DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PHYSICAL
THERAPY JURISPRUDENCE EXAM (DC
PT JURISPRUDENCE EXAM) 2025/
2026 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
Every decision and order adverse to a licensee shall be in writing
and shall be accompanied by findings of fact and conclusions of
law - correct answer -The Mayor shall provide a copy of the
decision and order and accompanying findings of fact and
conclusions of law to each party to a case or to his or her attorney
of record
Any person aggrieved by a final summary action (that was
provided in a written copy of the decision and order) may - correct
answer -file an appeal
Before a board denies an applicant a license, revokes/suspends a
license, reprimands a licensee, imposes a civil fine, requires
remediation/probation, or denies an application for reinstatement,
,it shall give the individual an OPPORTUNITY FOR - correct
answer -A HEARING
(except if this is bc the applicant failed to meet minimum age
requirement, hold required degree, pass examination, or pay
fees... then you don't get a hearing)
Before a hearing, the board can ask the applicant/licensee to -
correct answer -Attend a settlement conference
May enter into negotiated settlement agreements
Hearing notice has to be sent - correct answer -Hearing notice
sent by certified mail at least 15 DAYS BEFORE THE HEARING
Can an individual lawyer up for the hearing? - correct answer -Yes
the individual may be represented at the haring by counsel
Both the Board and the individual against whom an action is
contemplated may have witnesses and evidence. The board can
,administer oaths. - correct answer -Board and accused can have
witnesses and evidence
Refusal to obey an order of subpoena can - correct answer -
constitute contempt of court
In case of contumacy by or refusal to obey a subpoena issued by
the Board, the Board may refer the matter to the - correct answer
-Superior Court of the District of Columbia
If, after due notice, the individual against whom the action is
contemplated FAILS OR REFUSES TO APPEAR - correct answer
-A board may nevertheless hear and determine the matter
A board shall issue its final decision within - correct answer -90
days after conducting a hearing
A board may reinstate the license of an individual whose
license/privilege has been suspended/revoked by the board only
, in accordance with - correct answer -- Terms/conditions of the
order of suspension/revocation
- Final judgment or order in any proceeding for review
If the suspension/revocation was based on conviction of a crime
and the conviction is overturned, the suspension/revocation shall
end - correct answer -when the conviction is overturned
Board can take disciplinary action against any applicant/licensee
who... - correct answer -- Fraudulently/deceptively tries to obtain a
license
- Fraudulently/deceptively uses a license
- Convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude that bears directly
on the fitness of the individual to be licensed
- Is professionally/mentally incompetent or physically incapable
- Addicted to/habitually abuses narcotic or controlled substance
- Provides or attempts to provide services while under use of
alcohol, narcotic, or controlled substance
- Willfully makes or files a false report
- Willfully fails to file or record any medical report as required by
law
- Willfully makes a misrepresentation in treatment
THERAPY JURISPRUDENCE EXAM (DC
PT JURISPRUDENCE EXAM) 2025/
2026 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
Every decision and order adverse to a licensee shall be in writing
and shall be accompanied by findings of fact and conclusions of
law - correct answer -The Mayor shall provide a copy of the
decision and order and accompanying findings of fact and
conclusions of law to each party to a case or to his or her attorney
of record
Any person aggrieved by a final summary action (that was
provided in a written copy of the decision and order) may - correct
answer -file an appeal
Before a board denies an applicant a license, revokes/suspends a
license, reprimands a licensee, imposes a civil fine, requires
remediation/probation, or denies an application for reinstatement,
,it shall give the individual an OPPORTUNITY FOR - correct
answer -A HEARING
(except if this is bc the applicant failed to meet minimum age
requirement, hold required degree, pass examination, or pay
fees... then you don't get a hearing)
Before a hearing, the board can ask the applicant/licensee to -
correct answer -Attend a settlement conference
May enter into negotiated settlement agreements
Hearing notice has to be sent - correct answer -Hearing notice
sent by certified mail at least 15 DAYS BEFORE THE HEARING
Can an individual lawyer up for the hearing? - correct answer -Yes
the individual may be represented at the haring by counsel
Both the Board and the individual against whom an action is
contemplated may have witnesses and evidence. The board can
,administer oaths. - correct answer -Board and accused can have
witnesses and evidence
Refusal to obey an order of subpoena can - correct answer -
constitute contempt of court
In case of contumacy by or refusal to obey a subpoena issued by
the Board, the Board may refer the matter to the - correct answer
-Superior Court of the District of Columbia
If, after due notice, the individual against whom the action is
contemplated FAILS OR REFUSES TO APPEAR - correct answer
-A board may nevertheless hear and determine the matter
A board shall issue its final decision within - correct answer -90
days after conducting a hearing
A board may reinstate the license of an individual whose
license/privilege has been suspended/revoked by the board only
, in accordance with - correct answer -- Terms/conditions of the
order of suspension/revocation
- Final judgment or order in any proceeding for review
If the suspension/revocation was based on conviction of a crime
and the conviction is overturned, the suspension/revocation shall
end - correct answer -when the conviction is overturned
Board can take disciplinary action against any applicant/licensee
who... - correct answer -- Fraudulently/deceptively tries to obtain a
license
- Fraudulently/deceptively uses a license
- Convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude that bears directly
on the fitness of the individual to be licensed
- Is professionally/mentally incompetent or physically incapable
- Addicted to/habitually abuses narcotic or controlled substance
- Provides or attempts to provide services while under use of
alcohol, narcotic, or controlled substance
- Willfully makes or files a false report
- Willfully fails to file or record any medical report as required by
law
- Willfully makes a misrepresentation in treatment
