AZ Law exam – Flashcards
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Assistive Personnel
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PTA PT Aides All people who perform PT specific task under the guidance of PT
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Dry Needling
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means a skilled intervention performed by a physical therapist that uses a thin filiform needle to penetrate neuromuscular and musculoskeletal structures
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What is the time requirement of a PT who is providing general supervision and thus "readily available" to assist PTA
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Must be readily available via telecommunication (at the least) within 15 minutes
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What are acceptable forms of readily available ?
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telecommunication and or on-site visit
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how long does the physical therapist have to get to the facility if necessary?
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must get to the facility within same day.
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what is on-site supervisions main requirement?
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person is physically on site and immediately available
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where does an interim permit allow someone to work according to board?
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allows person to work in arizona until a licenses is issued. Must do so under conditions listed in the permit
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A PTA can supervise how many people?
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0, none
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T or F: person is exempt from holding a PT license if they are with sports team for 60 days or less
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True
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If a person changes their address they must notify who?
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AZ Board of PT
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A person under direct PT supervision performing routine physical therapy task designated by the PT.
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PT aide
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T or F: A business entity is a organization that includes any persons who is or isnt licensed or certified to provide PT.
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True
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what is the term? the forms and additional information the Board requires to be submitted by an applicant or on the applicant's behalf
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Applicant Packet
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When a PT is "on-call" they must be able to get to the facility in what amount of time?
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Within the same day
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how often does the board meet each quarter?
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Once per quarter
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does the board keep track of ones address , telephone, current business and residential address AND license number?
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Yes
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who reports final disciplinary action for PT and PTAs ?
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AZ PT Board
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how often are disciplinary actions, board ruling, opinions and interpretations of statues published?
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At least once annually
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The board submits written report of actions taken against licensee or certificate holders no later than what date each year?
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Dec 31st
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does the board establish fees for board related items and collect fees?
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Yes
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the board puts _____ percent of all monies collected into state general fund and ____ percent into board of physical therapy fund
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10% in state general fund 90% in board of physical therapy fund
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The board will acknowledge receipt of written criticisms in ___ days.
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15 days
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T or F: written criticism must specifically state rule and how it is inadequate, unduly burdensome, unreasonable, or otherwise improper.
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True
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PT has to perform reevaluation every ___ treatment or every ___ days, which ever comes first
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every 4th visit or every 30 days.
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T or F: under general supervision a PT must be able to get to the facility within 15 minutes
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False. They must respond which could be either showing up or any form telecommunication
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If persons application to board is denied what happens in order for person to try and be appeal?
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A hearing is held.
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Having area of persons body exposed that is not apart of treatment is considered sexual misconduct.
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True
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How soon must you report change of address to board of physical therapy?
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Within 30 days
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You cannot take a national examination early if it is more than ______ days before your graduation.
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120 days
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if you fail the national exam you can retake it without reapplying within how long?
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within 6 months
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what score must one get on each to pass: NPTE jurisprudence
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NPTE = 600 out of 800 jurisprudence = 600 out of 800
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A person is required to do the following if there licenses is suspend for more than _______ consecutive years: 1. Practicing for a specified time under an interim permit. 2. Completing remedial courses. 3. Completing continuing competence requirements for the period of the lapsed license. 4. Passing an examination.
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More than 3 years
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What is the max amount the board can charge for renewal, reinstatement, original licenses
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no more than $300 regardless of type
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For a physical therapist: Application for an original license if the applicant applies on or after September 1 in an even-numbered year and no later than August 31 in an odd-numbered year, $________;
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$260
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For a physical therapist: Application for an original license if the applicant applies on or after September 1 in an odd-numbered year and no later than August 31 in an even-numbered year, $____;
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$190
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For a physical therapist: Renewal of an active license, $______
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$160
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For a physical therapist: Renewal of an inactive license, $______;
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$80
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For a physical therapist: Reinstatement of an administratively suspended license, $______ plus the renewal fee
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$100
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For a physical therapist: Duplicate license, $ _______
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$10
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This are possible situations that PT must do in order for what? 1. Complete one or more courses relevant to the practice of physical therapy or the work of a physical therapist assistant, 2. Complete continuing competence requirements for the period of time of the lapsed license, or 3. Take and pass a jurisprudence examination or national examination. 4. Practice physical therapy or work as a physical therapist assistant under an interim permit that allows the applicant to participate in a supervised clinical practice.
