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Medical Physicist Sample Application
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“Several types of licensees are required to submit their fingerprints for state and national criminal history background checks prior to renewal, per statutory requirements.
Fingerprinting services are provided through IdentoGo by IDEMIA (formerly known as MorphoTrust USA, LLC) for a fee (see the Fin ... ”
“Is there any other documentation I need to provide when I submit my application to take the LMRT Exam?
In order to obtain authorization to attempt passage of the exam, an individual must provide the following documentation:
evidence of current enrollment in an a ... ”
“... as without obtaining a certificate from the Texas Medical Board (TMB). Certain exemptions apply and can be found in Texas Occupations Code (TOC) §168.002.
A pain management clinic may now apply to be designated as a "Gold Designated Practice." Clinics that choose to apply for the & ... ”
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Are the Physicians being singled out?
How much is it going to cost?
Does the fingerprinting fee benefit the TMB?
When do we have to do it?
Can I complete the fingerprint requirement early?
Can I get my fingerprints done anywhere?
What is my Board issued 6-digit ID number?
What if my ... ”
“... uing Education Tracking with CE Broker.
The Texas Medical Board has partnered with CE Broker, an online continuing education compliance platform, to provide our licensees with an additional tool to help them more easily find, track, and report continuing education coursework.
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Description: TEXAS STATE BOARD OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT EXAMINERS BOARD MEETING MINUTES February 27, 2004
Document: ... MINUTES February 27, 2004 The meeting was called to order at 11:32 a.m. by the Chairman of the Board, Timothy Webb. Board members present were G. Al Bendeck, PA-C; Stephen D. Benold, M.D.; Margaret Bentley; Pamela W. Clark; Dwight M. Deter, PA-C; and Tony G. Hedges, D.O.. Staff members present were ...
Description: TEXAS STATE BOARD OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT EXAMINERS LICENSURE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 27, 2004
Document: ... MINUTES FEBRUARY 27, 2004
The meeting was called to order at 9:35 a.m. by Chairman, Tony Hedges, D.O. Committee members present were G. Al Bendeck, PA-C; Pamela W. Clark and Dwight Deter, PA-C. Michele Shackelford, J.D., General Counsel; Jennifer Kaufman, J.D., Assistant General Counsel; Jaime Gara ...
Description: PA Board 2005 February, Full Board
Document: ... MINUTES FEBRUARY 24, 2005
The meeting was called to order at 10:13 a.m. by the Chairman, Timothy Webb, J.D. Board members present were Stephen D. Benold, M.D.; G. Al Bendeck, PA-C; Margaret K. Bentley; Pamela W. Clark; Dwight M. Deter, PA-C; Tony G. Hedges, D.O. Staff members present were Donald W. ...
Description: PA Board 2006 February, Discipline and Ethics
Document: ... MINUTES February 24, 2006
The meeting was called to order at 10:38 a.m. by Margaret K. Bentley, Chair. Other committee members present were Michael Mitchell, D.O., and Pamela W. Clark. G. Al Bendeck, PA-C, was not in attendance. Staff members present were Mari Robinson, Investigations Manager; Shar ...
Description: PA Board 2006 February, Full Board
Document: ... MEETING February 24, 2006 The meeting was called to order at 1:15 p.m. the Chairman, Timothy Webb, J.D. Board members present were Stephen D. Benold, M.D.; Margaret K. Bentley; Pamela W. Clark; Dwight M. Deter, PA-C; Michael Mitchell, D.O.; and Pamela Welch, PA-C. Staff members present were Donald ...
Description: PA Board 2006 February, Licensure
Document: ... MINUTES February 24, 2006
The meeting was called to order at 10:36 a.m. by Chairman, Dwight M. Deter, PA-C. Committee members present were Stephen D. Benold, M.D., Timothy Webb, JD, and Pamela Welch, PA-C.
Agenda Item 2, Executive Session, was considered. Dr. Benold moved, Mr. Webb seconded, and t ...
