The Laws & Regulations Governing the Practice of Physical Therapy in California – Flashcards
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Physical Therapy Practice Act - Chapter 5.7, of division 2, of the Business and Professions Code
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California Code of Regulations Title 16, Division 13.2 - Physical Therapy Regulation Code
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Related Laws and Regulations - Business and Professions Code of California
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California Constitution
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Code of Civil Procedure
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Corporations Code of California
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Family Code Section
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Government Code: Penal Code Welfare & Institution Code
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Updated 1/1/2014 Passage of SB198: Key provisions clarifying PT responsibility to manage patient care and added licensure renewal exemptions Passage of AB1000: Direct access to physical therapy care
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The Physical Therapy Act Updates
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Administration & General Provisions (2600-2615)
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Article 1
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Scope of Regulation & Exemptions (2620-2634)
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Article 2
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Qualifications & Requirements for Licensure (2635-2639.1)
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Article 3
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Renewal of Licenses (2644-2649)
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Article 4
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Educational Standards (2650-2654)
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Article 5
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Enforcement (2660-2661.7)
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Article 6
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Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (2662-2669)
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Article 7
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Physical Therapy Board 2602.1 Priority of the Board 2603 Composition 2603.5 Qualification of public members 2604 Terms of membership 2605 Duties 2606 Compensation 2608 Power to suspend or revoke licenses 2611 Meeting and hearings
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The Physical Therapy Act Article 1- Administration & General Provisions
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Defines Physical Therapy (2620) Art & Science of physical or corrective rehabilitation Directed to any bodily or mental condition Use of physical agents, massage, exercise Includes evaluation, planning, instruction and consulting as well a fitness/ wellness Does not authorize diagnosis of disease
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The Physical Therapy Act Article 2- Scope of Regulation and Exemptions
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Provision for Direct Access to PT (2620.1) Any person can directly seek PT care Must refer if beyond scope of practice fail to progress Discloser of financial interest Notify the patient's physician of treatment Limited to 45 days and/or 12 visits Patient must sign and date disclosure first Continued care requires in-person exam
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The Physical Therapy Act Article 2- Scope of Regulation and Exemptions cont.
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2620.3 Use of topical medications 2620.5 Standards for needle EMG 2620.7 Maintenance of patient records 2622 PT is responsible for managing all aspects of the care , includes limits on supervision of Aides & PTA's 2630 Title of physical therapist 2630.3 PTA limits and supervision 2630.4 PT Aide description & supervision
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The Physical Therapy Act Article 2- Scope of Regulation and Exemptions cont. again
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2630.5 Exemptions from licensure requirements 2633 Restrictions on use of title "physical therapist" and use of "P.T." Restriction on use of "Dr." by PT's 2633.5 Restrictions on use of PTA 2633.7 "Physical therapist student"
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The Physical Therapy Act Article 2- Scope of Regulation and Exemptions cont. again again
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2635 Qualification of license applicant 2636 Requirement for Licensure - Completion of educational coursework - Passing score on PT exam - Passing score on CA state law exam 2636.5 Requirement for filing for reciprocity. 2638 Right to retake the exam if failed. 2639 PTLA status and limitation defined. 2639.1 Alternate path for PTA applicants
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The Physical Therapy Act Article 3- Qualifications and Requirements for Licensure
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2644 - 45 License expiration & renewal 2646 Renewal of license, less than 5 year expired 2647 Renewal of license, after 5 years expired 2648 Exemptions from renewal fee 2649 Continued Competency
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The Physical Therapy Act Article 4- Renewal of Licenses (2644 - 2649)
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2650 Education requirements for PT and PTA 2651 Establishes the criteria of CAPTE as meeting the standards for the Board. 2652 Guidelines for foreign trained physical therapists seeking licensure 2653 Provision for unqualified, foreign trained license applicant to take PTA exam
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The Physical Therapy Act Article 5- Educational Standards
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2660 Unprofessional Conduct defined 2660.1 Sexual activity limitations 2660.2 Disciplinary and options for unprofessional conduct. 2660.3 Public Letter of Reprimand 2660.4 Failure to provide records 2660.5 Registered sex offenders 2660.7 Subverting the Examination Process 2661 Guilty pleas, verdicts and No Contest 2661.5 Cost recovery 2661.6 Probation 2661.7 Appeals Process
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The Physical Therapy Act Article 6- Enforcement
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2662 Program to rehabilitate PT and PTA's addicted to Alcohol or drugs. Goal to return the practitioner to practice in a manner that will not endanger the public health and safety. 2663 -6 Program establishment 2667-8 Confidentiality and cost recovery 2669 Not a defense before the Board
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The Physical Therapy Act Article 7- Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program
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2670 Violation of any provision in this chapter is a misdemeanor $1000 fine 6 months in jail Both 2672 Injunctions Restraining conduct by any County Superior court may be initiated by an application from the Medical Board, or 10 or more licensed PT's.
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The Physical Therapy Act Article 8 - Offenses Against This Chapter
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2680 Records on licensees 2681 - 87 Physical Therapy Fund 2688 - 89 Fee assessment
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The Physical Therapy Act Article 9 - Fiscal Administration
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2692 Physical therapy corporations are bound by the same statutes and regulations that bind the person holding the license under this chapter. 2693 Naming of Physical Therapy Corporations 2694 Ownership of Physical Therapy Corporations
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The Physical Therapy Act Article 10 - Physical Therapy Corporations (2690 - 2696)
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1398.6 Filing of Addresses 1398.10 Advertising 1398.11 Identification tags requirements 1398.13 Patient Record requirements 1398.21.1 Failure to pass examination 1395.26.5 Clinical service requirements for foreign trained practitioners. 1398.37 Identification of students and interns 1398.44 Supervision of the PTA 1398.47 Equivalent training or experience: PTA
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Physical Therapy Regulations California Code of Regulations (1398 - 1399.99)
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1399 Requirements for use of Aides 1399.10 Supervision of PT license Applicants 1399.20 Substantial Relationship Criteria 1399.25 Administrative Citations 1399.35 Requirements for Professional Corps. 1399.50 Outline of Physical Therapist Fees 1399.60 EMG Certification defined 1399.75 -79 Topical Medication regulations 1399.90-99 Continued Competency
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Physical Therapy Regulations California Code of Regulations (1398 - 1399.99) cont
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Disclosure of "significant beneficial interest" (B &P Code: 654.2) Excessive prescribing or treatment (B&P Code:725) Insurance fraud (B&P Code: 810) Prominent display of license (B& P Code: 680 -680.5)
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Related Laws & Regulations Highlights
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Report of injuries (Penal Code: section 11160) Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (Penal Code 11164 - 11174.3) Sexual Assault Sexual exploitation Neglect (Penal Code: section 11165.2) Severe neglect General neglect Mandated Reporter (Penal Code: section 11165.7)
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