California Jurisprudence Exam: Study Guide with 100% Complete Solutions

California Jurisprudence Exam: Study Guide with 100% Complete Solutions Define Physical Therapy - Correct Answer ️️ -The practice of PT includes the promotion and maintenance of physical fitness through the use of physical therapy intervention in order to enhance the bodily movement as related to the health and wellness of individuals Define PTOR - Correct Answer ️️ -Physical therapist that completed the initial evaluation -The Pt can be transferred to another PT, but it must be in WRITING What is another name for PT and PTA - Correct Answer ️️ -Physical therapist = "Physiotherapy" Physical therapy aide = "Physical therapy technician" Both are interchangeable What are the powers and duties of the physical therapy board of Ca? - Correct Answer ️️ -1. Highest priority is protection of the public 2. Creator and enforcer of the Practice Act 3. Issue, suspend, revoke, and discipline PT licensees within state of Ca 4. Publishing newsletter denoting actions taken by the board 5.Board shall hear all matters 6.Appoint individuals to proctor examinations, those appointed CANNOT be a board member Do the PTBC have the authority to inspect PT facilities and Pt records - Correct Answer ️️ --Yes, they can obtain Pt records as long as they get written or verbal consent -If the Pt's written authorization has been provided, the release of records shall be given within 15 days or a penalty of $1,000 will occur for every day starting on the 16th day What is the "Board" made up of? - Correct Answer ️️ -1 Licensed PT involved with education 3 Licensed PT's with at least 5 years experience 3 persons of the public who do not hold a license How long can a Board member serve? - Correct Answer ️️ -Terms: Four years, expires 1st day of June -No person can serve more than two consecutive terms- eight years max What are the qualification required for licensure? - Correct Answer ️️ --18 yrs or older -graduated from an accredited program -Filed an application with the board, and meets the requirements prescribed -Not addicted to any substance -Not committed any crime -An applicant can only qualify once to as a PTLA/ PTALA PTLA/PTALA practicing restrictions - Correct Answer ️️ -PTLA must be under the DIRECT and IMMEDIATE supervision unlike PTALA -A licensed supervising PT must be on-site at ALL times for BOTH -Can practice 120 days pending the results of the first licensing examination administered. -A supervising PT shall document receipt of the letter authorizing the PTLA or PTALA status and record the expiration date of that status in the employee record. -During this period the applicant shall identify himself or herself only as "PTLA" or PTALA as appropriate. -An applicant will loose their "LA" status they fail the examination on the first try Are there other alternative routes to obtain a PTA licensure - Correct Answer ️️ -If the board finds someone to have proper training and adequate experience equivalent to that received at the PTA school, they can challenge the board and apply for licensure Who creates the NPTE exam - Correct Answer ️️ -Federation of State Board of Physical Therapy creates the licensing examination of PT and PTA What are the two exams that you have to past in order to obtain a license - Correct Answer ️️ -1. State laws and regulation 2. NPTE What are a few regulations regarding the NPTE - Correct Answer ️️ -1. If an applicant fails to pass the NPTE, a re-examination fee must be paid 2. An applicant is allowed to sit for the NPTE 3 times per application per 12-month period (If they do not pass they have to do a new application and pay the fee) 3. Once you past the NPTE you have 5 years to pay for the initial license or its considered abandoned Where is the Physical Therapy Board of Ca located at? - Correct Answer ️️ - Sacramento Applicant may be issued a license without written exam, if ALL the following criteria are met - Correct Answer ️️ -1. If the PT or PTA is licensed in a state, district, or territory of the U.S. and has met requirements for licensing 2. Has graduated from an accredited program 3. If they filed an application w/ the board What are the Educational standards for a PT and PTA program? - Correct Answer ️️ - 1. CAPTE approved 2. Clinical experience for PT's 18wks of full time work and PTA 16wks of full time work How much is the Application Fee? - Correct Answer ️️ -$300.00 Just to clearify PT's have to pay two seperate fees for application and license which is the 300 and 150 PTA's however, both fees are included in one which is the 300 How much is the initial license fee? - Correct Answer ️️ -$150.00 How much is the Biannual renewal fee? - Correct Answer ️️ -$300.00 How much is a delinquency fee aka late fee? - Correct Answer ️️ -$150.00 (50% of renewal fee) How much is a Duplicate wall certificate and renewal receipt? - Correct Answer ️️ - $50.00 each How much is a endorsement or letter of good standings? - Correct Answer ️️ -$60.00 What are the Foreign Education Requirements - Correct Answer ️️ -1. Full transcript of the professional instruction completed 2. Proficiency in English by the (TOEFL) 3. 9months of clinical service w/ an APTA certified CI at an approved location (if clinical service was done outside of Ca it still counts towards the 9months) 4.Take NPTE if the education meets sufficient standards Are there any other alternatives for foreign students to complete clinical service? - Correct Answer ️️ -Three months can be waived if a course in law and ethics is completed Three months can also be waived if four CEU's worth of ethics