Description: PA Board 2008 February, Full Board Minutes
Document: ... MEETING February 22, 2008
The meeting was called to order at 11:25 a.m. by Acting Presiding Officer, Michael A. Mitchell, D.O. Board members present were Anna Arredondo Chapman; Ron Bryce, M.D.; Felix Koo, M.D.; Teralea Jones, PA-C; and Abelino Reyna, J.D. Staff members present were Donald W. Patri ...
Description: PA Board 2008 February, Licensure Committee
Document: ... MINUTES February 22, 2008
The meeting was called to order at 8:44 a.m. by Acting Chair, Michael A. Mitchell, D.O. Committee members present were Teralea Jones, PA-C and. Abelino Abel Reyna, J.D.
Agenda Item 2 Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding licensure applicants referred t ...
Description: PA Board 2010 February, Full Board
Document: ... MEETING February 26, 2010 The meeting was called to order at 10:36 a.m. by Presiding Officer, Margaret K. Bentley. Board members present were Anna Chapman; Teralea Jones, PA-C; Felix Koo, M.D.; Richard R. Rahr, Ed.D, PA-C; and Abelino Abel Reyna. Staff members present were Mari Robinson, Executive ...
Description: PA Board 2011 February, Disciplinary Ethics
Document: ...
Chair Anna Arredondo Chapman, called the meeting to order at 9:49 a.m. Other members present were Margaret K. Bentley, Felix Koo, M.D., and Edward W. Zwanziger, PAC. Committee Member Ron Bryce, M.D. was not present. Also present was Medical Director Linda Gage-White, M.D., Mari Robinson, Executive ...
Description: PA Board 2011 February, Full Board
Document: ... MEETING February 18, 2011 The meeting was called to order at 10:28 a.m. by Presiding Officer, Margaret K. Bentley. Board members present were Anna Chapman; Teralea Jones, PA-C; Felix Koo, M.D.; Michael Mitchell, D.O., PA-C; Richard R. Rahr, Ed.D, PA-C; and Edward Zwanziger, PA-C. Staff members pres ...
Description: PA Board 2002 January, Full Board Min
Document: ... MINUTES JANUARY 25, 2002
The meeting was called to order at 12:45 p.m. by Chairman, G. Al Bendeck, PA-C. Board members present were Pamela W. Baker; Michael H. Belgard, PA-C; G. Al Bendeck, PAC; Stephen D. Benold, M.D.; Dwight M. Deter, PA-C; and Timothy Webb. Staff members present were Donald W. ...
Description: PA Board 2002 January, Lic Min
Document: ... MINUTES JANUARY 25, 2002
The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by acting Chairman, Dwight Deter, PA-C. Committee members present were Pamela W. Baker and Dwight Deter, PA-C. Donald W. Patrick, M.D., Executive Director; Michele Shackleford, J.D., General Counsel; Jennifer Soffer, J.D., Assi ...
Description: PA Board 2002 January, Long Range Plan Min
Document: ... EXAS STATE BOARD OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT EXAMINERS LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 25, 2002
The meeting was called to order at 12:16 p.m. by the Chairman, G. Al Bendeck, PA-C. Committee members present were G. Al Bendeck, PA-C; Stephen D. Benold, M.D.; and Timothy Webb, J.D. Th ...
Description: PA Board 2009 July, Disciplinary Ethics
Document: ...
Chair Anna Arredondo Chapman, called the meeting to order at 10:28 a.m. Other members present were Margaret K. Bentley, Felix Koo, M.D., and Edward W. Zwanziger, PA-C. Committee Member Ron Bryce, M.D. was not present. Also present was Medical Director Alan T. Moore, M.D., Jane McFarland, Chief of S ...
“... ngerprint background check will be required prior to the completion of your initial TMB registration/renewal,per the new statutory requirement set out in Texas Occupations Code, Sec 604.1523. ”
Why do I have to be fingerprinted for my first renewal with the Texas Medical Board?
