PT Law

Question 1

How many board members are on the PTBC?

Answer 1

7, 3 public members ( non med professionals) 3 members with 5yrs+ experience, 1 in PT education. 4 are appointed by government.

Question 2

How long can someone sit on the PTBC?

Answer 2

4yrs per term. (Max of 2 terms)

Question 3

What does the Board govern?

Answer 3

Denial, suspension, and revocation of licenses

Question 4

What are the details regarding EMG studies?

Answer 4

Performed by a PT with certification only. (May not diagnose, or have prognostic interpretation.)

Question 5

How long are pt. records held?

Answer 5

Pt. records are held no less than 7yrs following d/c

Question 6

How long should records of minors be held?

Answer 6

At least 7yrs, or 1 year after minor has reached 18yrs

Question 7

PT to Aide Ratio for patient related tasks?

Answer 7

1:1 under immediate supervision

Question 8

Non-patient related tasks for aides?

Answer 8

Observation, transport, physical support during gait/transfer , housekeeping & clerical duties.

Question 9

Ratio of PT to PTA

Answer 9

1:2, unless otherwise permitted by the board. Though the number of PTAs should never exceed 2x the PTs in clinic.

Question 10

Identifying yourself as a PTA when your licensed will result in what?

Answer 10

Misdemeanor

Question 11

How long can your license be suspended?

Answer 11

no greater than 12 months

Question 12

How long is probation for unprofessional conduct?

Answer 12

3yrs

Question 13

Probation early termination can occur when?

Answer 13

After minimum of 2 yrs

Question 14

How long of probation for mental or physical illness?

Answer 14

1 year

Question 15

Petition for license reinstatement

Answer 15

Must include 2 letters of recommend from PTs.

Question 16

Criteria for acceptance into diversion program

Answer 16

Licensed PT/PTA, abused drugs/alcohol, voluntarily requests admission, agrees to med/psych exam, agrees to cooperate with all aspects of program

Question 17

Diversion committee consists of?

Answer 17

At least 3 members, appointed based on previous recovery or knowledge in substance abuse. Term of 4 years

Question 18

Termination of diversion program:

Answer 18

Completed program, failed to comply, no more benefit

Question 19

CEU requirements when renewing license

Answer 19

30 hours CEU, every 2 years. Checked by random audit.

Question 20

Violation of practice act consequences?

Answer 20

Misdemeanor, fine up to $1,000, imprisonment no more than 6 months, or both.

Question 21

When does a PT/PTA license expire?

Answer 21

At 12 midnight on the last day of the birth month of licensee (every 2 years)

Question 22

Renewal fee for license?

Answer 22

$200-300.

Question 23

Can an expired license be renewed?

Answer 23

Yes, within 5 years.

Question 24

Change of address

Answer 24

Must notify the board within 30 days

Question 25

All aides, applicants, students, interns must wear name tags with what size font?

Answer 25

Size 18-point font.

Question 26

What are the requirements for a Foreign Applicant

Answer 26

9 months of supervised practice. 1 month waived for every month of licensed practice in other states. 3 months waived for law and professional ethics course taken.

Question 27

PTA cannot do what items

Answer 27

Supervise an aide performing pt. related tasks, provide treatment if they are in a management position.

Question 28

A fine may be up to $5,000 if?

Answer 28

Violation with immediate threat to health or safety of another, multiple violations of law, Hx of 2 or more prior citations for same or similar thing

Question 29

How long are citations made accessible to the public?

Answer 29

maximum of 5 years

Question 30

CEU requirements

Answer 30

30 hours every 2 years, with 2 hours in ethics, laws, and regulations. 4 hours of life support, emergency first aid. Records must be kept for 5 years.

Question 31

Can a person released from prison be allowed to take the board exam?

Answer 31

Yes if deemed fit to practice by the Board

Question 32

Consequences of cheating on NPTE exam

Answer 32

misdemeanor, and pay $10,000 and litigation costs

Question 33

Where do all complaints over a licensee be sent?

Answer 33

Dept. of Consumer Affairs. The complaint will be notified to the PT Board or Local Law Enforcement.

Question 34

Fine for excessive prescribing or administering drugs/treatment?

Answer 34

misdemeanor $100-600, imprisonment 60-180 days or both

Question 35

What is the penalty of selling, purchasing, a fraudulent degree/diploma?

Answer 35

Felony

Question 36

Consequence for receiving compensation/rewards for referrals?

Answer 36

jail not more than 1 year, fine not more than $50,000

Question 37

Consequence of insurance fraud?

Answer 37

suspension or revocation of license

Question 38

Punishment of not reporting instances of abuse?

Answer 38

jail up to 6 months, fine no more than $1,000