T/F: a person who graduated from a proved US physical therapy school and filed an application with the department may practice as a PT under the direct supervision of a licensed PT in this state for no more than 120 days after the date of application
True
T/F: If an individual with a temp license fails his/her licensure exam they many no longer work under that temp license
True
T/F: A PT or PTA can work as PTA under temp license
True
T/F: If you fail your exam you have to pay again
True
T/F: IF you are registered as a PT in any other state , providence in Canada or any other country that has higher standards you can become a PT in Canada for $285 w/o exam (same for PTA)
True
Letters cant be used implying licensure as a PT
“Registered PT”, “Licensed PT”, “Physical therapist”, RPT, LPT or any other words or insignia (same for PTA plus PTA)
Direct access (w/o oral or written referral) is allowed as long as the PT
1. was admitted to a bachelors program prior to 1/1/98 and practiced for 4/6 most recent yrs; OR received a Master’s deg or higher
2. pt has to disclose PCP at initial visit
3. tells the pt that the PCP has to be informed of condition if pt doesn’t get better in 30 days or requires ongoing tx
4. refers pt to appropriate HCP if pt does not show objective, measurable, functional improvement in 30 days or 6 tx sessions (whichever earlier)
To perform a Grade 5 (manipulation) you must:
1. Get a written or oral referral AND
2. Have a bachelors degree before 1998 and practice 4 of the last 6 years OR a masters degree AND
3. Hold an OCS (ortho clinical specialist certification) OR 40 hours of manual therapy coursework (which you will have in the program)
Repercussions for fraud PT/ PTA
<5yrs imprisonment, <$500
T/F: there is no repercussion for failing to renew license in timely manner
True
T/F: licensed and certified people in other fields can provide “wellness care” that is within their scope or practice
Wellness care
Conditioning
Strength training
Fitness
Workplace ergonomics
Injury prevention
T/F: the Board of Examiners for PT shall have jurisdiction to hear all charges of conduct that don’t conform to standards
Reasons for legal action
1. Conviction in a court of competent jurisdiction within or outside the state
2. illegal, incompetent or negligent conduct or not supervising PTA
3. aiding or abetting unlawful practice
4. treating human ailments by PT w/o referral
5. Failure to register w/ the Department of public health
6. Fraud or deception in obtaining a license
7. engaging in fraud of material deception
8. failure to comply w/ continuing ed requirements