California Jurisprudence Exam: Study Guide Latest Update Graded A+

California Jurisprudence Exam: Study Guide Latest Update Graded A+ 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 Who creates the NPTE exam Federation of State Board of Physical Therapy creates the licensing examination of PT and PTA What are the two exams that you have to past in order to obtain a license 1. State laws and regulation 2. NPTE What are a few regulations regarding the NPTE 1. If an applicant fails to pass the NPTE, a re-examination fee must be paid 2. An applicant is allowed to sit for the NPTE 3 times per application per 12-month period (If they do not pass they have to do a new application and pay the fee) 3. Once you past the NPTE you have 5 years to pay for the initial license or its considered abandoned Where is the Physical Therapy Board of Ca located at? Sacramento Applicant may be issued a license without written exam, if ALL the following criteria are met 1. If the PT or PTA is licensed in a state, district, or territory of the U.S. and has met requirements for licensing 2. Has graduated from an accredited progra