DC Physical therapy Jurisprudence Exam Questions and Solutions

DC Physical therapy Jurisprudence Exam Questions and Solutions What does supervision over a PTA mean? on-site supervision by the PT Disciplinary action against a PT who failed to report loss of a job due to professional incompetence is in accordance with which act? Health Occupations Revisions Act Can a PTA Interpret the initial eval? no Who can refer to a PT? physician, osteopath, dentist, podiatrist, licensed registered nurse with advanced authorization How many members are on the board of PT? 5 Who are the board members appointed by? The Mayor What is the make up of the board members? 4 practicing PTs in DC and 1 "consumer" How long does a board member serve? One shall be appointed for 1 year, two for 2 years, and two for 3 years What are some responsibilities of the Mayor? Planning/developing/maintaining procedures of boards, processing licenses, investigations, holding hearings, budgeting, issuing rules to protect the health and wellfare of the citizens What are the qualifications of the board members? 1. practicing in the district for at least 3 years 2. Initially appointed by the board What are the qualifications of a "consumer" board member? -18 years or older -Not be a health professional -Not have a household member who is a health professional -They or their household member can not own, operate, or be employed in the HC industry How can a board member be removed? -Mayor may remove for incompetence, misconduct, or negligence -Failed attendance of at least 1/2 meetings w/n a year Do board members get compensation? Yes What are the powers of the board? -administer/enforce rules -eval qualifications of applicants -make recommendations to the mayor -issue licenses -review complaints -request an investigation -conduct hearings -issue opinions What are the qualifications of applicants? -free from convicted offenses - at least 18 -passed the exam - completed a PT degree What are the qualifications for reciprocity and endorsement? -licensed in another state -certified by a national accrediting association that is acceptable to the board -pays the mayor bitch How can someone reinstate an expired lisence? -applies w/n 5 years of expiration -complies with requirements -pay up bitch -submits qualifications How long does a licensee have to notify the board of any change of address of the place of residence or business or employment? 30 days How can a license be taken away? -fraudulently obtains license -convict -incompetent -files a false report -practices drugged up -fails to record medical report or provide it -misrepresents treatment -practices with unauthroized person -makes false statement to collect fees -pays for referrals -etc. Can a board require a professional to submit a mental or physical exam without probable cause? no - they have to have probable cause When does the PT license expire? Midnight of Jan 31st every odd numbered year How many attempts do you get to pass either exam? 3 What happens if it takes more than 3 attempts to pass the exam? An application with a remediation program How many CEU do you need? 4 How many CEU is 1? 10 hours If you have an inactive license, how many CEUs do you need? 2 How many expired CEU is the max? 10 What does the PT need to submit for CEUs to the board? -name and address of sponsor -subject matter -name of instructors -dates -hours -Signature or stamp from sponsor How many days can you be late for license renewal? 60 days and you pay the late fee Why would the board grant a 60 day extension of renewal? -illness to applicant -death or serious illness to applicant's immediate family What types of CEUs can be acquired? -undergrad/grad course -seminar -conference -inservice -home study -online course How does a continuing ed program qualify? -current -taught by qualified individuals -Either be recognized by an organization or submitted to the board no less than 60 days after the presentation How else may the board grant CEUs? -instructing/speaking -publication -researching What is the minimum minutes for CEU? 50 min 1 semester hour of credit is how many hours of CEUs? 15 1 quarter school credit is how many hours of CEUs? 10 What is the max in service CEUs per year? 10 What is the max credit that may be granted for presentors? twice the amount of time of the presentation itself