DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PHYSICAL
THERAPY JURISPRUDENCE NEWLY
UPDATED 2026 EXAM GUIDE WITH
ACCURATE A+ SOLUTIONS, COMPLETE
ANSWERS, AND SUCCESS ASSURED
Administrative & Licensing Timelines
Q: If I move, how much time do I have to notify the DC Board of Physical
Therapy of my new address? A: ✔✔ You are required to submit a written
notification of any address change within 30 days.
Q: When does a DC Physical Therapy license officially expire? A: ✔✔
Licenses traditionally expire at midnight on January 31st of every odd-
numbered year.
Note: DC Health has recently begun transitioning some professions to a birth-
month renewal cycle; however, the established odd-year January deadline remains
the primary standard for PT exams.
Q: How many days do I have to submit proof of my Continuing Education
(CE) if I am audited? A: ✔✔ You must provide all requested documentation
within 30 days of being notified of the audit.
Q: If my license has already expired, how long do I have to submit proof of
my completed CE credits? A: ✔✔ You have a 60-day window after the
expiration date to provide proof of the credits you earned during the valid renewal
period.
Practice Standards & Definitions
Q: Under DC law, who is legally considered a "Person"? A: ✔✔ The term is
broad and includes individuals, corporations, trustees, receivers, guardians,
representatives, firms, partnerships, societies, schools, or any other legal entity.
Q: How is the "Practice of Physical Therapy" defined? A: ✔✔ It is the
evaluation of human disability or injury through noninvasive tests (such as
, neuromuscular function tests) and the treatment of those conditions using
standardized therapeutic procedures.
Q: Which healthcare professionals are authorized to refer patients to a
licensed PT in DC? A: ✔✔ Referrals can come from a Physician, Osteopath,
Dentist, Podiatrist, or a Licensed Registered Nurse certified as an advanced
practitioner.
Q: What specific treatment measures is a PT allowed to use? A: ✔✔ A PT can
utilize therapeutic exercise and massage, as well as physical agents like heat,
cold, air, light, water, electricity, or sound.
Q: Is "Dry Needling" permitted in DC, and what are the requirements? A:
✔✔ Yes, it is also known as Intramuscular Manual Therapy (IMT). To perform
it, you must obtain written informed consent that includes your training level, the
risks/benefits, the patient's signature, and a clear statement that the treatment is not
acupuncture.
Education & Examination Requirements
Q: Who must pass the District Jurisprudence Examination? A: ✔✔ Applicants
seeking renewal, re-activation, or reinstatement of their license must pass this
exam. You are allowed a maximum of 3 attempts to pass.
Q: What are the Continuing Education (CE) requirements for a standard
renewal? A: ✔✔ You need a total of 40 hours.
Online/Internet Limit: Max 20 hours.
LGBTQ Cultural Competency: 2 hours (mandatory).
Public Health Priorities: 10% of total hours (4 hours) must focus on
subjects determined by the Director.
Q: How is a "Continuing Education Hour" defined? A: ✔✔ One CE hour is
equal to 50 minutes of study or participation. A "Continuing Education Unit"
(CEU) is a larger block representing 10 hours of credit.
Q: How many CE hours are required for reinstatement or reactivation? A:
✔✔ You must complete 20 hours for every year the license was inactive, up to a
THERAPY JURISPRUDENCE NEWLY
UPDATED 2026 EXAM GUIDE WITH
ACCURATE A+ SOLUTIONS, COMPLETE
ANSWERS, AND SUCCESS ASSURED
Administrative & Licensing Timelines
Q: If I move, how much time do I have to notify the DC Board of Physical
Therapy of my new address? A: ✔✔ You are required to submit a written
notification of any address change within 30 days.
Q: When does a DC Physical Therapy license officially expire? A: ✔✔
Licenses traditionally expire at midnight on January 31st of every odd-
numbered year.
Note: DC Health has recently begun transitioning some professions to a birth-
month renewal cycle; however, the established odd-year January deadline remains
the primary standard for PT exams.
Q: How many days do I have to submit proof of my Continuing Education
(CE) if I am audited? A: ✔✔ You must provide all requested documentation
within 30 days of being notified of the audit.
Q: If my license has already expired, how long do I have to submit proof of
my completed CE credits? A: ✔✔ You have a 60-day window after the
expiration date to provide proof of the credits you earned during the valid renewal
period.
Practice Standards & Definitions
Q: Under DC law, who is legally considered a "Person"? A: ✔✔ The term is
broad and includes individuals, corporations, trustees, receivers, guardians,
representatives, firms, partnerships, societies, schools, or any other legal entity.
Q: How is the "Practice of Physical Therapy" defined? A: ✔✔ It is the
evaluation of human disability or injury through noninvasive tests (such as
, neuromuscular function tests) and the treatment of those conditions using
standardized therapeutic procedures.
Q: Which healthcare professionals are authorized to refer patients to a
licensed PT in DC? A: ✔✔ Referrals can come from a Physician, Osteopath,
Dentist, Podiatrist, or a Licensed Registered Nurse certified as an advanced
practitioner.
Q: What specific treatment measures is a PT allowed to use? A: ✔✔ A PT can
utilize therapeutic exercise and massage, as well as physical agents like heat,
cold, air, light, water, electricity, or sound.
Q: Is "Dry Needling" permitted in DC, and what are the requirements? A:
✔✔ Yes, it is also known as Intramuscular Manual Therapy (IMT). To perform
it, you must obtain written informed consent that includes your training level, the
risks/benefits, the patient's signature, and a clear statement that the treatment is not
acupuncture.
Education & Examination Requirements
Q: Who must pass the District Jurisprudence Examination? A: ✔✔ Applicants
seeking renewal, re-activation, or reinstatement of their license must pass this
exam. You are allowed a maximum of 3 attempts to pass.
Q: What are the Continuing Education (CE) requirements for a standard
renewal? A: ✔✔ You need a total of 40 hours.
Online/Internet Limit: Max 20 hours.
LGBTQ Cultural Competency: 2 hours (mandatory).
Public Health Priorities: 10% of total hours (4 hours) must focus on
subjects determined by the Director.
Q: How is a "Continuing Education Hour" defined? A: ✔✔ One CE hour is
equal to 50 minutes of study or participation. A "Continuing Education Unit"
(CEU) is a larger block representing 10 hours of credit.
Q: How many CE hours are required for reinstatement or reactivation? A:
✔✔ You must complete 20 hours for every year the license was inactive, up to a
