Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is the maximum time for suspension?
What is the maximum time for suspension?
- It is initially for up to 30 days however, the MTF may recommend extension of the suspension period up to 120 days in 30-day increments. (correct)
- It is initially for up to 20 days however, the MTF may recommend extension of the suspension period up to 120 days in 20-day increments.
- It is initially for up to 40 days however, the MTF may recommend extension of the suspension period up to 160 days in 40-day increments.
- It is initially for up to 30 days however, the MTF may recommend extension of the suspension period up to 120 days in 7-day increments.
What three conditions require a person to be suspended?
What three conditions require a person to be suspended?
- ARI, DRI, and any individual returned to PSP duties with a previous diagnosis of alcohol dependence who subsequently consumes alcohol.
- ARI, DRI, and any individual returned to PRP duties with a previous diagnosis of alcohol dependence who subsequently consumes alcohol. (correct)
- ARI, DRI, and any individual returned to PRP duties with a previous diagnosis of coffee dependence who subsequently consumes alcohol.
- Only individuals returned to PRP duties with a previous diagnosis of alcohol dependence who subsequently consume alcohol.
CMAs cannot use their discretion when prescribing what types of medications?
CMAs cannot use their discretion when prescribing what types of medications?
- When there is a need for treatment without sedatives, tranquilizers, or other drugs could impair perception or performance
- When there is a need for treatment with psychotherapy
- When there is a need for treatment with narcotics, sedatives, tranquilizers, or other drugs could impair perception or performance (correct)
- When there is a need for treatment with alcohol, sedatives, tranquilizers, or other drugs could impair perception or performance
Typically, how long is a washout period?
Typically, how long is a washout period?
What additional step is taken when extending an existing suspension?
What additional step is taken when extending an existing suspension?
(1) Is there sufficient documentation?
(2) Were any medications prescribed or other treatment rendered?
(3) Is there a concern for an underlying disease process?
(4) Was any new PDI discovered during the evaluation or treatment process?
These are questions that should be addressed when a member has a ___________________________.
(1) Is there sufficient documentation? (2) Were any medications prescribed or other treatment rendered? (3) Is there a concern for an underlying disease process? (4) Was any new PDI discovered during the evaluation or treatment process?
These are questions that should be addressed when a member has a ___________________________.
When is temporary decertification used?
When is temporary decertification used?
How long is temporary decertification?
How long is temporary decertification?
What conditions requires a temporary decertification recommendation?
What conditions requires a temporary decertification recommendation?
What is the difference between disqualification and decertification?
What is the difference between disqualification and decertification?
What are the types of disqualification?
What are the types of disqualification?
When is permanent disqualification/decertification used?
When is permanent disqualification/decertification used?
What are five conditions that require a permanent decertification recommendation to the CO?
What are five conditions that require a permanent decertification recommendation to the CO?
What form is used to document permanent decertification?
What form is used to document permanent decertification?
Who can request reinstatement of an Airman’s PRP certification or requalification?
Who can request reinstatement of an Airman’s PRP certification or requalification?
A ____________________ is an action taken by the MTF to “notify” the CO of a recommendation to change a member’s PRP status or access.
A ____________________ is an action taken by the MTF to “notify” the CO of a recommendation to change a member’s PRP status or access.
A recommendation to remove a member from PRP status should be made _______________.
A recommendation to remove a member from PRP status should be made _______________.
Who actually suspends, decertifies, or returns a member to duty?
Who actually suspends, decertifies, or returns a member to duty?
What are the three ways a CMA can recommend someone?
What are the three ways a CMA can recommend someone?
If a patient is prescribed Tylenol #3 to take 1-2 tablets every 4-6 hours, the least amount of tablets he can take while following this schedule is 1 tablet every 6 hours or 4 tablets per day. Therefore, if he is prescribed 24 tablets, this prescription could last up to 6 days. How many days should the CMA recommend suspension?
If a patient is prescribed Tylenol #3 to take 1-2 tablets every 4-6 hours, the least amount of tablets he can take while following this schedule is 1 tablet every 6 hours or 4 tablets per day. Therefore, if he is prescribed 24 tablets, this prescription could last up to 6 days. How many days should the CMA recommend suspension?
When making a PRP notification, what information should you document in the patients record?
When making a PRP notification, what information should you document in the patients record?
If a patient is temporarily decertified, when must a CMA make a recommendation of return to duty or permanently decertify to the CO?
If a patient is temporarily decertified, when must a CMA make a recommendation of return to duty or permanently decertify to the CO?
What form does the CO or RO use to recommend a reinstatement or requalification for permanently decertified/disqualified individuals?
What form does the CO or RO use to recommend a reinstatement or requalification for permanently decertified/disqualified individuals?
What is the statute of limitation for a member to appeal a permanent decertification/disqualification?
What is the statute of limitation for a member to appeal a permanent decertification/disqualification?
When would a CO or RO use reinstatement or requalification?
When would a CO or RO use reinstatement or requalification?
The individual’s chain of command may make recommendations; however, what are they not allowed to do?
The individual’s chain of command may make recommendations; however, what are they not allowed to do?
