California Jurisprudence Exam: Study Guide-EdSyn: Education Together NPTE Prep and Tutoring Accurate 100%

Administration: - ANSWER Physical Therapy Board of California (PTBC) - ANSWER Creator and enforcer of practice act 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 Board members - ANSWER Composition: 1 PT involved in education of PTs 3 PTs with ≥5 experience and currently licensed 3 public members who are citizens of california NOT licensed by PT or any other medical board of california Terms: 4 years, expires 1st day of June 1. No person can serve more than 2 consecutive terms- 8 years max Suspensions and Revocation of Licenses - ANSWER Physical Therapy Board of California shall issue, suspend and revoke licenses and approvals to practice PT they need to hold At least one meeting a year in cities of Sacramento, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. General provisions - ANSWER The practice of physical therapy includes the promotion and maintenance of physical fitness to enhance the bodily movement related health and wellness of individuals through the use of physical therapy interventions. Topical medications: - ANSWER topical medication May be administered by a PT through Direct app via Iontophoresis/ Phonophoresis All Topical medications applied shall be ordered by MD, A Physical therapist can NOT prescribe medications Topical medications: - ANSWER approved topical medications are the following Bactericidal / debriding agents, topical anesthetic agents, anti-inflammatory agents, antispasmodic agents, and adrenocortical-steroidsprotocols shall include: description of the meds, actions, indications/contraindications, and proper procedure/technique for application. Certification to Penetrate Tissues for Neuromuscular Evaluation - ANSWER PT's will pass an initial examination for certification process. Certificates renewed with each PT's license (every 2 years) Exam/reexamination is $500, application fee is $100 and renewal fee shall be $50 PTs can perform penetrattion of tissue for purpose of evaluating neuromuscular performance. however, They cannot make diagnostic/prognostic need specified authorization by a MD. Certification: Electroneuromyography:400 hours of training and 200 electroneuromyography examination certification:kinesiologic electromyographic 200 hours of training AND 500 kinesiologic electromyographic examinations. Electroneuromyography - ANSWER is the performance of tissue penetration for the purpose of evaluating neuromuscular performance, and DOES includes the evaluation of specific abnormal potentials and evoked responses. Kinesiological Electromyography: - ANSWER is the phasic activity of individual or multiple muscles in relation to another physical or physiological event or exercise and does NOT include the evaluation of specific abnormal potentials or evoked responses Certification to Penetrate Tissues for Neuromuscular Evaluation - ANSWER PT's will pass an initial examination for certification process. Certificates renewed with each PT's license (every 2 years) Exam/reexamination is $500, application fee is $100 and renewal fee shall be $50 Certification to Penetrate Tissues for Neuromuscular Evaluation - ANSWER Patient must be given a hand-out and have a posted sign reading: The findings in this report do not represent diagnostic interpretations or medical diagnoses. The results of electromyographic examination by the certified examiner are intended for integration by the physician and surgeon with the patient's history, clinical examination, and the results of any other tests performed in establishing a medical diagnosis. Patient records: - ANSWER Kept for at least 7 years after discharge Unemancipated minors are kept for at least 1 year after turning 18 years and not in any case less than 7 years. Licensing of practitioners / Applications - ANSWER License required: - ANSWER Must have license when performing any PT practice for compensation (received or expected)i. All licenses issued by and filed by the PTBC Applicants' qualifications - ANSWER needs to be over 18, not addicted to any substance, completed education and training not committed any crimes Exams required to obtain license - ANSWER National physical therapy examination (NPTE) is require to obtain license laws and regulations Use of "P.T." - ANSWER Only licensed physical therapist can use titles licensed or registered physiotherapist or initials "P.T", "L.P.T", "R.P.T." In written communication can use title "Doctor" or "Dr." before name if immediately followed by UNABBREVIATED specification of degree held by licensee. In spoken communication can use title "Doctor" if speaker specifies that he/she is physical therapist. Must specify the type of doctor if using the title Use of PT Aides:. - ANSWER the use of aides require Immediate supervision for all directly to patient (tasks other than non-related tasks to are the following transport of patient, physical support only during gait or transfer training, housekeeping, clerical duties.- The PT AT ALL TIMES needs to be in same facility and close proximity. PT must perform direct care on same day if an aide provides direct patient-related tasks Physical Therapist License Applicant (PTLA) - ANSWER Graduates can perform as a PT under DIRECT and IMMEDIATE supervision of a licensed PT pending results of first licensing exam for which he/she is eligible andmust be on site at ALL times Graduate must present himself/herself as a "physical therapist license applicant" Upon passing the PTLA will remain in effect until license is issued If exam is FAILED or licensure denied or does not take exam during first possible test the graduate can no longer practice as PLTA Educational Standardsa. Physical therapy student - ANSWER A "PT student" is identified as a person that has not finished with coursework and a "PT intern" is identified as a person that finished coursework. A Student/Intern will document all treatment and the supervising CI will countersign with his/her first initial and last name all entries in the patient's record on the SAME DAY as patient related tasks were provided Educational Standardsa. Physical therapy student - ANSWER Must finish with at least 18 total weeks of full-time clinical experience with a variety of patients to qualify for board examination PTA may act as CI as long as supervisionofa PT is present.PT must stillcounter sign notes on SAME DAY as patient related tasks were performed. CO-SIGN SAME DAY!!! CCCE and CI must be an APTA certified clinical instructor (as of Jan, 1 2010) Foreign Education Requirements - ANSWER Must provide complete transcript of professional instruction completed submitted directly from proper official of the physical therapist education program Evaluation services of foreign educated students must have a US licensed PT consultant, give letters of reference, show a report of accurate evaluation of an applicant's credentials. CA approved credentialing agencies include: (1) Foreign Credentialing Commission on Physical Therapy (2) International Credentialing Associates (3) International Consultants of Delaware (4) International Education Research Foundation 9 months clinical service with APTA certified CI at an approved location (must have completed a Clinical Site Information Form) A month can be waived for every month of clinical service performed in a state outside California (up to all 9 months) Physical Therapist Assistant - ANSWER May use title: "Physical therapist assistant" or "physical therapy assistan