Jurisprudence AZ Questions With Solutions
Can a physical therapist provide a gift to a referral source for the referral of a
payment? ✔️Ans - No
Can a physical therapist treat animals? ✔️Ans - Nope..can only treat
"persons" (debatable)
Can a physical therapist in Arizona treat a patient without a referral from a
physician? ✔️Ans - Yes
-Although it's not specifically stated which is why we technically can!
Would it be appropriate for a physical therapist to supervise 3 assistive
personnel if all 3 assistive personnel are PT aides? ✔️Ans - No, 1 must be a
PTA
Does a physical therapist have to know the acuity of the patient on the day
that a PTA provides services under general supervision? ✔️Ans - Yes
Can a graduate physical therapist, not yet licensed, perform an evaluation
under on-site supervision? ✔️Ans - No, only a PT can do it
Is pulmonary hygiene a therapeutic intervention performed by PTs ✔️Ans -
Yup
How long can a PT, licensed in a state other than AZ, provide PT services in
Arizona for a traveling performing arts company? ✔️Ans - 60 days
FYI: a compact may be formed w/10 states so you would not have to take
state specific exams
Following graduation, what 5 criteria must be fulfilled in order to obtain a
license in AZ? ✔️Ans - 1. Be of good moral character
2. Complete the application process
3. Be a graduate of a professional physical therapy education program
accredited by a national accreditation agency approved by the board
4. Successfully pass the national exam approved by the board
5. Successfully passed a jurisprudence exam that tests applicant knowledge of
board statues and rules.
Can a physical therapist provide a gift to a referral source for the referral of a
payment? ✔️Ans - No
Can a physical therapist treat animals? ✔️Ans - Nope..can only treat
"persons" (debatable)
Can a physical therapist in Arizona treat a patient without a referral from a
physician? ✔️Ans - Yes
-Although it's not specifically stated which is why we technically can!
Would it be appropriate for a physical therapist to supervise 3 assistive
personnel if all 3 assistive personnel are PT aides? ✔️Ans - No, 1 must be a
PTA
Does a physical therapist have to know the acuity of the patient on the day
that a PTA provides services under general supervision? ✔️Ans - Yes
Can a graduate physical therapist, not yet licensed, perform an evaluation
under on-site supervision? ✔️Ans - No, only a PT can do it
Is pulmonary hygiene a therapeutic intervention performed by PTs ✔️Ans -
Yup
How long can a PT, licensed in a state other than AZ, provide PT services in
Arizona for a traveling performing arts company? ✔️Ans - 60 days
FYI: a compact may be formed w/10 states so you would not have to take
state specific exams
Following graduation, what 5 criteria must be fulfilled in order to obtain a
license in AZ? ✔️Ans - 1. Be of good moral character
2. Complete the application process
3. Be a graduate of a professional physical therapy education program
accredited by a national accreditation agency approved by the board
4. Successfully pass the national exam approved by the board
5. Successfully passed a jurisprudence exam that tests applicant knowledge of
board statues and rules.
