Legislative Intent & Definitions

Question 1

How many members are in the Board of Physical Therapy?

Answer 1

7

Question 2

Who makes up the Board of Physical Therapy?

Answer 2

4 PTs, 2 PTAs, 1 consumer member

Question 3

What are the powers/duties of the Board?

Answer 3

3-1204.08

Question 4

If the license expires how long do you have to reinstate your license?

Answer 4

5 years. Beyond that must meet requirements for initial licensing.

Question 5

Notify the Board of any change of address of place of residence or business within…?

Answer 5

30 days

Question 6

How many hours of continuing education = one unit?

Answer 6

10 hours

Question 7

Who can prescribe or refer patients to physical therapy?

Answer 7

Licensed physician, osteopath, dentist, podiatrist, or licensed registered nurse certified to practice as an advanced registered nurse

Question 8

What is the maximum number of PT students or PT aides or PTAs or first-time applicants for a PT license that a PT could have under his/her direct supervision at any one time?

Answer 8

No more than 3

Question 9

If a PT pt fails to respond to treatment within —days after being seen by a PT for the first time, the PT shall refer the pt to an appropriate health care provider for assessment, medical diagnosis, intervention, or referral.

Answer 9

30 days

Question 10

A licensed PT shall reevaluate each pt being treated by PTA by the — visit and every — visits thereafter.

Answer 10

7th. 7.