When does the license expire? Ans- 1/31 of every odd numbered year at midnight
Who can change the license renewal period? Ans- The Director - then it expires at midnight of the last
day of the month of the birth date
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When does the license expire? Ans- 1/31 of every odd numbered year at midnight
Who can change the license renewal period? Ans- The Director - then it expires at midnight of the last
day of the month of the birth date of the holder, or other day established by the director
Educational Requirements Ans- An applicant shall furnish proof satisfactory to the Board of gradational
from a professional accredited PT program
Foreign Educated applicants must... Ans- 1. provide proof that applicants education is equivalent to the
USA
2. Passes English Proficiency Exam
3. Passes the Boards
Substantially Equivalent of foreign PT school... Ans- 1. School must prepare them to practice Pt without
restriction.
2. Provide written proof that the foreign PT school is recognized by their own ministry of education
3. Undergo a credential evaluation by a Board approved evaluating body.
4. Passes the exam approved by the Board
Can the Board interview a foreign educated application to determine if the education training meets the
requirements? Ans- Yes
What if a document needed by the Board is not in English? Ans- The applicant shall arrange for
translation...
1. From a Board accepted service
2. Must be signed by the translator attesting to the accuracy.
License by Examination Ans- 1. submit completed application, fees, and documentation
2. wait for pre-approval to take both the Boards and DC jurisprudence test. - in any order
If you do not pass the Boards the 1st time... Ans- 1. Need to get Board approval for subsequent attempts
2. Need to submit proof of remediation to the Board after 3 failed attempts.
The Board may disqualify you from taking the exam for what conduct? Ans- 1. utilizing recalled or
memorized exam questions
2. failing to comply with test center security procedures
3. Attempting to communicate during the test
4. Copying or sharing test questions or answers
If caught with subversive conduct during the Board... Ans- 1. Disqualify the test results
2. Disqualify the applicant (permanently or spec amount of time) from eligibility for the exam
3. Disqualify (perm or spec time) for eligibility for licensure
4. Revoke, suspend, or probation on a license issued
Con Ed requirements for renewal Ans- 4 units - 40 hours.
Only 20 can be internet course
2 MUST be LGBTQ con-ed
If your Con-ed is audited you have... Ans- 30 days to get the last two years of Con-Ed into the Board
If you are in INACTIVE status and have NOT had a valid PT license in another state you must...
(Reactivation) Ans- In the last 2 years you have...
1. 20 hours of approved Con-Ed for EACH YEAR you were inactive (max of 100)
2. 2 hours of LGBTQ Con-Ed
If you are INACTIVE and you HAVE had a valid PT license in another state you must... (Reactivation) Ans1. Establish current competency to Board satisfaction - may include proving completion of Con-Ed for up
to 5 years preceding the date of reactivation.
2. 2 hours LGTBQ
If your DC license is EXPIRED you must... (Reinstatement) Ans- In the last 2 years...
1. 20 hours of Con-ed for each year the license was not valid
2. 2 hours LGTBQ
If reinstatement is denied or your license is revoked how long before you can re-apply? Ans- 1 year.
Must show moral qualifications, competency and knowledge of DC laws.
You must keep your con-ed details for... Ans- 5 years
When submitting Con-Ed it must include... Ans- 1. Name and address of sponsor
2. Name of program
3. Location
4. Description of subject matter
5. Names of Instructors
6. Dates
7. Hours
8. Certificate of completion (with signature or stamp)
Do you need to submit proof of Con-Ed every renewal Ans- No - only if requested
Board Approved Con-Ed Ans- 1. Undergraduate or graduate course (accredited Univ)
2. Seminar or Workshop
3. Conference - educational program
4. In-Service training
5. Home study
6. "Real Time" remote media courses
7. Online from Univ (must be approved for more than 2 hours?)
How much of your Con-Ed each year can be Online, video, tele course, videoconference, and
teleconference activities? Ans- Up to 50%
Exception to online Con-Ed limit... Ans- Classes by...
1. Federation of State Boards of PT's practice review tool
2. Board-approved courses which grant more than 20 hours per single course
A Con-Ed course must... Ans- 1. Be current in its subject matter
2. Developed and taught by qualified individuals
3. One of these two...
a) administered or approved by national state or local PT org., college or Univ, healthcare organization
b) be submitted to the Board 60 days before the presentation date to be approved.
Pre-approval for Con-Ed from the Board... Ans- 1. APTA
2. FSBPT (Federation of state board of PT)
3. American OT Association
4. Joint Commission - health care facility
5. College or University with accreditation
6. AMA (american medical association) or ANA (American nurses association) if the course pertains to PT
Instructor or speaker at a conference, seminar or workshop gets you..... Ans- Preparation and
presentation time (max preparation = 2X presentation time). Can only be 50% of con-ed hours for that
year.
Only can count this for one presentation unless you add significant additional research or do one on a
different subject matter.
Max # con-ed for attending In-service training Ans- Up to 10 hours a year
# Con-Ed for authoring or editing a published book Ans- 40 hours
# Con-Ed for sole author or co-author of a original paper, journal article or poster presentation. Ans- 20
hours
# Con-Ed for the sole author of a book review, review paper, or abstract. Ans- 10 hours
Licensure by Endorsement requirements... Ans- Already has a valid license in good standing and ...
1. certified proof of licensure as PT
2. Proof you passed the Boards
3. You must graduate from an accredited Univ.
Then you are approved to take the DC Jurisprudence Exam
A PT may purchase, store and administer >>>>>> and >>>>>>>> medications as part of the PT practice as
long as they are pursuant to all laws of DC Ans- topical, aerosol
You must put >>> behind your name to denote licensure Ans- P
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