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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PHYSICAL THERAPY JURISPRUDENCE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PHYSICAL THERAPY JURISPRUDENCE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PHYSICALTHERAPY JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
Any person who has been PREVIOUSLY convicted under this chapter shall be
subject to - ANSWERS-Imprisonment not to exceed 1 year
A fine not to exceed $25,000
or both
Any health professional who is the subject of an investigation into, or a pending
proceeding involving, allegations misconduct may voluntarily - ANSWERS-
Voluntarily surrender his/her license or privilege to practice in DC
MUST deliver an affidavit that they are surrendering the license/privilege
VOLUNTARILY
The voluntary surrender of a license shall not preclude/ prevent the imposition of
civil/criminal penalties
If it is determined that the violation has caused or may cause immediate and
irreparable harm to the public, the board or Mayor may issue a - ANSWERS-cease
and desist order
shall be served by certified mail or delivery in person
,The alleged violator may submit a written request to hold a hearing on the alleged
violation - ANSWERS-within 15 days of the service of the cease and desist order
upon receipt of a timely request, Mayor shall conduct a hearing and render a
decision per the 72 hour rules
Applicant - ANSWERS-A person applying for a license to practice physical therapy
Board - ANSWERS-The Board of Physical Therapy
Physical therapist - ANSWERS-A person licensed to practice physical therapy
Physical therapist's aide - ANSWERS-A person trained by a physical therapist to
perform designated routine tasks related to the operation of a physical therapy
service under the DIRECT SUPERVISION of a physical therapist
- only assign those tasks or activities that are nondiscretionary and do not require
the exercise of professional judgment.
Physical therapist's assistant - ANSWERS-A graduate of a PTA program who
performs selected physical therapy procedures and related tasks under the
DIRECT SUPERVISION of a physical therapist
,Who provides prescriptions or referrals for PT? - ANSWERS-Physician, osteopath,
dentist, podiatrist, or advanced registered nurse
Powers and duties of the board - ANSWERS-Evaluate qualifications of licensees
Adopt passing scores for examinations
Issue licenses, permits, or certificates
Regulate, practice, adopt, and revise rules
Report and publish disciplinary action
Issue subpoenas, examine witnesses, and administer oaths
Issue advisories
Where do fees and fines go? - ANSWERS-Deposited to the General Fund of the
District
The continuing education section does not apply to? - ANSWERS-Applicants for
the first renewal of a license granted by examination
Applicant for renewal of a license needs to have how much continuing education?
- ANSWERS-4 units / 40 hours of continuing education credit in a 2-year period
Inactive status applying for reactivation of license needs to have how much
continuing education? - ANSWERS-2 units / 20 hours of continuing education
credit for each license year
, Applicant for reinstatement of a license that has EXPIRED needs to have how
much continuing education? - ANSWERS-2 units / 20 hours of continuing
education credit for each license year that was in expired status UP TO a
maximum of 10 units / 100 hours
Proof of completion of CEU needs to include: - ANSWERS-Name/address of
program sponsor
Name/location of program
Subject matter covered
Names of instructors
Dates you attended
Hours of credit claimed
Verification of completion with signature/stamp
If an applicant for renewal of a license fails to submit proof of CE by the date the
license expires, how long does the applicant have to renew the license? -
ANSWERS-Can't practice until renewal
May renew license up to 60 days after expiration by SUBMITTING PROOF and
PAYING THE LATE FEE.
If an applicant for renewal fails to submit proof of CEs and pay late fees within 60
days after expiration, what happens? - ANSWERS-License deemed to have LAPSED
Applicant has to apply for REINSTATEMENT
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