2024 PTBC LAW EXAM WITH
ANSWERS
What timeframe is required to report a change or address (residential and
email)? - CORRECT-ANSWERS30 days
What timeframe is required to report a change of name? - CORRECT-
ANSWERS30 days
What does an abuse report contain? - CORRECT-ANSWERS- Name of victim
- Location of victim
- Character/extent of injury
- Identity of alleged abuser
T/F: If you as a mandated reporter report suspected abuse, your information
is publicly available. - CORRECT-ANSWERSFalse
Mandated reporters have immunity, and their identity is confidential.
What level of crime is failure to report abuse? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSMisdemeanor
Who cannot own shares in a PT corporation? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSChiropractors
If an applicant fails the NPTE 3 times in a 12-month period, how long do they
need to wait until taking it again? - CORRECT-ANSWERS6 months
What is the penalty for excessive prescription of treatment by a PT? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSMisdemeanor with a $600 fine w/possibility of 180 day
imprisonment
T/F: A PT who is practicing voluntarily can practice in a neighboring
jurisdiction as long as they don't receive compensation for their services. -
CORRECT-ANSWERSFalse: All voluntary treatment needs to occur in CA with
a CA license
What is the punishment for sharing NPTE information? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSMisdemeanor crime
Fine of up to $10,000
Payment of the cost of investigation/judge hearing
,Denial of application
Cannot retake NPTE
"In addition to any other penalties, a person found guilty of violating this
section, shall be liable for the actual damages sustained by the agency
administering the examination not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000)
and the costs of litigation."
Generally if given the option between verbal and written communication,
which is *usually* correct? - CORRECT-ANSWERSWritten communication
T/F: A PTA can perform electroneuromyography with authorization by an MD
or surgeon - CORRECT-ANSWERSFalse: Only PTs perform
electroneuromyography
T/F: If the board is performing an investgation of a facility, patient consent is
required to examine patient records. - CORRECT-ANSWERSTrue: Patient
consent is required in all circumstances to release records to a 3rd party.
If the board determines that a foreign-educated therapist's education isn't
sufficient to sit for the NPTE, what can the board recommend? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSThe therapist can sit for the NPTAE (National physical therapist
assistant exam)
What size font do all nametags need to be at? - CORRECT-ANSWERS18 point
font
If you fail the NPTE, how long do you have to pass it before the board denies
your application? - CORRECT-ANSWERSOne year
From the date of submission of an application for licensure, how long does
the board have to inform you if your application is incomplete or deficient? -
CORRECT-ANSWERS30 days
How long does the board have to report their decision for approving an
applicant? - CORRECT-ANSWERS60 total days
What is the earliest date an applicant can re-apply for a license after being
convicted of a felony + license revoked? - CORRECT-ANSWERSOne year from
the effective date of the decision.
PT License, Application, Renewal costs - CORRECT-ANSWERSLicense - $100
(not to exceed $150)
Application - $200 (not to exceed $300)
, Renewal - $300
How much does the PT application fee cost? - CORRECT-ANSWERS$200, not
to exceed $300
How much does the PT license cost? - CORRECT-ANSWERS$100, not to
exceed $150
How much does it cost to renew a PT license? - CORRECT-ANSWERS$300
How much does a PTA application fee cost? - CORRECT-ANSWERS$200, not
to exceed $300
Same as PT
How much does a PTA License cost? - CORRECT-ANSWERS$125
How much does a PTA license renewal cost? - CORRECT-ANSWERS$300
Same as PT
What is the delinquency fee for a late renewal? - CORRECT-ANSWERS50% of
the renewal fee = $150
How much does a duplicate wall certificate cost? - CORRECT-ANSWERS$50
Administration - CORRECT-ANSWERS
What is the highest priority for the PTBC? - CORRECT-ANSWERSProtection of
the public
How many PTBC meetings per year, and where? - CORRECT-ANSWERS3 per
year, one in NorCal and one in SoCal.
SF, LA, Sac
How long do you have if the board requests patient records? What's the late
fee? - CORRECT-ANSWERS15 days
$1000 per day for each day starting on the 16th day
Who is on the board? - CORRECT-ANSWERS7 Members:
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