General SG Flashcards
Priority of PTBC (board)
Protection of the public
PTBC board positions
1 that teaches
3 with >/= 5 yrs experience
3 Public members (non-PTs)
PTBC Board member terms
4 years
limited to 2 consecutive terms
Where does the board meet? How many times?
3x/year
LA, San från, Sacramento
What is “PT of Record”? How do you transfer this?
PT who performed IE. Transferred in writing
What can PTs do with meds? What can they NOT do?
- application of topical meds, or via Ionto or phonophoresis
- CANNOT Prescribe
When are PT’s allowed to use invasive needles?
for ENMG and EMG with script and certification
ENMG certification and when must you re-new
400 hours, 200 exams, every 2 yrs
How long must patient records be kept
adult vs. minor
7 years adult, minor at least 1 yr after 18th bday (still no less than 7)
Supervision ratio for PT aide providing patient-related tasks
1:1 (immediate supervision)
What is PTLA
PT license applicant: DPT graduate who can practice as a PT under immediate supervision of licensed PT
Define PT student vs. intern
Student: still in coursework
Intern: finished coursework
T/F: a PTA can act as a CI to PTA student
T: as long as a DPT co-signs and is present
Requirements for NPTE and licensure
- 18 wks clinical experience, and DPT grad
- foreign: official transcript, 9 mo as PTLA
Ratio of PTA:PT
2:1
Lastest a PTA note can be co-signed
7 days
Length of time b4 license reinstatement 2/2 unprofessional conduct
3 years
Length of time b4 reinstatement for early termination of probation 3+ yrs
2 years
length of time b4 reinstatement after revoked 2/2 physical/mental illness
1 year
What is diversion program…requirements…
For clinicians with substance abuse disorder; must be voluntary
Requirements for CEUs
3 CEUs = 10 hours/ course = 30 hours (15 for 1st renewal)
2 hrs = ethics/law
4 hrs = AHA or BLS
When does the 2 year renewal period end
last day of birth mo. on second year
When must the PT be notified of the upcoming license expiration? and by whom?
60 days prior; by the PTBC
How long must you keep proof of con-ed
5 years
T/F: after 7 years of inactive license the PT must re-take the NPTE
False: 5 years
PT coporations
-Comply with Moscone-Knox Act
What is considered unprofessional conduct qualifying a misdemeanor
- taking more than 15 days to provide requested docs to PTBC
- failure to report arrests, indictment or felony of self within 30 days
Punishment for misdemeanor
$1000; and/or 6 mo. in jail
What is considered a felony
any fraud, or facilitating an abortion
Requirements for self-harm or child/spousal abuse
- report within 36 hours if suspected
- via telephone AND fax
- document in medical note
T/F: Mandated child-abuse reporting is not confidential
false
Indictment for failure to report abuse
misdemeanor
How long must you wait to re-apply for licensure if convicted of a felony
12 mo.
PT/PTA license renewal fee
$300
Fee for late renewal
$150
Fine for unnecessary treatment
$100-$600 and/or 60-180 days in jail
List of items considered a misdemeanor according to PTBC
- failure to report child abuse
- unprofessional conduct
- Person acting as PTA without license
- cheating on licensing exam
- referring clients for compensation
- false advertising
- clearly excessive treatment
List items considered felony
- fraud: sell or purchase license to use for fraud
- writing false statements on application for licensure
- facilitating abortion in any way
What leads to citation and fine if not reported…what is the time-frame?
Change of: name and/or address ; 30 days
Fine for cheating on NPTE
$10,000 and misdemeanor charges
How long b4 a citation can be wiped from recorded?
5 years
How long can a license be suspended for?
12 mo.
T/F: PTA can practice without a PT present
True (home health)
T/F: PTA can supervise a PT aide performing pt related tasks
F!
When can a person APPLY for exemption from CEU?
1) residing in another country for 1+ yrs
2) absent from CA 2/2 military service 1+yrs
3) health: total physical or mental disability, or caring for a family member with disability
T/F: you cannot be granted exception from your CEUs for 2 consecutive renewal periods?
True
What is considered “unprofessional conduct”
- taking more than 15 days to provide PTBC with requested documents
- taking more than 30 days to report: indictment of felony, arrest, verdicts of contesting against felony or misdemeanor
When can an aide perform “patient-related tasks”
- when PT provides direct care on same day
- after PT performs eval
- can only use ONE aide to perform this
