PT Compact

Question 1

What must a state do to participate in the compact?

Answer 1

1) participate in the commissions data system
2) mechanism in place for receiving and investigating complaints
3) notify commission of any adverse action or the availability of investigative info regarding a license
4) implement a background check
5) comply with rules of commission
6) utilize the NPTE as a requirement for licensure
7) Have continuing competence requirements as a condition of license renewal

Question 2

To exercise the compact privilege, what does the PT need to do?

Answer 2

1) Hold a license in home state
2) no encumbrance on any state license
3) be eligible for a compact privilege
4) not have any adverse action taken against license within 2 years
5) notify the commission that the licensee is seeking the compact privilege
6) pay any fees
7) meet any jurisprudence requirements by remote states
8) report to the commission any adverse action taken by nonmember state within 30 days

Question 3

What must a PT do if their home state license is encumbered in reference to compact privilege?

Answer 3

1) home state is no longer encumbered
2) 2 years have elapsed

Question 4

What happens when a licensee’s compact privilege in any remote state is removed?

Answer 4

1) THey lose their the compact in any remote state until the period of time the compact was removed
2) all fines have been paid
3) 2 years have elapsed from the adverse action

Question 5

Compact Membership

Answer 5

1) 1 person from each participating state
2) Member is member of licensing board (PT, PTA, or public member)
3) each delegate has 1 vote