CCR Flashcards
Address of record.
Residence, New name change, and New email must be updated within ___
30 days
Application will be deemed abandoned and not passes if applicant does not pay initial license fee within ___ after notification by board.
If pay fees?
five years
updated application and fee are filed/paid
SPT will document and sign with CI countersignature on ___what? day as services rendered
same day
Who? will be the PT of record for that patient and shall remain until reassignment
PT who performs I.E.
- PT of record will ensure written system of transfer to succeeding PT. Must transfer in writing
when will PTA notify PT of changes?
notify PT / document any change in condition not in planned progress or treatment goals or change in condition
how often will Supervising PT will conduct case conference with SPTA? and document it in the patient record
weekly
aide licensed or unlicensed? role?
unlicensed
utilized by PT to perform non-patient related tasks or patient related tasks
what must be evaluated about aide before they can provide care?
competency
Prior to aide providing care, PT must evaluate and document the aide’s competency level for performing patient related tasks in that setting. Record of this will be available to board or any PT using that aide upon request
Patient or Non-patient related task?
PT service rendered directly to patient by aide, eg. therapeutic exercise
patient related task
- PT must evaluation and document aide’s competency prior to providing patient care
Patient or Non-patient related task?
observation of patient, transport, physical support only during gait or transfer
Non-patient related task
Patient or Non-patient related task? housekeeping duties, clerical duties, similar functions
Non-patient related task
how is PT supervision of the aide?
continuous and immediate
in the same facility and in immediate proximity to the location where the aide is performing patient related tasks.
PTLA will document and sign with co-sign from supervisor on what day?
day of treatment
For PTLA, Supervising PT shall document what 2 things?
receipt of letter authorizing PTLA status and record expiration date of status in employee record
what happens if PT has Any evidence that licensee has engaged in sexual contact with patient
- or has committed a sex
offense
- or been committed of sex offense
met with order to revoke license
what is substantial relationship criteria?
A crime or act shall be considered substantially related to qualifications and functions/duties of licensee?
if substantial degree demonstrates present or potential unfitness of person to perform functions authorized by license in regard to public health, safety, or welfare.
crimes or acts?
Violating or attempting to violate directly/indirectly/assisting/abetting the violation of or conspiring to violate
- any provision or term of PT Practice Act
- Conviction of a crime involving fiscal dishonesty arising out of or in connection with PT practice
- Violating or attempting to violate any provision or term of Medical Practice Act
what happens If individual is required to register as a sex offender?
There will be prompt revocation of the license without stay or probation opportunity.
no reinstatement or reassurance of individual’s license
must report in how many days?
- indictment or information charging a felony against the licensee
- Arrest of the licensee
- Conviction of the licensee, including any verdict of guilty, or pleas of guilty or no contest of any felony or misdemeanor
30 days, or else unprofessional conduct
must report in how many days?
- Any disciplinary action taken by another licensing entity or authority of this state or another state/agency of the federal government or the US military
- Any report regarding settlements, judgments, or arbitration award
30 days, or else unprofessional conduct
administrative fine related to citation is included it will what $ range?
$100 - $2,500 fine (may increase up to $5,000 for repeated offenses)
factors that determine fine:
‣ Good or bad faith of the cited person
‣ Nature and severity of violation
‣ Evidence that the violation was willful
‣ History of violations of the same or similar nature
‣ Extent to which the cited person has cooperated with the board
‣ Extent to which the cited person has mitigated or attempted to mitigate any danger or injury cause by violation
if any of the situations apply,
Citation may include an administrative fine up to how much $??
i. Involves present/immediate threat to health and safety of another person.
ii. Multiple violations or willful disregard of the law.
iii. Violations perpetrated against a senior citizen or
disabled person.
iv. History of two or more prior citations for the same
or similar violations
$5,000
PT or PTA may receive what for violation of
‣ PT Practice Act
‣ A regulation adopted by the board
‣ Other statutes or regulations for which the board has authority to issue a citation
administrative citation
Citation can contain fine, order of abatement, or both.
if any of the situations apply,
Citation may include an administrative fine up to how much $??
‣ Violation(s) perpetrated against a senior citizen or disabled person
‣ Person has history of two or more prior citations of the same or similar violations
$5,000
Every citation issued shall be disclosed to an inquiring member of the public. BUT, citation will be destroyed from all licensee record when?
