2024 CA PT LAW EXAM WITH
ANSWERS
Use of PT - CORRECT-ANSWERS- any person holding a license of physical
therapist may use the letters "PT" or any other words or letters that indicate
they are a licensed physical therapist.
Any PT who has received their doctorate may... - CORRECT-ANSWERS- *in
written communication* use initials DPT or PhD of EdD as applicable
following licensee's name
-*in written communication* use title "Doctor" or "Dr" preceding their name if
it is immediately followed by an unabbreviated specification for doctoral
degree held
-*in spoken communication* while engaged in the practice of physical
therapy, use the title doctor preceding their name if they immediately
specify they are a physical therapist.
Doctoral Degree Granted by... - CORRECT-ANSWERS-an institution accredited
by Western Association of Schools and Collages (WASC)
- or by an accrediting agency recognized by the National Commission on
Accrediting or the United States Department of Education.
Applicants' Qualification - CORRECT-ANSWERSmust be:
- over 18 years of age
-not addicted to alcohol or any controlled substance
-successfully completed education and training required
-not committed any crimes constituting grounds for denial of license
To receive a license must pass... - CORRECT-ANSWERS- examination under
the board to demonstrate knowledge of laws and regulations related to
practice of physical therapy in California.
-National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) which shall test entry level
competence to practice physical therapy.
May be issued a license without written examination if... - CORRECT-
ANSWERS- At the time of application licensed or registered as a PT in a state,
district, or territory of the US having requirements for license equal or higher
to that of California.
-graduate of a PT education program
- files an application
, Applicant from another state may be required to pass... - CORRECT-
ANSWERS- oral examination by the board and file a statement of past work
activity
After filing PT license application a candidate may... - CORRECT-ANSWERS-
from the date of application to the date license is received,
perform as a PT under the direct and immediate supervision of a PT licensed
by the state.
-Shall refer to themselves as "physical therapy license applicant"
- if PT does not qualify (i.e. does not pass written exam) all PTLA privileges
shall be revoked
Failure to pass - CORRECT-ANSWERS- any applicant who fails to pass the
licensing exam may take another examination and shall pay the
reexamination fee
Applicants who are eligible to work PTLA - CORRECT-ANSWERS- recent
graduates, prior to taking exam immediately following graduation
-applicants transferring from another state
Applicants who are ineligible to work PTLA - CORRECT-ANSWERS- applicants
who have failed to pass the licensing exam
- applicants who passed the licensing exam but were denied license
May work as PTLA for how many days? - CORRECT-ANSWERS90; if they fail to
take examination in the allotted time or fail to pass the examination all
privileges are revoked.
educational requirements - CORRECT-ANSWERS- graduate from a
professional degree program of an accredited postsecondary institution
-curriculum shall consist of didactic, clinical, and research in physical therapy
using critical thinking and weighing of evidence, and shall include, at
minimum, all of the following
1. *science basics* including biomedical, physiological, physical,
neurobiological, anatomical, social and behavioral sciences.
2. *clinical science* including laboratory and other practical experiences
including kinesiology, neuroscience, pathology, human development, and
gerontology
3.*treatment* that constitutes physical therapy
4.*learning experiences* in areas of administration, education, and
consultation
5.*research methods* including review and critical analysis of reports
6.* ethical, legal, and economical* concepts of PT
-Each applicant will have a minimum of 18 weeks clinical experience.
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