District of Columbia FSBPT Jurisprudence Exam Questions and Solutions

District of Columbia FSBPT Jurisprudence Exam Questions and Solutions Educational Requirements for Licensure - 1 An applicant shall provide proof of a complete physical therapy education from an institution accredited by an entity approved to do so by the US Dept. of Education. Educational Requirements for Licensure - 2 An applicant shall submit an official certified transcript and certification of graduation to the board Continue Education Requirements - 1 Continuing education is not required for the first term of licensure. Continue Education Requirements - 2 A licensee must submit proof of (4) unit credits or 40 hours of continuing education during a 2 year period. Continue Education Requirements - 3 A licensee who has allowed their license to become inactive must complete (2) units or 20 hours of con ed. for each year that the license has been inactive up to 100 hours hours. Continue Education Requirements - 4 The board may award a max of 10 continuing education hours of in-service training per year. Lawful Practice 1 A PT must operate by the recognized standard of ethics Lawful Practice 2 Physical therapist's aide a person trained by a physical therapist to perform designated routine tasks related to the operation of a physical therapy service under the direct supervision of a physical therapist. Physical therapist's assistant (PTA) a graduate of a physical therapy assistant program accredited by an agency recognized by the Secretary of the Department of Education or the Council of Postsecondary Accreditation who performs selected physical therapy procedures and related tasks under the direct supervision of a physical therapist. Continuing Education Unit a unit of measurement representing ten (10) hours of continuing education credit. Who can provide a referral for physical therapy in DC? a licensed physician, osteopath, dentist, or podiatrist, or by a licensed registered nurse certified to practice as an advanced registered nurse Physical therapy can be used to treat what type of ailments? therapeutic exercise, therapeutic massage, heat or cold, air, light, water, electricity, or sound for the purpose of correcting or alleviating any physical or mental disability, or preventing the development of any physical or mental disability What type of testing can PT's perform? PTs approved in the performance of noninvasive tests of neuromuscular functions as an aid to the detection or treatment of any human condition What activities are PTAs and aide prohibited from performing? (1) the interpretation of referrals (2) the performance of evaluation procedures (3) the initiation or adjustment of therapy programs/POCs (4) the assumption of responsibility for planning care What activities are aides allowed to perform/participate in? (1) gait practice (2) activities of daily living (3) transfers (4) hot or cold packs (5) paraffin bath (6) hydrotherapy (7) whirlpool (8) therapeutic exercise What activities are PTAs allowed to perform/participate in? (1) Use of therapeutic exercise, mechanical traction, therapeutic message, compression, heat, cold, ultraviolet, water, and electricity (2) Measurement & adjustment of crutches, canes, walkers, wheelchairs, and instruction in their use and care (3) Instruction, motivation and assistance to patients/other in: (a) pulmonary function (b) learning and (c) functional activities (4) Modification of treatment procedures/metrics in accordance with patient response (must be documented or reported orally to PT) (5) the use and care of orthoses, prostheses, and supportive devices (6) perform routine administrative procedures When can someone practice in the district without DC license? (1) when care is provided in any case of emergency (2) when care is provided as part of employment duties to government of the district (3) when care is solicited for a specific party from an out-of-state provider and that provider is licensed according to comparable standards as in the district What the general qualifications for an applicant? (1) should not have been convicted of an offense that bears on/influences the fitness of the licensee (2) at least 18 yoa (3) successful completion of board examination (4) meets every other requirement set forward by the mayor When can a license be denied? (1) in the case that another state has revoked your license (2) if it is found that you have not met the standards of licensure set forth by the mayor. A dry needling informed consent form must contain the following information: (1) statement of the risks and benefits of dry needling (2) that their therapist is educated to a certain level and trained to provide the service (3) statement that dry needling is not acupuncture (4) that dry needling may not provide the holistic benefit that acupuncture does