Canvas Flashcards
Where do all collections from persons licensed or seeking to be licensed get paid too?
The Physical Therapy Fund
Any person who violates the practice act is guilty of?
A misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding $1,000, or jail for up to six months, or both
A probation monitory program established by the board is funded by?
The Physical Therapy Fund
When a licensee is found guilty of unprofessional conduct, the board may request the administrative law judge to direct that licensee to pay the board a sum for reasonable costs of the investigation and prosecution of the case.
TRUE
If the board determines that an applicant for licensure or a licensee has engaged, or attempted to engage, in conduct that subverts or undermines the integrity of the examination, the board may do which of the following?
- Disqualify the applicant from taking the exam
- Revoke the license of the licensee
- Deny their application for licensure
A licensee who fails or refuses to comply with a request from the board for the medical records of a patient within 15 days of receiving the request and authorization of the patient shall pay the board a civil penalty of?
$1,000
A physical therapist is allowed to engage in sexual activity with a patient as long as there is a written consent from the patient.
FALSE
Misrepresenting documentation of patient care or deliberate falsifying of patient records is considered unprofessional conduct that is subject for suspension of license.
TRUE
A licensee applicant or a licensee who conducts in unprofessional conduct is subject to which of the following consequences from the Physical Therapy Board of California (PTBC)? Mark all the apply.
- Denial of License
- Revoking of License
- Suspension of License
Which of the following agencies prescribes the subjects and accreditations for physical therapy and physical therapy assistant programs?
CAPTE
In order for a license applicant to meet the educational standards to become a a physical therapist, they must meet which of the following requirements? Mark all that apply.
- Clinical experience that includes at least 18 weeks of full-time experience with a variety of patients
- Graduate with a professional degree program of an accredited postsecondary institution approved by the board
- Completed a professional education program including academic course work and clinical internship in physical therapy
How many hours of continuing education is required every two years?
30 hours
How long can a license be expired before it is unable to be renewed?
5 years
How many days before the expiration of a license must the board mail out the renewal statement with a renewal fee and due date?
60 days
When does a license expire?
At 12 a.m. on the last day of the birth month of the licensee
A physical therapist applicant who has been awarded license applicant status may perform as a physical therapist if they are under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
TRUE
Which of the following are requirements to receiving a license?
- Successfully passing an exam demonstrating the applicants knowledge of the laws and regulations
- Successfully passing an exam demonstrating competency in entry-level practice
During clinical practice a student enrolled in a physical therapist assistant program must identify themselves as?
A Physical Therapist Assistant Student
Which of the following affix is appropriate for a licensed physical therapist assistant?
PTA
A physical therapy aide may administer massage, external baths, or normal exercises that are not part of a physical therapy treatment.
TRUE
A physical therapist licensed applicant may be the sole supervisor of a physical therapist assistant.
FALSE
How many physical therapist assistance, and physical therapist aides can a physical therapist supervise at a time?
2 PT Assistants and 1 PT aide
A physical therapist (PT) is responsible for managing all aspects of the care for each patient.
TRUE
According to the scope of practice for a licensed physical therapist (PT), which of the following interventions are PTs able to perform? Select all that apply.
- Apply Topical Medication
- Perform tissue penetration
