Licensure and Examination Flashcards
What are the requirements for licensure?
- 18 years old
- not addicted to any substance
- completed education and training
- have not committed any crimes
T/F: A graduate can work as a PTLA under DIRECT and IMMEDIATE supervision of a licensed PT
TRUE
How many days can you work as a graduate PTLA pending results of first licensing exam?
120 days
Can a PTLA supervise a PTA or aide?
NO!
T/F: A Licensed supervising PT must be on-site at ALL times and must have a documented receipt of the letter authorizing the PTLA to practice as a record of expiration date.
TRUE
How many days will the PTALA status following graduation from a approved education program be given?
120 days
What does FSBPT stand for?
Federation of State Boards of PT
What does the FSBPT do?
create the licensing exams for PT and PTA
What 2 required exams does the PTA have to pass?
- State Laws and Regulations Exam
- NPTE (national PT exam)
How many times does an applicant get to pass the NPTE?
3 times per application for 12 month period
- if the applicant does not pass within 1 year, a new application and fee are required to pay
If the license fee for a passed NPTE is not received, what is the status?
ABANDONED
Who determines which subjects are selected for educational requirements?
CAPTE (Commission on Accreditation in PT Education)
How long is the requirement for clinical experiences?
18 weeks
T/F: PTA students spend approx. 16 weeks of full-time clinical work experience.
TRUE
How much is the application fee for domestic and foreign graduates?
$300