AZ JURISPRUDENCE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

AZ JURISPRUDENCE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS "A physical therapist assistant has moved from Tucson to Tempe. The physical therapist needs to notify which organization/agency of the address change? - CORRECT ANSWER Arizona Board of Physical Therapy" "Law Exam breakdown: Licensure and Examination - CORRECT ANSWER 30%" "Law Exam breakdown: Patient Care Management - CORRECT ANSWER 27.5%" "Law Exam breakdown: Definitions - CORRECT ANSWER 17.5%" "Law Exam breakdown: Disciplinary Action/Unlawful Practice - CORRECT ANSWER 10%" "Law Exam breakdown: Consumer Advocacy - CORRECT ANSWER 10%" "Law Exam breakdown: Board of Physical Therapy: Powers and Duties - CORRECT ANSWER 5%" "Board Define? - CORRECT ANSWER The board of physical therapy." "Business entity Define? - CORRECT ANSWER A business organization that has an ownership that includes any persons WHO ARE NOT LICENSED or certified to provide physical therapy services in this state, that offers to the public professional services regulated by the Board and that is established pursuant to the laws of any state or foreign country." "Physical therapist assistant Define - CORRECT ANSWER Who performs physical therapy procedures and related tasks that have been selected and delegated by the supervising physical therapist." "Physical therapy aide - CORRECT ANSWER A person who is trained under the direction of a physical therapist and who performs designated and supervised routine physical therapy tasks." "4 Factors under The Practice of physical therapy - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Examining, evaluating, and testing impaired people. 2) Alleviating impairments 3) Reducing the risk of injury 4) Engaging in research, administration and consultation." "Restricted certificate Define? - CORRECT ANSWER A certificate on which the board has placed ANY RESTRICTIONS as the result of a DISCIPLINARY ACTION" "Extension of a four year term exception? - CORRECT ANSWER - Approval by majority of the board - Until a new member is appointed or if the current member is REAPPOINTED." "List of all persons (PT, PTA) regulated under this chapter included what information? - CORRECT ANSWER - Name - current business - Address - phone number - License number" "Board member compensation? - CORRECT ANSWER Board personnel are eligible to receive compensation IF necessary to carry out the administrative work of the board" "Board; powers and duties disciplinary action? - CORRECT ANSWER Report FINAL DISCIPLINARY ACTION taken against a licensee or a certificate holder to a national disciplinary database recognized by the board." "How often are disciplinary actions published? - CORRECT ANSWER At least annually." "How often are board rulings, opinions and interpretations of statutes or rules published? - CORRECT ANSWER At least annually." "a written report of its actions and proceedings is sent out to who and how often? - CORRECT ANSWER The governor, no later than December 31st." "Board; powers and duties Fees? - CORRECT ANSWER Establish and collect fees." "Can the board make subcommittees? - CORRECT ANSWER Yes, to assist it in carrying out its duties for a time prescribed by the Board" "Is there a board of physical therapy fund? - CORRECT ANSWER Yes" "If the board gets money where does it go? - CORRECT ANSWER 10% to state general fund 90% to board of physical therapy fund." "Qualifications needed for outside US applicants? - CORRECT ANSWER 1) good moral character 2) Complete application 3) Provide satisfactory evidence that the applicant's education is substantially equivalent to the requirements of physical therapists educated in accredited US educational programs. 4) Written proof of legal authorization to practice as a physical therapist without limitation in the country where the professional education occurred. 5) Proof of legal authorization to reside and seek employment in the United States 6) Passed the board approved English proficiency examinations 7) Participated in an interim supervised clinical practice period in the US 8) Passed the national examination 9) Passed the Jurisprudence" "if the foreign educated physical therapist applicant is a graduate of an accredited educational program as determined by the board which requirements ARE NOT needed? - CORRECT ANSWER 3) Provide satisfactory evidence that the applicant's education is substantially equivalent to the requirements of physical therapists educated in accredited US educational programs. 