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Physical Therapy Advisory Committee Minutes
The Physical Therapy Committee of the Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision met on December 11, 2015, in accordance with the Open Meeting Act. The meeting was held at the office of the Board, 101 NE 51st Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Advance notice of this regularly scheduled meeting was transmitted to the Oklahoma Secretary of State on December 15, 2014, and posted on the Board's website on December 10, 2015. The notice and agenda were posted in prominent public view on the front doors of the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision building located at 101 NE 51st St., Oklahoma City, OK on December 10, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. Members present: Carolyn Craven, DPT, PT, Chair David Haynes, PT, AT, Vice Chair
Randy Titony, PTA Mitsy Martin-Davis, PT
Member not present: Ms. Linda Jeanette King, Public Member Others Present: Reji Varghese, Executive Deputy Director Barbara J. Smith, Executive Secretary Teresa Mitchell, Licensing Director Kenna Shaw, Administrative Technician Having noted a quorum, Ms. Craven called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m.
After Committee review, Mr. Titony moved to approve the Minutes of October 23, 2015. Mr. Haynes seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in the affirmative.
Ms. Barbara Smith, Executive Secretary, presented proposed revisions to the following rules:
CHAPTER 20. PHYSICAL THERAPISTS AND ASSISTANTS Subchapter 1. General Provisions 435:20-1-1. Definitions [AMENDED] Subchapter 3. Licensure of Physical Therapist and Assistants 435:20-3-2. Criteria for Disqualification as a Physical Therapist [AMENDED] 435:20-3-3. Criteria for Disqualification as a Physical Therapy Assistant [AMENDED] Subchapter 5. Regulation of Practice
435:20-5-8. Unprofessional Conduct – Grounds for disciplinary action [AMENDED]
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Ms. Smith advised the Committee that the proposed revisions were necessary to keep the language in the rules consistent with the language in the law passed under Title 59 O.S. § 887.13 which relates to applicants who have a felony conviction of record. Ms. Smith further reported that the law change did not relate only to Physical Therapists, but to several other groups of licensed professionals as well. Upon Committee review and discussion, Mr. Titony moved to recommend approval of the rules revisions as presented. Mr. Haynes seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in the affirmative.
Next, EDNA PAREJA, applicant for Physical Therapy licensure, appeared in person in support of her application. Ms. Pareja graduated in 1998 and completed her internship in the Philippines prior to graduation. She last practiced in 2001. Her husband is in the military and currently stationed in Enid, Oklahoma. She stated that, although the report from Foreign Credentialing Commission on Physical Therapy (“FCCPT”) states she does not currently meet Oklahoma’s minimum standards for licensure, she does have a current Texas license. After Committee review, the Committee stated it appeared as though FCCPT applied the incorrect formula in determining the applicant’s eligibility. The Committee further advised Licensing Staff that according to the Oklahoma Physical Therapy Practice Act, FCCPT is to be used as a guideline and it is not considered a requirement. The applicant also holds a licensure exam score from the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (“FSBPT”) of 675. Mr. Haynes moved to recommend approval of licensure by endorsement based upon her score of 675 on the FSBPT licensure examination. Mr. Titony seconded the motion. Before the vote, the Committee held a discussion regarding licensure by endorsement requirements for foreign graduates. Ms. Wythe, AAG and Committee Advisor, stated that licensure by endorsement can be recommended for approval in this instance, but that the Committee may also recommend other requirements for graduates outside of the United States. Mr. Haynes amended the motion to recommend approval of licensure by endorsement pending the completion of 800 hours of immediate and direct clinical supervision to be completed within six (6) months. Mr. Titony seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in the affirmative.
DEBRA JONES, applicant for Physical Therapy licensure, appeared in support of her application. Although her Oklahoma license expired in 2000, she is currently licensed in Texas. She stated she has not practiced for three years. Mr. Haynes moved to recommend approval of licensure by endorsement. Mr. Titony seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in the affirmative.
JOSHUA SUDHIR BHAGAT appeared in person in support of his request to take the physical therapy licensure exam for a third time. He graduated from Southwest Baptist University in Missouri. He told the Committee he is going to take part in the Will Crane video class which runs for a total of eight (8) weeks. Mr. Bhagat stated he has identified the sections in which he tends to score lower and is considering obtaining a mentor. He would like to re-take the test in January of 2016. The Committee advised that he get a mentor in place and possibly put off taking the test until April of 2016 to allow himself more time to prepare. They also advised that Mr. Bhagat try to get in with a therapy group to be able to observe the practice of hands-on physical therapy. Mr. Titony moved to recommend allowing him to sit for the physical therapy licensure exam a third time. Ms. Davis seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in the affirmative.
