NC Jurisprudence Flashcards
NC board of PT examiners
8 members:
1 MD, 4 PTs, 2 PTAs, 1 public member
NCBPTE Powers
determine qualifications for licensure
assess continuing competence
establish programs to aid in alcohol/ drug abuse recovery
conduct confidential investigations
conduct hearings
issue subpoenas
issue, renew, deny, suspend, revoke licenses
NC licensees
good moral character
graduated from an accredited PT program
consent to a criminal history check
license exemption
students enrolled in accredited PT school while engaged in completing clinical requirements under the supervision of a license PT
unlawful practice
practicing without a license
use letters suggesting an inaccurate status
fail to refer a patient who’s condition is beyond scope of practice
grounds for discipline
conviction: narcotics
insanity/ incompetence
use of drugs or alcohol
violating practice
grounds for discipline
malpractice, negligence, or incompetence
practicing without a license or with fraud
harmful conduct
harrassment or inappropriate behavior
promoting uneccessary products
revealing identifiable data
guaranteeing benefit from service
billing services not provided
failing to document
Physical therapy
evaluation/ treatment of any person for preventing or alleviating disability
PT includes
testing, examining, functional limitation interventions, prevention
PT does NOT include
application of radioactive materials
surgery
medical diagnosis of disease
ordering of radiological exams
physical therapist
any person who practices PT
physical therapist assistant
any person who assists in the practice of PT and who works under supervision of a PT
PTA may
perform activities assigned by PT
document care without cosignature of PT
PTA may NOT
interpret referrals
perform evals
determine major treatment modifications
physical therapy aide
non licensed person who aids in PT practice with on site supervision of a license PT or PTA
