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
How much is the examination fee?
$150, Biennial renewal fee $300
What does TOEFL stand for?
Test of English as a Foreign Language
What is required for foreign applicants?
- Full transcript of professional instruction from a proper official PT education program
What must CI complete what 2 items for the foreign student to be considered?
- Clinical Site Info Form
- perform 2 evals (midterm and final)
T/F: A month can be waived if a course in law and ethics is completed post secondary institution (up to 9 months).
TRUE
***T/F: 3 months can be waived if 4 continuing education units worth of ethics are completed.
TRUE
When does licenses expire?
12 am on the last day of the birth month of the licensee (during 2nd year of the 2 year term)
How much is the renewal fee?
$300
Who sends the notice of renewal requirements?
PTBC
When does the PTBC send out notifications?
60 days prior to expiration date
When does license expire?
Expires at midnight
What are the requirements to renew?
- renewal of board-approved form
- pay renewal fee
- submit proof of completion of continued education
T/F: the Board should send a notification to each licensee’s address at least 60 days prior to expiration.
TRUE
What is the unit of measurement?
HOUR
1 CEU is how many hours?
10 hours
What does CEU stand for?
Continued Education Unit
How many CEU’s are required every 2 years?
30 hours of 3 CEU’s
What is required every renewal cycle?
- 2 hours in Ethics/Law/Reg
- 4 hours in BLS
T/F: Licensees must keep record of continuing education for at least 5 years.
TRUE
What are some alternative ways to obtain CEU’s?
- publish peer review (5 hours per article)
- develop education course (4 hours per course)
-subject matter expert for FSBPT (6 hours per experience) - Board appointed task force
become CI for 4 weeks (1 hr per week) cap 12 hours
What % does the continued education agency conduct?
10% internal audits of its approved provider’s courses
**What info does the continuing education courses require?
- learning objectives
- bibliography
-course schedule or outline
How many years must the course providers maintain records for?
7 years