5 years from date of issuance of last citation
Citations that are withdrawn or dismissed will be destroyed from all licensee records immediately.
Who makes citations for unlicensed practices? ___ is authorized to determine when and against whom to issue
citations containing orders of abatement and fines against persons, partnerships, corporations or association who are performing or who have performed services for which licensure as a PT or PTA is required under PT Practice Act.
Executive officer of the board
-Sanction authorized under this section shall be separate from and in addition to any other civil or criminal remedies
timeline for disputing a citation
- may request for informal hearing within ?
- Executive officer shall hold an informal conference within?
- after informal conference, EO may affirm, modify, or dismiss the citation, including fines levied. EO will state in writing reasoning for action to the cited person within ?
- hearing request for subsequent citation, it will be requested within ?
- may request for informal hearing within 10 days or receipt of citation
- informal conference within 30 days from the receipt of request
- state in writing reasoning within 10 days. If citation dismiss, then request for hearing is withdrawn
- subsequent hearing request within 30 days
what do each shareholder, director, and officer of PT corporation must have?
valid PT license.
- also, Each professional employee of the corporation who will practice PT
- exempt: assistant secretary and an assistant treasurer
- needs to be 50%+ owned by licensed PT
- PT can be a shareholder in more than one professional corporation
§2694. Directors and Officers
ownership and transfer if 2+ shareholders in professional corporation and one person dies or becomes disqualified 90+ days.
Sale/transfer will not be later than ??? after a death or later than ??? after disqualification as shareholder.
must transfer shares
<=6 months after a death
or <=90 days after disqualification
For PT & PTA - PT application fee? initial in US/foreign grad license fee? Biennial renewal fee? Delinquency fee ?
$300 - NPTE PT application fee $150 - initial license fee $300 - Biennial renewal fee $150 - Delinquency fee (50% renewal fee) duplicate certificate $50 letter of good standing $50
Electromyography Certification Fees Application fees ?
Biennial renewal fee ?
Exam?
Application fees are $100.00
Biennial renewal fee is $50.00 (renew with PT license)
Exam $500
What is - performance of tissue penetration for the purpose of evaluating neuromuscular performance, and includes the evaluation of specific abnormal potentials and evoked responses
Electroneuromyography
what is - the study, including tissue penetration of individual or multiple muscles in relation to another physical or physiological event or exercise and does not include the evaluation of specific abnormal potentials or evoked responses.
kinesiological electromyography
who can do electroneuromyographical evaluation?
- certified by the board to practice in said capacity having met experience requirements for examination by
board for certification - certified to perform kinesiological electromyography AND additional authorization from board as indicated
in certification
who can do kinesiological EMG?
- certified to perform kinesiological electromyography
- certified to perform electroneuromyographical evaluations AND additional authorization from board as indicated in certification
topical meds can be administered by PT via? who orders is?
‣ Direct application
‣ Iontophoresis
‣ Phonophoresis
Written protocols will be prepared for the administration or application of topical meds must include
description of medication, action, indication, contraindication, and proper procedure and technique for application or administration of medication
types of topical medications allowed to used by PT? who orders is?
◦Bacteriocidal agents ◦Debriefing agents ◦Topical anesthetic agents ◦Anti-inflammatory agents ◦Antispasmodic agents ◦Adrenocortico-steroids ◦Any topical medication ordered by practitioner legally authorized to order or prescribe such medication
continuing competency , continuing education -
how many hours needed per cycle?
when do you submit?
how long to hold records?
- 30 hours or 3 CEU every 2 years
- Licensee submit evidence to board to renew license
- hold records 5 years after completion
continuing competency -
1 CEU = how many hours
10 hours
how to restore inactive license?
‣ Pay renewal ($300) and continuing competency fees
‣ Complete CE equivalent to that required for single renewal period of an active license within the last two years prior to applying to restore the license to active status (30 hours)
exemptions from continuing competency, must provide evidence for?
can you get exemptions 2 consecutive renewal periods?
