GA Jurisprudence Stuff
yes - ANSCan 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 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 - ANSAn applicant who fails the
examination on the second attempt must submit the following before being made eligible to test
a third time:
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) -
ANSAn applicant who fails the exam 3 or more times must submit what?
yes - ANSCan an applicant who has been refused examination have a hearing before the
Board?
by December 31st of odd years - ANSEvery 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?
a late fee - ANSA license not renewed on or before December 31st shall be assessed a _____.
February 28th - ANSA 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.
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 - ANSUnacceptable activities for CEU's include, but are not limited to:
biennium - ANSContinuing competence requirements shall apply within the first _____ that a
PT/PTA is licensed in GA.
, exempt - ANSHowever, 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.
six months - ANSIndividuals licensed during the last ___ months of a biennium renewal period
will not be required to meet continuing competence requirements for that biennium.
reinstated - ANSIndividuals 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.
Verification of Continuing Competence form AND documentation of compliance upon receipt of
notice - ANSThose licensees selected for audit shall submit what 2 things 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 - ANS3 Acceptable documentations for audit are:
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 -
ANSResponsibilities of Licensee include:
filing an application for inactive status and paying the appropriate fee - ANSAny 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?
No - ANSCan an individual holding inactive status practice as a PT or work as a PTA within the
state of GA?
no - ANSIs an individual holding inactive status subject to biannual renewal fees or continuing
competence?
No - ANSCan an individual whose license is under any sanction transfer to inactive status while
sanctions are in effect?
yes - ANSCan 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 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 - ANSAn applicant who fails the
examination on the second attempt must submit the following before being made eligible to test
a third time:
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) -
ANSAn applicant who fails the exam 3 or more times must submit what?
yes - ANSCan an applicant who has been refused examination have a hearing before the
Board?
by December 31st of odd years - ANSEvery 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?
a late fee - ANSA license not renewed on or before December 31st shall be assessed a _____.
February 28th - ANSA 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.
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 - ANSUnacceptable activities for CEU's include, but are not limited to:
biennium - ANSContinuing competence requirements shall apply within the first _____ that a
PT/PTA is licensed in GA.
, exempt - ANSHowever, 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.
six months - ANSIndividuals licensed during the last ___ months of a biennium renewal period
will not be required to meet continuing competence requirements for that biennium.
reinstated - ANSIndividuals 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.
Verification of Continuing Competence form AND documentation of compliance upon receipt of
notice - ANSThose licensees selected for audit shall submit what 2 things 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 - ANS3 Acceptable documentations for audit are:
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 -
ANSResponsibilities of Licensee include:
filing an application for inactive status and paying the appropriate fee - ANSAny 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?
No - ANSCan an individual holding inactive status practice as a PT or work as a PTA within the
state of GA?
no - ANSIs an individual holding inactive status subject to biannual renewal fees or continuing
competence?
No - ANSCan an individual whose license is under any sanction transfer to inactive status while
sanctions are in effect?
