Sec. 108.051. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter: (1) "Health care professional" means: (A) a dentist licensed under Subtitle D; (B) a dental hygienist licensed under Chapter 262 ; (C) a hearing instrument fitter and dispenser licensed under Chapter 402 ; (D) a nurse, including an advanced practice registered nurse, licensed under Chapter 301 ; (E) an occupational therapist licensed under Chapter 454 ; (F) an optometrist or therapeutic optometrist licensed under Chapter 351 ; (G) a pharmacist licensed under Subtitle J; (H) a physical therapist licensed under Chapter 453 ; (I) a physician licensed under Subtitle B; (J) a physician assistant licensed under Chapter 204 ; (K) a podiatrist licensed under Chapter 202 ; (L) a psychologist licensed under Chapter 501 ; (M) a social worker licensed under Chapter 505 ; and (N) a speech-language pathologist or audiologist licensed under Chapter 401 . (2) "License" means a license, certificate, registration, permit, or other authorization that: (A) is issued by a licensing authority; and (B) a person must obtain to practice or engage in a particular business, occupation, or profession. (3) "Licensing authority" means a department, commission, board, office, or other agency of this state that issues a license.
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