2024 NPTE Content Outlines Approved
Over the summer of 2022, the PT and PTA Practice Analysis Task Forces completed reviewing the practice analysis data collected between 2018 and 2022. FSBPT compiled their recommendations regarding updating the content of the NPTE and presented them to key external stakeholders for additional commentary. The task forces’ recommendations were approved by the Board of Directors at the Annual Education Meeting, and FSBPT will begin making the changes public within the next few weeks. The 2024 Content Outlines will be effective in January 2024 and will feature a redesigned NPTE test form with approximately 10% fewer questions and will include video and scenario-based questions. Please be on the lookout for information on these changes on the FSBPT website , the FSBPT Forum, and Faculty Newsletter.
Basis for Action Codes Webinars
The National Practitioner Data Bank is releasing a new set of Basis for Action codes on Dec. 16, 2022. The FSMB along with representatives from ASPPB, ASWB, FSBPT, FSMB, NABP, NBCOT and NCSBN worked with the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) to review the NPDB’s basis codes and provided recommendations for improvement. On behalf of the participating organizations, the NCSBN is hosting four educational webinars to explain the upcoming changes. FSBPT encourages members and stakeholders to join one of the webinars .
“DPT”: Is it a Protected Term in Your Jurisdiction?
Some personal trainers at a large fitness club chain are using DPT as their professional credential. Life Time is a large chain of health clubs that originated in Minnesota and has expanded to other states. Life Time advertises its unique philosophy to personal training, known as Dynamic Personal Training , which strives to keep the client completely engaged by partnering in many exercises with the trainer. At least one jurisdiction has received multiple complaints that Life Time personal trainers are using DPT to denote themselves as a dynamic personal trainer. The term DPT is protected in the practice act of many jurisdictions and prohibits the use of DPT if not licensed as a physical therapist.
If your jurisdiction has updates on steps or actions you have taken regarding this issue, please let us know at communications@fsbpt.org .
Take FSBPT’s Money!
Alabama, Indiana, Iowa, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, and Texas have recently taken a big step toward both administrative efficiency and protecting the public. They will leverage FSBPT funds to update their electronic systems, use the FSBPT ID, and send data to the Examination, Licensure, and Disciplinary Database (ELDD).
Your state should be next!
Thanks in part to savings experienced by holding virtual meetings and the recent overall investment performance, FSBPT’s board was able to set aside a $2.2 million grant for FSBPT member jurisdictions. Jurisdictions can apply for grants to fund consulting, programming, data entry, technological upgrades, and other activities that enhance updates to the ELDD.
We encourage you to reach out to Alabama, Indiana, Iowa, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, and Texas to learn more about how they are using this great resource. Please also let us know how we can help!
FSBPT Forum: Clearing the Path
There are a variety of ways to identify and eliminate barriers to reporting, investigating, and defining sexual misconduct and boundary violation in physical therapy. This article is based on a 2022 FSBPT Webinar by Jennifer Wissinger and Kristina Lounsberry.
Spotlight on Member Resources: Keynote: Artificial Intelligence in Medicine and Physical Therapy
At the 2022 Annual Education Meeting, Anthony Chang discusses the history of artificial intelligence and its recent role in many societal sectors, including medicine and healthcare. Watch the recording .
Our Gratitude for Volunteers
This month, we thank all our generous volunteer members for their support of our mission.
In The News
"Executive Order on Lowering Prescription Drug Costs for Americans," The White House, October 14, 2022
"On July 9, 2021, I signed Executive Order 14036 (Promoting Competition in the American Economy), which directed various actions in pursuit of my Administration’s policy to improve competition, increase wages, and reduce prices for prescription drugs, among other goods and services. In response to Executive Order 14036, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) submitted a report to the White House Competition Council calling for bold legislative and administrative actions to lower drug prices."
" Global Virtual Reality in Healthcare Market to Grow at a CAGR of 42.0%, during Forecast Period," BlueWave Consulting, October 1, 2022
"Global Virtual Reality in Healthcare Market is thriving owing to the increased penetration of connected devices in healthcare, growing awareness of virtual reality exposure therapy in developed countries, introduction of unconventional healthcare accessories and gadgets supported by virtual reality, and increasing application of virtual reality in patient care."
" Association Between In-Person vs Telehealth Follow-up and Rates of Repeated Hospital Visits Among Patients Seen in the Emergency Department," Shah, et al., JAMA Network Open, October 25, 2022
"In this cohort study of patients in an urban integrated health care system, those with telehealth follow-up visits after an ED encounter were more likely to return to the ED and be hospitalized than patients with in-person follow-up. The use of telehealth warrants further evaluation to examine its effectiveness as a modality for continuing care after an initial ED presentation for acute illness."
" West Health-Gallup 2022 Healthcare in America Report," Gallup
"Since 2018, West Health and Gallup have been tracking perceptions of the U.S. healthcare system to identify how it is working for the American people. The 2022 Healthcare in America Report continues to examine how Americans deal with the high cost of healthcare. In the latest study, a nationally representative sample of more than 5,500 Americans were asked to grade the U.S. healthcare system overall, and then grade it specifically on its affordability, equity, accessibility and quality."
" Test scores show historic COVID setbacks for kids across US," the Associated Press, October 24, 2022
"The COVID-19 pandemic caused historic learning setbacks for America’s children, sparing no state or region as it erased decades of academic progress and widened racial disparities, according to results of a national test that provide the sharpest look yet at the scale of the crisis."