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After Committee review, Mr. Haynes moved to recommend approval of the following complete applications for Physical Therapist licensure. Ms. Davis seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in the affirmative.
ANDERSON, JENNA L DUCK, ERIN MARIE EDWARDS, CALEB P ESMEYER, DRU W
HAKOS, KATIE DIANE SAKOWSKI, KAYLA A THAI, KRISTINA VO P
Mr. Haynes moved to recommend approval of the following incomplete applications for Physical Therapist licensure pending completion of the files. Ms. Davis seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in the affirmative.
BHAKTA, ARTI CRAIG, SHARI Y EDWARDS, KIMBERLY ROSE
REED, SHANNON MICHELLE RYAN, MOLLY ANN TETTEH, MARY NARK
Mr. Haynes moved to recommend approval of the incomplete application for re-entry of Physical Therapist licensure of STEVEN CHARLES HOCKERT pending completion of the file. Mr. Titony seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in the affirmative.
Ms. Davis moved to recommend approval of the complete application for re-entry of Physical Therapy Assistant licensure of CARLY LOUISE MOGUIN. Mr. Haynes seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in the affirmative.
Mr. Titony moved to recommend approval of the incomplete applications for Physical Therapy Assistant licensure of SHERIDAN HOPE HUBBELL and EMILEE ANNETTE LEGG pending completion of the files. Mr. Haynes seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in the affirmative.
Ms. Craven stated that she would like to add Jennifer Ball, who is a member of the academic community, to serve on the Continuing Competency Subcommittee which is being formed to revise rules concerning continuing competency. Ms. Davis moved to approve Jennifer Ball to the Continuing Competency Subcommittee. Mr. Haynes seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in the affirmative.
The Committee directed Staff to add the following as an action agenda item to the February 2016 Agenda: Continuing Education Review Subcommittee – add more members to subcommittee.
After review, Mr. Haynes moved to approve Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for the years 2014/2015 and 2016/2017 which were previously reviewed in addition to what was reviewed by Committee members on the list as presented. Ms. Davis seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in the affirmative. (See Attachment #1)
Mr. Reji Varghese presented to the Committee regarding the proposed revised guidelines for submitting CEUs for approval. Licensing Staff expressed their desire to have all courses
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submitted for approval within 30 days of participation in order to receive credit. Additionally, after September 1st of each year, Licensing Staff would like for licensees to only be allowed to earn CEUs from the list of previously-approved providers. The Committee expressed their concern over courses that “pop up” at the end of the compliance period. After discussion, the Committee decided that November 1st of the compliance period would be the final date to accept CEUs. The Committee directed Licensing Staff to develop a full list of CEU providers. Ms. Wythe advised that a rule change is probably the best way to change the deadline as she cannot guarantee that it is okay to set a deadline in this manner. Mr. Haynes moved to require that all CEU courses and credit requests must be received no later than November 1st of the compliance period to be considered for approval/credit. Ms. Davis seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in the affirmative.
Moving on, Ms. Craven reported that the Committee may not outsource the FSBPT exam or charge a fee. She reminded the Committee that they were considering appointing a committee to write questions to use as a CEU-option only. However, Ms. Craven stated she does not have anybody who would like to volunteer to be an item writer for the jurisprudence exam at this time. The Committee deferred on the appointment of a subcommittee and no action was taken on this matter.
Staff was directed to place an action item on the February 2016 Agenda for a report by Reji Varghese regarding the status of the online reporting system for Continuing Education Review and an update on adding additional subcommittee members including their areas of practice. Ms. Craven will provide the areas of specialty to Licensing Staff before the February 2016 meeting.
Next, Ms. Craven stated that FSBPT has provided a document for special testing accommodations and it sets out what is recommended in the way of special accommodations. Ms. Craven suggested adopting the FSBPT document as a guideline to use when granting permission for applicants to test with special accommodations. Ms. Wythe stated the Committee does not have the authority to adopt these guidelines and it is a matter for the Medical Board to decide. Further, Ms. Wythe stated, if the Medical Board deems it necessary to prepare rules to this effect, they will do so. The Committee took no action.
Ms. Craven presented a report on the FSBPT Annual Meeting she attended in Orlando, Florida, in October of 2015. (See Attachment #2)
*Mr. Haynes left the meeting
After Committee review, Mr. Titony moved to approve the CEU reviewed and approved in the Committee meeting. Ms. Davis seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in the affirmative. (See Attachment #3)
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:18 a.m.
