Louisiana Physical Therapy Practice Act

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What is the role of the APTA-LA?

Provides financial assistance to PTs

Conducts clinical trials in physical therapy

Enforces laws and issues licenses for PTs

Advocates for PTs and PTAs (correct)

PTs are not responsible for the supervision of PTAs.

False

What must be done to student documentation in physical therapy?

Co-signed by the supervising PT or PTA

Informed consent is a continuous process of providing information about treatment options, risks, and _____ to the patient.

benefits Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

Telehealth = Provision of services over digital platforms Unprofessional Conduct = Actions constituting professional misconduct Power Differential = Authority difference in provider-patient relationships Therapeutic Relationship = Professional relationship maintaining clear boundaries Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of unprofessional conduct?

Engaging in boundary infractions Signup and view all the answers

Boundary infractions do not affect the therapeutic relationship.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Louisiana Physical Therapy Practice Act?

To protect public health, safety, and welfare Signup and view all the answers

The Louisiana Physical Therapy Board consists of 10 members.

False Signup and view all the answers

What does the LA PT Board primarily do?

Enforces laws and issues licenses for PTs Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement for a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to become a member of the Louisiana Physical Therapy Board?

Must have practiced for at least three years Signup and view all the answers

The documentation standards require that PTs and PTAs _____ their patient care.

document Signup and view all the answers

To obtain a PTA license, a candidate must pass the National __________ Examination.

Physical Therapy Signup and view all the answers

Match the following violations with their descriptions:

Sexual Misconduct = Ethical breach involving inappropriate behavior Boundary Infractions = Under- or over-involvement in a patient’s care Informed Consent = Process for patients to make educated treatment decisions Power Differential = Impact of authority on the therapeutic relationship Signup and view all the answers

Match the following key statutes/rules with their descriptions:

§2411 = Eligibility for PTA License Rule §172 = Provisional License valid for 90 days §181 = License Renewal every two years Rule §191 = Continuing Education requirements Signup and view all the answers

What authority does the Louisiana Physical Therapy Board have in relation to the Practice Act?

Issuing licenses and setting minimum practice standards Signup and view all the answers

Direct access allows PTs to treat patients without a referral under certain conditions.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration for which a provisional license is valid?

90 days Signup and view all the answers

Members of the Louisiana Physical Therapy Board include 5 PTs, 1 PTA, 1 __________, and 1 Consumer Member.

Physician Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for continuing education?

Completion of a journal article summarization Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Louisiana Physical Therapy Practice Act (§2402.A)

Protects public health, safety, and welfare.
Establishes legal framework for supervision, licensing, and regulation of physical therapy practice in Louisiana.
Ensures quality standards and ethical practice.

Practice Act vs. Administrative Code

Practice Act (Law): Louisiana state law (R.S. 37:2401–2425); passed by legislature, signed by governor; changes require legislative action.
Administrative Code (Rules): Regulations set by the Louisiana Physical Therapy Board; interprets the Practice Act; provides detailed compliance guidance; updated via board decisions and public hearings.

Louisiana Physical Therapy Board (§2403)

Composition: 5 Physical Therapists, 1 Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), 1 Physician (Orthopedist or Physiatrist), 1 Consumer Member.
Duties: Issues licenses, sets minimum practice standards, adopts rules, enforces laws.
PTAs can be board members after 3 years of practice.

Ethical and Practice Issues

Practice Act and Board rules provide guidelines for ethical decision-making and compliance.
Addresses issues like supervision requirements and professional boundary misuse.

Key Statutes and Rules for Examination

PTA License Eligibility (§2411, Rule §129): Minimum age 19, good moral character, pass NPTE.
Provisional License (Rule §172): 90 days, contingent on supervision until licensing exam completion.
License Renewal (§181): Online renewal by March 31 every two years; requires 30 hours of Continuing Education (CE).
Continuing Education (CEU) Requirements (Rules §191 – §199): 30 hours of CE, including ethics, professionalism, and jurisprudence; audits verify compliance.
Direct Access (§2418): PTs can treat patients without referral if specific requirements are met.
Telehealth (§319): PTs and PTAs can provide telehealth services; standard care requirements apply.
Supervision (§2418F.(2), §333): Specifies PTA supervision requirements; PTs maintain responsibility for patient care.
Documentation Standards (§341): PTs/PTAs must document patient care; student documentation requires co-signature.

Additional Key Information (9/25/2024)

Charlotte Martin: Executive Director, LA PT Board.
APTA-LA vs. LA PT Board: APTA-LA is a professional association; LA PT Board is a state regulatory agency.
Documentation Rule §341.E: Student documentation requires co-signature by supervising PT or PTA.
Unprofessional Conduct (Rule §345): Outlines professional misconduct, including ethical breaches and boundary infractions.
Power Differential: Inherent authority difference between PTs/PTAs and patients; impacts therapeutic relationship.
Informed Consent: Ongoing process; patients receive information about treatment, risks, and benefits.
Therapeutic Relationship: Must maintain clear boundaries.
Sexual Misconduct and Boundary Infractions: Ethical breaches often linked to power imbalances.

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Explore the Louisiana Physical Therapy Practice Act, which establishes the legal framework for the supervision, licensing, and regulation of physical therapy in the state. This quiz covers both the Practice Act and Administrative Code, highlighting key differences and the composition of the Louisiana Physical Therapy Board. Test your knowledge on ethical practices and quality standards in physical therapy.