DC Physical therapy Jurisprudence Exam/ District of
Columbia Physical Therapy Jurisprudence Exam
2025/2026 NEW!!
What does supervision over a PTA mean?
on-site supervision by the PT
Disciplinary ac on against a PT who failed to report loss of a job due to professional
incompetence is in accordance with which act?
Health Occupa ons Revisions Act
Can a PTA Interpret the ini al eval?
no
Who can refer to a PT?
physician, osteopath, den st, podiatrist, licensed registered nurse with advanced authoriza on
How many members are on the board of PT?
5
Who are the board members appointed by?
The Mayor
What is the make up of the board members?
4 prac cing PTs in DC and 1 "consumer"
How long does a board member serve?
One shall be appointed for 1 year, two for 2 years, and two for 3 years
What are some responsibili es of the Mayor?
Planning/developing/maintaining procedures of boards, processing licenses, inves ga ons,
holding hearings, budge ng, issuing rules to protect the health and wellfare of the ci zens
What are the qualifica ons of the board members?
1. prac cing in the district for at least 3 years
2. Ini ally appointed by the board
,What are the qualifica ons of a "consumer" board member?
-18 years or older
-Not be a health professional
-Not have a household member who is a health professional
-They or their household member can not own, operate, or be employed in the HC industry
How can a board member be removed?
-Mayor may remove for incompetence, misconduct, or negligence
-Failed a6endance of at least 1/2 mee ngs w/n a year
Do board members get compensa on?
Yes
What are the powers of the board?
-administer/enforce rules
-eval qualifica ons of applicants
-make recommenda ons to the mayor
-issue licenses
-review complaints
-request an inves ga on
-conduct hearings
-issue opinions
What are the qualifica ons of applicants?
-free from convicted offenses
- at least 18
-passed the exam
- completed a PT degree
What are the qualifica ons for reciprocity and endorsement?
-licensed in another state
-cer fied by a na onal accredi ng associa on that is acceptable to the board
-pays the mayor bitch
How can someone reinstate an expired lisence?
-applies w/n 5 years of expira on
-complies with requirements
,-pay up bitch
-submits qualifica ons
How long does a licensee have to no fy the board of any change of address of the place of
residence or business or employment?
30 days
How can a license be taken away?
-fraudulently obtains license
-convict
-incompetent
-files a false report
-prac ces drugged up
-fails to record medical report or provide it
-misrepresents treatment
-prac ces with unauthroized person
-makes false statement to collect fees
-pays for referrals
-etc.
Can a board require a professional to submit a mental or physical exam without probable
cause?
no - they have to have probable cause
When does the PT license expire?
Midnight of Jan 31st every odd numbered year
How many a6empts do you get to pass either exam?
3
What happens if it takes more than 3 a6empts to pass the exam?
An applica on with a remedia on program
How many CEU do you need?
, 4
How many CEU is 1?
10 hours
If you have an inac ve license, how many CEUs do you need?
2
How many expired CEU is the max?
10
What does the PT need to submit for CEUs to the board?
-name and address of sponsor
-subject ma6er
-name of instructors
-dates
-hours
-Signature or stamp from sponsor
How many days can you be late for license renewal?
60 days and you pay the late fee
Why would the board grant a 60 day extension of renewal?
-illness to applicant
-death or serious illness to applicant's immediate family
What types of CEUs can be acquired?
-undergrad/grad course
-seminar
-conference
-inservice
-home study
-online course
How does a con nuing ed program qualify?
-current
-taught by qualified individuals
Columbia Physical Therapy Jurisprudence Exam
2025/2026 NEW!!
What does supervision over a PTA mean?
on-site supervision by the PT
Disciplinary ac on against a PT who failed to report loss of a job due to professional
incompetence is in accordance with which act?
Health Occupa ons Revisions Act
Can a PTA Interpret the ini al eval?
no
Who can refer to a PT?
physician, osteopath, den st, podiatrist, licensed registered nurse with advanced authoriza on
How many members are on the board of PT?
5
Who are the board members appointed by?
The Mayor
What is the make up of the board members?
4 prac cing PTs in DC and 1 "consumer"
How long does a board member serve?
One shall be appointed for 1 year, two for 2 years, and two for 3 years
What are some responsibili es of the Mayor?
Planning/developing/maintaining procedures of boards, processing licenses, inves ga ons,
holding hearings, budge ng, issuing rules to protect the health and wellfare of the ci zens
What are the qualifica ons of the board members?
1. prac cing in the district for at least 3 years
2. Ini ally appointed by the board
,What are the qualifica ons of a "consumer" board member?
-18 years or older
-Not be a health professional
-Not have a household member who is a health professional
-They or their household member can not own, operate, or be employed in the HC industry
How can a board member be removed?
-Mayor may remove for incompetence, misconduct, or negligence
-Failed a6endance of at least 1/2 mee ngs w/n a year
Do board members get compensa on?
Yes
What are the powers of the board?
-administer/enforce rules
-eval qualifica ons of applicants
-make recommenda ons to the mayor
-issue licenses
-review complaints
-request an inves ga on
-conduct hearings
-issue opinions
What are the qualifica ons of applicants?
-free from convicted offenses
- at least 18
-passed the exam
- completed a PT degree
What are the qualifica ons for reciprocity and endorsement?
-licensed in another state
-cer fied by a na onal accredi ng associa on that is acceptable to the board
-pays the mayor bitch
How can someone reinstate an expired lisence?
-applies w/n 5 years of expira on
-complies with requirements
,-pay up bitch
-submits qualifica ons
How long does a licensee have to no fy the board of any change of address of the place of
residence or business or employment?
30 days
How can a license be taken away?
-fraudulently obtains license
-convict
-incompetent
-files a false report
-prac ces drugged up
-fails to record medical report or provide it
-misrepresents treatment
-prac ces with unauthroized person
-makes false statement to collect fees
-pays for referrals
-etc.
Can a board require a professional to submit a mental or physical exam without probable
cause?
no - they have to have probable cause
When does the PT license expire?
Midnight of Jan 31st every odd numbered year
How many a6empts do you get to pass either exam?
3
What happens if it takes more than 3 a6empts to pass the exam?
An applica on with a remedia on program
How many CEU do you need?
, 4
How many CEU is 1?
10 hours
If you have an inac ve license, how many CEUs do you need?
2
How many expired CEU is the max?
10
What does the PT need to submit for CEUs to the board?
-name and address of sponsor
-subject ma6er
-name of instructors
-dates
-hours
-Signature or stamp from sponsor
How many days can you be late for license renewal?
60 days and you pay the late fee
Why would the board grant a 60 day extension of renewal?
-illness to applicant
-death or serious illness to applicant's immediate family
What types of CEUs can be acquired?
-undergrad/grad course
-seminar
-conference
-inservice
-home study
-online course
How does a con nuing ed program qualify?
-current
-taught by qualified individuals
