Regulation

Question 1

why would a profession be licensed

Answer 1

-respect as a profession
-minimum standards

Question 2

what is DORAs goal

Answer 2

to protect the public

Question 3

which colorado state agency regulates PTAs

Answer 3

DORA

Question 4

What is the accrediting body for PTA programs

Answer 4

CAPTE

Question 5

what is the member makeup of DORA

Answer 5

7
4 PTs
1 PTA
2 public members

Question 6

what is sunrise

Answer 6

-when a profession applies for licensure
-takes about 1 year
-when profession tries to become regulated

Question 7

what is sunset

Answer 7

-every 10 years
-conducted to determine a lot of things
-when regulation is about to expire

Question 8

how is the addition of a letter of concern different from dismissal

Answer 8

still a dismissal but indicated to clinician what the concerns are that the board has

Question 9

admonishment

Answer 9

letter of admonition
-admonishes the licensee for their conduct and warns them that repetition could lead to further matters
-public censure

Question 10

probation/practice limitation

Answer 10

-time period where practice is closely monitored during specific period of time
-length and terms of probation are determined by board after review of the investigation

possible terms of probation:
-practice monitor
-courses in area of deficiency
-outside note reviews

Question 11

suspension

Answer 11

-license is suspended for period of time and terms must be met before returning to work

Question 12

revocation

Answer 12

most severe form of penalty
-license taken away completely