(No, cannot get exemption for 2 consecutive renewal periods - go to inactive status)
- residing in another country for >= 1 yr
- absent from California because of military service >= 1yr
- health reasons - Total physical and/or mental disability for one year or more, inability to work has been verifier by a license physician or surgeon or license clinical
psychologist
- Total physical and/or mental disability for one year of an immediate family member for whole the licensee had total responsibility as verified by a license physician or surgeon or license clinical psychologist
- practice is solely voluntary manner - renewal fee can be waived but still need continuing education
rebates for patient referrals
- unlawful, punishment?
- repeated excessive prescription of treatment?
unlawful to receive rebate in any form for patient referral
penalty is misdemeanor, <=6 months jail, and/or $2500 fine
- excessive prescription of treatment: misdemeanor, fine up to $600, and/or imprisonment <=180days
what is penalty for - unlawful for a licensee to refer a person for laboratory, diagnostic nuclear medicine, radiation oncology, physical therapy, physical rehabilitation, psychometric testing, home infusion therapy, or diagnostic imaging goods or services if the licensee or his or her immediate family has a financial interest with the person or in the entity that receives the referral.
- misdemeanor
- civil penalties of up to five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each offense
- public offense and is punishable upon conviction by a fine not exceeding fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) for each violation and appropriate disciplinary action, including revocation of professional licensure
Violation by licensees
- constitutes unprofessional conduct and grounds for ____, or
- if a license has been issued in connection with a place of business, then for ___ the place of business in connection with which the violation occurs.
- licensee - suspension or revocation of his or her license by the board by whom he or she is licensed
- business - the suspension or revocation of the place of business
to any and all persons offering, delivering, receiving, accepting, or participating in any rebate, refund, commission, preference, patronage dividend, unearned discount, or consideration, and is punishable by ____
misdemeanor
imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six months,
by a fine not exceeding two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500), or by both the imprisonment and fine.
Excessive Prescribing or Treatment; Treatment for Intractable Pain
Any person who engages in repeated acts of clearly excessive prescribing or administering of drugs or treatment is guilty of a ___
misdemeanor
and shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than six hundred dollars ($600),
or by imprisonment for a term of not less than 60 days nor more than 180 days,
or by both that fine and imprisonment.
The commission of any act of sexual abuse, misconduct, or relations with a patient, client, or customer constitutes unprofessional conduct and grounds for ___
disciplinary action for any person licensed under this division or under any initiative act referred to in this division.
who can give nutrition advice?
State law allows any person to provide nutritional advice or give advice concerning proper nutrition
—which is the giving of advice as to the role of food and food ingredients, including dietary supplements.
If giving Nutritional Advice need to post notice - what size?
Notice says - This state law does NOT confer authority to practice medicine or to undertake ___ of any disease, pain, deformity, injury, or physical or mental condition and specifically does not authorize any person other than one who is a licensed health practitioner to state that any product might___
notice required by this section shall not be smaller than 8-1/2 inches by 11 inches
- the diagnosis, prevention, treatment, or cure
- product might cure any disease, disorder, or condition.
what is the highest priority for the Physical Therapy Board of California? what do they do?
Protection of the CA public
issue and revoke licenses
who are on the board?
4 physical therapists (only 1 of whom shall be involved in physical therapy education)
and 3 public members.
Each member of the board shall receive a per diem and expenses
Inspections of or Reports from Hospitals; Records of Patients-
Each member of the board, or any licensed physical therapist appointed by the board, may inspect, or require reports from a facility providing physical therapy care; what kind of records can they see?
physical therapy patient records with respect to the care, treatment, services, or facilities
Inspections of or Reports from Hospitals; Records of Patients-
authority to make inspections and to require reports can do done by any member of the board OR only physical therapist?
physical therapist
Patient records shall be maintained for a period of no less than ____ following the discharge of the patient, except that the records of unemancipated minors shall be maintained at least ___
minimum 7 years
- unemancipated minors - one year after the minor has reached 18 years of age, but at least 7 years.
how many PTA and aides can a PT supervise/manage at once?
max 2 PTA and 1 aide in patient-related tasks
at one time
a licensed PT with DPT degree may use
- what initials after their name in writing?
- what title before name in writing?
- what title before name in spoken communication?
- In a written communication, use the initials DPT, PhD, or EdD, as applicable, following the licensee’s name.
- in writing, if title “Doctor” or the abbreviation “Dr.” preceding the licensee’s name immediately followed by an unabbreviated specification of the applicable doctoral degree held by the licensee.
