California Jurisprudence Exam: Study Guide
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Define Physical Therapy - ✔✔The practice of PT includes the promotion and
maintenance of physical fitness through the use of physical therapy intervention
in order to enhance the bodily movement as related to the health and wellness of
individuals
Define PTOR - ✔✔Physical therapist that completed the initial evaluation
-The Pt can be transferred to another PT, but it must be in WRITING
What is another name for PT and PTA - ✔✔Physical therapist = "Physiotherapy"
Physical therapy aide = "Physical therapy technician"
Both are interchangeable
,What are the powers and duties of the physical therapy board of Ca? - ✔✔1.
Highest priority is protection of the public
2. Creator and enforcer of the Practice Act
3. Issue, suspend, revoke, and discipline PT licensees within state of Ca
4. Publishing newsletter denoting actions taken by the board
5. Board shall hear all matters
6. Appoint individuals to proctor examinations, those appointed CANNOT be a
board member
Do the PTBC have the authority to inspect PT facilities and Pt records - ✔✔-Yes,
they can obtain Pt records as long as they get written or verbal consent
-If the Pt's written authorization has been provided, the release of records shall
be given within 15 days or a penalty of $1,000 will occur for every day starting on
the 16th day
,What is the "Board" made up of? - ✔✔1 Licensed PT involved with education
3 Licensed PT's with at least 5 years experience
3 persons of the public who do not hold a license
How long can a Board member serve? - ✔✔Terms: Four years, expires 1st day of
June
-No person can serve more than two consecutive terms- eight years max
What are the qualification required for licensure? - ✔✔-18 yrs or older
-graduated from an accredited program
-Filed an application with the board, and meets the requirements prescribed
-Not addicted to any substance
-Not committed any crime
-An applicant can only qualify once to as a PTLA/ PTALA
, PTLA/PTALA practicing restrictions - ✔✔PTLA must be under the DIRECT and
IMMEDIATE supervision unlike PTALA
-A licensed supervising PT must be on-site at ALL times for BOTH
-Can practice 120 days pending the results of the first licensing examination
administered.
-A supervising PT shall document receipt of the letter authorizing the PTLA or
PTALA status and record the expiration date of that status in the employee
record.
-During this period the applicant shall identify himself or herself only as "PTLA" or
PTALA as appropriate.
-An applicant will loose their "LA" status they fail the examination on the first try
Are there other alternative routes to obtain a PTA licensure - ✔✔If the board
finds someone to have proper training and adequate experience equivalent to
that received at the PTA school, they can challenge the board and apply for
licensure
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Define Physical Therapy - ✔✔The practice of PT includes the promotion and
maintenance of physical fitness through the use of physical therapy intervention
in order to enhance the bodily movement as related to the health and wellness of
individuals
Define PTOR - ✔✔Physical therapist that completed the initial evaluation
-The Pt can be transferred to another PT, but it must be in WRITING
What is another name for PT and PTA - ✔✔Physical therapist = "Physiotherapy"
Physical therapy aide = "Physical therapy technician"
Both are interchangeable
,What are the powers and duties of the physical therapy board of Ca? - ✔✔1.
Highest priority is protection of the public
2. Creator and enforcer of the Practice Act
3. Issue, suspend, revoke, and discipline PT licensees within state of Ca
4. Publishing newsletter denoting actions taken by the board
5. Board shall hear all matters
6. Appoint individuals to proctor examinations, those appointed CANNOT be a
board member
Do the PTBC have the authority to inspect PT facilities and Pt records - ✔✔-Yes,
they can obtain Pt records as long as they get written or verbal consent
-If the Pt's written authorization has been provided, the release of records shall
be given within 15 days or a penalty of $1,000 will occur for every day starting on
the 16th day
,What is the "Board" made up of? - ✔✔1 Licensed PT involved with education
3 Licensed PT's with at least 5 years experience
3 persons of the public who do not hold a license
How long can a Board member serve? - ✔✔Terms: Four years, expires 1st day of
June
-No person can serve more than two consecutive terms- eight years max
What are the qualification required for licensure? - ✔✔-18 yrs or older
-graduated from an accredited program
-Filed an application with the board, and meets the requirements prescribed
-Not addicted to any substance
-Not committed any crime
-An applicant can only qualify once to as a PTLA/ PTALA
, PTLA/PTALA practicing restrictions - ✔✔PTLA must be under the DIRECT and
IMMEDIATE supervision unlike PTALA
-A licensed supervising PT must be on-site at ALL times for BOTH
-Can practice 120 days pending the results of the first licensing examination
administered.
-A supervising PT shall document receipt of the letter authorizing the PTLA or
PTALA status and record the expiration date of that status in the employee
record.
-During this period the applicant shall identify himself or herself only as "PTLA" or
PTALA as appropriate.
-An applicant will loose their "LA" status they fail the examination on the first try
Are there other alternative routes to obtain a PTA licensure - ✔✔If the board
finds someone to have proper training and adequate experience equivalent to
that received at the PTA school, they can challenge the board and apply for
licensure