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License reinstatement
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A PT can supervise no more than _______ assistive personnel and of those only _____ can be PTAs
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3 assistive personnel, at least 1 must be PTA, but no more than 2 can be PTAs of the 3
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PTA must have a licnese and _______ hrs of onsite supervision before they can be delegated via general supervision.
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2000 hours
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T or F: assistive personell includes anyone under direction of PT (PTA, Aids, Front Desk, etc)
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True
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If you fail national exam can you still get interim permit ?
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No
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How long is an interim permit valid?
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90 days at least but no more than 6 months
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when can it an interim permit be revoked? is hearing held for revoked license ?
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anytime they believe you to be incompetent yes one his held
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If person is not a PT but able to use a modality under their own license, are they restricted from PT related physical agent use?
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No
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what do these people not need ? intern in board approved program PT or PTA in armed services, public health services or VA foreign educated or PT from another state if teaching in educational seminar for 60 days or less in year PT from another state who comes to administer aide for national disaster for 60 days or less
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A license to practice
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T or F: PT is required to refer patient who has condition that requires another healthcare provider if service is outside of PT scope
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True
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IF person uses physical therapy or PTA or any related term or abbreviation in connection with their practice or business but do not have license it is a class 1 (felony or misdemeanor) ?
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Class 1 Misdemeanor
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An interim permit holder must have a PT ( on-site or general supervision )
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On site
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T or F: For each patient on each date of service, a physical therapist must provide and document all of the therapeutic intervention that requires the expertise of a physical therapist
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true
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T or F: if PT qualifies a PTA via direction and supervision, and a PT (at some point) provides documentation of their expertise and what use of PTA provide, a CO-signature is not required at the time of PTA service
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True
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Who is strictly responsible for discharge, evaluation , and reevaluation ?
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Physical therapist
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The board consists of _____ members, _______ of which is/are physical therapists, _______ of which is/are physical therapist assistants, _______ of which is/are do not have a financial interest in any health care profession, but who have an interest in consumer rights.
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7 members; 4 PTs; 1 PTA; 2 public members
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Who appoints the members of the board?
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Governor
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How long must a PT/PTA practice in the state of AZ before being appointed a board member?
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5 years
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How long is a board member able to serve?
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No more than two successive four year terms, or for more than ten consecutive years
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The board shall notify a licensee of a complaint and the nature of the complaint within in how many days?
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90 days
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What is a compliance period?
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a two year license renewal cycle that ends August 31st of even-numbered years
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A physical therapist shall provide the referring practitioner with information from the patient assessment, diagnosis, and POC within how many days? How shall the PT notify the practitioner?
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7 days/ 1 week In writing and place a copy of the written notice in the patient's chart, or orally with note of verbal communication placed in patient's record.
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An applicant, licensee, or certificate holder who is charged with a misdemeanor involving conduct that may affect patient safety or a felony shall provide written notice of the charge to the Board within how many working days after the charge is filed?
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10 days
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How many contact hours shall a physical therapist earn for continuing competence activities for each compliance period to be eligible for renewal of license?
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20 contact hours
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How many contact hours is a physical therapist able to earn in each category?
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No more than 10 hours for Category A and no more than 10 hours in Category B and C
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How many contact hours may be earned from nonclinical course work in each category?
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No more than five of the required contact hours from Category A, as well as Category B and C, can be obtained from nonclinical course work.
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The board may send a notice of audit for continuing competence compliance within how many calendar days following the license renewal deadline?
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Within 60 calendar days
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How long shall a licensee retain evidence of participation in continuing competence activity?
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For the two preceding compliance periods.
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How long does a licensee found in non compliance with continuing competence requirement have to satisfy the requirements?
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Six months from the notice of non compliance
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What activities are included in the Category A continuing competence?
