# RCW 18.74.005: RCW 18.74.005: Purpose of chapter

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C74_S005

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 18.74.005
- **Heading:** RCW 18.74.005: Purpose of chapter
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 74 / Section 005

## Text

The purpose of this chapter is to protect the public health, safety, and welfare, and to provide for state administrative control, supervision, licensure, and regulation of the practice of physical therapy. It is the intent of the legislature that only individuals who meet and maintain prescribed standards of competence and conduct be allowed to engage in the practice of physical therapy as defined and authorized by this chapter.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 18.74.005 RCW 18.74.005: Purpose of chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C74_S005.md)
- [RCW 18.74.010 RCW 18.74.010: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C74_S010.md)
- [RCW 18.74.012 RCW 18.74.012: Consultation with health care practitioner not required for certain treatments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C74_S012.md)
- [RCW 18.74.015 RCW 18.74.015: Referral to health care practitioners—When required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C74_S015.md)
- [RCW 18.74.020 RCW 18.74.020: Board created—Members—Staff assistance—Compensation and travel expenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C74_S020.md)
- [RCW 18.74.023 RCW 18.74.023: Board—Powers and duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C74_S023.md)
- [RCW 18.74.025 RCW 18.74.025: Standards for appropriateness of physical therapy care—Violation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C74_S025.md)
- [RCW 18.74.027 RCW 18.74.027: Board—Officers—Meetings—Quorum.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C74_S027.md)
- [RCW 18.74.029 RCW 18.74.029: Application of Uniform Disciplinary Act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C74_S029.md)
- [RCW 18.74.030 RCW 18.74.030: Qualifications of applicants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C74_S030.md)
- [RCW 18.74.033 RCW 18.74.033: Qualifications—Military training and experience.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C74_S033.md)
- [RCW 18.74.035 RCW 18.74.035: Examinations—Scope—Time and place.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C74_S035.md)
- [RCW 18.74.038 RCW 18.74.038: Physical therapist assistants—Waiver of examination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C74_S038.md)
- [RCW 18.74.040 RCW 18.74.040: Licenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C74_S040.md)

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