- In a spoken communication while engaged in the practice of physical therapy, use the title “doctor” preceding the person’s name, if the speaker specifies that he or she is a physical therapist.
how long can you work as PTLA “physical therapist license applicant” or “physical therapist assistant license applicant”?
for no more than 120 days pending the results of the first licensing examination administered
- physical therapist license applicant status or physical therapist assistant license applicant status shall remain in effect until a regular renewable license is issued, or licensure is denied, by the board
when does PT license expire?
expire at midnight 12 a.m. on the last day of licensee’s birth month
during the second year of a two-year term, if not renewed.
renewal fee $300
will get notice from PTBC 60 days before expiration
how to renew an unexpired license?
apply for renewal on a form prescribed by the board,
-pay the prescribed renewal fee, ($300)
and submit proof of the completion of continuing competency required by the board
-disclose on his or her license renewal application any misdemeanor or other criminal offense for which he or she has been found guilty or to which he or she has pleaded guilty or no contest.
deadline renew expired license? what happens after that?
- any time within five years after its expiration by applying for renewal and paying fees
renewal fee $300
delinquincey fee $150 (50%) - after 5 years- may not renew it, and it shall not be reissued, reinstated, or restored thereafter. However, the person may apply for a new license if he or she satisfies the requirements
Unprofessional conduct constitutes grounds for citation, discipline, denial of a license, or issuance of a probationary license. The board may, after the conduct of appropriate proceedings under the Administrative Procedure Act, ___ what kind of disciplinary action?
issue a citation, impose discipline, deny a license, suspend for not more than 12 months, or revoke, or impose probationary conditions
can patient give consent to sexual activity?
No
A patient, client, or customer of a licentiate under this chapter is conclusively presumed to be incapable of giving free, full, and informed consent to any sexual activity which is a violation of Section 726.
§2660.1
board shall establish and administer a substance abuse rehabilitation program.. for PT and PTA whose competency is impaired due to the abuse of drugs or alcohol.
criteria for acceptance
- licensed by board, resident of CA
- who requested admission to the program ?
- agree to take what kind of exam?
- agree verbal or written to terms of program?
- voluntarily requested admission
- medical or psychiatric examination
- agree in writing to cooperate with all elements of the treatment program designed for him or her
Can participation in a rehabilitation program be a defense to any disciplinary action that may be taken by the board?
No
Participation in a rehabilitation program shall not be a defense to any disciplinary action that may be taken by the board
§2669. Participation Not a Defense
Any person who violates any of the provisions of this CHAPTER 5.7. Physical Therapy of CA PT practice act shall be guilty of
a misdemeanor,
punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000)
or imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding six months, or by both.
continuing education hours? cap?
- publishing journal, article, case study, chapter
- present college course
- subject matter expert for exam FSBPT or ABPTS
- serve on board appointed task force
- clinical instructor, at least 4 weeks, CI credentialed
- 5hrs per article, study, chapter; 16hr cap
- 4hrs per course, 16hr cap
- subject matter expert 6hrs per exam experience, 16 hr cap
- board appointed task force 6 hrs per experience, 16 hr cap
- 1 hr per week, 12 hours cap
continuing education hours? cap?
- attend conference
- attend conference by FSBPT, APTA
- attend board meeting
- 2 hours per conference, 8 hr cap
- FSBPT, APTA conference 4hrs, 8 hr cap
- 2hr per mtg, 6hr cap
continuing education hours? cap?
- complete FSBPT practice review tool
- pass specialist examination
- train as expert consultant for board
- pass Cal Law Exam
- FSBPT practice review - 6hr per experience, 6hr cap
- 6hr per specialty exam, 6 hr cap
- 6hr training for consultant, 6hr cap
- 2hr per exam, 2 hr cap pass Cal Law
4 PT members of the PTBC must meet what qualifications?
resident of CA
current license in CA
licensed and practiced at least 5 years in CA
only 1 currently involved in PT education
3 PT members of the PTBC must meet what qualifications?
resident of CA
not a part of a PT school
not licensed by Board
not employed/employee/in business contractual relationship with licensee of a board that is >=2% of business
board member terms last
expire
how many terms can a member do?
4 years
expires June 1
no more than 2 consecutive terms, 8 years max
who appoints members of the board??