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-Continuing education course designed to provide necessary understanding of current research, clinical skills, administration, or educated related to the practice of PT. -Coursework towards granting or renewal of PT clinical speciality certification approved by the board. -Coursework in a PT clinical residency program. -Coursework in a postgraduate PT education from an accredited college or university.
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What activities are included in the Category B continuing competence?
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-Study group (must have a min of three participants and two hours of participation equals one contact hour) -Self instruction -Inservice Education
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What activities are included in the Category C continuing competence?
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-Physical therapy practice management course work -Teaching or lecturing -Publication
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T or F: A PT student and PTA student must practice under the on-site supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
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True
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If the board finds the information received in a complaint or an investigation is not sufficient to merit direct action against the licensee it may do what?
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A. Dismiss the complaint B. Issue an advisory letter. C. Issue a nondisciplinary order.
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What is an advisory letter?
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A nondisciplinary action to notify the licensee that the board believes that the licensee should be educated about the requirements of the chapter and the board. It is a PUBLIC document.
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T or F: An advisory letter may be used in future disciplinary actions against a licensee.
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True
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What is a nondisciplinary order?
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Requires the licensee to complete a prescribed number of hours of continuing education in an area or areas prescribed by the board to provide the licensee with the necessary understanding of current standards, skills, procedures or treatments. Issued when the board receives a complaint.
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T or F: The board shall not disclose the identity of a person who provides information unless this information is essential to proceedings or unless required by a court.
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True
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T or F: If an individual other than a PT or PTA makes an entry into the patient record, the supervising PT doesn't need to cosign the entry.
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False. The supervising PT needs to co-sign the entry.
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When should re-evaluation of a patient be completed?
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When a patient fails to profess as expected, progresses sufficiently to warrant change in the POC, or every 4th treatment visit or every 30 days (whichever comes first).
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When can a therapeutic intervention note be used discharge summary and demonstrate conclusion of care in a patient's record?
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If care is provided in an acute-care hospital and the note was signed by a PT. The therapeutic intervention note on the last date that the intervention is provided constitutes documentation of the conclusion of care if the entry is made by a physical therapist.
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If the party objects to a subpoena, how long does he/she have to file a written objection with the board?
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Within 5 days after service of the subpoena or at the beginning of the hearing if the subpoena is served fewer than five days before the hearing.
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When shall the board squash or modify a subpoena?
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1. It is unreasonable or oppressive 2. It requests information that is confidential or privileged 3. The desired testimony or evidence can be obtained by an alternative method
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T or F: If the board decides to require that an individual with a restricted license be supervised during the period of restriction, the board must appoint a licensee to provide the supervision.
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True
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How long does a PT or PTA, who has had their license revoked, suspended, or voluntarily surrendered, have to return the license to the board?
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Within 10 days after receipt of the Board's final order.
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T or F: A licensee is able to carry over contact hours from one compliance period to another.
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False.
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An interim permit holder shall complete a supervised clinical practice under onsite supervision, which shall consist of how many hours?
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At least 500 hours
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The onsite supervisor has to submit a mid-point rating on the CPI for an interim holder by ____ day of clinical practice, and must submit the completion rating no later than _____ days after the end of the supervised clinical practice.
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55th day of clinical practice for mid-point rating, and no later than 30 days after the end of the clinical practice
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A person who meets the requirements of this chapter for certification and who performs physical therapy procedures and related tasks that have been selected and delegated by the supervising physical therapist.
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Physical Therapist Assistant
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The board may deny a license or certificate to an applicant, licensee, or a certificate for what reasons?
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1. Knowingly make a false statement of fact on the application. 2. Committing fraud in procurement of a license or certificate. 3. Committing a felony or a misdemeanor. 4. Attempting to engage in conduct that subverts or undermines the integrity of the examination or the examination process. 5. Engaging in any conduct that would be considered a violation of section.
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A licensee shall not receive continuing competence credit for which activities?
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1. A regularly scheduled educational opportunity provided within an institution, such as rounds or case conferences 2. A staff meeting 3. A publication or presentation by a licensee to a lay or nonprofessional group 4. Routine teaching of personnel, students, or staff as part of a job requirement
