Can an applicant who fails the examination on the first attempt submit a re-examination application to the Board to be made eligible to test a second
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yes
An applicant who fails the examination on the second attempt must submit the following before being made eligible to test a third time:
1. Copy of his/her "Examination Performance Feedback Report" obtained from FSBPT and pay all costs associated w/acquiring the report
2. A remediation plan addressing weakness/failure
3. Proof of satisfactory completion of such remediation plan
An applicant who fails the exam 3 or more times must submit what?
submit a remediation plan as before, and remediation plan must e approved by the Board prior to the applicant's beginning or initiating the plan. (An applicant may be approved to take the exam only after proof of satisfactory completion of the approved plan has been submitted)
Can an applicant who has been refused examination have a hearing before the Board?
yes
Every licensed PT and PTA shall BIENNIALLY apply to Board for renew of his/her license, submit proof of CEUs, and pay a renewal fee by what date?
by December 31st of odd years
A license not renewed on or before December 31st shall be assessed a _____.
a late fee
A license that is not renewed on or before _________ of the following renewal year shall lapse and be of no force and effect, and shall by operation of the law be revoked.
February 28th
Unacceptable activities for CEU's include, but are not limited to:
1. Orientation and in-service programs
2. Meetings for purposes of policy decisions
3. Non-educational meeting at annual association, chapter or organization meetings
4. Entertainment or recreational meeting or activities
5. Committee meetings, holdings of offices, serving as an organization delegate
6. Visiting exhibits
7. CPR
Continuing competence requirements shall apply within the first _____ that a PT/PTA is licensed in GA.
biennium
However, licensees who have graduated during the current renewal biennium and who have passed the National Physical Therapy Examination are _____ from the continuing competence requirement during the biennium in which they have graduated and successfully passed the exam.
exempt
Individuals licensed during the last ___ months of a biennium renewal period will not be required to meet continuing competence requirements for that biennium.
six months
Individuals who have been ____ within the last 6 months of a biennium renewal period may use the continuing competence coursework used for reinstatement, thereby making them exempt from the requirement for that biennium renewal period.
reinstated
Those licensees selected for audit shall submit what 2 things upon receipt of notice.
Verification of Continuing Competence form AND documentation of compliance upon receipt of notice
3 Acceptable documentations for audit are:
1. An official program or outline of the course
2. A certificate or verification of competition of home study
3. Verification of peer review of practice w/verification of acceptable practice by a recognized entity
Responsibilities of Licensee include:
1. Maintain the documents in number 5 (individuals licensed during the last six months of a biennium) above for no less than 3 years from the beginning date of the licensure period
2. To submit a properly completed and notarized "Verification of Competence Education" form to GA State Board of PT, if audited
3. Complete all steps necessary to meet the re-licensure requirements on or before Oct. 31st, of odd numbered years
4. Provide Board w/info requested during audit
5. Keep a current mailing address on file w/Licensing Board office at all times
Any licensee who is no longer practicing as a PT or PTA in the State of GA may request an inactive license status by doing what?
filing an application for inactive status and paying the appropriate fee
Can an individual holding inactive status practice as a PT or work as a PTA within the state of GA?
No
Is an individual holding inactive status subject to biannual renewal fees or continuing competence?
no
Can an individual whose license is under any sanction transfer to inactive status while sanctions are in effect?
No
An individual holding inactive status may return to active status by?
submitting an application for reinstatement, pay appropriate fee, and required to meet other requirements
A licensed PT shall be present in the same institutional setting ___% of any work week or portion thereof that the assistant is on duty, and shall be readily available to the assistant at all other times for advise, assistance, and instruction.
50%
Examples of an "Institutional Setting" is/are:
nursing home, acute hospital, convalescent hospital, rehabilitation center, other in-pt facility by any other name and out-pt clinic which include private office
The licensed PT in the HOME HEALTH setting responsible for the pt shall supervise the PTA working with the pt and shall:
1. perform initial eval to establish diagnosis, treatment goals, frequency, duration, and plan of care
2. meet w/the assistant no less than ONCE weekly to review pts being treated [Show Less]