ASSESSMENT SERIES 2026 CERTIFICATION
READINESS
◉ Dry Needling. Answer: means a skilled intervention performed by
a physical therapist that uses a thin filiform needle to penetrate
neuromuscular and musculoskeletal structures
◉ What is the time requirement of a PT who is providing general
supervision and thus "readily available" to assist PTA. Answer: Must
be readily available via telecommunication (at the least) within 15
minutes
◉ What are acceptable forms of readily available ?. Answer:
telecommunication and or on-site visit
◉ how long does the physical therapist have to get to the facility if
necessary?. Answer: must get to the facility within same day.
◉ what is on-site supervisions main requirement?. Answer: person
is physically on site and immediately available
,◉ where does an interim permit allow someone to work according
to board?. Answer: allows person to work in arizona until a licenses
is issued. Must do so under conditions listed in the permit
◉ A PTA can supervise how many people?. Answer: 0, none
◉ T or F: person is exempt from holding a PT license if they are with
sports team for 60 days or less. Answer: True
◉ If a person changes their address they must notify who?. Answer:
AZ Board of PT
◉ A person under direct PT supervision performing routine physical
therapy task designated by the PT.. Answer: PT aide
◉ T or F: A business entity is a organization that includes any
persons who is or isnt licensed or certified to provide PT.. Answer:
True
◉ what is the term?
the forms and additional information the Board requires to be
submitted by an applicant or on the applicant's
behalf. Answer: Applicant Packet
, ◉ When a PT is "on-call" they must be able to get to the facility in
what amount of time?. Answer: Within the same day
◉ how often does the board meet each quarter?. Answer: Once per
quarter
◉ does the board keep track of ones address , telephone, current
business and residential address AND license number?. Answer: Yes
◉ who reports final disciplinary action for PT and PTAs ?. Answer:
AZ PT Board
◉ how often are disciplinary actions, board ruling, opinions and
interpretations of statues published?. Answer: At least once annually
◉ The board submits written report of actions taken against
licensee or certificate holders no later than what date each year?.
Answer: Dec 31st
◉ does the board establish fees for board related items and collect
fees?. Answer: Yes