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Important numbers ✔✔ What timeframe is required to report a change or address (residential and email)? ✔✔ 30 days What timeframe is required to report a change of name? ✔✔ 30 days What size font do all nametags need to be at? ✔✔ 18 point font If you fail the NPTE, how long do you have to pass it before the board denies your application? ✔✔One year From the date of submission of an application for licensure, how long does the board have to inform you if your application is incomplete or deficient? ✔✔30 days How long does the board have to report their decision for approving an applicant? ✔✔ 60 total days What is the earliest date an applicant can re-apply for a license after being convicted of a felony
- license revoked? ✔✔One year from the effective date of the decision.
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PT License, Application, Renewal costs ✔✔License - $100 (not to exceed $150) Application - $200 (not to exceed $300) Renewal - $ How much does the PT application fee cost? ✔✔$200, not to exceed $ How much does the PT license cost? ✔✔$100, not to exceed $ How much does it cost to renew a PT license? ✔✔$ PTA License, Application, Renewal costs ✔✔License - $ Application - $200 (not to exceed $300) Renewal - $ How much does a PTA application fee cost? ✔✔$200, not to exceed $ Same as PT How much does a PTA License cost? ✔✔$ How much does a PTA license renewal cost? ✔✔$
Who does the CA governer appoint? ✔✔All PTs and 1 public member What is the PT board member term? ✔✔ 4 year term 2 terms max When does the PT board term end? ✔✔June 1 General Provisions ✔✔ Definition of physical therapy ✔✔The promotion and maintenance of physical fitness through the use of PT interventions in order to enhance the bodily movement as related to the health and wellness of individuals Who is the PT of record? ✔✔PT that completed the initial eval Can the PT of record transfer patients to another PT? ✔✔Yes, transfer must be in writing What are the terms of treatment frequency for Direct Access PT? ✔✔ 12 treatments or 45 calendar days (not business days) Whichever comes first
What is required after the terms of Direct Access PT is up? ✔✔A signature and date on the PT POC by an MD, DO, etc. An in-person examination by the MD, DO, etc. Can topical medications be administered by a PT? ✔✔Yes, via direct application, ionto, phonophoresis. Can PTs prescribe topical medications? ✔✔No - All topicals shall be ordered on a specific basis by a practitioner legally authorized to order or prescribe meds. What needs to be on the written protocols for administration of each group of meds for which a prescription is required? ✔✔Description of meds Actions Indications/contraindications Proper procedure/technique of application What topical meds are approved for PT? ✔✔Bactericidal agents Debriding agents Topical anesthetic agents Anti-inflammatory agents Antispasmodic agents Adrenocortical-steroids
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50 kinesiologic electromyographic examinations. (Examination required for cert) How much does the tissue penetration exam cost? ✔✔$ How much does the tissue penetration application fee cost? ✔✔$ How much does the tissue penetration renewal fee cost? ✔✔$ How long are patient medical records kept for? ✔✔ 7 years How long are minor's records kept for? ✔✔At least one year after the patient turns 18 No less than 7 years Licensing of practitioners/applications ✔✔ Who is exempt from licensure? ✔✔- PT/PTA Students
- PT licensed in another state who is teaching for <60 calendar days in a year (applies to PTs for athletic teams too)
- PTs licensed out of state or country if invited by the APTA for educational purposes
- PT/PTA who needs to flee to CA for gov. emergency When do licenses expire? ✔✔12am on the last day of your birth month on the 2nd year of your 2 - year term What documentation is required to renew your PT license? ✔✔Renewal fee $ Documentation of 30 hours / 3 CEUs When will you get a notice of renewal requirements from the board? ✔✔ 60 days before license expiration If you renew your license within 5 years of expiration, what is required? ✔✔Renewal fee $ Documentation of 30 hours / 3 CEUs If you don't renew your license after 5 years of expiration, can you submit a renewal? ✔✔No, you need to retake the NPTE and submit application for a new license Who is exempt from the license renewal fee? ✔✔- Full-time active military service members *If the renewal period is within 60 days of military PT discharge, fee is waived
- Retired licensees
Denied application for licensure Revoke license of licensee You're liable for cost of damages not to exceed $10, What constitutes cheating? ✔✔Sharing info that was on the exam Copying answers Allowing your answers to be copied Using professional exam takers (Not an exhaustive list) Whats the minimum time required for PT internships? ✔✔ 18 weeks full time work What's the minimum time for PTA internships? ✔✔ 16 weeks full-time work How much military training is equivalent for PTA school education? ✔✔Military training with 550 hours of courses relating to PTA 350 hours of supervised clinical experience What is equivalent training for PTA school education? ✔✔- 36 months of full-time work experience with 30 semester or 40 quarter units in relevant areas
- 18 months providing patient-related tasks under PT supervision
- Work experience obtained within 10 years with half of it being obtained in the last 5 years
- General ed requirements must be in English, speech, etc
*Full time work is considered 40 hours/week, part-time credit can be given as well. What are the requirements for a foreign-educated PT to practice in California? ✔✔- Full transcript from the foreign university
- TOEFL
- 9 months clinical service with an APTA-certified CI as a PTLA
- NPTE How can a foreign-educated PT waive months off of their 9 - month clinical service? ✔✔- Each month worked outside of CA can be waived
- Three months can be waived if they take a course in law and ethics as a post-secondary institution
- Three months can also be waived if 4 CEUs in ethics are completed How many PTAs can a PT supervise? ✔✔ 2 How many aides can a PT supervise? ✔✔ 1 How many PTAs can be employed at a facility? ✔✔No more than twice the number of PTs regularly employed at the company. ex. If 4 PTs are employed regularly, no more than 8 PTAs can be regularly employed.
