Home many days does a PTA have to satisfy tax obligations/enter payment program with Franchise Tax Board?
90 days
What happens if a PTA does not
... [Show More] satify tax obligations with franchise tax board?
License can be revoked
All PTs/PTAs in California are __________ Reporters, and must report any type of abuse or neglect to the county.
Manditory
T/F: If a patient/individual injures self as a result of voluntary administration or a narcotic or dangerous substance, a PTA would report incident authorities.
False: PTA/PT is not a mandated reporter in this situation.
When should a telephone report be made by PTA? written report?
Telephone- immediately
Written- 2 days/36 hours for kids
What needs to be listed on the written report to law enforcement?
Name of patient
Whereabouts of patient
Type of injuries
Alleged abuser
What happens if a PTA refuses to report abuse?
6 months in jail, $1000 fine or both
Board of California consists of how many individuals
7; 1 PT for education, 3 PTs with 5 years experience, and 3 public members
T/F: The board members can be reelected after 2 consecutive terms
False; no more than 2 consecutive terms
Where are meetings held for California board?
SF, LA, Sacremento
How long does a PT facility need to hold documentation of patients?
7 years or one year after a minor reaches 18
1 PT is responsible for how many PT aide(s)?
1
What tasks can aide perform?
non patient related tasks (observation, transport, clerical duties)
T/F: A DPT can be referred to as a Doctor?
False: only when referring to a DPT degree can a PT be referred to as a Dr.
How long is the PTLA status good for?
90 days; can be lost when failed exam
What type of supervision is needed for a PTLA
Immediate and direct by licensed therapist
Who accredits a PT school?
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
How many weeks do PT/PTA students need clinical experience during school?
min. of 18 weeks
How many PTAs can a PT supervise?
2 general; 1 medicare
How long can the board PTAs license after unprofessional conduct
12 months
What are the criteria to reinstate license?
petition for reinstatement after minimum time period determined by conviction, 2 letters of rec from PTs, may receive psychological or drug counseling
Any violation of PT practice act can result in a...
misdemeanor; $1000 fine, 6 months county jail time
Continueing Education units must be summitted when with how many hours
every 2 years with a min of 30 hours
Licenses expire when?
on the last day of birth month
PTA is notified of license expiration how many days in advance?
60
How many days does a PTA have to notify the Board when they change their address?
30 days
What must the PTA document in the patient's record?
Treatment provided
What must be included in the patient's record?
Date
Name/title of person providing service (aides/students/etc)
When eligible for national board exam, how long does the PTLA have to take it?
1 year
What happens if your a no-show for exam
it is considered a withdrawl from license application
Difference of intern vs student
A student has not finished academic training
An intern has completed academic training but not graduated
T/F: writing a progress report or discharge summary is not within PTA scope of practice
True
T/F: a PTA can supervise a PT aide's patient treatment?
False; not within scope of practice.
T/F: PT must review patient care by SPTA weekly.
True
T/F: PTA can supervise aide performing any patient treatment.
False: can only supervise all non patient related tasks
How long does a PT/PTA have to provide documents requested by board?
15 days
In a physical therapy corporation, who must hold a valid PT license?
shareholder, director, and officer
PT and PTA fees
Application- $75 PT/PTA
Board exam- $380 PT; $365 PTA
Biennal renewal- $150 PT/PTA
Law exam- $85 PT/PTA
Delinquency- $75 PT/PTA
Continuing Competency Requirements
30 CEUs in 2 years (must include)
Ethics/law- 2 hours
Life support- 4 hours
How long must a PTA/PT maintain records for?
5 years
How do you reactivate your license after deactivating it?
pay regular fee
complete CEUs for 1 renewal period (2years)
T/F: if you are in the military and your license expires you can reinstate license within 1 year of discharge.
True
How much can you be fined if caught cheating on licensing exam?
$10,000 plus litigation
Fingerprints must be submitted to who?
Department of Justice/FBI
Who receives all complaints from the public regarding a licensee then notifies PT board?
Consumer affairs
T/F: Licensee does not need to report arrest if found not guilty or nolo contendere?
True
When denied of license, how long do you need to wait before re-applying?
No earlier than 1 year
To offer to sell, sell, or purchase fraudulent degree/diploma may result in a
felony
To give or recieve compensation, discound or reward for referral may result in ___ jail time or _____ fine
1 year; $50,000
T/F: Cannot refer patient to a facility that you own even when medical necessity can be proven.
False
T/F: Cannot refer patient to organization in which license or immediate family of licensee has a beneficial interest unless disclosed to pts. in writing.
True
False advertising is a
misdemeanor
What font must name tag be?
@ least 18 point font
Excessively prescribing/administering drugs or treatment can result in
misdemeanor ($100-$600; 60-180 days jail time)
T/F: consent of patient to sexual relations can be used in defense of PTA/PT.
False; in no instanse can consent of the patient to sex be used as defense [Show Less]