PT Jurisprudence Exam for California- study guide #1 Accurate 100%

PTBC General information- Location of the Board - ANSWER Sacramento PT practice act is under which organization - ANSWER PTBC Role of the PTBC - ANSWER - 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 With respect to a physical therapy corporation, the governmental agency referred to in which act, is the Physical Therapy Board of California (remember the order of those words) - ANSWER Moscone-Knox Professional Corporation Act Board Member requirements- Who is on the board? - ANSWER - 1 PT involved in the education of physical therapists - 3 licensed PTs with at least 5 years experience - 3 public members who cannot be licentiates of the PTBC board or ANY other board under the Medical Board of California or be a close family member with someone on the board. How many years can a person serve on the board - ANSWER No more than 2 consecutive terms - 1 Term= 4 years so 8 years max The board shall hold at least one regular meeting annually in which cities? - ANSWER Sacramento Los Angeles San Francisco What is the rule about Direct Access? - ANSWER A PT may evaluate without a referral or a diagnosis, but may not initiate treatment without a diagnosis. A referral is not required. How long shall a patient's record be held? - ANSWER No less than 7 Years after discharge