District Of Columbia FSBPT Jurisprudence Exam -
- Questions With Detailed Solutions
Educational Requirements for Licensure - 1 Correct Answer -
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 Correct Answer -
An applicant shall submit an official certified transcript and
certification of graduation to the board
Continue Education Requirements - 1 Correct Answer -
Continuing education is not required for the first term of licensure.
Continue Education Requirements - 2 Correct Answer - A
licensee must submit proof of (4) unit credits or 40 hours of
continuing education during a 2 year period.
Continue Education Requirements - 3 Correct Answer - 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 Correct Answer - The
board may award a max of 10 continuing education hours of in-
service training per year.
Lawful Practice 1 Correct Answer - A PT must operate by the
recognized standard of ethics
Lawful Practice 2 Correct Answer -
, Physical therapist's aide Correct Answer - 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) Correct Answer - 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 Correct Answer - a unit of
measurement representing ten (10) hours of continuing education
credit.
Who can provide a referral for physical therapy in DC? Correct
Answer - 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?
Correct Answer - 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? Correct Answer - 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?
Correct Answer - (1) the interpretation of referrals
- Questions With Detailed Solutions
Educational Requirements for Licensure - 1 Correct Answer -
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 Correct Answer -
An applicant shall submit an official certified transcript and
certification of graduation to the board
Continue Education Requirements - 1 Correct Answer -
Continuing education is not required for the first term of licensure.
Continue Education Requirements - 2 Correct Answer - A
licensee must submit proof of (4) unit credits or 40 hours of
continuing education during a 2 year period.
Continue Education Requirements - 3 Correct Answer - 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 Correct Answer - The
board may award a max of 10 continuing education hours of in-
service training per year.
Lawful Practice 1 Correct Answer - A PT must operate by the
recognized standard of ethics
Lawful Practice 2 Correct Answer -
, Physical therapist's aide Correct Answer - 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) Correct Answer - 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 Correct Answer - a unit of
measurement representing ten (10) hours of continuing education
credit.
Who can provide a referral for physical therapy in DC? Correct
Answer - 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?
Correct Answer - 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? Correct Answer - 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?
Correct Answer - (1) the interpretation of referrals