7) Participated in an interim supervised clinical practice period in the US" "Foreign substantially equivalent means that documentation says? - CORRECT ANSWER 1) applicant graduated from a physical therapist education program 2) applicant's school of physical therapy education is recognized by its own ministry of education. 3) applicant has undergone a credentials evaluation as directed by the board 4) completed any additional education required by the board." "Why will a board deny a license or certificate to an applicant? - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Knowingly making a false statement 2) Committing fraud in the procurement of a license or certificate 3) Committing a felony, or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude 4) communicating or attempting to communicate with other examinees during the examination or copying or sharing examination questions or portions or questions. 5) Engaging in any conduct that would be considered a violation" "Who determines what a passing score is for the NPTE? - CORRECT ANSWER The board of PT." "When an applicant is in school and wants to take the test what qualifications must occur? - CORRECT ANSWER 1) The applicant is a candidate for a degree as a physical therapist AT THE NEXT scheduled graduation date 2) The date the national examination for licensure is to be taken by the applicant is the one nearest to and before the applicant's expected graduation date AND is not more than 120 days before the graduation date. 3) The applicant meets any other established requirements of the accredited educational program" "An applicant for licensure or certification who does not pass the national examination after the first attempt may retake the examination one additional time within __ months after the first failure without reapplication for licensure or certification. - CORRECT ANSWER 6 MONTHS" "Foreign interim applicants and national exam? - CORRECT ANSWER If applicant fails exam , he is NOT ELIGIBLE of the permit until passing the exam." "How long is an Interim permit good for? - CORRECT ANSWER 90 days and no longer than 6 months." "Fees: MAX for Original license/certificate? - CORRECT ANSWER $300" "Fees: Max for Renewal of license/certificate? - CORRECT ANSWER $300" "Fees: Max Reinstatement? - CORRECT ANSWER $300" "Fees: Max duplicate license/certificate? - CORRECT ANSWER $50" "Business physical therapy requirements? - CORRECT ANSWER 1) business is registered with the board 2) PT is performed by a licensed" "Title PT/PTA meaning - CORRECT ANSWER Physical therapist, Physical therapist assistant" "If you claim you are a PT or PTA without a license what could happen? - CORRECT ANSWER Class 1 misdemeanor" "PT with his PTA supervision type? - CORRECT ANSWER General supervision" "PT and his assistive personnel supervision type? - CORRECT ANSWER On-site supervision for aides General for PTAs" "PT and his interim permit holder supervision type? - CORRECT ANSWER On-site Supervison" "PT and his PT student or PTA student supervision type? - CORRECT ANSWER On-site supervision" "3 things PT must have for each patient? - CORRECT ANSWER !) eval 2) re-assessment 3) discharge" "If referring practitioner or PT gets financial gain or interest what must happen? - CORRECT ANSWER PT must disclose this information in writing to the patient." "License displaying? - CORRECT ANSWER Must display license in area for public view OR If not displayed, it must show documentation when requested." "Confidential information not available to the public? - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Patient records related to diagnostic treatment of the patient 2) Any identification that identifies patient or patients family. 3_ Board investigatory records." "Compliance period define? - CORRECT ANSWER a two-year license renewal cycle that ends August 31 of even-numbered years." "Endorsement define? - CORRECT ANSWER a procedure for granting an Arizona license to an applicant already licensed as a physical therapist in another jurisdiction of the United States." "General supervision define? - CORRECT ANSWER - A supervising physical therapist is able to go to the location at which and on the same day - Respond to a communication from the physical therapist assistant within 15 minutes" "Other terms for general supervision? - CORRECT ANSWER On-call, readily available" "TOEFL meaning - CORRECT ANSWER English as a Foreign Language" "Week period? - CORRECT ANSWER Sunday at 12:00 am - Saturday at 11:59 PM" "When is a board member president, vice president and secretary elected? - CORRECT ANSWER 1st regular