GA State Board of Physical Therapy Rules Part 2 – Flashcards

yes

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

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)

yes

by December 31st of odd years

a late fee

February 28th

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

biennium

exempt

six months

reinstated

Verification of Continuing Competence form AND documentation of compliance upon receipt of notice

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

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

filing an application for inactive status and paying the appropriate fee

No

no

No

submitting an application for reinstatement, pay appropriate fee, and required to meet other requirements

50%

nursing home, acute hospital, convalescent hospital, rehabilitation center, other in-pt facility by any other name and out-pt clinic which include private office

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 3. document all meetings with the assistant and subsequent decisions 4. make on on-site visit to each pt being treated by the assistant as appropriate based on the need to alter the treatment plan and NO LESS than EVERY 6TH visit. 5. document the on-site visit, changes in the treatment plan, and communication to the assistant 6. be available to the assistant at all times for advice, assistance, and instructions

1. perform all PT evaluations to develop or amen physical therapy interventions stated on the student's Individual Educational Plan (IEP) 2. make an on-site visit to each student schedule for direct weekly services from the PTA no less than every 4TH scheduled week, and no less than once every 3 MONTHS for students who are scheduled w/the PTA once monthly or less. 3. document the on-site visit including status of case(s), program or services status or change and indicate instructions given to the PTA 4. Interact w/the PTA in appropriate ways ways specific to the goals & objectives stated in the IEP 5. be available to PTA at all times for advise, assistance, and instructions

1. Evaluate each pt 2. Plan each pt's treatment program & determine which elements thereof can be delegated to PTA 3. Provide periodic reevaluation of trx program & PTA's performance in relation to the pt 4. Perform & record an evaluation of the pt and his response to trx at the termination thereof 5. Interact w/the PTA in appropriate ways specific to the plan of care of the pt's being treated by the PTA

yes

No

Physical Therapy aide

direct supervision

on the premises

Treatment documentation

1. Clerical tasks excluding treatment documentation 2. transporting pts 3. assembling & disassembling equipment in treatment tasks 4. housekeeping activities

yes

1. assisting a pt in preparation for trx by a licensee 2. assisting a pt after cessation of trx by a licensee 3. assisting the licensee during trx provided by the licensee

providers

1. Act with consideration, within the scope of physical therapy, for the rights & dignity of individuals 2. Comply w/laws & regulations governing the practice of physical therapy in the state of GA 3. Accept responsibility for the exercise of sound judgement 4. Seek remuneration for heir services that is deserved & reasonable 5. Provide accurate information to the consumer about the profession & services provided 6. Accept the responsibility to protect the public and the profession from unethical, incompetent, or illegal acts

1. Failing to adhere to the Code of Ethics for PT's and PTA's 2. Delegating to an aide or unlicensed person any physical therapy task other than thosecodified 3. Failing to provide continuous, immediate and physically present supervision of the aide/unlicensed person when designated tasks are performed 4. Performing the technique of dry needling without having met the training & competency requirements 5. Failing to provide an evaluation on each pt and establishing a physical therapy diagnosis 6. Failing to formulate & record in the pt's record at trx program based upon the evaluation & any other info available 7. Failing to perform periodic evaluation of the pt & documenting the evaluations in the pt's record & to make adjustments to the pt's trx program as progress warrants 8. Failing to formulate & record a pt's discharge plan 9. Directly or indirectly requesting, receiving or participating int eh division, transferring, assigning, rebating or refunding of fees or remuneration earned, in cash or kin, for bringing or referring a pt

physical therapist

No

1. Proof of education in the OSHA blood Borne Pathogens Standard and 2. at least one of the following: A. Graduation from an entry-level physical therapy program that included dry needling instruction consisting of a minimum of 50hrs total & competency assessment & achievement in its curriculum B. Graduation from a post-graduate credentialed residency or fellowship program of study that included dry needling instruction consisting of a minimum of 50hrs total & competency assessment & achievement in its curriculum C. Documented successful completion of a didactic dry needling course of study consisting of a minimum of 50hrs total & competency assessment & achievement in its curriculum

Preventative services

Consultation

Appropriate Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts

1. Physical condition of the pt 2. Nature of the ailment 3. Extent to which the consulting practitioner has knowledge of the pt's history & condition such that an informed judgement can be made concerning course of treatment

implementing a program of physical therapy treatment