Assistive Personnel
PTA
PT Aides
All people who perform PT specific task under the guidance of PT
Dry Needling
means a skilled intervention performed by a physical therapist that uses a thin filiform needle to
penetrate neuromuscular and musculoskeletal structures
What is the time requirement of a PT who is providing general supervision and thus "readily
available" to assist PTA
Must be readily available via telecommunication (at the least) within 15 minutes
What are acceptable forms of readily available ?
telecommunication and or on-site visit
how long does the physical therapist have to get to the facility if necessary?
must get to the facility within same day.
what is on-site supervisions main requirement?
person is physically on site and immediately available
where does an interim permit allow someone to work according to board?
allows person to work in arizona until a licenses is issued. Must do so under conditions listed in the
permit
,A PTA can supervise how many people?
0, none
T or F: person is exempt from holding a PT license if they are with sports team for 60 days or less
True
If a person changes their address they must notify who?
AZ Board of PT
A person under direct PT supervision performing routine physical therapy task designated by the PT.
PT aide
T or F: A business entity is a organization that includes any persons who is or isnt licensed or
certified to provide PT.
True
what is the term?
the forms and additional information the Board requires to be submitted by an applicant or on the
applicant's
behalf
Applicant Packet
When a PT is "on-call" they must be able to get to the facility in what amount of time?
, Within the same day
how often does the board meet each quarter?
Once per quarter
does the board keep track of ones address , telephone, current business and residential address AND
license number?
Yes
who reports final disciplinary action for PT and PTAs ?
AZ PT Board
how often are disciplinary actions, board ruling, opinions and interpretations of statues published?
At least once annually
The board submits written report of actions taken against licensee or certificate holders no later than
what date each year?
Dec 31st
does the board establish fees for board related items and collect fees?
Yes
the board puts _____ percent of all monies collected into state general fund and ____ percent into
board of physical therapy fund
PTA
PT Aides
All people who perform PT specific task under the guidance of PT
Dry Needling
means a skilled intervention performed by a physical therapist that uses a thin filiform needle to
penetrate neuromuscular and musculoskeletal structures
What is the time requirement of a PT who is providing general supervision and thus "readily
available" to assist PTA
Must be readily available via telecommunication (at the least) within 15 minutes
What are acceptable forms of readily available ?
telecommunication and or on-site visit
how long does the physical therapist have to get to the facility if necessary?
must get to the facility within same day.
what is on-site supervisions main requirement?
person is physically on site and immediately available
where does an interim permit allow someone to work according to board?
allows person to work in arizona until a licenses is issued. Must do so under conditions listed in the
permit
,A PTA can supervise how many people?
0, none
T or F: person is exempt from holding a PT license if they are with sports team for 60 days or less
True
If a person changes their address they must notify who?
AZ Board of PT
A person under direct PT supervision performing routine physical therapy task designated by the PT.
PT aide
T or F: A business entity is a organization that includes any persons who is or isnt licensed or
certified to provide PT.
True
what is the term?
the forms and additional information the Board requires to be submitted by an applicant or on the
applicant's
behalf
Applicant Packet
When a PT is "on-call" they must be able to get to the facility in what amount of time?
, Within the same day
how often does the board meet each quarter?
Once per quarter
does the board keep track of ones address , telephone, current business and residential address AND
license number?
Yes
who reports final disciplinary action for PT and PTAs ?
AZ PT Board
how often are disciplinary actions, board ruling, opinions and interpretations of statues published?
At least once annually
The board submits written report of actions taken against licensee or certificate holders no later than
what date each year?
Dec 31st
does the board establish fees for board related items and collect fees?
Yes
the board puts _____ percent of all monies collected into state general fund and ____ percent into
board of physical therapy fund
