California Physical Therapy Laws And Regulations
Complete Guide
Who may legally supervise PT Aides in California? Right Ans - Physical
Therapists
Which statement best describes supervision requirements for physical
therapist assistants? Right Ans - The supervising physical therapists shall
be readily available in person or by telecommunication to the PTA at all times
while the physical therapist assistants is treating patients.
Which statement is true regarding laws and regulations governing physical
therapy practice? Right Ans - Laws and regulations provide rights and
protection for PT's and PTA's as well as outlining the responsibilities and
limitations of the scope of practice
How could a student physical therapist assistant most easily obtain a copy of
the "practice act" for physical therapy in California? Right Ans - Go to the
website for the Physical Therapy Board of California
Which of the following would not be appropriate for a licensed physical
therapist assistant? Right Ans - Evaluate and develop a treatment plan for a
patient with a routine condition
Which of the following activities of a physical therapy aide would be defined
as a patient- related task? Right Ans - assisting the patient with an exercise
routine
Which of the following statements regarding supervision of an aide by the
physical therapist is TRUE in California? Right Ans - The physical therapist
must provide continuous and immediate supervision of the aide
Who is the "physical therapist of record" Right Ans - The physical therapist
who performs the initial evaluation of a patient, unless the patients care is
reassigned to another physical therapist of record
Who is responsible for providing supervision and direction to the physical
therapist assistant in the treatment of a given patient? Right Ans - The
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Who may legally supervise PT Aides in California? Right Ans - Physical
Therapists
Which statement best describes supervision requirements for physical
therapist assistants? Right Ans - The supervising physical therapists shall
be readily available in person or by telecommunication to the PTA at all times
while the physical therapist assistants is treating patients.
Which statement is true regarding laws and regulations governing physical
therapy practice? Right Ans - Laws and regulations provide rights and
protection for PT's and PTA's as well as outlining the responsibilities and
limitations of the scope of practice
How could a student physical therapist assistant most easily obtain a copy of
the "practice act" for physical therapy in California? Right Ans - Go to the
website for the Physical Therapy Board of California
Which of the following would not be appropriate for a licensed physical
therapist assistant? Right Ans - Evaluate and develop a treatment plan for a
patient with a routine condition
Which of the following activities of a physical therapy aide would be defined
as a patient- related task? Right Ans - assisting the patient with an exercise
routine
Which of the following statements regarding supervision of an aide by the
physical therapist is TRUE in California? Right Ans - The physical therapist
must provide continuous and immediate supervision of the aide
Who is the "physical therapist of record" Right Ans - The physical therapist
who performs the initial evaluation of a patient, unless the patients care is
reassigned to another physical therapist of record
Who is responsible for providing supervision and direction to the physical
therapist assistant in the treatment of a given patient? Right Ans - The
