Course Code: REL-RTS-0-GAEJP
Hours: 4
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Recall the powers and duties of the Board outlined in the Georgia General Provisions (O.C.G.A. §§ 43-1-9 through 43-1-34) and the Georgia Physical Therapy Practice Act (O.C.G.A. § 43-33).
Recall the Georgia Physical Therapy Board Rules (Chapter 490).
Interpret the supervision standards for physical therapist assistants, aides, and training permit holders in the state of Georgia.
Recall requirements for PT/PTA licensure and renewal.
Recall requirements for continuing competency for both PT and PTA providers.
Recognize activities that are considered violations of the Georgia PT and/or PTA Code of Ethics.
Recall how to navigate the Georgia Board of Physical Therapy, CE Broker, and the GOALS websites.
Determine distinctions between morals, ethics, and the law as related to the physical therapy profession.
Interpret elements of the American Physical Therapy Associations Core Ethical documents.
Apply methods for solving ethical dilemmas in healthcare.
Outline:
Section 1: Georgia General Provisions
Georgia General Provisions (O.C.G.A. §§ 43-1-1 through 43-1-35)
Definitions and the Professional Licensing Boards Division (§§ 43-1-1 to 43-1-8)
Veteran Credit Provisions (§§ 43-1-9 to 43-1-13)
Board Member Appointment and Removal (§§ 43-1-14, 43-1-16, 43-1-17)
License Application, Revocation, and Surrender (§§ 43-1-19 and 43-1-22)
Unlicensed Practice and Investigations (§§ 43-1-20, 43-1-21)
Authority of Professional Licensing Boards (§§ 43-1-24, 43-1-25)
Information for Service Members and Spouses (§§ 43-1-31, 43-1-34, 43-1-35)
Additional Provisions
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Georgia Physical Therapy Practice Act
Practice Act Components (§§ 43-33-1 to 43-33-20 and §§ 43-33-30 to 43-33-31)
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 3: GA State Board of Physical Therapy Rules
Overview and Chapters 490-1 and 490-2
Knowledge Check
Chapters 490-3 to 490-4; 490-6; 490-7: Licensure, Renewal, Continuing Competence, and CE Broker
Chapters 490-5 and 490-8: Supervision and Physical Therapy Aides
Knowledge Check
Chapter 490-9: Code of Ethics
Chapters 490-10 to 490-13: Physical Therapy Scope
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Georgia State Board Policies and Website Navigation
How to Navigate the Board Website and GOALS Platform
Policy Statements
Frequently Asked Questions
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Morals, Ethics, and the Law
Ethical Behavior
Ethics versus Law
Compliance and Reporting Violations
Review
Ethical Principles in Healthcare
APTA Core Values
Case Study
Key Takeaways
Section 6: Methods to Resolve Ethical Dilemmas
Resolving Ethical Dilemmas in Practice
Case Study: Professional Accountability
Case Study: Ethical Behavior
Reflection
Case Study: Professional Boundaries
Key Takeaways
Section 7: Applying the APTA Code of Ethics
APTA Core Ethical Documents
Case Studies: Ethical Principles and Standards
Review
Case Study: Cultural Competence
Ethics in Telehealth
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 8: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Writer: Nicole Fogarty, PT, DPT
Nicole Fogarty holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Northeastern University. She has experience treating patients with cardiopulmonary, orthopedic, and neurological impairments in the inpatient setting. She also has experience in outpatient orthopedics. She has additional training in medical screening, lumbopelvic examination and treatment, and treatment of patients with cardiopulmonary diseases. Nicole enjoys using her clinical experience and interest in current rehabilitation research as a Physical Therapy writer for Relias.
Subject Matter Expert: John Adamson Jr., PT, MDiv, GCS.
John Adamson, PT, MDiv, GCS earned his BSc in PT from Northeastern University in 1991, and his Masters of Divinity from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2006. In 2015 he obtained his Geriatric Clinical Specialist certification from The American Physical Therapy Association. Since 2009 John has served in clinical, operational, and compliance rolls for large rehabilitation companies. He is the author and presenter of multiple courses covering the topics of documentation compliance, ethics, and geriatric treatment approaches. He specializes in writing letters of medical necessity and appeals for therapy and medical interventions, utilizing an approach incorporating evidence-based practice, ethical standards, and insurers' social and governance value statements. He resides in Virginia with his wife Traci and their 12 children, 6 of whom are adopted from Ukraine.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Physical Therapists; in the following settings: All Healthcare Settings.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.