Members of the Board - ANSWER 1) 1 PT involved in PT education,
2) 3 PTs with 5 years experience,
3) 3 public members who aren't licentiates of the board or any other medical board (CA citizen, not school faculty)
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Members of the Board - ANSWER 1) 1 PT involved in PT education,
2) 3 PTs with 5 years experience,
3) 3 public members who aren't licentiates of the board or any other medical board (CA citizen, not school faculty)
Priority of the Board - ANSWER Protection of the public
Terms of Serving on the Board - ANSWER 1) Appointed 4 years, exp. on June 1
2) 1 public and 4 PT members appt'd by governor
3) Cannot serve more than 2 consecutive terms
Qualifications of Public Members - ANSWER 1) Be a citizen of CA.
2) Shall not be an officer or faculty member of any college in PT education.
3) Shall not be a licentiate of the Medical Board of CA
Meetings - ANSWER 1 regular meeting annually in Sacramento, LA or SF
Duties of the Members of the Board - ANSWER 1) May inspect PT facilities
2) May review patient charts
3) Can suspend and revoke licenses (notice must be given)
How is this Chapter cited? - ANSWER This chapter may be cited as the Physical Therapy Practice Act
Public Employees - ANSWER PT consultants under contract for the board are considered a public employee
Definition of Physical Therapy - ANSWER "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"
ARTICLE 2 General Provisions - ANSWER The use of roentgen rays/radioactive materials or electricity for surgical purposes is not authorized
ARTICLE 2: General Provisions - Neuro Re-Education - ANSWER 1) Can perform tissue penetration for evaluation neuro performance
2) Must have authorization from MD
3) PT must be certified by the board
4) PT CANNOT develop or make diagnostic or prognostic interpretations of data obtained
Minimal Time that Patient Records must be kept for - ANSWER 7 years.
1) Patient records shall be kept for a period of no less than 7 years following the discharge of the patient
2) Records of unemancipated minors shall be kept at least 1 year after the minor has reached 18 years of age.
PTs cannot do what - ANSWER 1) PTs cannot diagnose disease
2) PTs cannot provide prognostic interpretation of data
3) PTs cannot prescribe medicines
PT Aide Duties & Regulations - ANSWER 1) Observation, transport, physical support only during gait training/transfers
2) Under direct, continuous and immediate PT supervision at all times
what does "patient-related task" mean - ANSWER PT service rendered directly to a patient by an aide
what does "non-patient-related task" mean - ANSWER Tasks related to observation of patient, transport, physical support only during gait training/transfers, housekeeping, clerical duties.
Who is allowed to use "P.T."and "D.P.T." - ANSWER 1) Only a licensed PT can use the letters "P.T."
2) A licensed PT who has received a doctoral degree in PT may use "D.P.T."
Accrediting Institution - ANSWER Western Association of Schools & Colleges
PT Applicant Qualifications - ANSWER 1) Over 18 years old.
2) Completed schooling.
3) Not addicted to drugs/alcohol.
4) No crimes (constituting denial of license).
Examinations required before licensing - ANSWER 1) Laws & regulations to the practice of PT.
2) National Physical Therapy Examination
Requirements for Reciprocity Applicant - ANSWER Requirements for being issued a license without a written examination
1) Licensed in another state deemed equal/higher than CA
2) Graduated PT Edu program
3) Files an app and meets requirements
4) May need oral exam if issued only a certificate
5) May perform as a PTLA while waiting for license
Conditions of Graduate Practice as a PTLA - ANSWER 1) PTLA in effect until regular, renewable license is issued or licensure denied by board. Good for 120 days
2) Upon failure, licensee can no longer practice as a PTLA
3) PTLA is under direct and immediate supervision of PT
Minimal requirements for clinical experience in order to satisfy education requirements are:
a) Completed at least 18 weeks of full-time clinical experience w/ variety
b) Completed at least 24 weeks of full-time clinical experience w/ variety
c) Completed at least 18 weeks of full-time clinical experience of the same
d) Completed at least 24 weeks of part-time clinical experience w/ variety - ANSWER a) Completed at least 18 weeks of full-time clinical experience w/ variety
What is a PT student's title during Clinical Internship - ANSWER During internships, person shall be identified as "physical therapy student" or "physical therapy intern"
Requirements for applying for license if foreign trained - ANSWER 1) If from a foreign school, submit docs to prove equivalence, pass written exam, complete 9 months clinical service
2) During those 9 months, can work as PTLA
3) Same req's apply to American student from non-accredited school
Supervision of PTA - ANSWER 1) 1 PT: 2PTAs
2) Board may permit more if adequate supervision available BUT
3) # of PTAs never exceeds 2X # of PTs
4) Onsite & adequate supervision
PTA - Qualifications - ANSWER 1) Successfully pass examination
2) Completed schooling.
