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Define Physical Therapy - answer The practice of PT includes the promotion and
maintenance of physical fitness through the use of physical therapy intervention in order
to enhance the bodily movement as related to the health and wellness of individuals
Define PTOR - answer Physical therapist that completed the initial evaluation
-The Pt can be transferred to another PT, but it must be in WRITING
What is another name for PT and PTA - answer Physical therapist = "Physiotherapy"
Physical therapy aide = "Physical therapy technician"
Both are interchangeable
What are the powers and duties of the physical therapy board of Ca? - answer1.
Highest priority is protection of the public
2. Creator and enforcer of the Practice Act
3. Issue, suspend, revoke, and discipline PT licensees within state of Ca
4. Publishing newsletter denoting actions taken by the board
5.Board shall hear all matters
6.Appoint individuals to proctor examinations, those appointed CANNOT be a board
member
Do the PTBC have the authority to inspect PT facilities and Pt records - answer-Yes,
they can obtain Pt records as long as they get written or verbal consent
-If the Pt's written authorization has been provided, the release of records shall be given
within 15 days or a penalty of $1,000 will occur for every day starting on the 16th day
What is the "Board" made up of? - answer1 Licensed PT involved with education
3 Licensed PT's with at least 5 years experience
3 persons of the public who do not hold a license
How long can a Board member serve? - answerTerms: Four years, expires 1st day of
June
-No person can serve more than two consecutive terms- eight years max
What are the qualification required for licensure? - answer-18 yrs or older
-graduated from an accredited program
-Filed an application with the board, and meets the requirements prescribed
, -Not addicted to any substance
-Not committed any crime
-An applicant can only qualify once to as a PTLA/ PTALA
PTLA/PTALA practicing restrictions - answerPTLA must be under the DIRECT and
IMMEDIATE supervision unlike PTALA
-A licensed supervising PT must be on-site at ALL times for BOTH
-Can practice 120 days pending the results of the first licensing examination
administered.
-A supervising PT shall document receipt of the letter authorizing the PTLA or PTALA
status and record the expiration date of that status in the employee record.
-During this period the applicant shall identify himself or herself only as "PTLA" or
PTALA as appropriate.
-An applicant will loose their "LA" status they fail the examination on the first try
Are there other alternative routes to obtain a PTA licensure - answerIf the board finds
someone to have proper training and adequate experience equivalent to that received
at the PTA school, they can challenge the board and apply for licensure
Who creates the NPTE exam - answerFederation of State Board of Physical Therapy
creates the licensing examination of PT and PTA
What are the two exams that you have to past in order to obtain a license - answer1.
State laws and regulation
2. NPTE
What are a few regulations regarding the NPTE - answer1. If an applicant fails to pass
the NPTE, a re-examination fee must be paid
2. An applicant is allowed to sit for the NPTE 3 times per application per 12-month
period (If they do not pass they have to do a new application and pay the fee)
3. Once you past the NPTE you have 5 years to pay for the initial license or its
considered abandoned
Where is the Physical Therapy Board of Ca located at? - answerSacramento
Applicant may be issued a license without written exam, if ALL the following criteria are
met - answer1. If the PT or PTA is licensed in a state, district, or territory of the U.S. and
has met requirements for licensing
2. Has graduated from an accredited program
3. If they filed an application w/ the board
What are the Educational standards for a PT and PTA program? - answer1. CAPTE
approved
2. Clinical experience for PT's 18wks of full time work and PTA 16wks of full time work
How much is the Application Fee? - answer$300.00
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