CA PT Law Exam Already Rated A+

CA PT Law Exam Already Rated A+ Priority of the board Protection of the public is highest priority. Licensing, regulatory, disciplinary functions. Members of the Board (1) PT involved in the education of PTs (3) PTs who have practiced for 5 years, and licensed by the board (3) Public members who shall not be licensed under the board or any other board under the Medical board of California Duration of Board members term 4 years; expiring on June 1 each year Appointments to the board -*Governor appoints*- 1 public member, and 4 PT members -*Senate Rules Committee*- 1 public member -*Speaker of the Assembly*- 1 public member No more than one board member shall be appointed... from the full time faculty of any college, university, or educational institution. Maximum terms served 2 consecutive Public Members: Qualifications -Citizen of California -Shall not be an officer or faculty member of any college, school, or institution involved in PT education -Shall not be a license of the Medical Board of California or sections 1000 (Chiropractor) or section 3600 (Osteopath) Compensation provided per diem and compensations per section 103 ($100/day of duties and travel and expenses incurred while performing official duties) Board Employees -Clerical assistants and other employees it may deem necessary to carry out its powers and duties. Except sections 159.5 (Health Quality Investigation Unit) -PT consultants to assist with programs and on an intermittent basis Inspections Any member of the board or any licensed PT appointed by the board may inspect or require reports from a general or specialized hospital or other facility providing PT care, treatment, services and the staff. May inspect patient records with respect to care, treatment, services, or facilities. Suspension and Revocation of Licenses The board shall issue, suspend, and revoke licenses and approvals to practice PT. Meetings At least 1 regular meeting annually in Sacramento, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Special meeting may be held at any time and place the board may designate. Meeting Notice Must publicly notice their meetings, prepare agendas, accept public testimony and conduct their meetings in public unless specifically authorized to meet in closed session. Commissioner on Examination Board may appoint. Does not need to be a member of the board, but subject to the same rules and regulations and entitled to the same fees as members. Hearings -Shall hear all matters including any contested case or petition for reinstatement, restoration, or modification of probation. -If a contested case is presented to the board the hearing officer will be present during the board's consideration and shall assist in advising the board if requested. - At the conclusion the board will deny and application for, or suspend, or revoke, or impose probation conditions upon, a license or approval. Physical Therapy definition - The art and science of physical or corrective rehabilitation or of physical or corrective treatment of any bodily or mental condition any person by the use of physical, chemical, and other properties of heat, light, water, electricity, sound, massage and active , passive, and resistive exercise, and consultative service. The practice of PT includes... The promotion and maintenance of physical fitness to enhance the bodily movement related health and wellness of individuals through the use of physical therapy interventions. Not authorized under the term "Physical Therapy"... The use of roentgen rays and radioactive materials, for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, and the use of electricity for surgical purposes, including cauterization. A license issued by this chapter does not authorize the diagnosis of disease. Topical Medications - A PT may apply topical medications if he/she complies with regulations adopted by the board. Nothing in this sections authorizes PTs to prescribe medications. Certification to Penetrate Tissues for the Purposes of Neuromuscular Evaluation a PT may, upon specified authorization from a surgeon perform tissue penetration for the purpose of evaluating neuromuscular performance. Provided the PT is certified by the board to perform tissue penetration and the PT does not develop or make diagnostic or prognostic interpretation of the data obtained. Patient Records - PT shall document his evaluation, goals, treatment plan, and summary of treatment in patient record. - Shall document care actually provided - Shall sign the patient record legibly - Shall maintain records for a period no less than 7 years following discharge. If the patient is un