Final answer:
The Board views several factors as grounds for denial of licensure or renewal, including history of substance abuse, fraud, revoked/suspended health care license, cheating, gross negligence, and certain criminal convictions.
Step-by-step explanation:
The Board views the following as grounds for denial of licensure or renewal:
- History of substance abuse or psychiatric hospitalization
- Application or examination fraud
- Having another health care license revoked/suspended
- Cheating on national exam
- Gross negligence
- Felony or misdemeanor conviction (identify crimes which the Board considers to be directly related to the duties and responsibilities of a licensed PT/PTA)