DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PHYSICAL
THERAPY JURISPRUDENCE EXAM 2026
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Official Definitions
Q: Who is legally considered an "Applicant"? A: ✔✔ Any person who has
submitted a formal request to the Board for a license to practice physical therapy or
to work as a physical therapy assistant in the District.
Q: What is "The Board"? A: ✔✔ The District of Columbia Board of Physical
Therapy. This body is responsible for regulating the profession, issuing licenses,
and enforcing the District's practice act.
Q: How is a "Physical Therapist" (PT) defined? A: ✔✔ A healthcare
professional who is currently licensed by the Board to practice physical therapy.
They are responsible for the independent evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of
patients.
Q: What is a "Physical Therapist's Assistant" (PTA)? A: ✔✔ A graduate of an
accredited PTA program who is licensed to perform selected treatment procedures
and tasks. They must work under the direct supervision of a licensed PT.
Q: What is a "Physical Therapist's Aide"? A: ✔✔ An individual who is trained
on-the-job by a PT to perform routine, non-clinical tasks (like equipment setup or
patient transport). They must operate under the direct supervision of a PT and are
strictly prohibited from performing clinical evaluations or initiating treatment.
Direct Supervision vs. Direct Access
Q: What does "Direct Supervision" mean in DC? A: ✔✔ It requires the
licensed Physical Therapist to be personally present and immediately available
,in the same facility or treatment area where the assistant or aide is working. The
PT must also have direct contact with the patient during each visit.
Q: Who is authorized to provide a prescription or referral for Physical
Therapy? A: ✔✔ Referrals can be provided by:
Physicians (MD/DO)
Osteopaths
Dentists
Podiatrists
Advanced Registered Nurses (Certified to practice in the District)
Q: Does DC allow "Direct Access" (treatment without a referral)? A: ✔✔
Yes. Under current DC law, a patient can be evaluated and treated by a PT for up
to 30 days without a referral. If the patient does not show progress within those 30
days, the PT is legally required to refer them to a primary care provider or another
appropriate specialist.
Powers and duties of the board -ANSWER✔✔Evaluate qualifications of licensees
Adopt passing scores for examinations
Issue licenses, permits, or certificates
Regulate, practice, adopt, and revise rules
Report and publish disciplinary action
Issue subpoenas, examine witnesses, and administer oaths
Issue advisories
Where do fees and fines go? -ANSWER✔✔Deposited to the General Fund of the
District
, The continuing education section does not apply to? -ANSWER✔✔Applicants for
the first renewal of a license granted by examination
Applicant for renewal of a license needs to have how much continuing education? -
ANSWER✔✔4 units / 40 hours of continuing education credit in a 2-year period
Inactive status applying for reactivation of license needs to have how much
continuing education? -ANSWER✔✔2 units / 20 hours of continuing education
credit for each license year
Applicant for reinstatement of a license that has EXPIRED needs to have how
much continuing education? -ANSWER✔✔2 units / 20 hours of continuing
education credit for each license year that was in expired status UP TO a maximum
of 10 units / 100 hours
Proof of completion of CEU needs to include: -ANSWER✔✔Name/address of
program sponsor
Name/location of program
Subject matter covered
Names of instructors
Hours of credit claimed
Verification of completion with signature/stamp
If an applicant for renewal of a license fails to submit proof of CE by the date the
license expires, how long does the applicant have to renew the license? -
ANSWER✔✔Can't practice until renewal
May renew license up to 60 days after expiration by SUBMITTING PROOF and
PAYING THE LATE FEE.
THERAPY JURISPRUDENCE EXAM 2026
A+ EXAM SOLUTIONS WITH AUTHENTIC
ANSWERS, COMPLETE
EXPLANATIONS, AND UNSTOPPABLE
SUCCES
Official Definitions
Q: Who is legally considered an "Applicant"? A: ✔✔ Any person who has
submitted a formal request to the Board for a license to practice physical therapy or
to work as a physical therapy assistant in the District.
Q: What is "The Board"? A: ✔✔ The District of Columbia Board of Physical
Therapy. This body is responsible for regulating the profession, issuing licenses,
and enforcing the District's practice act.
Q: How is a "Physical Therapist" (PT) defined? A: ✔✔ A healthcare
professional who is currently licensed by the Board to practice physical therapy.
They are responsible for the independent evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of
patients.
Q: What is a "Physical Therapist's Assistant" (PTA)? A: ✔✔ A graduate of an
accredited PTA program who is licensed to perform selected treatment procedures
and tasks. They must work under the direct supervision of a licensed PT.
Q: What is a "Physical Therapist's Aide"? A: ✔✔ An individual who is trained
on-the-job by a PT to perform routine, non-clinical tasks (like equipment setup or
patient transport). They must operate under the direct supervision of a PT and are
strictly prohibited from performing clinical evaluations or initiating treatment.
Direct Supervision vs. Direct Access
Q: What does "Direct Supervision" mean in DC? A: ✔✔ It requires the
licensed Physical Therapist to be personally present and immediately available
,in the same facility or treatment area where the assistant or aide is working. The
PT must also have direct contact with the patient during each visit.
Q: Who is authorized to provide a prescription or referral for Physical
Therapy? A: ✔✔ Referrals can be provided by:
Physicians (MD/DO)
Osteopaths
Dentists
Podiatrists
Advanced Registered Nurses (Certified to practice in the District)
Q: Does DC allow "Direct Access" (treatment without a referral)? A: ✔✔
Yes. Under current DC law, a patient can be evaluated and treated by a PT for up
to 30 days without a referral. If the patient does not show progress within those 30
days, the PT is legally required to refer them to a primary care provider or another
appropriate specialist.
Powers and duties of the board -ANSWER✔✔Evaluate qualifications of licensees
Adopt passing scores for examinations
Issue licenses, permits, or certificates
Regulate, practice, adopt, and revise rules
Report and publish disciplinary action
Issue subpoenas, examine witnesses, and administer oaths
Issue advisories
Where do fees and fines go? -ANSWER✔✔Deposited to the General Fund of the
District
, The continuing education section does not apply to? -ANSWER✔✔Applicants for
the first renewal of a license granted by examination
Applicant for renewal of a license needs to have how much continuing education? -
ANSWER✔✔4 units / 40 hours of continuing education credit in a 2-year period
Inactive status applying for reactivation of license needs to have how much
continuing education? -ANSWER✔✔2 units / 20 hours of continuing education
credit for each license year
Applicant for reinstatement of a license that has EXPIRED needs to have how
much continuing education? -ANSWER✔✔2 units / 20 hours of continuing
education credit for each license year that was in expired status UP TO a maximum
of 10 units / 100 hours
Proof of completion of CEU needs to include: -ANSWER✔✔Name/address of
program sponsor
Name/location of program
Subject matter covered
Names of instructors
Hours of credit claimed
Verification of completion with signature/stamp
If an applicant for renewal of a license fails to submit proof of CE by the date the
license expires, how long does the applicant have to renew the license? -
ANSWER✔✔Can't practice until renewal
May renew license up to 60 days after expiration by SUBMITTING PROOF and
PAYING THE LATE FEE.
