AZ HB2149

Establishes grounds for denying physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licenses or certificates, including false statements, fraud, felonies, moral turpitude, and examination integrity violations.

Changes terminology for professional designations from periods to no periods (e.g., "P.T." to "PT", "P.T.A." to "PTA", "D.P.T." to "DPT") and adds "DScPT" as a recognized designation.

Modifies license suspension procedures so that licenses or certificates are administratively suspended for failure to renew, and licenses suspended for more than three consecutive years must be reapplied for rather than simply reinstated.

Adds failing to complete continuing competence requirements as grounds for disciplinary action against licensees and certificate holders.

Expands grounds for denying applications and taking disciplinary action to include attempting to subvert examination integrity and conduct violating professional standards.