1.Program Definition and Services
Specialized therapies in Kansas include services aimed at helping individuals with disabilities or developmental delays improve their functional abilities. Services include:
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech-language pathology
- Other specialized therapies as prescribed by a physician
2. Regulations
The primary regulations governing specialized therapies in Kansas are:
- Kansas Administrative Regulations (K.A.R.) 28-39-157
- Kansas Statutes Annotated (K.S.A.) 65-2921
3. Licensing or Certification
Licenses are required for individual practitioners of specialized therapies in Kansas. For example:
- Physical therapists must be licensed by the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts
- Occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists likely have similar licensing requirements, though specific details are not provided in the provided results.
4. Responsible State Agency
The Kansas State Board of Healing Arts is responsible for licensing physical therapists. Other specialized therapies may fall under different regulatory bodies, but this information is not explicitly stated by the State.
5. Application Process
The application process for physical therapy licensure involves:
- Completing the online application through the Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS)
- Submitting required documentation to PTCAS
- Paying a $75.00 supplemental KU application fee
- Application processes for other specialized therapies are not specified in the available results.
6. Required Documentation
For physical therapy licensure, required documentation includes:
- Official transcripts
- Proof of completed education and training
- Background check information
- Documentation requirements for other specialized therapies are not provided in the available results.
7. Timeline for Approval
The timeline for approval is not specified in the available results for any specialized therapy.
8. Pre-Application Process
There is no formal pre-application process mentioned by the State.
9. Pre-Application Training
No specific pre-application training is mentioned in the available results. However, specialized therapy practitioners must complete the required education and training programs for their respective fields.
10. Additional Notes
- Physical therapists in Kansas may evaluate and initiate treatment without a referral from a licensed healthcare practitioner, with some limitations
- Specialized therapies may be provided in various settings, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, and home health agencies
- The University of Kansas Health System offers physical therapy services for a wide range of conditions and age groups
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