What % needs to be made to pass the
Jurisprudence exam?
NPTE? - ANS [75%]
80%
what's the primary purpose of legal laws - ANS protect the public
licensure is done at what level
what does this mean if you move - ANS state
know diffs between licensures of the state
what is the definition of a physical therapist - ANS individual licensed to practice PT, evaluate, &
treat ppl w there ex, rehab, procedures, perform tests & measures
What's the difference between licensure & registration? - ANS L: is granted by the state,
protects public & is mandatory (LPTA)
R/certification: is required for all prof in that area, voluntary
PT are registered or licensed in MI - ANS licensed
delegation - ANS
supervision & the conditions - ANS 1. available telecommunication
2. PT regular review or PTA records, practices functions & edu
3. Predetermined procedures & drug protocol.
What are other names a PTA can take? - ANS physical therapist assistant
physical therapy assistant
physiotherapist assistant
licensed PTA
certified PTA
Functions of the board of PT (5) - ANS Dev RULES for licensing
grants licensing
establish standards for ED
accredits training programs
dev & eval quality for C.E. units
, Who appoints members to the board? - ANS The governor
How long is a PT board member term? - ANS 4 years
what makes up the board of PT - ANS 6 PTs, 1 PTA, 4 public members
What are the qualifications of board members - ANS 1. 18 or older
2. pay fees $
3. ENGLISH
4. good MORAL character
5. not MARRIED to board member
6. RESIDENT of state for 6 mo
7. LICENSED/REG in that state
8. no supervision of members
Negligence= - ANS Failure to take proper care, resulting in injury
What's the diff between Omission & Commission - ANS O: failure to act
C: act of commiting
5 elements of negligence - ANS 1. a DUTY to care
2. a beach of that duty
3. A cause connected to INJURY
4. proximate cause
5. DAMAGE
Malpractice - ANS improper, or negligent professional activity or treatment = wrongdoing
Other than malpractice or negligence what are other reasons for sanctions or disciplinary
actions? - ANS Substance ABUSE
conviction of MISDEMEANOR
conviction of FELONY
Mentally INCOMPETENT
lack of good MORAL character
If PTA moves for many days to notify the state? - ANS 30 days
What are the types of disciplinary action that can be taken against a PTA? - ANS Suspension
Probation
Denial
Revocation (temp or permanent)
Limitation
Restitution
Fine $$
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