1. Definition of Physical Therapy?
2. What is the "PT of record?"
3. What is synonymous with physical therapy (term/title)
4. What is same as PT aide?
1. Practice of PT includes promotion and maintenance of physical fitness through use of PT interventions to enhance bodily movement as related t...
3. What is synonymous with physical therapy (term/title)
4. What is same as PT aide? - ANSWER1. Practice of PT includes promotion and maintenance of physical
fitness through use of PT interventions to enhance bodily movement as related to health and wellness of
individuals
2. PT that completed initial eval - can be transferred to another PT but must be in writing
3. Physiotherapy
4. PT technician
1. Who are the Members of the Board of CA?
2. *Priority of the Board/Function (what can do (5))*
3. *What is the function of the FSBPT*
3. Can board inspect pt records? Process and penalty?
4. Can board appoint proctors for exams?
5. What can they do to a license applicant? - ANSWER1. 1 PT involved in PT education,
-3 PTs with 5 years experience,
-3 public members who aren't licentiates of the board or any other medical board (CA citizen, not school
faculty)
2. Creator/enforcer of practice act - regulation of practice in CA
-Protection of the public
-Issues/suspends/revokes/disciplines PT licenses in CA
-administer continuing competency program
-CAPTE (commission on accredation PT edu) requires coursework for school-*BOARD shall only approve
edu programs* that prove satisfaction and min edu requirements set forth/maintained
,-publish at least 1x per year a sewsletter denoting actions taken by boards, disciplianry actions, relevant
regulatory changes
3. FSBPT: administration and creation NPTE
3. Have authority to inspect PT facilities and *pt records*
-if pt gives written auth = release of recorded given w/in 15 days by PT or penalty on $1000 for every day
starting 16th day
4. board can appoint individuals to proctor exams —> appointed indiv CANNOT be board members
5. Can investigate each applicant to determine if rewuirements met
Terms of Serving on the Board (who makes it up/who picks/who elects prez/VP, when appointed, who
long) - ANSWER1) Appointed every 4 years, exp. on June 1
2) 1 PT involved in PT edu
-3 PTs >/ 5 yrs experience
-3 public members citizens CA adn not licensed PTs or license by any other medical board of CA
-governor of CA appoints PT members nad public ONE public member
-President and VP of board determined by elected board members
3) Cannot serve more than 2 consecutive terms (8 yrs max)
Qualifications of Public Members of Board - ANSWER1) Be a citizen of CA.
2) Shall not be an officer or faculty member of any college in PT education.
3) Shall not be a licentiate of the Medical Board of CA
How many board Meetings/ where - ANSWER3 regular meeting annually in Sacramento, LA or SF (3 per
year)
Duties of the Members of the Board - ANSWER1) May inspect PT facilities
2) May review patient charts
,-if pt gives written auth = release of recorded given w/in 15 days by PT or penalty on $1000 for every day
starting 16th day
3) Can suspend and revoke licenses (notice must be given)
Public Employees who is considered this - ANSWERPT consultants under contract for the board are
considered a public employee
ARTICLE 2 Practice Act General Provisions: is use of radioactive/electricity for surgical procedures
authorized? - ANSWERThe use of roentgen rays/radioactive materials or electricity for surgical purposes
is not authorized
ARTICLE 2: General Provisions - Direct Access
1) When can you treat direct access?
2) How to start treat and how long? - ANSWER1) PTs MUST be within scope of PT —> if not then refer
out
2) before treat must give oral notice and 14 pt writing to pt and signed by pt
-PT has 45 calendar days (NOT business days, includes weekends) or 12 visits (whichever come first) for
treat pt
-at this date MD signature and date on PT POC MUST occur (pt must see MD)
ARTICLE 2: General Provisions - Topical Meds
1) How can admin them?
2) which are approved?
3) PTBC: what is needed in notes? - ANSWER1) direct application, iontophoresis (IFC), phonophoresis
(US)
-PTs CANNOT prescribe meds
-must follow written protocol for admin including description meds, actions, indications, contra, proper
technique for admin
ARTICLE 2: General Provisions - Neuro Re-Education
What can we do/not do? - ANSWER1) Can perform tissue penetration (KEMG, ENMG) for evaluation
neuro performance
2) *Must have authorization from MD*
3) PT must be certified by the board
4) PT CANNOT develop or make *diagnostic or prognostic interpretations of data obtained*
ARTICLE 2: General Provisions - Neuro Re-Education
1) ENMG: what is it and certification to admin?
2) KEMG
3) how to get certified and how much $
4) what are the regulations for tissue penetration? - ANSWER1) ENMG: tissue penetration for *eval
neuromuscular performance*
-DOES include eval or specific abnormal potentials and evoked responses
-Cert: 400 hrs traiing under licensed PT *or* MD auth to perform ENMG AND 200 ENMG exams
2) KEMG: *phasic activity multiple SKMS in relation to another physical or physio event or exercise*
-does NOT include eval of specific abnormal potentials/responses
-Cert: 200 hrs training"" AND 50 KEMG exams
3) must pass exam and renew every *2 yrs* —> $500 for exam, application $100, renewal $50
4) pt handout and posted sign
ARTICLE 2: General Provisions MEDICAL RECORDS
1) Minimal Time that Patient Records must be kept for after pt discharge
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