Governor - 1 public member and 4 physical therapist
• Senate Committee on Rules: 1 public member
• Speaker of the Assembly: 1 public member
how often does the board meet?
how many members need to be present?
3x/calendar year at least
at least 1x in norcal, 1x in socal
4 members for quorum
what is physical therapy?
art and science of physical or corrective rehabilitation
or of physical or corrective treatment of any bodily or mental condition of any person by the use of the physical, chemical, and other properties of heat, light, water, electricity, sound, massage,
and active, passive, and resistive exercise, and
shall include physical therapy evaluation, treatment planning, instruction and consultative services.
what is included in practice of physical therapy ?
includes the promotion and maintenance of physical fitness to enhance the bodily movement related health and wellness of individuals through the use of physical therapy interventions.
NOT: use of roentgen rays (X-rays) and radioactive materials, for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes
NOT: use of electricity for surgical purposes, including cauterization
NOT: diagnosis of disease.
amount of time allowed for CA PT direct access?
do you need insurance?
what happens next?
45 calendar days or 12 visits, whichever occurs first
No insurance required.
- in-person patient examination/evaluation/testing of the patient’s condition by the physician and surgeon or podiatrist.
- dated signature on the physical therapist’s plan of care indicating approval.
if patient comes for direct access PT services, what needs to be given to patient?
notice to the patient, orally and in writing, in at least 14-point type and signed by the patient:
“Direct Physical Therapy Treatment Services
You are receiving direct physical therapy treatment services from an individual who is a physical therapist licensed by the Physical Therapy Board of California.
Under California law, you may continue to receive direct physical therapy treatment services for a period of up to 45 calendar days or 12 visits, whichever occurs first, after which time a physical therapist may continue providing you with physical therapy treatment services only after receiving, from a person holding a physician and surgeon’s certificate issued by the Medical Board of California or by the Osteopathic Medical Board of California, or from a person holding a certificate to practice podiatric medicine from the California Board of Podiatric Medicine and acting within his or her scope of practice, a dated signature on the physical therapist’s plan of care indicating approval of the physical therapist’s plan of care and that an in-person patient examination and evaluation was conducted by the physician and surgeon or podiatrist.
Patient’s Signature/Date”
how long to keep patient records?
at least 7 years after discharge
if unemancipated minors - at least 1 year after the minor has reached 18 years of age, and no less than seven years.
Limit how many PTA and aides can a PT supervise at one time?
2 PTA
1 aide
Can PTA perform any evaluation of a patient or prepare a discharge summary?
Who assign PTA patient care? What is it based on?
No
supervising PT, based on competence
Can PTA or aide be independently supervised by PT student or physical therapist license applicant?
No
Can PT aide perform massage, external baths, or normal exercise not a part of a physical therapy treatment?
No
what is a PT aide?
unlicensed person,
at least 18 years of age,
who aids a licensed physical therapist
a licensed PT in another part of US may engage in following activities for how many days?
- teaching, researching, participating in education seminar
- employed by established athletic teams, athletic organizations, or performing arts companies temporarily practicing/competing in state
- forced to leave his or her residence in a state other than California due to a governmentally declared emergency.
no more than 60 days
student id?all name tags
wear name tag at least 18pt font
prominently post notice about PTCB
Form NTC 12-1
Completed applications/licenses will be filed in office in what city?
Sacramento office
what happens if applicant fails to pass within 1 year window?
Application for licensure will be denied
Will be required to file for new application and pay fee
Will also be required to apply for reexamination and pay reexamination fee
foreign educated applicant must?
- exam?
- CI?
- clinical months?
- documents
Pass exam NPTE
-Clinical service certified by at least one supervising PT licensed by board or by authority in jurisdiction accepted by the board. PT is onsite in the same facility and available to PTLA.
-Center Coordinator of Clinical Education must be APTA certified CI
-2 evals of PTLA skills needed, midway and final
- 9 months clinical service
-3/9 months clinical service can be waived if PTLA completes course in Law and Professional
Ethics or by completing 4 CE on Ethics
-1 month of clinical service waived for each month as licensed clinician in another state up to required 9 months
Must meet board requirements and transcript of profession course/instruction
TOEFL
criteria for PT school- accredited program by?
or how many hours in hospital program?
Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation or US Dept of Education
Teaching programs of at least 1400 hrs can be established in hospitals
PTA will not…?
‣ Measure, collect data prior to evaluation by PT
‣ Document patient evaluation and reevaluation
‣ Write discharge summary
‣ Establish or change POC
‣ Write progress reports to other HC professionals
‣ Be sole PT representative in meeting with other HC professionals where POC is assessed/
modified
‣ Supervise a PT aide performing patient-related tasks
‣ Provide treatment if PTA holds management position in business where care is provided
what will PTA do if any change in condition not in planned progress or treatment goals or change in condition?
notify PT / document any change
PTA
- equivalent military training
- other
Military training with satisfactory completion of basic hospital corps member course
and formal PTA course of minimum 550 hours of technical courses and 350 hours of supervised clinical experience
Combination of training and 36 months of full-time work experience in PT
‣ 30 semester units of 40 quarter units in pertinent subjects, C or better grades in all technical coursework
‣ 18 months of the work experience will be in providing patient related tasks under order/ guidance of PT in acute care inpatient facility
◦Must also satisfy 15 semester or 20 quarter units of general education
SPTA supervision and CI?
- CI = PTA under supervision of PT
- PT supervisor will provide on-site supervision of assigned care rendered by SPTA
- SPTA will document each treatment along with signature which will have CI co-sign
- Supervising PT will conduct weekly case conference and document it in the patient record
requirements for PTA-LA?
may work under direct supervision of licensed PT
- Supervisor shall be responsible for supervision or the work performed by PTA-LA and be in close proximity to location of PTA-LA’s treatment
- PTA-LA will document and sign with co-sign from supervisor on day of treatment
-Supervising PT shall document receipt of letter authorizing PTA-LA status and record expiration
date of status in employee record
-Supervising PT will conduct weekly case
conference and document it in the patient record.
every PT and PTA applicant at time of application must be age? drugs? education? crime?
- Be over 18 years of age
- not addicted to alcohol or any controlled substance
- successfully completed the education and training required by Section 2650,
- and not have committed acts or crimes constituting grounds for denial of licensure under Section 480.
after NPTE results
pass/fail results will be posted to your online account five business days following your exam date
- results will be sent to your jurisdiction at the same time
- free score report, which includes your numerical scaled score, will be posted to your online account ten business days following your exam date; access free for 30 days
- get performance feedback for $100
- if need to send score to another state $90 fee
if fail exam, what next?
register for another exam approximately 15 days following your unsuccessful attempt.
All standard registration policies, deadlines, and fees apply to your next registration.
3x/year
board can inspect PT facility and patient records
If patient gives written authorization, release of records given to board in
- how many days?
- penalty if not given?
within 15 days
or penalty of $1,000 per day starting on 16th day
how long are Clinical experiences ?
PT: at least 18 weeks of full-time work
PTA: approximately 16 weeks of full-time clinical work experience.
if foreign educated applicant does not have education to sit for NPTE what can they do?
sit for NPTAE
who is exempt from license renewal fee?
Retired licensee
Engaged in full time training or active military service
- can only perform PT related to military service
- need to pay within 60 days of discharge from active service
- if discharged within 60 days of end of renewal period then exempt fro that pay period
continuing education - how much is 1 hour?
1 hour >= 50min instruction
how much continuing education needed for renewal?
for first time?
30 hours or 3 CEUs
first time: 15 hours (1/2 normal) - must submit prior to expiration
what type of continuing education classes needed?
2 hours in ethics/law/regs
4 hours AHA BLS or better for healthcare providers
every renewal cycle
how does CI or supervising PT countersign?
1st initial and last name on all entries in patient record on same day
unlawful to charge, bill or solicit payment patient on behalf of or refer to organization in which licensee or immediate family has beneficial interest
unless what?
what is financial interest?
any exceptions?
- unless the licensee first discloses in writing to the patient, that there is such an interest and advises the patient that the patient may choose any organization for the purpose of obtaining the services ordered or requested by the licensee.
