physical therapy assistants; students; supervision

This bill updates the definitions of various roles within Arizona's physical therapy regulations, specifically clarifying who counts as "assistive personnel" and how students are excluded from that category. It establishes new standards for supervision, requiring that physical therapist assistants work under "on-site supervision" where a licensed physical therapist is immediately available, while allowing "general supervision" for other assistive staff who are on call. The legislation also formally defines specific medical techniques like dry needling and manual therapy to ensure consistent understanding of the scope of practice. By amending the Arizona Revised Statutes, the bill directly affects physical therapists, their assistants, aides, and students by setting clearer boundaries for their duties and supervision requirements.