Texas Physical Therapy Jurisprudence
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1. Which Texas agency oversees the licensing of physical therapists and
physical therapist assistants?
A. Texas Medical Board
B. Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
C. Texas Department of State Health Services
D. Texas State Licensing Authority
The Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (TBPTE) is
responsible for the regulation and licensing of PTs and PTAs in Texas.
2. What is the minimum required number of continuing competence
hours for a PT license renewal in Texas?
A. 10 hours
B. 15 hours
C. 30 hours
D. 40 hours
Texas PTs must complete 30 CCUs (Continuing Competence Units)
every two years for license renewal.
,3. How often must a PT license be renewed in Texas?
A. Every year
B. Every five years
C. Every two years
D. Every three years
Texas PT and PTA licenses must be renewed biennially.
4. Which of the following is a mandatory component of continuing
competence in Texas?
A. Pain management
B. Texas Jurisprudence Assessment Module (TX JAM)
C. Advanced neurorehabilitation
D. Pediatric therapy
All PTs and PTAs must complete the TX JAM as part of their
continuing competence requirement.
5. What action may result in disciplinary action by the Texas Board of
Physical Therapy Examiners?
A. Documenting patient progress
B. Participating in peer review
C. Practicing without a current license
D. Referring a patient to another therapist
Practicing without an active license violates Texas law and can lead
to disciplinary measures.
6. A PTA in Texas may perform which of the following?
A. Initial evaluation
B. Therapeutic exercise under supervision
C. Diagnosis of conditions
D. Independent discharge planning
PTAs may perform interventions under the supervision of a licensed
PT but may not evaluate or diagnose.
, 7. Supervision of a PTA must be:
A. Direct physical supervision at all times
B. Remote and indirect only
C. General supervision with timely availability
D. Supervision only during evaluations
In Texas, PTAs operate under general supervision, meaning the PT
must be available by telecommunication but not necessarily on-site.
8. Which of the following is required before a PT may treat a patient
without referral in Texas?
A. Always needs a referral
B. After 30 days
C. With a Doctoral degree in PT and two years clinical experience
D. Only in emergency settings
Direct access in Texas allows PTs with a doctoral degree and two
years of experience to treat without referral under limited
conditions.
9. Which of the following statements is TRUE about PTAs in Texas?
A. They may alter the plan of care
B. They may perform evaluations
C. They may assist in interventions under supervision
D. They can supervise other PTAs
PTAs can assist in interventions but cannot evaluate, alter plans of
care, or supervise others.
10. Who determines the scope of practice for physical therapy in
Texas?
A. U.S. Department of Education
B. National Physical Therapy Exam Board
C. Texas Physical Therapy Practice Act and Rules
D. American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Exam Practice Test Questions And
Correct Answers (Verified Answers) Plus
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1. Which Texas agency oversees the licensing of physical therapists and
physical therapist assistants?
A. Texas Medical Board
B. Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
C. Texas Department of State Health Services
D. Texas State Licensing Authority
The Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (TBPTE) is
responsible for the regulation and licensing of PTs and PTAs in Texas.
2. What is the minimum required number of continuing competence
hours for a PT license renewal in Texas?
A. 10 hours
B. 15 hours
C. 30 hours
D. 40 hours
Texas PTs must complete 30 CCUs (Continuing Competence Units)
every two years for license renewal.
,3. How often must a PT license be renewed in Texas?
A. Every year
B. Every five years
C. Every two years
D. Every three years
Texas PT and PTA licenses must be renewed biennially.
4. Which of the following is a mandatory component of continuing
competence in Texas?
A. Pain management
B. Texas Jurisprudence Assessment Module (TX JAM)
C. Advanced neurorehabilitation
D. Pediatric therapy
All PTs and PTAs must complete the TX JAM as part of their
continuing competence requirement.
5. What action may result in disciplinary action by the Texas Board of
Physical Therapy Examiners?
A. Documenting patient progress
B. Participating in peer review
C. Practicing without a current license
D. Referring a patient to another therapist
Practicing without an active license violates Texas law and can lead
to disciplinary measures.
6. A PTA in Texas may perform which of the following?
A. Initial evaluation
B. Therapeutic exercise under supervision
C. Diagnosis of conditions
D. Independent discharge planning
PTAs may perform interventions under the supervision of a licensed
PT but may not evaluate or diagnose.
, 7. Supervision of a PTA must be:
A. Direct physical supervision at all times
B. Remote and indirect only
C. General supervision with timely availability
D. Supervision only during evaluations
In Texas, PTAs operate under general supervision, meaning the PT
must be available by telecommunication but not necessarily on-site.
8. Which of the following is required before a PT may treat a patient
without referral in Texas?
A. Always needs a referral
B. After 30 days
C. With a Doctoral degree in PT and two years clinical experience
D. Only in emergency settings
Direct access in Texas allows PTs with a doctoral degree and two
years of experience to treat without referral under limited
conditions.
9. Which of the following statements is TRUE about PTAs in Texas?
A. They may alter the plan of care
B. They may perform evaluations
C. They may assist in interventions under supervision
D. They can supervise other PTAs
PTAs can assist in interventions but cannot evaluate, alter plans of
care, or supervise others.
10. Who determines the scope of practice for physical therapy in
Texas?
A. U.S. Department of Education
B. National Physical Therapy Exam Board
C. Texas Physical Therapy Practice Act and Rules
D. American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
