License renewal period
Every 2 years, Aug 31 of even numbered years
What is on call in regards to general supervision?
PT must be able to go to
... [Show More] the location on the SAME day at PTA provided treatment, if it is decided that it's the best interest of pt to be seen by PT.
What does it mean for a PT to be "readily available" when supervising a PTA on general supervision?
PT must be able to respond to communication within 15 minutes.
When can a PTA be under general supervision?
After being certified by the ASBPT and completed 2000 hours of working as a PTA with on-site supervision
What must PTA document if treating under general supervision?
1. name and license # of SPV PT
2. patient name
3. date of tx
4. tx interventions provided
5. whether the PTA consulted with PT during tx and what came of that conversation.
How many assistive personnel can PT oversee and other stipulations?
3
*1 must be a PTA
*no more than 2 can be on general supervision
*assistive personnel that are not PTAs must have onsite supervision
For pt's treated by PTA under general supervision? When must the PT re-eval and provide therapeutic intervention?
Every 4th visit or 30 days whichever comes first
What are the only acceptable initials to put immediately following your name to designate your title?
P.T. or P.T.A
educational designation comes after
If pt is in facility that is not acute care, what must be done at the conclusion of care?
PT must provide last treatment OR
If PTA did last tx, PT must complete discharge summary
How many CEUs do PTs need in AZ every 2 years?
20 CEUs
*10 must be from Category A
*No more than 10 from category B and C
*Category A (coursework for CEU, postgrad, residency, or specialty certification; max 10 hours)
*Category B (study group, self instruction, in-service edu; max 5 hours)
*Category C (practice management, teaching, publication; max 5 hours)
*must keep proof of CEU for 4 years
How many CEUs do PTs need if initial license period is 1 year or less?
10 CEUs
What happens if license or certificate is administratively suspended more than 3 consecutive years?
Must submit application
Board may require:
1. work with interim permit, supervised practice
2. complete coursework
3. complete CEU for the time lapse
4. take and pass jurisprudence or national exam
How many hours must interim permit holder complete under onsite supervision for supervised clinical practice?
500 hours [Show Less]