board meeting of the calendar year." "PT Application fee for original license after Sept 1st on an even year and before August 31st on an odd year? - CORRECT ANSWER $260" "PT Application fee for original license after Sept 1st on an odd year and before August 31st on an even year? - CORRECT ANSWER $190" "PT Renewal fee for active license? - CORRECT ANSWER $160 (300 MAX)" "PTA Renewal fee for active certificate? - CORRECT ANSWER $55" "PT Renewal cost of inactive license? - CORRECT ANSWER $80" "PTA Renewal of inactive certificate cost? - CORRECT ANSWER $27.50" "PTA Application fee for original license after Sept 1st on an even year and before August 31st on an odd year? - CORRECT ANSWER $160" "PTA Application fee for original license after Sept 1st on an odd year and before August 31st on an even year? - CORRECT ANSWER $120" "PT/PTA duplicate license fee? - CORRECT ANSWER $10" "Business original registration fee? - CORRECT ANSWER $50" "Business renewal fee? - CORRECT ANSWER $50" "NPTE/jurisprudence scoring - CORRECT ANSWER Between 200-800" "Passing NPTE/jurisprudence score - CORRECT ANSWER A scaled score of 600" "Registration business entity expiration? - CORRECT ANSWER August 31st of every odd numbered year." "Timeframe PT will give referring physician eval note? - CORRECT ANSWER 1 week." "Max assistive personnel a therapist can supervise? - CORRECT ANSWER 3" "If PT supervises 3 assistive personnel? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1 will be a PTA (general supervision) - 2 will be aides (on-site supervision)" "Before delegating work to PTAs, a PTA must complete? - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Certified PTA 2) 2,000 clinical hours under ON-SITE supervision." "Re-evaluation on patient occurs every? - CORRECT ANSWER 4th treatment or every 30 days, whatever is first." "If an individual other than PT or PTA makes changes to patients records what must happen? - CORRECT ANSWER PT must co-sign document." "If you make an error how do you correct it. - CORRECT ANSWER - correct it so that the erroneous information remains legible. - Initial and date" "When was dry needling added to scope of PT practice? - CORRECT ANSWER July 1st, 2015" "Course content needed for dry needling? - CORRECT ANSWER 1) an approved course 2) Sterile needle procedures 3) Anatomical review 4) Blood borne pathogens 5) Contraindications" What is the term PTA PT Aides All peoples who perform PT specific task under the guidance of PT Can this such person be considered to be personnel for another profession under the same title? - CORRECT ANSWER assistive personell NO." "what is the term? means a skilled intervention performed by a physical therapist that uses a thin filiform needle to penetrate Neuromuscular and musculoskeletal structures - CORRECT ANSWER "dry needling"" "What is the time requirement of a PT who is providing general supervision and thus "readily available" to assist PTA What are acceptable forms of readily available ? how long does he have to get to the facility if necessary? what is on-site supervisions main requirement? where does interim permit allow someone to work according to board? - CORRECT ANSWER Must be readily available via telecommunication (at the least) within 15 minutes telecommunication and or on-site visit must get to the facility within same day. person is physically on site and immediately available allows person to work in arizona until a licenses is issued. Must do so under conditions listed in the permit" "In general Manual Therapy techniques are (passive or passive/active) - CORRECT ANSWER passive only!" "A PTA can supervise how many people? T or F: person is exempt from holding a PT license if they are with sports team for 60 days or less If a person changes there address they must notify who? - CORRECT ANSWER 0! none son! T Arizona Board of Physical Therapy" "what is the term? person under direct PT supervision performing routine physical therapy task designated by the PT. - CORRECT ANSWER physical therapy aide" "What is the term? person who is certified and under the supervision of PT who as delegated and selected procedures and related task - CORRECT ANSWER PTA" "What is the term? care provided to pts by a licensed physical therapist - CORRECT ANSWER "Physical Therapy"" "T or F: A business entity is a organization that includes any persons who is or isnt licensed or certified to provide PT. do they offer the public professional services regulated by the Board of Physical therapy? - CORRECT ANSWER T yes" "what is the term? the forms and additional information