If proficiency is not demonstrated for reinstatement, what may the committee require?

• A. An examination or other requirements
• B. No action
• C. A probation period
• D. A fine only

Answer: (A)

When reinstatement hinges on proving you can meet current competency standards, the specific steps you’ll face are aimed at verifying you’re up to speed again. If proficiency isn’t demonstrated, the committee can require gaining that competency through formal measures before you’re allowed to practice. The most straightforward and appropriate mechanism is an examination or other requirements that test or rebuild your knowledge and skills. This guards public safety by ensuring you meet the current standard of practice before you re-enter the field.

Not taking action would leave public safety at risk, so that option isn’t appropriate. A probation period could be one possible component of the process in some cases, but the question points to the ability to require an exam or other concrete steps to requalify. A fine alone focuses on punishment rather than restoring competence, so it doesn’t address the underlying need to prove proficiency.