Board Report
Recently, to advance the business of FSBPT, the board approved the motions listed.
Motion Adopted
To appoint, reappoint or extend the following board members to committees.
- Audit Committee
- David Relling, Ruggie Canizares, & Ellen Donald; January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
- Compensation Committee
- David Relling, Ruggie Canizares, & Ellen Donald; January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
- Investment Committee
- David Relling, Ruggie Canizares, & Ellen Donald; January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
Motion Adopted
To appoint Michele Thorman to the LCASO Board of Directors for the term of January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023.
Motion Adopted
To appoint Michele Thorman as the liaison to the PT Compact Commission for the term of January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023.
Motion Adopted
To appoint, reappoint or extend the following Committee Chairs
Ethics & Legislation Committee
- Chair: Sherise Smith January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
Resolutions Committee:
- Chair: Malorie Novak January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
Sexual Misconduct & Boundary Violations Committee:
- Chair: Kristina Lounsberry January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
Motion Adopted
To appoint, reappoint or extend the following people to the exam committees listed.
EDC-PT
- Co-Chair Emelia McCuen (TX): January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2025
- Member Lisa Barnett (CA): January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2025
- Member Kate Divine (VA): January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2025
- Member Marcia Himes (MO): January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2025
- Member Rebecca Johnson (IN): January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2025
- Member Mary Suarez (AZ): January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2025
- Member Arvie Vitente (NM): January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2025
EDC-PTA
- Co-Chair Jonathan Bird (ID): January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2025
- Co-Chair Jacqueline Kopack (PA): January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2025
- Member Audrey Campbell (PA): January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 (Extend for 1 year, has served out 2-year term)
- Member Brianna Cowley (MO): January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2025
- Member Christine Melius (TX): January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2025
- Member Samantha Satterfield (KS): January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2025
- Member May Tom (NY): January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2025
Item Writing Coordinators PT
- Anissa Davis (VA): January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2025
- Nancy Smith (NC): January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2025
Item Writing Coordinators PTA
- Amanda Bryson (TX): January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2025
- Jennifer Mercer (MO): January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2025
Motion Adopted
To appoint the following people to the task forces listed.
Item Writing Task Force PT
- Amber Hagarbome (MI): January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2025
- Sarah Nonaka (TX): January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2025
- Amy Rich (CO): January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2025
- Madeline Ratoza (TX): January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2025
- Brian Russ (FL): January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2025
- Ashwini Sansare (DE): January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2025
- Deborah Zagray (OH): January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2025
- Jessica Jacobs (SC): January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2024
- Mallory Kargela (AZ): January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
- Ashleigh Scott (VA): January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
- Lois Stickley (TX): January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
Item Writing Task Force PTA
- Tanya Doidge (FL): January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2025
- Anne Hughes (GA): January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2025
- Devayani Kurlekar (VA): January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2025
- Keith Perrucci (NY): January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2025
- Jessica Reardon (PA): January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2025
- Jill Bugner (GA): January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
- Lauren Eberhardt (CA): January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
- Grace Ramos (AL): January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
- Suzanne Reese (OK): January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
Board of Directors
Members of the board of directors serve as liaisons to multiple jurisdictions.
 Ruggie Canizares
Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, Utah |  Ellen Donald
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee |  Joni Kalis
Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming |  Cynthia Potter
Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont
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 Adrienne Price
Arkansas, District of Columbia, Kentucky, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Virginia
|  Michele Thorman
Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Puerto Rico, South Dakota, Virgin Islands
|  David Relling
Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Missouri, Ohio, West Virginia, Wisconsin
|  Charles E. Reiter
The public member of the board does not serve as a liaison to jurisdictions |
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Staff Contact Information
Staff Contact Information
If you have questions, challenges or ideas, we want to hear from you!
(703) 299-3100
| Subject | Point of Contact/Email Address |
| ADA accommodations | Christine Sousa |
| Assessment or examination development questions | Lorin Muelle
Susan Newman
npte@fsbpt.org |
| Continuing competence | Jeffrey M. Rosa
competencestaff@fsbpt.org |
| Credentials review | Jaime Nolan, FCCPT |
| ELDD- Exam, Licensure and Disciplinary Database participation | eldd@fsbpt.org |
| Exam registration processing | Christine Sousa |
| Foreign educated issues | Leslie Adrian |
| Immigration | Jamie Nolan |
| JAM- Jurisprudence Assessment Module | competencestaff@fsbpt.org |
| Legislation or Model Practice Act | Leslie Adrian |
| Meeting arrangements | Paul Delaney |
| NPDB reports/questions | Angela Burnham |
| PTC- Physical Therapy Compact | compact@fsbpt.org |
| PEAT®- Practice Exam & Assessment Tool | peat@fsbpt.org |
| Reimbursement of expenses
Other financial matters | Linda Michelsen |
| School reports | schoolreports@fsbpt.org |
| Score transfer & reporting | Christine Sousa |
| SCP PET- Supervised Clinical Practice Performance Evaluation Tool | scppet@fsbpt.org |
| Security issues | Susan Newman
security@fsbpt.org |
| Anything else, including news to share with members | William A. Hatherill
Caitlin Jennings
Communications@fsbpt.org |
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