PT Jurisprudence Exam for California- study guide1

PTBC General information- Location of the Board - Answer- Sacramento PT practice act is under which organization - Answer- PTBC Role of the PTBC - Answer- - Protection of the public is the highest priority. - Whenever the protection of the public is inconsistent with other interests sought to be promoted, it is the protection of the public that shall be paramount With respect to a physical therapy corporation, the governmental agency referred to in which act, is the Physical Therapy Board of California (remember the order of those words) - Answer- Moscone-Knox Professional Corporation Act Board Member requirements- Who is on the board? - Answer- - 1 PT involved in the education of physical therapists - 3 licensed PTs with at least 5 years experience - 3 public members who cannot be licentiates of the PTBC board or ANY other board under the Medical Board of California or be a close family member with someone on the board. How many years can a person serve on the board - Answer- No more than 2 consecutive terms - 1 Term= 4 years so 8 years max The board shall hold at least one regular meeting annually in which cities? - Answer- Sacramento Los Angeles San Francisco What is the rule about Direct Access? - Answer- A PT may evaluate without a referral or a diagnosis, but may not initiate treatment without a diagnosis. A referral is not required. How long shall a patient's record be held? - Answer- No less than 7 Years after discharge What is the exception of the 7 year record hold? - Answer- Unemancipated minors shall be maintained at least one year after the minor has reached the age of 18 years, and not in any case less than 7 years. How is a PT able to legally write their name as "Dr." - Answer- As long as there is an unnabreviated "Doctor of Physical Therapy" following their name. How is a PT able to legally be spoken as a "Dr." - Answer- (while engaged in the practice of PT) use