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1
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Priority of PTBC (board)

A

Protection of the public

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2
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PTBC board positions

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1 that teaches
3 with >/= 5 yrs experience
3 Public members (non-PTs)

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3
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PTBC Board member terms

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4 years

limited to 2 consecutive terms

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4
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Where does the board meet? How many times?

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3x/year

LA, San från, Sacramento

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5
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What is “PT of Record”? How do you transfer this?

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PT who performed IE. Transferred in writing

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6
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What can PTs do with meds? What can they NOT do?

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  • application of topical meds, or via Ionto or phonophoresis

- CANNOT Prescribe

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7
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When are PT’s allowed to use invasive needles?

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for ENMG and EMG with script and certification

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8
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ENMG certification and when must you re-new

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400 hours, 200 exams, every 2 yrs

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9
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How long must patient records be kept

adult vs. minor

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7 years adult, minor at least 1 yr after 18th bday (still no less than 7)

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10
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Supervision ratio for PT aide providing patient-related tasks

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1:1 (immediate supervision)

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11
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What is PTLA

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PT license applicant: DPT graduate who can practice as a PT under immediate supervision of licensed PT

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Define PT student vs. intern

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Student: still in coursework
Intern: finished coursework

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T/F: a PTA can act as a CI to PTA student

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T: as long as a DPT co-signs and is present

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14
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Requirements for NPTE and licensure

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  • 18 wks clinical experience, and DPT grad

- foreign: official transcript, 9 mo as PTLA

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15
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Ratio of PTA:PT

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2:1

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16
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Lastest a PTA note can be co-signed

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7 days

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17
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Length of time b4 license reinstatement 2/2 unprofessional conduct

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3 years

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Length of time b4 reinstatement for early termination of probation 3+ yrs

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2 years

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length of time b4 reinstatement after revoked 2/2 physical/mental illness

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1 year

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20
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What is diversion program…requirements…

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For clinicians with substance abuse disorder; must be voluntary

21
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Requirements for CEUs

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3 CEUs = 10 hours/ course = 30 hours (15 for 1st renewal)
2 hrs = ethics/law
4 hrs = AHA or BLS

22
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When does the 2 year renewal period end

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last day of birth mo. on second year

23
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When must the PT be notified of the upcoming license expiration? and by whom?

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60 days prior; by the PTBC

24
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How long must you keep proof of con-ed

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5 years

25
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T/F: after 7 years of inactive license the PT must re-take the NPTE

A

False: 5 years

26
Q

PT coporations

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-Comply with Moscone-Knox Act

27
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What is considered unprofessional conduct qualifying a misdemeanor

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  • taking more than 15 days to provide requested docs to PTBC

- failure to report arrests, indictment or felony of self within 30 days

28
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Punishment for misdemeanor

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$1000; and/or 6 mo. in jail

29
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What is considered a felony

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any fraud, or facilitating an abortion

30
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Requirements for self-harm or child/spousal abuse

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  • report within 36 hours if suspected
  • via telephone AND fax
  • document in medical note
31
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T/F: Mandated child-abuse reporting is not confidential

A

false

32
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Indictment for failure to report abuse

A

misdemeanor

33
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How long must you wait to re-apply for licensure if convicted of a felony

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12 mo.

34
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PT/PTA license renewal fee

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$300

35
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Fee for late renewal

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$150

36
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Fine for unnecessary treatment

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$100-$600 and/or 60-180 days in jail

37
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List of items considered a misdemeanor according to PTBC

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  • 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
38
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List items considered felony

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  • fraud: sell or purchase license to use for fraud
  • writing false statements on application for licensure
  • facilitating abortion in any way
39
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What leads to citation and fine if not reported…what is the time-frame?

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Change of: name and/or address ; 30 days

40
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Fine for cheating on NPTE

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$10,000 and misdemeanor charges

41
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How long b4 a citation can be wiped from recorded?

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5 years

42
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How long can a license be suspended for?

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12 mo.

43
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T/F: PTA can practice without a PT present

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True (home health)

44
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T/F: PTA can supervise a PT aide performing pt related tasks

A

F!

45
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When can a person APPLY for exemption from CEU?

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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

46
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T/F: you cannot be granted exception from your CEUs for 2 consecutive renewal periods?

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True

47
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What is considered “unprofessional conduct”

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  • 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
48
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When can an aide perform “patient-related tasks”

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  • when PT provides direct care on same day
  • after PT performs eval
  • can only use ONE aide to perform this

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