Jurisprudence Exam Questions And
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Physical therapist of record - ANSWER✔✔The physical therapist who performed
the initial evaluation, can be transferred to another therapist but must be in writing
Physical therapy board of California powers and duties - ANSWER✔✔1. Creates
an in force is the practice act
2. Protection of the public is the highest priority and Paramont above all else
3. Issue, suspend, revoke, and discipline physical therapy licensees within the state
of California
4. Administering a continuing competency program
5. Publish at least one time a year a newsletter do you noting actions taken by the
board, disciplinary actions, and relevant statutory regulatory changes
6. Board members have the authority to inspect physical therapy facilities and
patient records (if the patient's written authorization has been provided the release
of records shall be given within 15 days or a penalty of $1000 will occur for every
day starting on the 16th day)
7. Shall hear matters including contested case or petition for reinstatement, or
modification of probation
8. Can appoint individuals to proctor examinations, appointed individuals cannot
be board members
9. Can investigate each applicant to determine if the requirements for licensure
have been met
Board members include... - ANSWER✔✔- 1 physical therapist involved in
education of physical therapist students
- 3 physical therapists with at least five years experience and currently licensed
,- 3 Public members who are citizens of California and not licensed physical
therapist or licensed by any other medical board of California
- governor of California appoints the physical therapy members and one public
member, president and vice president of the board are determined by the elected
board members
How long are terms for board members and how many terms may they serve -
ANSWER✔✔Terms are 4 years, expires the 1st day of June, cannot serve more
than 2 consecutive terms (8 years max)
Qualifications required for licensure - ANSWER✔✔Over 18 years old, not
addicted to any substance, completed education and training, not committed any
crimes
PT licensed applicant - ANSWER✔✔- A graduate can work as a PTLA with direct
and immediate supervision of a licensed PT for 120 days pending results of first
licensing exam which they are eligible
- supervising PT must be on site at all times and must have documented receipt of
letter authorizing the PTLA to practice as well as a record of the expiration date of
that status
- Upon passing NPTE the status remains in effect until license is issued
- if the exam is failed or license denied or the applicant does not take the exam
during the first possible test cycle the graduate can no longer practice is a PTLA
- cannot supervise a PTA or an aid providing patient related tasks
Alternate route to PTA licensure - ANSWER✔✔If board determines someone has
proper training and adequate experience equivalent tooth I received at a PTA
school and they meet requirements for licensure they may apply for licensure as a
PTA
,Who creates the licensing examination for PTs and PTAs -
ANSWER✔✔Federation of state boards of physical therapy
What exams are required to obtain a license - ANSWER✔✔1. State laws and
regulations
2. national physical therapy examination (NPTE)
How many time with me an applicant sit for the NPTE per 12 months time period -
ANSWER✔✔3, if the NPTE is not passed within one year from date of original
notice a new application and application fee are required in addition to a re-
examination fee
When is an application determined as abandoned - ANSWER✔✔If the required
initial license fee following a pass of that NPTE has not been paid within 5 years
Applicant may be issued a license without written examination if ALL of the
following criteria are met - ANSWER✔✔1. Applicant is licensed as PT or PTA in
a state district or territory of the US and has met the requirements for licensing
2. Graduate of a PT or PTA education program
3. Filed an application with the board
Any applicant who fails to pass that NPTE - ANSWER✔✔May retake it but must
pay the re-examination fee
Educational standards for PT and PTA - ANSWER✔✔- Graduate of an accredited
post secondary institution that includes clinical internship and academic
coursework
, - board shall only approve education programs that prove to the satisfaction of the
board that minimum educational requirements set forth are met and maintained
Who determines the subjects for educational requirements -
ANSWER✔✔Commission on accreditation in physical therapy education
(CAPTE)
How long should clinical experiences be - ANSWER✔✔18 weeks of full-time
work for physical therapy students, PTA students spend approximately 16 weeks
of full-time clinical work experience
Application fee - ANSWER✔✔$300
Examination fee is based on - ANSWER✔✔The actual cost to develop grade and
administer the exam
Initial license fee - ANSWER✔✔$150
Biennial renewal fee - ANSWER✔✔$300
Delinquency fee - ANSWER✔✔$150 (50% of renewal free)
Duplicate wall certificate and renewal receipt fee - ANSWER✔✔$50
Endorsement of letter of good standing fee - ANSWER✔✔$60
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