the Board requires to be submitted by an applicant or on the applicant's behalf -------------------- When a PT is "on-call" they must be able to get to the facility in what amount of time? - CORRECT ANSWER applicant packet -------------------------------- within that same day" "If a PTA is alone at a clinic and under "general supervision" who is responsible for the PT aide working alongside the PTA - CORRECT ANSWER the supervising PT because the PTA cannot supervise anyone" "Does the board: how often does the board meet each quarter? does board keep track of ones address , telephone, current business and residential address AND license number? who reports final disciplinary action for PT and PTAs ? are these actions kept track off on a database? how often disciplinary actions, board ruling, opinions and interpretations of statues published? - CORRECT ANSWER once per quarter yes! the board yes at least once annually" "The board submits written report of actions taken against licensee or certificate holders no later than what date each year? does the board establish fees for board related items and collect fees? the board puts _____ percent of all monies collected into state general fund and ____ percent into board of physical therapy fund - CORRECT ANSWER december 31st yes 10% in state general fund 90% in board of physical therapy fund" "The board will acknowledge receipt of written criticisms in ___ days. T or F: written criticism must specifically state rule and how it is inadequate, unduly burdensome, unreasonable, or otherwise improper. - CORRECT ANSWER 15 days T" "General supervision = PT has to perform reevaluation every ___ treatment or every ___ days, which ever comes first If PT determines that going to location is necessary via the PTAs inquiry how soon must the PT get there? must be able to respond how fast to PTA inquiry ? - CORRECT ANSWER every 4th visit or every 30 days. within 15 minutes within the same day." "T or F: under general supervision a PT must be able to get to the facility within 15 minutes - CORRECT ANSWER F! they must respond which could be either showing up or any form telecommunication" "What will happen to application if falling occurs: knowingly make false statement committing fraud committing felony w/ or w/o moral turpitude or misdemeanor w/ moral turpitude (depravity; wickedness.) - CORRECT ANSWER denial of application" "If persons application to bored is denied what happens in order for person to try and be appeal? - CORRECT ANSWER hearing is held" "Having area of persons body exposed that is not apart of treatment is considered sexual misconduct. - CORRECT ANSWER T" "How soon must you report change of address to board of physical therapy? - CORRECT ANSWER within 30 days" "You cannot take a national examination early if it is more than ______ days before your graduation. if you fail the national exam you can retake it without reapplying within how long? - CORRECT ANSWER 120 days within 6 months" "what score must one get on each to pass: NPTE jurisprudence - CORRECT ANSWER NPTE = 600 out of 800 jurisprudence = 600 out of 800" "person is required to do the following if there licenses is suspend for more than _______ consecutive years: 1. Practicing for a specified time under an interim permit. 2. Completing remedial courses. 3. Completing continuing competence requirements for the period of the lapsed license. 4. Passing an examination. - CORRECT ANSWER more than 3" "What is the max amount the board can charge for renewal reinstatement original licenses how much does a duplicate license cost? - CORRECT ANSWER no more than $300 regardless of type $50" "how much for each: For a physical therapist: a. Application for an original license if the applicant applies on or after September 1 in an even-numbered year and no later than August 31 in an odd-numbered year, $________; b. Application for an original license if the applicant applies on or after September 1 in an odd-numbered year and no later than August 31 in an even-numbered year, $____; c. Renewal of an active license, $______ d. Renewal of an inactive license, $______; e. Reinstatement of an administratively suspended license, $______ plus the renewal fee f. Duplicate license, $10. - CORRECT ANSWER For a physical therapist: a. Application for an original license if the applicant applies on or after September 1 in an even-numbered year and no later than August 31 in an odd-numbered year, $260; b. Application for an original license if the applicant applies on or after September 1 in an odd-numbered year and no later than