Physical Therapy definition - answer"The practice of physical therapy includes the
promotion and maintenance of physical fitness through the use of physical therapy
interventions in order to enhance the bodily movement as related to the health and
wellness of individuals"
Interventions include... - answerthe use of properties associated with heat, light, water,
electricity, as well as exercise based interventions.
Physical therapist of record - answerphysical therapist that completed the initial
evaluation
T/F: You can transfer the physical therapist of record to another physical therapist. -
answertrue; it must be in writing
physiotherapy - answersame as physical therapy
T/F: The titles "physical therapy aide" and "physical therapy technician" are
interchangeable. - answertrue
Purpose of the PTBC - answer1. protect the public
2. create and enforce the practice act
PTBC responsibilities - answer1. issue, suspend, revoke, and discipline physical
therapy licensees within the state of California
2. administer a continuing competency program
3. publish, at least 1x/year, a newsletter denoting actions taken by the board,
disciplinary actions, and relevant statutory regulatory changes
T/F: Board members do not have the authority to inspect physical therapy facilities and
patient records. - answerfalse
Who can be delegated by the board to perform an inspection? - answera licensed
physical therapist
If a patient's written authorization has been provided, the release of records shall be
given within ______ days. A penalty of _____________ will occur for every day records
are not released starting on the 16th day. - answer15; $1000
,T/F: The board shall hear all matters, including, but not limited to, any contested case or
petition for reinstatement, or modification of probation. - answertrue
T/F: The board members can be appointed to proctor examinations. - answerfalse; the
board members can appoint individuals to proctor examinations but they cannot be
board members
T/F: The board can investigate each applicant to determine if the requirements for
licensure have been met. - answertrue
who makes up the Board - answer1. 1 physical therapist involved in the education of
physical therapist students
2. 3 physical therapists with greater than or equal to 5 years experience and currently
licensed
3. 3 public members whoa re citizens of California and not licensed physical therapists
nor licensed by any other medical board of California
Who appoints members of the board? - answergoverner
which positions does the governor appoint? - answerthe physical therapy members and
one public member
T/F: President and vice president of the board are determined by the governer. -
answerfalse; they are determined by the board members
length and expiration date of 1 term - answer4 years; expires June 1st
maximum consecutive terms - answer2 (8 years max)
qualifications required for licenure - answer1. greater than 18 years of age
2. not addicted to any substance
3. competed education and training
4. not committed any crimes
A graduate can work as a PTLA under what circumstances? - answerdirect and
immediate supervision by a licensed physical therapist
A graduate can work as a PTLA for _________ days pending results of the first
licensing exam for which he/she is eligible. - answer120
documentation required for a PTLA - answer- receipt of the letter authorizing the PTLA
to practice
- record of the expiration date of that status
, T/F: PTLA status remains in effect until the day the NPTE is passed. - answerfalse;
PTLA status shall remain in effect until a license is issued
graduate can no longer practice as a PTLA if... - answer1. exam is failed
2. licensure denied
3. applicant does not take the exam during the first possible test cycle
T/F: PTLAs are not allowed to supervise a PTA or an aide providing patient related
tasks. - answertrue
alternative route to PTA licensure - answerproper training and adequate experience
equivalent to that received at a physical therapist assistant school, as found by the
board
who creates the licensing examination for physical therapists and assistants -
answerfederation of state boards of physical therapy (FSBPT)
exams required to obtain license - answer1. state laws and regulations
2. national physical therapy exam (NPTE)
An applicant is allowed to sit for the NPTE _____x/application/12-month time period. -
answer3
T/F: A reexamination fee must be paid if an applicant fails to pass the NPTE. -
answertrue
What must an applicant do if they have not passed the NPTE within 1 year from the
date of original notice? - answerStart a new application and pay a new application fee in
addition to a re-examination fee
If the required initial license fee following a pass of the NPTE has not been paid within
_____ years, then the application will be determined as abandoned. - answer5
PTBC location - answerSacramento
Applicant may be issued a license without written examination if... - answerALL the
following criteria are met
1. applicant is licensed as a PT or PTA in a state, district, or territory of the US and has
met the requirements for licensing
2. applicant is a graduate of a PT or PTA education program
3. applicant files an application with the board
educational standard of PT and PTA - answergraduate of an accredited post secondary
institution that includes clinical internship and academic coursework
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