Transcript Kansas State Board of Healing Arts

KANSAS STATE
BOARD OF HEALING ARTS
Radiologic Technologist
KSRT Convention
April 15, 2010
Kathleen Selzler Lippert, Acting
Executive Director
WHAT WE DO
KSBHA is responsible for
the licensing & regulation
of 21,491 in 14 health
care professions.
Including 3037
radiologic technologist
PROFESSIONS REGULATED
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Osteopathic Doctors
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Occupational Therapists
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Medical Doctors
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Chiropractic Doctors
Occupational Therapy
Assistants
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Respiratory Therapists
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Athletic Trainers
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Naturopathic Doctors
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Contact Lens Distributors
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Podiatric Doctors
Physicians' Assistants
Physical Therapists
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Physical Therapist
Assistants
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Radiologic Technologists
HOW WE OPERATE
The Board and its staff assures the public and
those it licenses that there is a balanced,
sensible approach to regulation, with the safety,
health and welfare of the public being our
primary concern.
BOARD COMPOSITION
The Kansas State Board of Healing Arts is
comprised of 15 members appointed by the
Governor and serve a four-year term.
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12 licensees
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5 M.D.s
3 D.O.s
3 D.C.s
1 D.P.M.
3 public members
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOGIST COUNCIL
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Keith Burgess, LRT - Hutchinson
Sharada “ Janie” Ward, LRT - Benton
Doug Billings, LRT - Lawrence
Dennis Petterson, MD - Topeka
Gary Counselman, DC, Topeka
BOARD FUNCTIONS
 Licensing
 Regulation
APPLICATION PROCESS
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All application forms are
available online at
http://www.ksbha.org/forms.html
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Application Fees
$60 + $25 for temporary
permit.
Check, Money Order, Visa, MasterCard,
Discover or American Express
APPLICATION PROCESS
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Be sure to answer all questions
Request an official and final transcript
Certification by school
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Signature and school seal or notary seal
Photo: Wallet size, head and shoulder
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Picture taken within 90 days
APPLICATION PROCESS
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Sign and notarized seal for Oath
Sign and notarized seal for Release
Documentation and explanation to any “yes”
answers to #12
Verification of any license, registration, &/or
certification in any health field.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Application status can be verified
by phone or e-mail but please
allow at least 2 weeks after
sending in the initial information.
APPLICATION PROCESS
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Initial Review
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A review of documents to verify if all required
documents have been provided and are complete
A letter and/or e-mail will be issued to notify
applicant of any missing documents or needed
corrections
As documents come in, periodic letters will be
mailed to advise applicant of the progress
APPLICATION PROCESS
Common Problem Areas
 Photo: wrong size or inappropriate
 Not answering the NPI question
 Not answering the activities for the last 5 years
 Not sending in documentation or explanation to “yes”
answers on the questions in #12
 DO NOT provide info that is not required (e.g. diplomas)
APPLICATION PROCESS
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Final Review -All documents are reviewed again
– Results
 Request for additional information
 Clarification of information
 Referral to the Legal Department
 Approval of temporary license (if applicable)
– Valid for 180 days
 Approval of license
LICENSE RENEWAL INFO
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License renewal will be required of all receiving a
permanent license prior to June 1
Annual renew between August 15th - September 30th
The license expires September 30th
The current renewal fee: $50.00
The late renewal period is October 1st through October
31st
The current late fee: $55.00
Renew online or by paper renewal form
Wallet Card (certificate of renewal) will be mailed
CONTINUING EDUCATION
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During the 12-month period immediately
preceding the license expiration date, a
minimum of 12 hours of CEUs are due.
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If licensed less than 1 year no ceus are due
LICENSING FAQs
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How do licensees change their address?
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How do licensees change their name?
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An address change form can be downloaded from our web
site.
A change of name form can be downloaded from our web
site.
How do licensees verify their permit to another
state?
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A verification request form can be downloaded from our
website.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Sandra Fienhage, Application Analyst
785-296-0440
[email protected]
Katy Lenahan, Licensing Administrator
785-296-8563
[email protected]
CONTACT INFORMATION
Web site:
www.ksbha.org
Address:
235 S Topeka Blvd
Topeka, KS 66601
Toll-Free Phone:
888-886-7205
QUESTIONS and ANSWERS