August 31 in an even-numbered year, $190; c. Renewal of an active license, $160; d. Renewal of an inactive license, $80; e. Reinstatement of an administratively suspended license, $100 plus the renewal fee; and f. Duplicate license, $10." "these are required - CORRECT ANSWER " "This are possible situations that PT must do in order for what? Complete one or more courses relevant to the practice of physical therapy or the work of a physical therapist assistant, 3. Complete continuing competence requirements for the period of time of the lapsed license, or 4. Take and pass a jurisprudence examination or national examination. - CORRECT ANSWER license reinstatement" "A PT can supervise no more than _______ assistive personell and of those only _____ can be PTAs under - CORRECT ANSWER " "PTA must have a licnese and _______ hrs of onsite supervision before they can be delegated via general supervision. - CORRECT ANSWER 2000 hrs" "Foreign educated people i. A score of 560 or more if a paper-based test or a score of 220 or more if a computer-based test; ii. Test of Spoken English with a score of 50 or more; and iii. Test of Written English with a score of 4.5 or more; or b. The iBT. An applicant who takes the iBT passes with an overall test score of a minimum of 100 and a: i. Writing section with a minimum score of 25, ii. Speaking section with a minimum score of 25, iii. Reading section with a minimum score of 25, and iv. Listening section with a minimum score of 25. - CORRECT ANSWER nice to know" ""Course evaluation tool" (looks at rigor of foreign course work) and "Credential evaluation" (looking at validity of license/credential) is in reference to people who are from where? - CORRECT ANSWER foreign people" "T or F: assistive personell includes anyone under direction of PT (PTA, Aids, Front Desk, etc) - CORRECT ANSWER True" "Who is responsible for: issuing license checking qualifications regulating practice rules establish assessment standards has first meeting after start of year timel orientation employ and pay personell enter into contracts or services report final disciplinary action* - CORRECT ANSWER board of physical therapy" "who is responsible for: publish annual disciplinary actions * publish annually board rulings* by december 31st submit action and ruling to governor establish and collect fees provide info to public about board - CORRECT ANSWER board of physical therapy" "What can board do if a person: knowingly makes false statements on board application commits fraud commits felony w/o or w/o moral turpitude or misdemeanor w/ moral turpitude engages in conduct that undermines or subverts integrity of national exam ---------------- if you disagree with the denial what can you do? - CORRECT ANSWER deny an application ------------- write written statement and a hearing will be held" "who determines passing score for national exam if one fails the national exam the make retake it within _____ months without reapplication for licensure or certification ** The national physical therapy exam test what level of PT knowledge ? - CORRECT ANSWER physical therapy board 6 months entry level" "To be reinstated for license one must complete renewal fee and ________ fee and complete application as prescribed by board - CORRECT ANSWER renewal and reinstatement feet" "A person must do these things if licenses has been suspended for __________consecutive years: 1. Practicing for a specified time under an interim permit. 2. Completing remedial courses. 3. Completing continuing competence requirements for the period of the lapsed license. 4. Passing an examination. - CORRECT ANSWER 3 consecutive years" "Who must do these things? be of good moral character complete application provide evidence of substantially equivalent PT education provide written legal authorization to practice provide legal authorization to reside and seek employment participate or have participated in interim process passed national exam pass azlaw - CORRECT ANSWER foreign educated applicants" "what is the term? performed by PT and uses a thin filiform needle to penetrate the skin and stimulate underlying neural, muscular and connective tissues for the evaluation and management of neuromusculoskeletal conditions, pain and movement impairments. - CORRECT ANSWER dry needling" "what is the two criteria for someone to be considered general supervision ? - CORRECT ANSWER readily available via telecommunication or in person w/in 15 mins and or on call (can arrive within same day)" "If you fail national exam can you still get interim permit ? how long