DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PHYSICAL THERAPY

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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PHYSICAL THERAPY

JURISPRUDENCE EXAM

ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.

Applicant - correct answer- A person applying for a license to practice physical therapy

Board - correct answer- The Board of Physical Therapy

Physical therapist - correct answer- A person licensed to practice physical therapy

Physical therapist's aide - correct answer- A person trained by a physical therapist to perform designated routine tasks related to the operation of a physical therapy service under the DIRECT SUPERVISION of a physical therapist

• only assign those tasks or activities that are nondiscretionary

and do not require the exercise of professional judgment.

Physical therapist's assistant - correct answer- A graduate of a PTA program who performs selected physical therapy 1 / 4

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procedures and related tasks under the DIRECT SUPERVISION of a physical therapist

Who provides prescriptions or referrals for PT? - correct answer- Physician, osteopath, dentist, podiatrist, or advanced registered nurse

Powers and duties of the board - correct answer- Evaluate qualifications of licensees Adopt passing scores for examinations Issue licenses, permits, or certificates Regulate, practice, adopt, and revise rules Report and publish disciplinary action Issue subpoenas, examine witnesses, and administer oaths Issue advisories

Where do fees and fines go? - correct answer- Deposited to the General Fund of the District

The continuing education section does not apply to? - correct answer- Applicants for the first renewal of a license granted by examination

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Applicant for renewal of a license needs to have how much continuing education? - correct answer- 4 units / 40 hours of continuing education credit in a 2-year period

Inactive status applying for reactivation of license needs to have how much continuing education? - correct answer- 2 units / 20 hours of continuing education credit for each license year

Applicant for reinstatement of a license that has EXPIRED needs to have how much continuing education? - correct answer- 2 units / 20 hours of continuing education credit for each license year that was in expired status UP TO a maximum of 10 units / 100 hours

Proof of completion of CEU needs to include: - correct answer-

Name/address of program sponsor Name/location of program Subject matter covered Names of instructors Dates you attended Hours of credit claimed Verification of completion with signature/stamp

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If an applicant for renewal of a license fails to submit proof of CE by the date the license expires, how long does the applicant have to renew the license? - correct answer- Can't practice until renewal May renew license up to 60 days after expiration by SUBMITTING PROOF and PAYING THE LATE FEE.

If an applicant for renewal fails to submit proof of CEs and pay late fees within 60 days after expiration, what happens? - correct answer- License deemed to have LAPSED Applicant has to apply for REINSTATEMENT

Can the Board grant an extension of the 60-day period to renew after expiration? - correct answer- YES, if there's "good cause"

• Serious illness of applicant
• Death or serious illness of applicant's immediate family

member

Continuing education programs can include - correct answer- (a) An undergraduate or graduate course given at an accredited college or university; (b) A seminar or workshop; (c) An education program given at a conference;

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