Physical Therapy Def:
means the care and services provided by or under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist who is
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Practice of Physical Therapy Def:
examining, evaluating, and testing patients. Alleviating impairments of body structure and function. Reducing the risk of injury. Planing, evaluating, and modifying intervention. Engaging in education, teaching, and research.
Physical Therapist Def:
person who is licensed to practice physical therapy and whose license is in good standing
Physical Therapist Assistant Def:
person who is licensed by the board to assist a physical therapist, whose activites are supervised and directed by a physical therapist.
How many members make up the baord?
8
How long does each board member serve?
3 years
How many members of the board are licensed physical therapists?
6
How to become licensed in the state of GA
graduate of educational program accredited for PT or PTA - passed criminal background check - has satisfactorily passed an exam prepared or approved by the board
Physical Therapy Aide Def:
person who is employed to assist a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant under the direct supervision of a licensee
Foreign Educated Licensure
the board requires 60 hours of general education and 90 hours of professional education totaling 150 hours. Must display ability to speak, write, and understand English. Completed 3 month board approved traineeship with a licensed PT
Reciprocity Def:
waiver of examination requirement for person licensed in another state who meet certain qualifications. - granted to person licensed in another state whom has to test for licensure in that state. In waiving the exam, the board may require additional education.
Who can the board give training permit to?
board may issue this type of permit to an applicant who is a graduate of an approved PT program and waiting exam results. a foreign PT student who is waiting on taking the exam. a reinstatement applicant of PT/PTA whose license has been expired for more than 2 years.
Who can the training permit holder work under?
Under the supervision of a PT who has been approved by the board and has practiced for more than 1 year.
How often do you renew your license?
biennially with proof of CEU and pay renewal fee by December 31, of odd years.
How can you renew your license past the expiration date?
Can be restored after application fee and payment of prescribed restoration fee within the time period.
Any license which has not been restored within such a period following expiration cannot...
be renewed, restored, or reissued.
How do you obtain a license after a license has been canceled?
compliance with all relevant requirements (cx after Feb 28th of following year)
Who determines the expiration, renewal, and penalty dates?
Division director
What if you are unable to provide documentation of working as a PT/PTA for the last 5 years for renewal?
1000 hours under supervision for 6mos - 1 yr; take licensure exam, take GA law exam
How many hours of CEU biennially?
30 hours but not to exceed 10 hr in a day; with 4 hours in GA ethics
How long should you hold onto CEU documentation?
3 years
Preventative Services def:
the use of physical therapy knowledge and skills by a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant to provide education or activities in a wellness or community setting for the purpose of injury prevention, reduction of stress and or the promotion of fitness, but does not include administration of physical therapy treatment
licensed practitioner of the healing arts
any health practitioner who is licensed in the State to diagnose and treat individuals with the physical or mental disability or functional limitations at issue
what is the recommended number of people a PT can supervise?
3 - which can include PTAs, trainees, and students
Is a physical therapy diagnosis a medical diagnosis covered by insurance?
NO! Must see an MD for proper diagnosis and diagnostic tools such as imagining
how much is the disciplinary fine?
no more than $500 for each fine
What is the penalty for violating code of ethics if found guilty?
Misdemeanor [Show Less]