is pass given? when can it be revoked? is hearing held for revoked license ? - CORRECT ANSWER no 90 days at least but no more than 6 months anytime they believe you to be incompetent yes one his held" "If person is not a PT but able to use a modality under their own license, are they restricted from PT related physical agent use? - CORRECT ANSWER no" "what do these people not need ? intern in board approved program PT or PTA in armed services, public health services or VA foreign educated or PT from another state if teaching in educational seminar for 60 days or less in year PT from another state who comes to administer aide for national disaster for 60 days or less - CORRECT ANSWER don't need license to practice" "If someone does not submit renewal of licenses application and fee on or before date what happens - CORRECT ANSWER they cant practice !" "T or F: PT is required to refer patient who has condition that requires another healthcare provider if service is outside of PT scope - CORRECT ANSWER T" "what letters can you use to denote licensure under the board? IF person uses physical therapy or PTA or any related term or abbreviation in connection with their practice or business but do not have license it is a class 1 (felony or misdemeanor) ? - CORRECT ANSWER "PT" only! class 1 misdemeanor" "For a PT Aide to work a PT must be (on-site or general supervision) ? for PTA to work a PT bust be (on-site or general supervision) an interim permit holder must have a PT ( on-site or general supervision ) PTA or PT student must be under (on-site or general supervision ) - CORRECT ANSWER PT aide = onsite PT PTA = general supervision aka on call and readily available interim = onsite student PTA or PT = onsite" "T or F: For each patient on each date of service, a physical therapist must provide and document all of the therapeutic intervention that requires the expertise of a physical therapist note: donest have to be done on that day but just needs to be done - CORRECT ANSWER T" "T or F: if PT qualifies a PTA via direction and supervision, and a PT (at some point) provides documentation of their expertise and what use of PTA provide, a CO-signature is not required at the time of PTA service --------------- PT must reevaluate and or assess patients under PTA treatment every _____ visit or _____ days, which ever is sooner. - CORRECT ANSWER T so basically a PTA can work independently if PT supervises them and if the PT looks over and signs off on their notes 30 days or 4 th visit" "Who is strictly responsible for discharge, evaluation , and reevaluation ? - CORRECT ANSWER PT only can do this!" "32-2044 next - CORRECT ANSWER " “A physical therapist assistant working under the supervision of a physical therapist can supervise the maximum number of assistive personnel? - CORRECT ANSWER 0" "assistive personnel Define? - CORRECT ANSWER Physical therapist assistants and physical therapy aides and other assistive personnel who are trained OR educated health care providers and who are not physical therapist assistants or physical therapy aides but who perform specific designated tasks related to physical therapy under the supervision of a physical therapist." "When is a physical therapist exempt from being licensed to practice as a physical therapist in the State of Arizona? - CORRECT ANSWER While TRAVELING in Arizona with a sports team for 60 days." "Dry needling Define? - CORRECT ANSWER A skilled intervention performed by a physical therapist that uses a thin filiform needle to penetrate the skin and stimulate underlying neural, muscular and connective tissues for the evaluation and management of neuromusculoskeletal conditions, pain and movement impairments." "General Supervision define? - CORRECT ANSWER The supervising physical therapist is on call and is readily available via telecommunications when the physical therapist assistant is providing treatment interventions." "Interim permit define? - CORRECT ANSWER A permit issued by the board that allows a person to practice as a physical therapist in this state or to work as a physical therapist assistant for a specific period of time and under conditions prescribed by the board before that person is issued a license or certificate." "Manual therapy techniques define? - CORRECT ANSWER A broad group of passive interventions in which physical therapists use their hands to administer skilled movements designed to modulate pain, increase joint range of motion, reduce or eliminate soft tissue swelling, inflammation, or restriction, induce relaxation, improve contractile and