California Jurisprudence Exam:
Study Guide questions with
best solutions 2024 update.
Define Physical Therapy - Answer The practice of PT includes the promotion and
maintenance of physical fitness through the use of physical therapy intervention
in order to enhance the bodily movement as related to the health and wellness of
individuals
Define PTOR - Answer Physical therapist that completed the initial evaluation
-The Pt can be transferred to another PT, but it must be in WRITING
What is another name for PT and PTA - Answer Physical therapist =
"Physiotherapy"
,Physical therapy aide = "Physical therapy technician"
Both are interchangeable
What are the powers and duties of the physical therapy board of Ca? - Answer 1.
Highest priority is protection of the public
2. Creator and enforcer of the Practice Act
3. Issue, suspend, revoke, and discipline PT licensees within state of Ca
4. Publishing newsletter denoting actions taken by the board
5.Board shall hear all matters
6.Appoint individuals to proctor examinations, those appointed CANNOT be a
board member
Do the PTBC have the authority to inspect PT facilities and Pt records - Answer -
Yes, they can obtain Pt records as long as they get written or verbal consent
-If the Pt's written authorization has been provided, the release of records shall
be given within 15 days or a penalty of $1,000 will occur for every day starting on
the 16th day
What is the "Board" made up of? - Answer 1 Licensed PT involved with education
, 3 Licensed PT's with at least 5 years experience
3 persons of the public who do not hold a license
How long can a Board member serve? - Answer Terms: Four years, expires 1st day
of June
-No person can serve more than two consecutive terms- eight years max
What are the qualification required for licensure? - Answer -18 yrs or older
-graduated from an accredited program
-Filed an application with the board, and meets the requirements prescribed
-Not addicted to any substance
-Not committed any crime
-An applicant can only qualify once to as a PTLA/ PTALA
PTLA/PTALA practicing restrictions - Answer PTLA must be under the DIRECT and
IMMEDIATE supervision unlike PTALA
-A licensed supervising PT must be on-site at ALL times for BOTH
-Can practice 120 days pending the results of the first licensing examination
administered.
Study Guide questions with
best solutions 2024 update.
Define Physical Therapy - Answer The practice of PT includes the promotion and
maintenance of physical fitness through the use of physical therapy intervention
in order to enhance the bodily movement as related to the health and wellness of
individuals
Define PTOR - Answer Physical therapist that completed the initial evaluation
-The Pt can be transferred to another PT, but it must be in WRITING
What is another name for PT and PTA - Answer Physical therapist =
"Physiotherapy"
,Physical therapy aide = "Physical therapy technician"
Both are interchangeable
What are the powers and duties of the physical therapy board of Ca? - Answer 1.
Highest priority is protection of the public
2. Creator and enforcer of the Practice Act
3. Issue, suspend, revoke, and discipline PT licensees within state of Ca
4. Publishing newsletter denoting actions taken by the board
5.Board shall hear all matters
6.Appoint individuals to proctor examinations, those appointed CANNOT be a
board member
Do the PTBC have the authority to inspect PT facilities and Pt records - Answer -
Yes, they can obtain Pt records as long as they get written or verbal consent
-If the Pt's written authorization has been provided, the release of records shall
be given within 15 days or a penalty of $1,000 will occur for every day starting on
the 16th day
What is the "Board" made up of? - Answer 1 Licensed PT involved with education
, 3 Licensed PT's with at least 5 years experience
3 persons of the public who do not hold a license
How long can a Board member serve? - Answer Terms: Four years, expires 1st day
of June
-No person can serve more than two consecutive terms- eight years max
What are the qualification required for licensure? - Answer -18 yrs or older
-graduated from an accredited program
-Filed an application with the board, and meets the requirements prescribed
-Not addicted to any substance
-Not committed any crime
-An applicant can only qualify once to as a PTLA/ PTALA
PTLA/PTALA practicing restrictions - Answer PTLA must be under the DIRECT and
IMMEDIATE supervision unlike PTALA
-A licensed supervising PT must be on-site at ALL times for BOTH
-Can practice 120 days pending the results of the first licensing examination
administered.
