TEXAS PHYSICAL THERAPY RULES &
PRACTICE ACT OBJECTIVES FOR
PROFESSION OF PT EXAM 100%
SOLVED.
, Determine the purpose of a Practice Act (in a general sense). Determine if a Practice
Act is law or simply guidelines to follow in the provision of physical therapy services.
Identify who "creates" a Practice Act. - ANSWER,a statute defining the scope and
practice of physical therapy within the jurisdiction, outlining licensing requirements for
Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants, and establishing penalties for
violations of the law. Each state in the US enacts its own.
Define: Evaluation, Examination, Jurisprudence exam, On-site supervision, Physical
therapy, and. Supervision. 321.1 - ANSWEREvaluation - A dynamic process in which
the physical therapist makes clinical judgments based on data gathered during the
examination.
Examination--A comprehensive screening and specific testing process leading to
diagnostic classification or, as appropriate, to a referral to another practitioner. The
examination has three components: the patient/client history, the systems review, and
tests and measures.
Jurisprudence exam--An open-book examination made up of multiple-choice and/or
true/false questions covering information contained in the Texas Physical Therapy
Practice Act and Board rules.
On-site supervision--The physical therapist or physical therapist assistant is on the
premises and readily available to respond.
Physical therapy--The evaluation, examination, and utilization of exercises, rehabilitative
procedures, massage, manipulations, and physical agents including, but not limited to,
mechanical devices, heat, cold, air, light, water, electricity, and sound in the aid of
diagnosis or treatment. Physical therapists may perform evaluations without referrals.
Physical therapy practice includes the use of modalities, procedures, and tests to make
evaluations. Physical therapy practice includes, but is not limited to the use of:
Electromyographic (EMG) Tests, Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV) Tests,
Thermography, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), bed traction,
application of topical medication to open wounds, sharp debridement, provision of soft
goods, inhibitive casting and splinting, Phonophoresis, Iontophoresis, and biofeedback
services.
Supervision--The delegation and continuing direction by a person or persons
responsible for the practice of physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, or physical
therapy aide as specified in the Physical Therapy Practice Act.
3. Determine which healthcare practitioners may initiate physical therapy services (AKA
"write a script or write a referral). 322.1 - ANSWERThe list of qualifying referral sources
includes physicians, dentists, chiropractors, podiatrists, physician assistants, and
advanced nurse practitioners.
4. Determine situations where patients may receive PT treatment without a referral.
322.1 - ANSWER(A) A PT may evaluate without referral.
PRACTICE ACT OBJECTIVES FOR
PROFESSION OF PT EXAM 100%
SOLVED.
, Determine the purpose of a Practice Act (in a general sense). Determine if a Practice
Act is law or simply guidelines to follow in the provision of physical therapy services.
Identify who "creates" a Practice Act. - ANSWER,a statute defining the scope and
practice of physical therapy within the jurisdiction, outlining licensing requirements for
Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants, and establishing penalties for
violations of the law. Each state in the US enacts its own.
Define: Evaluation, Examination, Jurisprudence exam, On-site supervision, Physical
therapy, and. Supervision. 321.1 - ANSWEREvaluation - A dynamic process in which
the physical therapist makes clinical judgments based on data gathered during the
examination.
Examination--A comprehensive screening and specific testing process leading to
diagnostic classification or, as appropriate, to a referral to another practitioner. The
examination has three components: the patient/client history, the systems review, and
tests and measures.
Jurisprudence exam--An open-book examination made up of multiple-choice and/or
true/false questions covering information contained in the Texas Physical Therapy
Practice Act and Board rules.
On-site supervision--The physical therapist or physical therapist assistant is on the
premises and readily available to respond.
Physical therapy--The evaluation, examination, and utilization of exercises, rehabilitative
procedures, massage, manipulations, and physical agents including, but not limited to,
mechanical devices, heat, cold, air, light, water, electricity, and sound in the aid of
diagnosis or treatment. Physical therapists may perform evaluations without referrals.
Physical therapy practice includes the use of modalities, procedures, and tests to make
evaluations. Physical therapy practice includes, but is not limited to the use of:
Electromyographic (EMG) Tests, Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV) Tests,
Thermography, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), bed traction,
application of topical medication to open wounds, sharp debridement, provision of soft
goods, inhibitive casting and splinting, Phonophoresis, Iontophoresis, and biofeedback
services.
Supervision--The delegation and continuing direction by a person or persons
responsible for the practice of physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, or physical
therapy aide as specified in the Physical Therapy Practice Act.
3. Determine which healthcare practitioners may initiate physical therapy services (AKA
"write a script or write a referral). 322.1 - ANSWERThe list of qualifying referral sources
includes physicians, dentists, chiropractors, podiatrists, physician assistants, and
advanced nurse practitioners.
4. Determine situations where patients may receive PT treatment without a referral.
322.1 - ANSWER(A) A PT may evaluate without referral.
