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One new instrument that is in development as part of the FSBPT continuing competence initiative is the Practice Review Tool (PRT). The first Practice Review Tool, which goes live in July 2008, is designed to cover general physical therapy knowledge. All physical therapists will then have the opportunity to purchase the tool to assess their current knowledge, skills and abilities.
What exactly is the PRT?
- An exciting, new initiative created by the FSBPT to assist PTs in determining their ongoing competence.
- A scenario-based, multiple-choice assessment that emphasizes clinical application of content knowledge. It will include 25 scenarios with four to six related questions with a total of 125 questions.
- A tool delivered in a secure, proctored environment.
- A scored assessment where the score is released directly to the licensee.
What can my state do to get ready?
The FSBPT will be piloting the PRT with eight states in the spring. The pilot states, that have the regulatory authority to do so, will be issuing pilot participants continuing competence/education credits. Once operational in July 2008, the FSBPT will recommend that states give full continuing competence/education credit for one licensure renewal cycle to PTs who take the PRT and meet the standard for minimal competence.
Does your jurisdiction have the regulatory authority to make use of this new tool? Now is the time to review your statutes and rules to determine if you are ready to give continuing competence/education credit for this new FSBPT offering.
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