PTBC CA Laws Test 2022 latest update

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Patient records must be maintained for at least 7 years following D/C Records of minors are held for at least 7 years and 1 year after minor turns 18 When introducing themselves to a patient, d ... octors of physical therapy must clarify that they are physical therapists Definition of PT art and science of physical or corrective rehab of any bodily or mental condition of any person by use of physical, chemical or other properties of heat, light, water, electricity...active, passive and resistive exercise and shall include PT evals, treatment planning, instruction and consultative services Board composition 1 PT involved in PT education, 3 PT's with 5 years experience, 3 public members who aren't licentiates of the board or any other medical board (CA citizen, not school faculty) Board members may serve a maximum of two four year terms Board members may inspect PT facilities and patient records A physical therapist shall document and sign in the patient record following (1) Examination and re-examination (2) Evaluation and reevaluation (3) Diagnosis (4) Prognosis and intervention (5) Treatment plan and modification of the plan of care (6) Each treatment provided by the physical therapist or a physical therapy aide (7) Discharge Summary With respect to any care provided to the patient, the patient record shall indicate (1) The date and nature of the service provided (2) The name and title of any individual who provided such service, including the individual's role in that service. Each and every change of name and residence address must be submitted to the board within 30 days In addition to the address of residence a licensee may provide the board with an alternate address of record. If an applicant fails the licensure exam you may take it again, but re-examination fees must be paid You may practice as a PTALA when the PTBC sends you a letter of authorization to perform as a "physical therapist assistant applicant". During the process of disciplinary action, the PT Board may request the presiding judge to require that the licensee pay the legal costs of investigating and prosecuting the case When issuing a probationary license due to unprofessional conduct, the board may require the licensee to participate in a drug or alcohol rehab program You must complete _______ of continuing education ______ 30 hours; every two years An expired license may be renewed with payment of unpaid fees and submission of required paperwork if the expiration is less than five years A PTA may be licensed without having a PTA degree if he or she passes the licensing exam and has completed equivalent academic and clinical coursework Your employer must record the date of your ATT letter, with its expiration date Administrative citation fines shall not be less than $100 and more than $2500 A citation may result in a higher administration fine if -the violation is perpetrated against a disabled person or senior citizen -it involves multiple violations of the Practice Act -the violation presents an immediate threat to the health and safety of another person With aggravating circumstances, an administrative fine may increase to $5,000 The cited person may request a conference to clarify the citation within ten days [Show More]

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