Definition of Physical Therapy - ANSWER - Disciplinary actions the PT section can make
The evaluation and treatment of a person by after an investigation or hearing -
physical measures and the use of therapeutic ANSWER -License suspension, revocation
exercises and rehabilitative procedures, with or or refusal to issue or renew license, or limit
without assistive devices, for the purpose of permit
preventing, correcting or alleviating any disability
If a investigator is employed by the PT section,
Definition of Physical Therapist - what rights do they have - ANSWER -
ANSWER -A person who practices or Investigate compliants, conduct inspections and
provides patient education and instruction of make inquires as in the judgement. Right to
physical therapy. An individual who performs the review, obtain copies, and audit the patient
initial; examination unless that therapist has records and personnel files of the licensee and
transferred the responsibility for management of limit permit of the holders place of business
the patient's care to another
May the PT section disclose information gathered
Definition of Physical Therapist Assistant - in an investigation - ANSWER -For good
ANSWER -A person who assist in the cause. May disclose to federal, state or local law
provision of physical therapy treatments, enforcement, prosecutor or regulatory agency or
including the provision of patient education and its officers or agents engaging in an investigation
instruction, under supervision of a physical
therapist
Criteria to be granted reciprocity in Ohio -
ANSWER -- applicant received a score on
What are the main responsibilities of the Physical the NPTE that would have been a passing score
Therapy Section of the OTPTAT Board - - applicant passed the jursiprudence exam
ANSWER -- shall license persons desiring - holds a current and valid license or registration
to practice physical therapy/assisting to practice PT in another state
- approve investigation, hearings, inquires and its - applicant's education is reasonably equivalent
findings and orders to the educational requirements that were
enforced for licensure
What are other responsibilities of the Physical
Therapy Section - ANSWER -- keep a How often does PT/A license expire -
record of its proceeds ANSWER -Biennially
- keep a register of applicants and PT/A in the
state
- deposit all fees collected What is the licensure renewal fee -
- on the receipt of an application for a license to ANSWER -not more than $125
practice as a PT/A provide to the applicant the
sections address, dates of upcoming section
meetings and a list of names of the section What change in information should a licensee
members report to the PT section - ANSWER -Name,
business address, or home address no later than
30 days
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What happens if an individual practices with an
expired license - ANSWER -Subject to
Who may receive a license by endorsement - disciplinary actions
ANSWER -An applicant who is currently
licensed as a PT/A under the laws of another
state provided the requirements for registration What is the protocol of submitting reinstatement
or licensure under the appropriate category in application before March 1st of the year the
that state include minimal education and passing license expired - ANSWER -Applicant shall
score on the NPTE complete the number of contact hours of
continuing education that were required to renew
the expired license
What if an applicant for endorsement has been
out of practice for more that 5 years -
ANSWER -Shall retake and pass the NPTE What is the protocol of submitting reinstatement
application after March 1st of the year the license
expired - ANSWER -Applicant shall
Define "out of practice" - ANSWER -Being complete the number of continuing education
actively engaged in the practice of physical within two years period immediately preceding
therapy for fewer than 500 hours over a 5 year the date the board received the application
period prior to date the applicant submits
endorsement application
How many continuing education units does a PT
require for renewal - ANSWER -24 CEU's
When should an individual renew their license -
ANSWER -January 31st.
How many continuing education units does a
PTA require for renewal - ANSWER -12
What year does PTs renew their license - CEU's
ANSWER -even numbered years, unless
received initial license after October 1st of an
odd year than license is valid through the What is the criteria for approval for continuing
January 31st of the second even year education activities - ANSWER -Include
significant intellectual or practical content, the
primary objective of which is to improve the
What year does PTAs renew their license - professional competence of the participant. Be an
ANSWER -odd numbered years, unless organized program of learning dealing with
received initial license after October 1st of an matters directly related to the practice of physical
even year than license is valid through the therapy, professional responsibility, ethical
January 31st of the second odd year obligations. Consist of in-person instruction or
other methods of instruction
What happens if applicant allows license to
expire - ANSWER -Have to submit a What is the protocol if the PT section denies
reinstatement application approval for continuing education activity -
ANSWER -PT section shall give a written
explanation of the reason for denial to the person
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