noncontractile tissue extensibility, and improve pulmonary function. These interventions involve a variety of techniques, such as the application of graded forces." "On-site supervision Define? - CORRECT ANSWER The supervising physical therapist is ON-SITE and is present in the facility or on the campus where assistive personnel or a holder of an interim permit is performing services, is immediately available to assist the person being supervised in the services being performed and maintains continued involvement in appropriate aspects of each treatment session in which a component of treatment is delegated." "Restricted license Define? - CORRECT ANSWER a license on which the board places restrictions or conditions, or both, as to the scope of practice, place of practice, supervision of practice, duration of licensed status or type or condition of a patient to whom the licensee may provide services." "Restricted registration define? - CORRECT ANSWER a registration the Board has placed an RESTRICTIONS on as the result of DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS" "Board of physical therapy members are appointed by who? - CORRECT ANSWER The governor" "Who makes up the BOARD of physical therapy? - CORRECT ANSWER Total of 7 - 4 PTs - 1 PTA - 2 Public members (NON PT/PTA)" "Board of PT, Physical therapist and PTA qualifications? - CORRECT ANSWER - Residents of the state - Possess an UNRESTRICTED LICENSE to practice physical therapy in this state - Have been practicing in this state for AT LEAST 5 YEARS." "Board of PT, Public member qualifications? - CORRECT ANSWER - Residents of the state - NOT affiliated with, and with NO financial interest in any healthcare profession. - DO have an interest in CONSUMER RIGHTS." "How long is a board member term served for? - CORRECT ANSWER 4 staggered year terms." "Board members can not serve for more than how many terms? - CORRECT ANSWER 2 consecutive terms or for more than 10 consecutive years." "How are board members removed? - CORRECT ANSWER IF the governor removed them for misconduct, incompetence or neglect of duty." "Board members and reimbursements? - CORRECT ANSWER They are eligible for reimbursement of expenses to cover NECESSARY EXPENSES for attending each board meeting or for REPRESENTING THE BOARD in an official board APPROVED ACTIVITY." "When is a board member immune from civil liability? - CORRECT ANSWER When a board member who acts within the scope of board duties, without malice and in the reasonable belief that the person's action" "Board; powers and duties applications? - CORRECT ANSWER Evaluate THE QUALIFICATIONS of applicants for licensure and certification." "Board; powers and duties - CORRECT ANSWER Board; powers and duties" "Board; powers and duties national examinations? - CORRECT ANSWER PROVIDE for national examinations for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants and adopt PASSING SCORES for these examinations." "Board; powers and duties licenses, permits and certificates? - CORRECT ANSWER ISSUE licenses, permits and certificates to persons who MEET THE REQUIREMENTS of this chapter." "Board; powers and duties practice of physical therapy? - CORRECT ANSWER REGULATE the practice of physical therapy by INTERPRETING AND ENFORCING this chapter." "Board; powers and duties rules? - CORRECT ANSWER ADOPT AND REVISE rules to enforce this chapter." "How often does the board meet? - CORRECT ANSWER At least 1 time per quarter." "Board; powers and duties competence? - CORRECT ANSWER Establish the mechanisms for ASSESSING continuing professional COMPETNACE of physical therapists to engage in the practice of physical therapy and the competence of physical therapist assistants to work in the field of physical therapy." "What happens at the meeting at the start of each calendar year? - CORRECT ANSWER ELCT OFFICERS from among its members and as necessary to accomplish board business." "Board; powers and duties list? - CORRECT ANSWER Maintain a current LIST OF ALL PERSONS regulated under this chapter. - person's name - current business - residential addresses - telephone numbers - license or certificate number." "Persons who are exempt from the licensure requirements? - CORRECT ANSWER 1) A person in a professional education program approved by the board who is satisfying supervised clinical education requirements related to the person's physical therapist or physical therapist assistant education while under the on-site supervision of a physical therapist. (AKA volunteer or student) 2) PT or PTA working in the United States armed