The fingerprint background check will be required prior to the completion of your initial TMB registration/renewal,per the new statutory requirement set out in Texas Occupations Code, Sec 604.1523.
“... ing during specific set times of year (as opposed to expiring in the permit holder’s birth month). Moving forward medical physicist licensees will expire once a year, on May 31st.As part of the transition from DSHS to TMB, existing medical physicist licenses will have their first registration ... ”
Will I continue to renew my license in my birth month?
Registration/renewal through TMB will be completed on a different schedule than DSHS, with all permits expiring during specific set times of year (as opposed to expiring in the permit holder’s birth month). Moving forward medical physicist licensees will expire once a year, on May 31st.
As part of the transition from DSHS to TMB, existing medical physicist licenses will have their first registration with TMB per the existing permit expiration date. The renewal fee charged at the time of the first renewal with TMB will be pro-rated to bring the permits in line with the new expiration dates.
“... e is no grace period for the expiration date of a Medical Physicist permit. Once the expiration date has occurred, a penalty fee equal to one half of the registration fee will be added. After 90 days, the penalty fee will increase to equal a full registration fee. If a license has been expired for o ... ”
What is the penalty for renewing past the expiration date?
There is no grace period for the expiration date of a Medical Physicist permit. Once the expiration date has occurred, a penalty fee equal to one half of the registration fee will be added. After 90 days, the penalty fee will increase to equal a full registration fee. If a license has been expired for one year or longer it is automatically cancelled.
“... he fingerprint background check is required prior to the completion of your initial TMB registration/renewal, per the new statutory requirement set out in Texas Occupations Code, Sec 602.2101. ”
Why do I have to be fingerprinted for my first renewal with the Texas Medical Board?
The fingerprint background check is required prior to the completion of your initial TMB registration/renewal, per the new statutory requirement set out in Texas Occupations Code, Sec 602.2101.
“No, neither the Medical Practice Act nor the Nursing Practice Act authorize independent practice by a CRNA. Additionally, Texas Attorney General Opinion No. KP-0266 found “A certified registered nurse anesthetist does not possess independent authority to administer anesthesia without del ... ”
Are CRNA’s authorized to practice independent of physician supervision and delegation?
No, neither the Medical Practice Act nor the Nursing Practice Act authorize independent practice by a CRNA. Additionally, Texas Attorney General Opinion No. KP-0266 found “A certified registered nurse anesthetist does not possess independent authority to administer anesthesia without delegation by a physician.” (Page 5). Since the selection and administration of anesthesia is a medical act, CRNAs must be properly delegated this act by a physician. A CRNA who administers anesthesia without proper delegation from a physician would be liable for the unlicensed practice of medicine.
“... physician assistant. Physicians are required to register all PAs and APRNs that they supervise prior to the delegates beginning to work for them. If there is a change to the scope of the delegation, physicians must notify the Board within 30 days of this change.PAs are likewise required t ... ”
Do I have to let the Medical Board know about my delegates/supervising physicians?
Yes, if you are a physician or a physician assistant.
Physicians are required to register all PAs and APRNs that they supervise prior to the delegates beginning to work for them. If there is a change to the scope of the delegation, physicians must notify the Board within 30 days of this change.
PAs are likewise required to register their supervising physicians with the Board prior to beginning to practice under the employment or prescriptive authority agreement. They are also required to notify the Board within 30 days of any change to the scope of the delegation.
APRNs should look to guidance provided by the Texas Board of Nursing for how to register their delegating physicians, as the Medical Board does not have licensing authority for nurses.
“As with all medical records documentation, the notation must be contemporaneous, legible and provide complete information. In this case, complete information would include the date of the review and the identity of the provider who reviewed the information. ... ”
What amount of detail must be in the documentation of the PMP check?
As with all medical records documentation, the notation must be contemporaneous, legible and provide complete information. In this case, complete information would include the date of the review and the identity of the provider who reviewed the information.
“... individual physician who needs a waiver will have to apply for their own individual waiver. Although this may change in the future, TMB is currently unable to track waivers by group. ”
Does everyone at my practice have to apply for a waiver or just the medical director?
