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Laws and Regs Flashcards

1
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who does the Physical Therapy Board of California protect?

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the consumers; it is apart of the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA)

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who does the governor appoint to the PTBC?

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one public member and 4 PTs

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who does the senate rules committee appoint to the PTBC?

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one public member

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who does the Speaker of the Assembly appoint to the PTBC?

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one public member

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5
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mission of the ATPA/ CPTA?

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to represent the members of the physical therapy profession

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Laws difinition

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created by statuses that originate from legislative bills introduced by the senate or the assembly

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regulations definition

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standards adopted by the PTBC. the PTBC uses them to interpret, regulate or make specific the law enforced through the practice act

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failure to comply with laws and regulations can result in administrative action such as

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  • citation
  • public letter of reprimand
  • public reproval
  • probation
  • revocation
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9
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name tag requirements

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  • name tag with working title on it and at least 18- point type
  • have to identify yourself to your pt with full title
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10
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PT scope of practice

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promotion and maintenance of physical fitness to enhance movement related to health and wellness through PT interventions

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direct access

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person may initiate PT treatment directly from a PT is treatment is within scope of practice

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12
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disclose financial intrest

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PT must inform pt of any profit that they are making from giving a suggestion or treatment

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13
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what types of medications can a PT apply

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topical medications

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14
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how long must you hold a pts record

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7 years for adults; minors until they are 19 years old

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supervision of PTAs and aids

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2 PTAs per 1 PT; 1 aide doing direct pt care per 1 PT

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16
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How long can PTs from other states and countries preform care in the US for?

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no more then 60 days in a calendar year if they are working with athletic organizations or performing arts groups

17
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when can you use the prefix “Dr.”

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only if it is followed by “of Physical therapy”

18
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when do licenses expire

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12 am on the last day of the birth month after 2 year term

19
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what do you need to report the the PTBC?

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any criminal offenses or misdemeanor in which you plead guilty or are found guilty

20
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how much of a notification is given for a renewal

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60 days

21
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what is the grace period for a renewal

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5 years

22
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who is exempt from paying a renewal fee

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active duty military

23
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who gets a renewal fee wavier?

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anyone unable to practice due to a disability

24
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what does a foreign trained applicant need to do to get a licence

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complete a professional degree, demonstrate proficient english if there university was not in a native english speaking country, 9 months of clinicals

25
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what are actionable offenses that could get your license suspended

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  • violating regulations or medical practice act
  • advertising in violation
  • fraudulent licensing
  • practicing beyond the scope of practice
  • conviction of a crime
  • unlawful possession or use of controlled substances
  • failing to maintain proper records
  • gross negligence
  • aiding a person to engage in unlawful activities
  • commission of fraudulent, dishonest, or corrupt acts
  • not following infection control guidelines
  • verbal abuse or sexual harassment
  • unproper use of PTAs and aids
  • viewing disroped pt is not necessary for treatment
  • charging for not doing services
  • falsifying records
  • failing to maintain confidentiality
26
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naming of a practice

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must contain physical therapy/ therapist or PT

27
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CEU hours

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30 hours every 2 years

28
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things that you can do for CEU hours

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be a CI, publish peer-reviewed paper, teaching CEU course, attending conference, passing CA law exam, taking a specialized exam

29
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abuse reporting

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report to police or sheriffs department of suspected child abuse. PTs are mandated reporters

30
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aide “patient related task”

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PT service rendered directly to pt

31
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aides “non-patient related tasks”

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observation of pt., transport of pt, physical support only during gait or transfer, housekeeping, and similar functions

32
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PTs shall

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  • formulate and record pt record
  • initiation of care and eval
  • shall only assign safe pt related tasks
  • provide continuous and immediate supervision of aide
  • preform periodic reevals and discharge
33
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PTA

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  • must have “adequate supervision”
  • PT is always responsible for PTA

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