Actions Taken by the Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy at its July 21 Meeting

Macon, Ga.—The Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy met on Tuesday, July 21, 2009.

During the meeting the Board voted to post amendments to the following rules:

• 490-2-.03, Licensure: Foreign Educated Applicants (Re-titled Licensure: Examination. Foreign Educated Applicants): Changes the title of the rule and adds a 1,000 hour traineeship for non-Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education graduates with less than two years of active practice immediately preceding the application for Georgia licensure.
• 490-2-.04, Training Permits: Provides information on the types of applicants who qualify for training permits and the timeframe allowed to complete the permit.
• 490-2-.09, Licensure: Endorsement: Adds the requirement of Georgia law examination for endorsement candidates.

The Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy will hold its next meeting Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. at the Professional Licensing Boards in Macon.