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California Law Exam 2023Physical Therapy definition - correct answer ✔✔"The practice of physical therapy includes the promotion
and maintenance of physical fitness through the use of physical therapy interventions in order to
enhance the bodily movement as related to the health and wellness of individuals"
Interventions include... - correct answer ✔✔the use of properties associated with heat, light, water,
electricity, as well as exercise based interventions.
Physical therapist of record - correct answer ✔✔physical therapist that completed the initial evaluation
T/F: You can transfer the physical therapist of record to another physical therapist. - correct answer
✔✔true; it must be in writing
physiotherapy - correct answer ✔✔same as physical therapy
T/F: The titles "physical therapy aide" and "physical therapy technician" are interchangeable. - correct
answer ✔✔true
Purpose of the PTBC - correct answer ✔✔1. protect the public
2. create and enforce the practice act
PTBC responsibilities - correct answer ✔✔1. issue, suspend, revoke, and discipline physical therapy
licensees within the state of California
2. administer a continuing competency program
3. publish, at least 1x/year, a newsletter denoting actions taken by the board, disciplinary actions, and
relevant statutory regulatory changes
T/F: Board members do not have the authority to inspect physical therapy facilities and patient records. -
correct answer ✔✔false
,Who can be delegated by the board to perform an inspection? - correct answer ✔✔a licensed physical
therapist
If a patient's written authorization has been provided, the release of records shall be given within
______ days. A penalty of _____________ will occur for every day records are not released starting on
the 16th day. - correct answer ✔✔15; $1000
T/F: The board shall hear all matters, including, but not limited to, any contested case or petition for
reinstatement, or modification of probation. - correct answer ✔✔true
T/F: The board members can be appointed to proctor examinations. - correct answer ✔✔false; the board
members can appoint individuals to proctor examinations but they cannot be board members
T/F: The board can investigate each applicant to determine if the requirements for licensure have been
met. - correct answer ✔✔true
who makes up the Board - correct answer ✔✔1. 1 physical therapist involved in the education of
physical therapist students
2. 3 physical therapists with greater than or equal to 5 years experience and currently licensed
3. 3 public members whoa re citizens of California and not licensed physical therapists nor licensed by
any other medical board of California
Who appoints members of the board? - correct answer ✔✔governer
which positions does the governor appoint? - correct answer ✔✔the physical therapy members and one
public member
T/F: President and vice president of the board are determined by the governer. - correct answer
✔✔false; they are determined by the board members
length and expiration date of 1 term - correct answer ✔✔4 years; expires June 1st
, maximum consecutive terms - correct answer ✔✔2 (8 years max)
qualifications required for licenure - correct answer ✔✔1. greater than 18 years of age
2. not addicted to any substance
3. competed education and training
4. not committed any crimes
PTLA - correct answer ✔✔physical therapist licensed applicant
A graduate can work as a PTLA under what circumstances? - correct answer ✔✔direct and immediate
supervision by a licensed physical therapist
A graduate can work as a PTLA for _________ days pending results of the first licensing exam for which
he/she is eligible. - correct answer ✔✔120
documentation required for a PTLA - correct answer ✔✔- receipt of the letter authorizing the PTLA to
practice
- record of the expiration date of that status
T/F: PTLA status remains in effect until the day the NPTE is passed. - correct answer ✔✔false; PTLA status
shall remain in effect until a license is issued
graduate can no longer practice as a PTLA if... - correct answer ✔✔1. exam is failed
2. licensure denied
3. applicant does not take the exam during the first possible test cycle
T/F: PTLAs are not allowed to supervise a PTA or an aide providing patient related tasks. - correct answer
✔✔true
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