Currently, each individual physician who needs a waiver will have to apply for their own individual waiver. Although this may change in the future, TMB is currently unable to track waivers by group.
“... ng delegate is also covered under that waiver. So long as the prescribing delegate is prescribing under the authority of a physician who has been granted a waiver, then the prescribing delegate may use non-electronic prescribing means. If a prescribing delegate is issuing a prescription under ... ”
Do delegates who have prescribing authority have to apply for their own waiver or are they covered by the supervising physician’s waiver?
If the supervising physician has a waiver, then the prescribing delegate is also covered under that waiver. So long as the prescribing delegate is prescribing under the authority of a physician who has been granted a waiver, then the prescribing delegate may use non-electronic prescribing means. If a prescribing delegate is issuing a prescription under the authority of a physician who does not have a waiver, then the prescribing delegate must issue the prescription via e-prescribing.
If an individual wants to look up whether a prescribing delegate has a waver they can do so as listed below:
For physician assistants: A PA’s waiver status will not be viewable on their TMB public profile. Each PA’s public profile has a link to their supervising physician’s profile page. The physician’s profile page will list the waiver status.
For nurse practitioners: APRN waivers are determined by the Texas Board of Nursing. Information on the waiver process for the APRNs is available on the Texas Board of Nursing Website.
“Your waiver is good for one year. It will expire one year from the date that the waiver is approved. ”
How long will my waiver last?
Your waiver is good for one year. It will expire one year from the date that the waiver is approved.
“A Board issued 6-digit ID number is required for submitting your fingerprints. This ID number is assigned at the time of application submission. If you were assigned a 5-digit ID number at the time of your application submission, please use a leading zero when submitting your fingerprints. Exa ... ”
What if my Board issued ID number is only 5 digits long?
A Board issued 6-digit ID number is required for submitting your fingerprints. This ID number is assigned at the time of application submission. If you were assigned a 5-digit ID number at the time of your application submission, please use a leading zero when submitting your fingerprints. Example: ID number “12345” becomes “012345”.
“... MorphoTrust USA, LLC) for a fee, payable directly to IdentoGo. Results of the fingerprinting will be sent directly to TMB from both the Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal Records and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. ”
Can I get my fingerprints done anywhere?
Not at this time. Fingerprinting services are provided through IdentoGo by IDEMIA (formerly known as MorphoTrust USA, LLC) for a fee, payable directly to IdentoGo. Results of the fingerprinting will be sent directly to TMB from both the Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal Records and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
“The Board understands that medical or mental health treatment is a normal part of many people's lives and receiving treatment such as counseling or therapy does not alone disqualify a licensee. However, the Board is obligated to determine whether a licensee is physically and mentally fit to pr ... ”
Why does the application ask about my mental and physical health status?
The Board understands that medical or mental health treatment is a normal part of many people's lives and receiving treatment such as counseling or therapy does not alone disqualify a licensee. However, the Board is obligated to determine whether a licensee is physically and mentally fit to practice and, therefore, must inquire to the extent necessary to make this determination. While the application does include a question pertaining to impairment, the question has been thoughtfully written to limit overly broad probing language that might dissuade health professionals from seeking treatment and reporting their conditions.
“The Board understands that medical or mental health treatment is a normal part of many people's lives and receiving treatment such as counseling or therapy does not alone disqualify a licensee. However, the Board is obligated to determine whether a licensee is physically and mentally fit to pr ... ”
Why am I asked about my mental and physical health status during renewal?
The Board understands that medical or mental health treatment is a normal part of many people's lives and receiving treatment such as counseling or therapy does not alone disqualify a licensee. However, the Board is obligated to determine whether a licensee is physically and mentally fit to practice and, therefore, must inquire to the extent necessary to make this determination. While the renewal process does include a question pertaining to impairment, the question has been thoughtfully written to limit overly broad probing language that might dissuade health professionals from seeking treatment and reporting their conditions.