed $1,000 More than one biennial renewal cycle—formal action
Section 40.192(a)	Failure of certified physical therapist assistant to complete the required amount of continuing education	1st offense—$25 per hour of deficiency, not to exceed $1,000 2nd offense—deficient 20 hours or less—$50 per hour of deficiency, not to exceed $1,000 2nd offense—deficient more than 20 hours—formal action 3rd offense—deficient 10 hours or less—$100 per hour of deficiency, not to exceed $1,000 3rd offense—deficient more than 10 hours—formal action Subsequent offenses—formal action
Section 40.192(b)(3)	Failure of certified physical therapist assistant to respond to continuing education audit request within 30 days, or other time period set forth in audit request that notifies the physical therapist assistant that failure to respond is subject to discipline	1st offense—$100 2nd offense—$250 3rd offense—$500 Subsequent offenses—formal action