Physical Therapy Laws – Complete Study Guide
1st priority Right Ans - constitutional law authority
2nd priority Right Ans - statutory law authority
- Medicare and Medicaid
- ADA
- IDEA
3rd priority Right Ans - common law authority
- Malpractice law
Administrative/Regulatory Law authority Right Ans - - OSHA
- CMS
Licensure Law Right Ans - - meant to protect the public
- tell therapists what behavior the must follow within their state of practice
- list penalties for those who participate in prohibited behaviors
- often called practice acts
Practice Act Right Ans - - resource to answer questions of supervision and
conducts
- sets and defines roles of PT, PTA, ATC, MD, and Physical Therapy
- explains disciplinary action
Licensure laws for PT's Right Ans - 53 jurisdictions
- 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico and U.S. virgin islands
PTA's are licensed and certified Right Ans - 50 jurisdictions
Federal of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) Right Ans - licensure
exam and related activities
Jurisprudence Exam Right Ans - laws in a specific state
PT referrals Right Ans - In PA, PT must have a referral or be licensed for
direct access
Also can accept from out of state physicians
May come from in PA
, - Physician, Dentist, Podiatrist, PA-C, NP
In OH, all of the above and chiropractor
Direct Access Right Ans - - PA and OH
- must have a specific direct access licensure
- patient can receive PT services without prescription or visit of physician's
office
Informed Consent Right Ans - Patients consent to or refuse treatment
- may be written
- may be verbal
Discusses nature and potential consequences of medical intervention
protects patients dignity
forms trust between patient and therapist
Goal is for patient to make important decisions regarding their care
Americans With Disabilities Act Right Ans - - Nondiscrimination law
- Prevents discrimination against persons with disabilities in the areas of
employment, public accommodations, state and local government services,
and telecommunications
- Allows individuals with disabilities to integrate by ensuring equal access.
Title I (ADA) Right Ans - - protects against employment discrimination
- performs duties with or without reasonable accommodation
- making physical changes
- provide sign language
- provide quieter work space
- time off to an individual that needs treatment for disability
Title II Right Ans - relates to equal access to public services (public
transportation)
Title III Right Ans - relates to equal public accommodations (includes all
private businesses and services)
Title IV Right Ans - relates to qual access to telecommunication services
Title VI Right Ans - miscellaneous section
1st priority Right Ans - constitutional law authority
2nd priority Right Ans - statutory law authority
- Medicare and Medicaid
- ADA
- IDEA
3rd priority Right Ans - common law authority
- Malpractice law
Administrative/Regulatory Law authority Right Ans - - OSHA
- CMS
Licensure Law Right Ans - - meant to protect the public
- tell therapists what behavior the must follow within their state of practice
- list penalties for those who participate in prohibited behaviors
- often called practice acts
Practice Act Right Ans - - resource to answer questions of supervision and
conducts
- sets and defines roles of PT, PTA, ATC, MD, and Physical Therapy
- explains disciplinary action
Licensure laws for PT's Right Ans - 53 jurisdictions
- 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico and U.S. virgin islands
PTA's are licensed and certified Right Ans - 50 jurisdictions
Federal of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) Right Ans - licensure
exam and related activities
Jurisprudence Exam Right Ans - laws in a specific state
PT referrals Right Ans - In PA, PT must have a referral or be licensed for
direct access
Also can accept from out of state physicians
May come from in PA
, - Physician, Dentist, Podiatrist, PA-C, NP
In OH, all of the above and chiropractor
Direct Access Right Ans - - PA and OH
- must have a specific direct access licensure
- patient can receive PT services without prescription or visit of physician's
office
Informed Consent Right Ans - Patients consent to or refuse treatment
- may be written
- may be verbal
Discusses nature and potential consequences of medical intervention
protects patients dignity
forms trust between patient and therapist
Goal is for patient to make important decisions regarding their care
Americans With Disabilities Act Right Ans - - Nondiscrimination law
- Prevents discrimination against persons with disabilities in the areas of
employment, public accommodations, state and local government services,
and telecommunications
- Allows individuals with disabilities to integrate by ensuring equal access.
Title I (ADA) Right Ans - - protects against employment discrimination
- performs duties with or without reasonable accommodation
- making physical changes
- provide sign language
- provide quieter work space
- time off to an individual that needs treatment for disability
Title II Right Ans - relates to equal access to public services (public
transportation)
Title III Right Ans - relates to equal public accommodations (includes all
private businesses and services)
Title IV Right Ans - relates to qual access to telecommunication services
Title VI Right Ans - miscellaneous section