3) Not addicted to drugs/alcohol.
4) No crimes (constituting denial of license).
Requirements for being issued a PTA license without a written examination - ANSWER 1) Licensed in another state deemed equal/higher than CA
2) Graduated PTA Edu program
3) Files an app and meets requirements
Violation of False Identity - ANSWER -VIOLATION OF FALSE IDENTITY IS A MISDEMEANOR
Cause for Suspension of License - ANSWER Can suspend for 12 months for:
-Wrongful ads, fraud, impersonating a PT
-Negligence, verbal/sexual harassment/abuse
-Habitual intemperance (alcholism)
-Not following infection control guidelines
Length of time license can be suspended - ANSWER 12 months
Requirements for issuance of a probationary license to applicants - ANSWER A probationary license may be issued to any applicant for a license who is guilty of unprofessional conduct but has met all other requirements pending:
1) Psychiatric evaluation
2) Continuing medical or psychiatric treatment
3) Restriction of the type of practice
4) Continuing Rehab program
5) Abstentation from alcohol or drugs
6) Random fluid testing
Time of Notification for Issuance of Public Letter of Reprimand - ANSWER 30 days.
1) The board shall notify licensee to issue letter 30 days in advance.
2) Licensee should agree to letter 15 days in advance
Purpose and Disclosure of Public Letter of Reprimand - ANSWER 1) Used for only minor violations
2) Disclosed to an inquiring member of the public
3) Posted on board's website
Recovery of Investigation & Prosecution costs - ANSWER 1) Licensee found guilty must pay the board the actual costs of litigation & prosecution of the case.
2) For a person with financial hardship, license may be reinstated for 1 year in order to assist with reimbursement.
Petitioning for reinstatement of Revoked License can occur after - ANSWER Person whose license has been revoked can petition for reinstatement:
-After 3 years following Unprofessional Conduct penalty
-After 2 years of probation for Early termination of probation
-After 1 years of probation for Mental or physical illness
Petition must include 2 letters from PTs.
Petition not considered while under sentence for criminal offense.
Legislative Intent of Diversion Program - ANSWER Board shall seek ways and means to identify & rehabilitate PTs and PTAs whose competency is impaired due to abuse of dangerous drugs or alcohol so that they may be treated & returned to the practice of PT
Composition of Diversion Program Board Members - ANSWER -Diversion Evaluation Committee administers program
-Composed of 3 members
-Members have previous experience in substance abuse edu
-Board considers appt'ing MD certified in psych
-Term is 4 years
Duties of Diversion Program - ANSWER 1) Evaluate eligibility of PTs and PTAs
2) Evaluate those participating in program
3) Review & designate treatment facilities
4) Hold a general meeting at least twice a year to evaluate program's progress
5) Assess the return of participant in diversion program to safely resume PT practice
Violations are a misdemeanor - ANSWER Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable fine not exceeding $1000 or imprisonment in county jail <6 months or both
Required Continuing Ed to maintain license - ANSWER Required to have 30 hours every 2 years
Reports to Fiscal Administration - ANSWER The Board reports within 10 days of each calendar month to state controller:
- Accredited PT fund
- List of persons seeking to be licensed
When does the license expire? When must an expired license be renewed? - ANSWER - License shall expire at midnight on the last day of birth month of licensee
- Notice of expiration given 60 days in advance
-Expired license may be renewed within 5 years
Fiscal Administration keeps records about licensee regarding: - ANSWER -License Register:
1) Name of every licensee
2) Place of residence
3) Date and # of his/her license
4) Any disciplinary action
Fee Schedule for Application, Licensing & Renewal Fee - ANSWER -Application fee: no more than $125
-Licensing fee: $150
-Renewal fee: $200
Definition of Physical Therapy Corporations - ANSWER Corporation authorized to render PT services and are in compliance with the Moscone-Knox Professional Corporation Act
PT Corporation Name - ANSWER The name of the PT corp should have "physical therapy" or "physical therapist" in it
Qualification of Directors & Officers of PT Corporation - ANSWER Each shareholder/director/officer should be licensed PT (except secretary)
Income of PT Corporation - ANSWER Shareholder rendered disqualified - does not get profit
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