Assistive personnel ✔️Ans - PTAs, PT aides, and others who are under the
PT supervision.
can assistive personnel be addressed by their title specific to
training/education? ✔️Ans - yes
Dry needling definition ✔️Ans - uses a thin filiform needle, penetrates the
skin
stimulates underlying neural, muscular and connective tissues
for management of neuromusculoskeletal conditions, pain and movement
impairments
Difference between general vs on site supervision ✔️Ans - general:
therapist is on call, and readily available via phone within 15 minutes. Could
come to the clinic the same day.
on site: physically present and immediately available
members of the board of PT ✔️Ans - 4 PTs with >5 years practice
1 PTA with >5 years practice
2 public members who are not affiliated with healthcare but have an interest
in consumer rights
board term of service ✔️Ans - staggered 4 year terms, can't do more than 2
in a row or 10 consecutive years
The board (does/does not) restrict the use of physical agents, modalities, or
devices if the person is qualified to render it. ✔️Ans - Does NOT
Who is exempt from licensure requirements? ✔️Ans - - PT/PTA students
who are supervised
- PTs/PTAs in the armed services, public health service, or VA (federally
governed)
- if you are providing PT in another state/country for an educational seminar
or because you're following an athletic team that's traveling for less than 60
days at a time
- if you're helping assist with victims of a declared disaster, <60 days
, Can you help with a national emergency without being a board certified PT?
✔️Ans - no - you have to have your license at least in another state
PT licensing requirements ✔️Ans - 1. be of good moral character
2. complete the application
3. graduate an accredited PT school
4. pass the NPTE
5. pass the state laws exam
6. obtain a fingerprint clearance card
Foreign educated PT requirement ✔️Ans - 1. be of good moral character
2. apply
3. provide evidence that they had "substantially equivalent" education
4. provide written proof that they are legally authorized to practice in their
home country
5. provide proof they are legally authorized to reside and seek employment in
the US
6. pass the English proficiency exam if that is not their native language
7. complete an interim supervised practice period
8. pass the NPTE
9. pass the laws exam
10. obtain a valid fingerprint clearance card
reasons for denial of licensing ✔️Ans - 1. knowingly making a false
statement
2. committing fraud in procurement of a certificate
3. felony
4. cheating/sharing answers on the NPTE
5. violating section 32-2044 rules regarding conduct
how long before graduation can you take the NPTE? ✔️Ans - up to 120 days
prior; must be the date closest to the graduation date
do you have to re-apply for your license if you fail the NPTE? ✔️Ans - not on
the first try; you may retake the exam 1 time within 6 months without
reapplying