Web Hunt Flashcards
What is the WCPT and what is their purpose?
World Confederation of Physical Therapy. It is represents physical therapy across the globe. It advocates for the advancement of physical therapy and access for all.
What is FSBT?
Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy. The FSBT has 6 areas of focus: examinations, memberships, state rights and responsibilities, education, leadership, and financial stability.
Who administers the NPTE?
FSBT
what is jurisprudence?
A jurisprudence exam is a test of your states laws and regulations. All licensed PT’s and PTA’s should know the practice act and rules that govern their practice.
What is PEAT?
Practice Exam and Assessment Tool. It is the best way to practice for the NPTE. It is two times tests 225 questions each.
Can you share information from the NPTE?
The NPTE is a property of the FSBPT. It is illegal to share any information about the NPTE. This includes a question recalled from memory, or asking people who have taken the exam to recall questions. It is unlawful to socilicit recalled information from the NPTE. If an individual violates the security of the NPTE they will severely damage their chances of ever being licensed in any jurisdiction.
What is ethics?
Ethics are moral principles that govern behavior and conduct. The APTA has a Code of Ethics for Physical Therapy. The FSBPT developed the Model Practice Act for Physical Therapy to establish a strong foundation of laws and regulatory standards.
what does the FSBT continued competence entail?
FSBPTS Continuing Competence Committee developed Guidelines for Continuing Professional Development to complete Jurisprudence and Ethics Assessment, Practice and Self Inventory, and Healthy Practice Self Inventory. All is done to ensure the public’s safety.
What is the connection between FSBPT and the consumer board of Affairs of California?
The Physical Therapy Board of California protects the interests of the people of California. It has the primary responsibility of licensing and regulating the practice of PTs and PTAs.
The FSBPT issues the NPTE and Jurisprudence exams that pertain to each state which includes California.
What is the connection between FSBPT, the consumer board of affairs for California and CAPTE?
The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) is an accrediting agency that grants specialized accreditation status to qualified entry-level education programs for PT’s and PTA’s. FSBPT owns and distributes the NPTE. The Consumer Board of Affairs for California has responsibilities that come from the Physical Therapy Practice Act which gives them the ability to have authority to investigate complaints against PTs and PTAs.
Name all the section’s associated with the APTA?
The APTA has several chapters and sections. There are several sections: acute car, aquatics, cardiovascular and pulmonary, clinical electrophysiology and wound care, education, federal, geriatric, hand and upper extremity, home health, leadership and innovation, neurology, oncology, orthopedics, pediatrics, pelvic health, private practice, research, sports.
What are the requirements to get a physical therapy certification?
To get any Physical Therapy Certification, approved exam candidates must be PTs who hold current unrestricted physical therapy licenses to practice in the United States. Applicants can follow the requirements of Option A or Option B. For Option A, the applicant must submit evidence of 2,000 hours of direct patient care as a licensed US PT in the speciality area within the last 10 years (500 hours in the last 3 years). For Option B, applicant must submit evidence of completion of an APTA accredited clinical residency in the last 10 years.
what does JEDI stand for?
Justice
Equity
Diversity
Inclusivity
what is justice?
the concept that the individual is to be treated in a manner that is equitable and fair
what is equity?
everyone is provided specific resources they need to successful. Everyone is treated the same, regardless of differences and specific needs.