- financial interest 5% whole service or $5,000
- exception: no alternative 25 miles or 40 min
cheating or undermining integrity of PT exam penalties
disqualify from taking exam, revoke license
cost of damages <=$10,000 + litigation fees
if board finds licensed PT guilty of unprofessional conduct, liable for what costs?
cost of investigation, prosecution associated w disciplinary action
license revoked and you want to petition to reinstate minimum wait periods for - unprofessional conduct? - modified mental/physical condition? - under sentence for criminal offense?
3 years, can be reduced to 2 years
- 1 year modification mental/physical condition
- no consideration while under sentence for criminal offense
PTBC establishes a rehabilitation evaluation committee
how many members? who? term length? role?
3 members, people have been free from substance abuse for 3yrs prior to appointment
- serve 4 year terms
- determine if safe to return to practice, what treatment facilities to go to for rehab
rehabilitation program for substance abuse can participant be forced? what must they agree to? who pays? record confidential?
no must be voluntary
- must agree to medical and/or psychiatric eval
- agreement in writing they will attend
- pay particiation fee
- yet, record is confidential
PTA without license penalty?
misdemeanor, up to $1000 fine
up to 6 months prison
T/F? Neglect is a form of abuse.
Do you need proof or certainty in order to report child, spousal, or elder abuse?
Trrue Neglect is a form of abuse.
False, only need reasonable suspicion to report an
incident of abuse or neglect.
failure to report abuse penalty?
misdemeanor
must report following within # days? or considered unprofessional conduct
1. Bringing of an indictment or information charging a felony against
a licensee,
2. Arrest of a licensee,
3. Conviction of a licensee,
4. Any disciplinary action taken by another licensing entity, and
5. Any report required to be made pursuant to Business and
Professions Code section 802.
30 days,
PTBC has how long to approve application - complete or deficient. How long to make decision for approval after completion of applicaiton?
60 total days
earliest date an applicant can re-apply for a license after being revoked due to conviction of a felony
1 year from the effective date of the decision.
mandated reporter, if suspect child abuse when do you report?
telephone ASAP immediately - local authorities (eg. police, child protective services)
AND fax written follow up report within 36 hours
mandated reporter, if suspect patient self-harm, injury from firearm?
telephone ASAP immediately (eg. police, child protective services)
AND fax written follow up report within 2 days
T/F you do not need to report suspected child abuse if child is deceased?
False, you still need to report if patient is decreased
multiple reporters - if there is 2+ reporters with knowledge of suspected instance of child abuse/neglect
do they all need to report?
No, they can agree to select 1 member to make telephone report and submit single report by selected member of reporting team
- but if that person fails to report, then other people with knowledge should report
- failure to report is misdemeanor
what needs to be included in report of suspected child abuse/neglect
- name of victim
- location of victim
- character/extent of injury
- identity of alleged abuser
if you have knowledge of child/elderly abuse/neglect what is the penalty of failure to report?
misdemeanor
fine $5,000 and/or
<=6 months jail
penalty if licensee does not pay child support?
license can be suspended
what happens if licensee convicted of fraud related to worker’s compensation or medical?
automatic suspension of license
- fraud is unprofessional conduct and served with suspension and/or revocation of license
when will PTBC send licensee notice before license expiration?
60 days before expiration
PTA who practices without license
- penalty?
break state practice act
penalty $1,000 and/or <=6 months in jail
title for person
rendering physical therapy services as part of academic training
(Title 16, California Code of Regulations
1398.37. Identification of Students and Interns)
“physical therapist student”
title for person
rendering physical therapy services who has completed the required academic coursework
(Title 16, California Code of Regulations
1398.37. Identification of Students and Interns)
“physical therapist intern”
physical therapist who supervises physical therapist student or intern
while practicing physical therapy.
(Title 16, California Code of Regulations
1398.37. Identification of Students and Interns)
“clinical instructor” or the
“supervisor”
what kind of supervision must clinical instructor provide to physical therapy student or intern?
(Title 16, California Code of Regulations
1398.37. Identification of Students and Interns)
on site supervision
how does clinical instructor sign off on physical therapy student or intern’s patient record notes?
when do they sign off on notes?
(Title 16, California Code of Regulations
1398.37. Identification of Students and Interns)
- physical therapist student or intern shall document each treatment in the patient record, along with his or her signature.
- clinical instructor or supervising physical therapist shall
countersign with his or her first initial and last name all entries in the patient’s record - on the same
day as patient related tasks were provided by the physical therapist student or intern.
