General SG

Question 1

Priority of PTBC (board)

Answer 1

Protection of the public

Question 2

PTBC board positions

Answer 2

1 that teaches
3 with >/= 5 yrs experience
3 Public members (non-PTs)

Question 3

PTBC Board member terms

Answer 3

4 years

limited to 2 consecutive terms

Question 4

Where does the board meet? How many times?

Answer 4

3x/year

LA, San från, Sacramento

Question 5

What is “PT of Record”? How do you transfer this?

Answer 5

PT who performed IE. Transferred in writing

Question 6

What can PTs do with meds? What can they NOT do?

Answer 6

• application of topical meds, or via Ionto or phonophoresis

- CANNOT Prescribe

Question 7

When are PT’s allowed to use invasive needles?

Answer 7

for ENMG and EMG with script and certification

Question 8

ENMG certification and when must you re-new

Answer 8

400 hours, 200 exams, every 2 yrs

Question 9

How long must patient records be kept

adult vs. minor

Answer 9

7 years adult, minor at least 1 yr after 18th bday (still no less than 7)

Question 10

Supervision ratio for PT aide providing patient-related tasks

Answer 10

1:1 (immediate supervision)

Question 11

What is PTLA

Answer 11

PT license applicant: DPT graduate who can practice as a PT under immediate supervision of licensed PT

Question 12

Define PT student vs. intern

Answer 12

Student: still in coursework
Intern: finished coursework

Question 13

T/F: a PTA can act as a CI to PTA student

Answer 13

T: as long as a DPT co-signs and is present

Question 14

Requirements for NPTE and licensure

Answer 14

• 18 wks clinical experience, and DPT grad

- foreign: official transcript, 9 mo as PTLA

Question 15

Ratio of PTA:PT

Answer 15

2:1

Question 16

Lastest a PTA note can be co-signed

Answer 16

7 days

Question 17

Length of time b4 license reinstatement 2/2 unprofessional conduct

Answer 17

3 years

Question 18

Length of time b4 reinstatement for early termination of probation 3+ yrs

Answer 18

2 years

Question 19

length of time b4 reinstatement after revoked 2/2 physical/mental illness

Answer 19

1 year

Question 20

What is diversion program…requirements…

Answer 20

For clinicians with substance abuse disorder; must be voluntary

Question 21

Requirements for CEUs

Answer 21

3 CEUs = 10 hours/ course = 30 hours (15 for 1st renewal)
2 hrs = ethics/law
4 hrs = AHA or BLS

Question 22

When does the 2 year renewal period end

Answer 22

last day of birth mo. on second year

Question 23

When must the PT be notified of the upcoming license expiration? and by whom?

Answer 23

60 days prior; by the PTBC

Question 24

How long must you keep proof of con-ed

Answer 24

5 years

Question 25

T/F: after 7 years of inactive license the PT must re-take the NPTE

Answer 25

False: 5 years

Question 26

PT coporations

Answer 26

-Comply with Moscone-Knox Act

Question 27

What is considered unprofessional conduct qualifying a misdemeanor

Answer 27

- taking more than 15 days to provide requested docs to PTBC | - failure to report arrests, indictment or felony of self within 30 days

Question 28

Punishment for misdemeanor

Answer 28

$1000; and/or 6 mo. in jail

Question 29

What is considered a felony

Answer 29

any fraud, or facilitating an abortion

Question 30

Requirements for self-harm or child/spousal abuse

Answer 30

- report within 36 hours if suspected - via telephone AND fax - document in medical note

Question 31

T/F: Mandated child-abuse reporting is not confidential

Answer 31

false

Question 32

Indictment for failure to report abuse

Answer 32

misdemeanor

Question 33

How long must you wait to re-apply for licensure if convicted of a felony

Answer 33

12 mo.

Question 34

PT/PTA license renewal fee

Answer 34

$300

Question 35

Fee for late renewal

Answer 35

$150

Question 36

Fine for unnecessary treatment

Answer 36

$100-$600 and/or 60-180 days in jail

Question 37

List of items considered a misdemeanor according to PTBC

Answer 37

- failure to report child abuse - unprofessional conduct - Person acting as PTA without license - cheating on licensing exam - referring clients for compensation - false advertising - clearly excessive treatment

Question 38

List items considered felony

Answer 38

- fraud: sell or purchase license to use for fraud - writing false statements on application for licensure - facilitating abortion in any way

Question 39

What leads to citation and fine if not reported...what is the time-frame?

Answer 39

Change of: name and/or address ; 30 days

Question 40

Fine for cheating on NPTE

Answer 40

$10,000 and misdemeanor charges

Question 41

How long b4 a citation can be wiped from recorded?

Answer 41

5 years

Question 42

How long can a license be suspended for?

Answer 42

12 mo.

Question 43

T/F: PTA can practice without a PT present

Answer 43

True (home health)

Question 44

T/F: PTA can supervise a PT aide performing pt related tasks

Answer 44

F!

Question 45

When can a person APPLY for exemption from CEU?

Answer 45

1) residing in another country for 1+ yrs 2) absent from CA 2/2 military service 1+yrs 3) health: total physical or mental disability, or caring for a family member with disability

Question 46

T/F: you cannot be granted exception from your CEUs for 2 consecutive renewal periods?

Answer 46

True

Question 47

What is considered “unprofessional conduct”

Answer 47

- taking more than 15 days to provide PTBC with requested documents - taking more than 30 days to report: indictment of felony, arrest, verdicts of contesting against felony or misdemeanor

Question 48

When can an aide perform “patient-related tasks”

Answer 48

- when PT provides direct care on same day - after PT performs eval - can only use ONE aide to perform this