NM JURISPRUDENCE EXAM FOR
PHYSICAL THERAPISTS’ QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
what is the regulatory body overseeing licensing fees and requirements? - ANSWER -
the New Mexico Board of Physical Therapy
new graduates applying for licensure in New Mexico must provide proof of what? -
ANSWER -graduation from an accredited physical therapy program
how long does an applicant have to take the licensure exam after applying for a license
in New Mexico? - ANSWER -90 days from application acceptance
which organization administers the licensure exam for physical therapists, the NPTE
(National Physical Therapy Exam)? - ANSWER -Federation of State Board of Physical
Therapists (FSBPT)
if a license is revoked, how long must a physical therapist wait to reapply? - ANSWER -
2 years
what documentation is needed for license renewal besides continuing education proof?
- ANSWER -evidence of completed updated jurisprudence exam, if required, to ensure
understanding of the current state laws
how often and why must a physical therapy license be renewed in New Mexico? -
ANSWER --every 2 years
-to ensure therapists remain current on regulations and continuing education
requirements
New Mexico mandates physical therapists complete how many hours of continuing
education every renewal period? - ANSWER -20 hours
if a physical therapist's license lapses, what must they do? - ANSWER --apply for
reinstatement
-possibly meet additional requirements/fees if lapse is significant
the application fee for physical therapy license in New Mexico must be paid for to who?
- ANSWER -the New Mexico Board of Physical Therapy
what does licensure reciprocity allow? - ANSWER -licensed physical therapists from
other states to apply for license in New Mexico under certain conditions, streamlining
licensure for professionals moving across state lines
, what is the maximum number of physical therapy assistants (PTAs) a licensed physical
therapist can supervise at one time> - ANSWER -3
a physical therapist assistance in New Mexico can do what? - ANSWER -carry out
treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist
who is responsible for the actions of a physical therapy aide? - ANSWER -the
supervising physical therapist
which of the following is part of the New Mexico PT Code of Ethics? - ANSWER -
physical therapists and physical therapist assistance will use proper utilization practice
patterns to meet the needs of those they serve
true or false: the original license and renewal certificate must be displayed in the
principal place of practice of the physical therapist - ANSWER -true
true or false: a person who has received their DPT degree but has not yet received their
license can use the title "physical therapist" - ANSWER -false
how many consecutive Board Meetings must a board member miss before being
automatically recommended for removal from the board? - ANSWER -3 meetings
which of the following is NOT true about the requirements when taking the NPTE
examination? - ANSWER -the use of a foreign/English interpreter is acceptable while
taking the NPTE as long as your provide documentation of the need of assistance
which of the following is NOT true about retaking the NPTE exam? - ANSWER -any
applicant who fails the NPTE is allowed up to 10 lifetime remediation attempts
how many lifetime remediation attempts are allowed for each applicant for the NPTE? -
ANSWER -6
all applicants for licensure must take the New Mexico jurisprudence examination and
have a passing score of what? - ANSWER -80%
true or false: applicants may not complete more than three attempts on the NPTE in a
12-month period? - ANSWER -true
which of the following items are NOT required in order to submit an application for
licensure as a practicing Physical Therapist with the NM Physical Therapy Board? -
ANSWER -a doctorate degree of physical therapy (DPT)
true or false: a physical therapist may apply for licensure in New Mexico with any post-
baccalaureate degree in physical therapy, which includes a master's degree - ANSWER
-true
PHYSICAL THERAPISTS’ QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
what is the regulatory body overseeing licensing fees and requirements? - ANSWER -
the New Mexico Board of Physical Therapy
new graduates applying for licensure in New Mexico must provide proof of what? -
ANSWER -graduation from an accredited physical therapy program
how long does an applicant have to take the licensure exam after applying for a license
in New Mexico? - ANSWER -90 days from application acceptance
which organization administers the licensure exam for physical therapists, the NPTE
(National Physical Therapy Exam)? - ANSWER -Federation of State Board of Physical
Therapists (FSBPT)
if a license is revoked, how long must a physical therapist wait to reapply? - ANSWER -
2 years
what documentation is needed for license renewal besides continuing education proof?
- ANSWER -evidence of completed updated jurisprudence exam, if required, to ensure
understanding of the current state laws
how often and why must a physical therapy license be renewed in New Mexico? -
ANSWER --every 2 years
-to ensure therapists remain current on regulations and continuing education
requirements
New Mexico mandates physical therapists complete how many hours of continuing
education every renewal period? - ANSWER -20 hours
if a physical therapist's license lapses, what must they do? - ANSWER --apply for
reinstatement
-possibly meet additional requirements/fees if lapse is significant
the application fee for physical therapy license in New Mexico must be paid for to who?
- ANSWER -the New Mexico Board of Physical Therapy
what does licensure reciprocity allow? - ANSWER -licensed physical therapists from
other states to apply for license in New Mexico under certain conditions, streamlining
licensure for professionals moving across state lines
, what is the maximum number of physical therapy assistants (PTAs) a licensed physical
therapist can supervise at one time> - ANSWER -3
a physical therapist assistance in New Mexico can do what? - ANSWER -carry out
treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist
who is responsible for the actions of a physical therapy aide? - ANSWER -the
supervising physical therapist
which of the following is part of the New Mexico PT Code of Ethics? - ANSWER -
physical therapists and physical therapist assistance will use proper utilization practice
patterns to meet the needs of those they serve
true or false: the original license and renewal certificate must be displayed in the
principal place of practice of the physical therapist - ANSWER -true
true or false: a person who has received their DPT degree but has not yet received their
license can use the title "physical therapist" - ANSWER -false
how many consecutive Board Meetings must a board member miss before being
automatically recommended for removal from the board? - ANSWER -3 meetings
which of the following is NOT true about the requirements when taking the NPTE
examination? - ANSWER -the use of a foreign/English interpreter is acceptable while
taking the NPTE as long as your provide documentation of the need of assistance
which of the following is NOT true about retaking the NPTE exam? - ANSWER -any
applicant who fails the NPTE is allowed up to 10 lifetime remediation attempts
how many lifetime remediation attempts are allowed for each applicant for the NPTE? -
ANSWER -6
all applicants for licensure must take the New Mexico jurisprudence examination and
have a passing score of what? - ANSWER -80%
true or false: applicants may not complete more than three attempts on the NPTE in a
12-month period? - ANSWER -true
which of the following items are NOT required in order to submit an application for
licensure as a practicing Physical Therapist with the NM Physical Therapy Board? -
ANSWER -a doctorate degree of physical therapy (DPT)
true or false: a physical therapist may apply for licensure in New Mexico with any post-
baccalaureate degree in physical therapy, which includes a master's degree - ANSWER
-true
