District of Columbia Physical Therapy Jurisprudence Exam Questions with Verified Answers|
Latest Update Graded A+
How many hours of continuing education is required to reactivate and reinstatement a license?
20 hrs for each year that the license remains inactive up to a maximum of 100 hours,
provided further that 10% of the total required continuing education shall be in the subjects
determined by the Director as public health priorities of the District and 2 hours of LGBTQ.
What types of continuing education will the board approve? 1. Undergrad or Grad course
2. Seminar or workshop
3. Edu program given at a conference.
4. In-service training
5. Home study course
6. Real-time, interactive remote media courses.
7. Online courses, video course, telecourses, videoconferences, and teleconferences offered by
colleges or uni by an agency recognized for that purpose by the US DOE or which is approved by
the board.
What type of continuing education activities may the board approve when serving as an
instructor or speaker at a conference, seminar, or workshop? 1. In-service training
2. Publication
3. Research
How many minutes constitute one continuing education hour? 50
A physical therapist is allowed to purchase, store, and administer what type of medication?
Topical and aerosol.
How many physical therapy students, physical therapy aides, physical therapy assistants, first-
time applicants for a physical therapy license can a physical therapist have practicing under his
or her direct supervision at any one time? 3
, What happens if a physical therapy patient fails to respond to treatment within thirty (30) days
after being seen by a physical therapist for the first time? Refer the patient to an
appropriate health care provider for assessment, medical diagnosis, intervention, or referral.
How often should a physical therapist reevaluate each patient being treated by a physical
therapy assistant? Every 7th visit
A first-time applicant for a physical therapy license may practice physical therapy under the
_________ supervision of a physical therapist licensed in the District of Columbia while the
initial application is pending. Direct
A physical therapy assistant may perform the following functions under the direct supervision
of a physical therapist: 1. Ther Ex, traction, ther mass, compression, heat, cold, ultraviolet,
water, and electricity
2. Measurement and adjustment of crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs, and instruction
in their use and care;
3. Instruction, motivation, and assistance to patients and others in improving pulmonary
function, learning, and functional activities such as pre-ambulation, transfer, ambulation and
daily living activities; and the use and care of orthoses, prostheses, and supportive devices
4. Mod of tx procedures as indicated by pt response and within the limits specified in the POC,
and reported orally or in writing to the PT
5. Participation in routine admin procedures required for a physical therapy service.
A physical therapy aide may perform the following functions under the direct supervision of a
physical therapist: 1. Gait
Latest Update Graded A+
How many hours of continuing education is required to reactivate and reinstatement a license?
20 hrs for each year that the license remains inactive up to a maximum of 100 hours,
provided further that 10% of the total required continuing education shall be in the subjects
determined by the Director as public health priorities of the District and 2 hours of LGBTQ.
What types of continuing education will the board approve? 1. Undergrad or Grad course
2. Seminar or workshop
3. Edu program given at a conference.
4. In-service training
5. Home study course
6. Real-time, interactive remote media courses.
7. Online courses, video course, telecourses, videoconferences, and teleconferences offered by
colleges or uni by an agency recognized for that purpose by the US DOE or which is approved by
the board.
What type of continuing education activities may the board approve when serving as an
instructor or speaker at a conference, seminar, or workshop? 1. In-service training
2. Publication
3. Research
How many minutes constitute one continuing education hour? 50
A physical therapist is allowed to purchase, store, and administer what type of medication?
Topical and aerosol.
How many physical therapy students, physical therapy aides, physical therapy assistants, first-
time applicants for a physical therapy license can a physical therapist have practicing under his
or her direct supervision at any one time? 3
, What happens if a physical therapy patient fails to respond to treatment within thirty (30) days
after being seen by a physical therapist for the first time? Refer the patient to an
appropriate health care provider for assessment, medical diagnosis, intervention, or referral.
How often should a physical therapist reevaluate each patient being treated by a physical
therapy assistant? Every 7th visit
A first-time applicant for a physical therapy license may practice physical therapy under the
_________ supervision of a physical therapist licensed in the District of Columbia while the
initial application is pending. Direct
A physical therapy assistant may perform the following functions under the direct supervision
of a physical therapist: 1. Ther Ex, traction, ther mass, compression, heat, cold, ultraviolet,
water, and electricity
2. Measurement and adjustment of crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs, and instruction
in their use and care;
3. Instruction, motivation, and assistance to patients and others in improving pulmonary
function, learning, and functional activities such as pre-ambulation, transfer, ambulation and
daily living activities; and the use and care of orthoses, prostheses, and supportive devices
4. Mod of tx procedures as indicated by pt response and within the limits specified in the POC,
and reported orally or in writing to the PT
5. Participation in routine admin procedures required for a physical therapy service.
A physical therapy aide may perform the following functions under the direct supervision of a
physical therapist: 1. Gait
