A report of suspected child abuse is received by an agency that lacks jurisdiction, what should
the agency do? - answer✔✔Immediately contact an agency that has jurisdiction over suspected
child abuse cases
MOST punishment one can receive for not reporting an incidence of child abuse or neglect -
answer✔✔Misdemeanor, up to 6 months in jail or fine of $1000 or both
What does an applicant do after a year has passed and has not taken or passed the national board
and state jurisprudence test? - answer✔✔File a new application for licensure
Estimated time for the State Board to process the application and determine if the application has
all required information - answer✔✔30 days
Maximum time for the State Board can process an application after applicant has made
corrections and then notify the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy - answer✔✔60
days
Who is defined as the PT of record? - answer✔✔The PT that did the evaluation
What is the responsibility of the PT of record towards the PTA? - answer✔✔The PT of record
should be in communication with the PTA to answer any questions about the patient's treatment
Who awards accreditation of a PTA program? - answer✔✔Commission on Accreditation in
Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
What is the required size font of a student's badge? - answer✔✔18-point font
PTA members of APTA are also members of? - answer✔✔PTA caucus
What does the PTA caucus allow? - answer✔✔PTAs to provide higher input to the House of
Delegates (HOD)
Donations to PT-Political Action committee can help with? - answer✔✔Future physical therapy
favorable legislative actions on Capitol Hill
PTA received request from the office of a patient's attorney to send patient files. What does PTA
need to acquire before doing so? - answer✔✔The patient's written authorization for release of
copies
Where did the regulations associated with the oversight of physical therapy originate? -
answer✔✔California Physical Therapy Board
Where did the laws associated with the California Physical Therapy Practice Act originate? -
answer✔✔State legislature
To what extent MUST the physical therapist be available to assist in issue arising during the
course of treatment by the physical therapist assistant? - answer✔✔Available in person or by
telecommunication
Before a PTA can provide patient care the PT MUST provide the PTA with what information? -
answer✔✔The PT's goals and POC
What regulation BEST represents the Physical Therapy Board's authorization for a physical
therapist assistant to do joint mobilization? - answer✔✔Only PTAs who are educated and trained
in joint mobilization techniques should perform this technique
Regulation of the Physical Therapy Board - answer✔✔PTA must document each patient
treatment
PTA must sign each treatment record
PT must provide notice of a change in the PT of record to the PTA
PT aide regulations of work - answer✔✔Must treat on the orders, direction and immediate
supervision of the PT
Which statement about topical medication is consistent with the Physical Therapy Board rules? -
answer✔✔Prescription medication must be ordered by a legally authorized practitioner
How many hours of continuing competency hours must a licensee accumulate in each licensee
cycle of two years? - answer✔✔30 hours
TRUE statements for continuing education - answer✔✔1. There is no limit to the number of
hours which may be accumulated through traditional pathways
2. Continuing education courses, including home and self study courses
3. College coursework from an accredited institution is accepted for continuing education
ONLY employment arrangement recognized by the PT Board of California - answer✔✔A
corporation owned by a physical therapist or medical corporation
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