DC Physical Therapy Jurisprudence Exam – Licensing Study Guide & Practice Questions

District of Columbia Physical Therapy Jurisprudence
Exam NEWEST 2025-2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
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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 - CORRECT ANSWER- A graduate of a PTA program who
performs selected physical therapy procedures and related tasks under the
DIRECT SUPERVISION of a physical therapist



Who provides prescriptions or referrals for PT? - CORRECT ANSWER- Physician,
osteopath, dentist, podiatrist, or advanced registered nurse



Powers and duties of the board - CORRECT ANSWER- Evaluate qualifications of licensees

Adopt passing scores for examinations

Issue licenses, permits, or certificates

Regulate, practice, adopt, and revise rules

Report and publish disciplinary action

,Issue subpoenas, examine witnesses, and administer oaths

Issue advisories



Where do fees and fines go? - CORRECT ANSWER- Deposited to the General Fund of the
District



The continuing education section does not apply to? - CORRECT ANSWER- Applicants for
the first renewal of a license granted by examination



Applicant for renewal of a license needs to have how much continuing education?
- CORRECT ANSWER- 4 units / 40 hours of continuing education credit in a 2-year period

Applicant - CORRECT ANSWER- A person applying for a license to practice physical
therapy



Board - CORRECT ANSWER- The Board of Physical Therapy



Physical therapist - CORRECT ANSWER- A person licensed to practice physical therapy

Inactive status applying for reactivation of license needs to have how much
continuing education? - CORRECT ANSWER- 2 units / 20 hours of continuing education
credit for each license year



Applicant for reinstatement of a license that has EXPIRED needs to have how
much continuing education? - CORRECT ANSWER- 2 units / 20 hours of continuing
education credit for each license year that was in expired status UP TO a
maximum of 10 units / 100 hours

, Proof of completion of CEU needs to include: - CORRECT ANSWER- Name/address of
program sponsor

Name/location of program

Subject matter covered

Names of instructors

Hours of credit claimed

Verification of completion with signature/stamp



If an applicant for renewal of a license fails to submit proof of CE by the date the
license expires, how long does the applicant have to renew the license? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Can't practice until renewal

May renew license up to 60 days after expiration by SUBMITTING PROOF and
PAYING THE LATE FEE.



If an applicant for renewal fails to submit proof of CEs and pay late fees within 60
days after expiration, what happens? - CORRECT ANSWER- License deemed to have
LAPSED

Applicant has to apply for REINSTATEMENT



Can the Board grant an extension of the 60-day period to renew after expiration?
- CORRECT ANSWER- YES, if there's "good cause"

1. Serious illness of applicant

2. Death or serious illness of applicant's immediate family member