What are the requirements for using clients or patients during the presentation?
A. In accordance with the California Physical Therapy Practice Act, the physical therapist who will be demonstrating on the patients/clients MUST possess a valid California PT license. To view the California PT Practice Act, click here. Also mandatory is a Client/Patient Informed Consent Form. The consent form must state that the client/patient has the option to cease participation at any time during the presentation as well as state the name of the faculty member who will be providing the patient care. Click here for a sample Consent Form.