California Jurisprudence Exam: Study Guide-EdSyn: Education Together NPTE Prep and Tutoring Already Passed

California Jurisprudence Exam: Study Guide-EdSyn: Education Together NPTE Prep and Tutoring Already Passed Administration: Physical Therapy Board of California (PTBC) Creator and enforcer of practice act protection of the public is the highest priority, whenever the protection of the public is inconsistent with other interests sought to be promoted, it is the protection of the public that shall be paramount Board members Composition: 1 PT involved in education of PTs 3 PTs with ≥5 experience and currently licensed 3 public members who are citizens of california NOT licensed by PT or any other medical board of california Terms: 4 years, expires 1st day of June 1. No person can serve more than 2 consecutive terms- 8 years max Suspensions and Revocation of Licenses Physical Therapy Board of California shall issue, suspend and revoke licenses and approvals to practice PT they need to hold At least one meeting a year in cities of Sacramento, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. General provisions The practice of physical therapy includes the promotion and maintenance of physical fitness to enhance the bodily movement related health and wellness of individuals through the use of physical therapy interventions. Topical medications: topical medication May be administered by a PT through Direct app via Iontophoresis/ Phonophoresis All Topical medications applied shall be ordered by MD, A Physical therapist can NOT prescribe medications Topical medications: approved topical medications are the following Bactericidal / debriding agents, topical anesthetic agents, anti-inflammatory agents, antispasmodic agents, and adrenocortical-steroidsprotocols shall include: description of the meds, actions, indications/contraindications, and proper procedure/technique for application. Certification to Penetrate Tissues for Neuromuscular Evaluation PT's will pass an initial examination for certification process. Certificates renewed with each PT's license (every 2 years) Exam/reexamination is $500, application fee is $100 and renewal fee shall be $50 PTs can perform penetrattion of tissue for purpose of evaluating neuromuscular performance. however, They cannot make diagnostic/prognostic need specified authorization by a MD. Certification: Electroneuromyography:400 hours of training and 200 electroneuromyography examination certification:kinesiologic electromyographic 200 hours of training AND 500 kinesiologic electromyographic examinations. Electroneuromyography is the performance of tissue penetration for the purpose of evaluating neuromuscular performance, and DOES includes the evaluation of specific abnormal potentials and evoked responses. Kinesiological Electromyography: is the phasic activity of individual or multiple muscles in relation to another physical or physiological event or exercise and does NOT include the evaluation of specific abnormal potentials or evoked responses Certification to Penetrate Tissues for Neuromuscular Evaluation PT's will pass an initial examination for certification process. Certificates renewed with each PT's license (every 2 years) Exam/reexamination is $500, application fee is $100 and renewal fee shall be $50 Certification to Penetrate Tissues for Neuromuscular Evaluation Patient must be given a hand-out and have a posted sign reading: The findings in this report do not represent diagnostic interpretations or medical diagnoses. The results of electromyographic examination by the certified examiner are intended for integration by the physician and surgeon with the patient's history, clinical examination, and the results of any other tests performed in establishing a medical diagnosis. Patient records: Kept for at least 7 years after discharge Unemancipated minors are kept for at least 1 year after turning 18 years and not in any case less than 7 years. Licensing of practitioners / Applications