services, United States public health service or veterans administration 3) PT licensed in another jurisdiction or country participating in an educational or teaching seminar for less than 60 days per calendar year 4) PT or PTA traveling with sports teams less than 60 days per calendar year 5) PT or PTA licensed in another jurisdiction to pride PT to victims of national disaster or emergency." "5 things needed for licensure for PT and PTA? - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Be of good moral character 2) Complete application process 3) Graduate from accredited PT education 4) Passed NPTE 5) Passed Jurisprudence exam" "Information needed to start a PT business? - CORRECT ANSWER 1) decription of services 2) Name of manager 3) Names and addresses of employees 4) Registration given by the board." "Business registration expires when? - CORRECT ANSWER August 31st of ODD years" "How long must business notify the board of any changes? - CORRECT ANSWER 30 days" "What changes require business to notify the board? - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Business name, phone number, or address 2) employee changes 3) Name of manager changes" "How long do you have to notify the board if your business moves or closes down? - CORRECT ANSWER 30 days" "A retired license must renew license how often? - CORRECT ANSWER 2 years" "If a person with a retired/inactive license fails to renew? - CORRECT ANSWER The license expires." "If person has retired/inactive license for more than ____ time, what needs to happen? - CORRECT ANSWER 3 years 1) Need to practice under interim permit 2) complete remedial courses 3) Continuing competence requirements 4) Passing an exam" "How often do you have to renew inactive status license? - CORRECT ANSWER Every 2 years." "physical therapist DO NOT co-sign PTAs documentation if... - CORRECT ANSWER - Physical therapist verify the qualifications of physical therapist assistants - For each patient on each date of service, a physical therapist must provide and document all of the therapeutic intervention that requires the expertise of a physical therapist and must determine the use of physical therapist assistants to ensure the delivery of care that is safe, effective and efficient." "The board must notify the license holder of a complaint in how much time? - CORRECT ANSWER Within 90 days" "Civil penalty dollar amount range? - CORRECT ANSWER $250-$10,000" "What fund does the money go to from civil penalties? - CORRECT ANSWER State general fund" "reasons a license holder needs to go to substance abuse program? - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Evidence that license holder is impaired professionally 2) license holder is convicted for substance abuse felony 3) As part of an agreement with the board." "The public has access to following information - CORRECT ANSWER 1) PTs license name, number, status. 2) PTAs license name, number, status. 3)Public records." "Dry needling examination? - CORRECT ANSWER Need to pass written and practical examinations" "How much time should the dry needling courses take? - CORRECT ANSWER No less that 24 total contact hours" "Dry needling assistive personnel? - CORRECT ANSWER NO, dry needling MUST be done by PT only." "Continuing competence needed for license renewal? - CORRECT ANSWER 20 contact hours" "How many contact hours come from Category A, B and C? - CORRECT ANSWER 10 hours from A, and 10 Hours from B/C" "If licensees initial license if for less time than 1 year how many Continuing competence needed? - CORRECT ANSWER 10 hours" "Needed for Continuing competence Proof? - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Date, place, course title, sponsor, schedule presenter 2) # of contact hours 3) Proof of completion" "A license non compliant with Continuing competence will? - CORRECT ANSWER will have 6 months from the notice to satisfy requirements." "Category A Continuing competence activities? - CORRECT ANSWER - Continuing education courses - Coursework toward certification - Clinical residency program - Coursework in post graduate PT education" "Category B Continuing competence activities? - CORRECT ANSWER - A study group (max 5 hours) - Self-instruction (max 5 hours) - Inservice education (CPR included)" "Category C Continuing competence activities? - CORRECT ANSWER - PT practice management coursework - Pass fail coursework - Teaching or lecturing - Publication" "Activities that do not get continuing competence credit? - CORRECT ANSWER - Staff meetings - Rounds or case conferences - Routine teaching as part of the job."