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1
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How many board members are on the PTBC?

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7, 3 public members ( non med professionals) 3 members with 5yrs+ experience, 1 in PT education. 4 are appointed by government.

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How long can someone sit on the PTBC?

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4yrs per term. (Max of 2 terms)

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What does the Board govern?

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Denial, suspension, and revocation of licenses

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What are the details regarding EMG studies?

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Performed by a PT with certification only. (May not diagnose, or have prognostic interpretation.)

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How long are pt. records held?

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Pt. records are held no less than 7yrs following d/c

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How long should records of minors be held?

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At least 7yrs, or 1 year after minor has reached 18yrs

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PT to Aide Ratio for patient related tasks?

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1:1 under immediate supervision

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Non-patient related tasks for aides?

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Observation, transport, physical support during gait/transfer , housekeeping & clerical duties.

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Ratio of PT to PTA

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1:2, unless otherwise permitted by the board. Though the number of PTAs should never exceed 2x the PTs in clinic.

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Identifying yourself as a PTA when your licensed will result in what?

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Misdemeanor

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How long can your license be suspended?

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no greater than 12 months

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12
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How long is probation for unprofessional conduct?

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3yrs

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Probation early termination can occur when?

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After minimum of 2 yrs

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14
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How long of probation for mental or physical illness?

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1 year

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Petition for license reinstatement

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Must include 2 letters of recommend from PTs.

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Criteria for acceptance into diversion program

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Licensed PT/PTA, abused drugs/alcohol, voluntarily requests admission, agrees to med/psych exam, agrees to cooperate with all aspects of program

17
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Diversion committee consists of?

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At least 3 members, appointed based on previous recovery or knowledge in substance abuse. Term of 4 years

18
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Termination of diversion program:

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Completed program, failed to comply, no more benefit

19
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CEU requirements when renewing license

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30 hours CEU, every 2 years. Checked by random audit.

20
Q

Violation of practice act consequences?

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Misdemeanor, fine up to $1,000, imprisonment no more than 6 months, or both.

21
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When does a PT/PTA license expire?

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At 12 midnight on the last day of the birth month of licensee (every 2 years)

22
Q

Renewal fee for license?

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$200-300.

23
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Can an expired license be renewed?

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Yes, within 5 years.

24
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Change of address

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Must notify the board within 30 days

25
Q

All aides, applicants, students, interns must wear name tags with what size font?

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Size 18-point font.

26
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What are the requirements for a Foreign Applicant

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9 months of supervised practice. 1 month waived for every month of licensed practice in other states. 3 months waived for law and professional ethics course taken.

27
Q

PTA cannot do what items

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Supervise an aide performing pt. related tasks, provide treatment if they are in a management position.

28
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A fine may be up to $5,000 if?

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Violation with immediate threat to health or safety of another, multiple violations of law, Hx of 2 or more prior citations for same or similar thing

29
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How long are citations made accessible to the public?

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maximum of 5 years

30
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CEU requirements

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30 hours every 2 years, with 2 hours in ethics, laws, and regulations. 4 hours of life support, emergency first aid.
Records must be kept for 5 years.

31
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Can a person released from prison be allowed to take the board exam?

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Yes if deemed fit to practice by the Board

32
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Consequences of cheating on NPTE exam

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misdemeanor, and pay $10,000 and litigation costs

33
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Where do all complaints over a licensee be sent?

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Dept. of Consumer Affairs. The complaint will be notified to the PT Board or Local Law Enforcement.

34
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Fine for excessive prescribing or administering drugs/treatment?

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misdemeanor $100-600, imprisonment 60-180 days or both

35
Q

What is the penalty of selling, purchasing, a fraudulent degree/diploma?

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Felony

36
Q

Consequence for receiving compensation/rewards for referrals?

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jail not more than 1 year, fine not more than $50,000

37
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Consequence of insurance fraud?

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suspension or revocation of license

38
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Punishment of not reporting instances of abuse?

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jail up to 6 months, fine no more than $1,000

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