What does a CI need to do with each PT student documentation? ✔✔Countersign with first initial and last name on the SAME DAY that the patient was treated T/F: CCCE and CI must be APTA certified clinical instructors ✔✔True What font size do all name tags need to be? ✔✔ 18 point font T/F: PTLAs can supervise PTAs and aides ✔✔False When can a graduate perform as a PTLA? ✔✔For 120 days pending results of first licensing exam. What are supervision requirements for PTLAs? ✔✔- Direct and immediate supervision by PT
- Supervising PT is on-site at all times
- PT has documented receipt of letter authorizing PTLA to practice with expiration date of status When you pass the NPTE, when does PTLA status expire? ✔✔Until a license is issued What 3 negative things will cause a PTLA status to expire? ✔✔Failed NPTE Licensure denied Applicant doesn't take the exam during the first possible test cycle
Under what circumstance can a PTA be a CI for a PTA student? ✔✔When a PT supervises all clinical performance.
- Supervising PT conducts a weekly case review of PTA student's caseload
- PTA CI can countersign for a PTA student's documentation on the SAME DAY How long does PTALA status last for? ✔✔ 120 days
- Remains in effect after passing the exam or until a license is granted
- Status revoked if exam is failed Definition of patient-related tasks ✔✔PT service delivered directly to the patient ex. Therapeutic exercise When can patient-related tasks be performed? ✔✔After the PT performs the initial eval What must the PT do prior to having an aide provide patient care? ✔✔PT must evaluate and document the aide's competency in a way that a PTBC member or other PT can see it upon request Definition of non-patient related tasks ✔✔Tasks related to the observation of the patient. ex. Transport, physical support during gait or transfer training, housekeeping, clerical duties What type of supervision do aides require? ✔✔Immediate supervision.
What is required for a petition for PT license reinstatement? ✔✔ 2 recommendations by PTs who know the person and are aware of the disciplinary actions the PT received. Under what circumstance can expedited licensure reinstatement occur? ✔✔PTs who were honorably discharged from the military PTs who are military spouses If a letter of reprimand is issued, how long do you have to accept or refute it? ✔✔ 15 days If a probationary license is issued, what is required by the PT? ✔✔- Abstain from previously abused substances
- Psychiatric or medical evaluation How many members are on the PTBC substance abuse rehabilitation/Diversion program? ✔✔ 3 members established by the PTBC What are the requirements/responsibilities of the members of the PTBC diversion program? ✔✔- 3 years sober
- Serve a 4 year term
- Determine if safe return to practice can occur as well as what treatment facilities should be used for participants
What are the program acceptance criteria for PTBC Diversion program? ✔✔- Voluntary admission by clinician
- Must be present unless the program is assigned as a result of disciplinary action.
- If not assigned and the individual has not volunteered, forceful participation is not allowed.
- Use of dangerous substances that affects the ability to deliver care safely to patients
- Applicant's agreement to medical and/or psychiatric evaluation as well as release of medical information and liability
- Agreement in writing by the applicant to participate
- Participation fee is covered by the participant T/F: Participation in a diversion program is a defense to any disciplinary action that the PTBC may administer ✔✔False T/F: Record of participation in substance abuse rehabilitation is confidential ✔✔True Termination of substance abuse program criteria ✔✔- Program completed
- Participant doesn't comply with program acceptance criteria
- Participant has not benefited from participation
- If participation is to the detriment of the safety of the public License renewal and CEUs ✔✔ How many hours in 1 CEU unit? ✔✔1 CEU = 10 hours
What status is applied if exemption is needed for two or more renewal periods? ✔✔Inactive status Inactive status ✔✔- Has same renewal time period as active (2 years, exp. 12am on last day of birth month)
- Cannot engage in activity that requires active PT license
- Are still under the authority of the board for any disciplinary action or enforcement How to return to an active license from inactive status? ✔✔- Pay renewal fee
- Pay continuing competency fees
- Complete 30 hours CEUs If your license expires, what are the renewal requirements? ✔✔- Can renew within 5 years
- Pay renewal fee
- Complete 30 hours CEUs Can you renew an expired PT license after 5 years? ✔✔No, you must retake the NPTE and apply for a NEW license Alternate methods to obtain CEUs ✔✔- Publish a peer-reviewed article (5 hours per article)
- Develop a con-ed course (4 hours per course)
- Be a subject matter expert for FSBPT, ABPTS (6 hours per experience)
- Be on a board-appointed task force (6 hours)
All of the above are capped at 16 hours
- Be a CI with at least a 4 - week clinical rotation ( 1 hour per week with a 12 - hour cap) For each continuing education class, how long do course providers need to maintain the records? ✔✔ 7 years T/F: Disclosure of any financial interest in products sold during a CEU course is required ✔✔False: is recommended How long do you need to maintain record of your CEU completion? ✔✔ 5 years. Course provider must give you a certificate of completion. Physical Therapy Corporations ✔✔ Definition of Physical Therapy Corporation ✔✔A corporation that is authorized to render professional services. Name of corporation shall contain the words "physical therapy" or "physical therapist". Moscone-Knox Professional Corporation Act ✔✔States that a corporation will render a professional service in a single profession. PT Corporations must be in compliance with this.
