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License renewal period - Answer Every 2 years, Aug 31 of even numbered years
What is on call in regards to general supervision? - Answer PT must be able to go to 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? -
Answer PT must be able to respond to communication within 15 minutes.
When can a PTA be under general supervision? - Answer 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? - Answer 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? - Answer 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? - Answer Every 4th visit or 30 days whichever comes first