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Under whose specified authorization can physical therapists penetrate tissue for neuromuscular evaluation?
Under whose specified authorization can physical therapists penetrate tissue for neuromuscular evaluation?
- MDs or surgeons (correct)
- Electroneuromyography technicians
- Licensed physical therapists
- Physical therapy assistants
What is a requirement for certification in Electroneuromyography?
What is a requirement for certification in Electroneuromyography?
- 400 hours of training under a licensed physical therapist or a physician (correct)
- 200 hours of training under a physician
- 300 hours of training under a licensed physical therapist
- 500 hours of training under a licensed physical therapist
What is NOT part of Kinesiological Electromyography?
What is NOT part of Kinesiological Electromyography?
- Exercise physiology
- Evaluation of evoked responses
- Evaluation of specific abnormal potentials (correct)
- Phasic activity of individual muscles
How often are certificates renewed for physical therapists?
How often are certificates renewed for physical therapists?
What is the examination fee for certification?
What is the examination fee for certification?
What is the renewal fee for certification?
What is the renewal fee for certification?
What is the maximum number of aides a physical therapist can supervise engaged in patient-related tasks?
What is the maximum number of aides a physical therapist can supervise engaged in patient-related tasks?
What is the minimum age requirement for a physical therapy aide to be employed at a physical therapy facility?
What is the minimum age requirement for a physical therapy aide to be employed at a physical therapy facility?
When is it necessary for a physical therapist to evaluate and document an aide's competency?
When is it necessary for a physical therapist to evaluate and document an aide's competency?
What type of task can be performed by an aide without prior evaluation and documentation of competency by a physical therapist?
What type of task can be performed by an aide without prior evaluation and documentation of competency by a physical therapist?
What is the purpose of the physical therapist's initial evaluation of the patient?
What is the purpose of the physical therapist's initial evaluation of the patient?
What is included in patient-related tasks?
What is included in patient-related tasks?
What is the maximum fine that can be imposed for a single violation of the Physical Therapy Practice Act?
What is the maximum fine that can be imposed for a single violation of the Physical Therapy Practice Act?
What is the minimum amount of time before a citation is removed from an individual's record?
What is the minimum amount of time before a citation is removed from an individual's record?
What is a circumstance that can increase the fine amount up to $5,000?
What is a circumstance that can increase the fine amount up to $5,000?
What is the purpose of an informal conference with the board's executive officer?
What is the purpose of an informal conference with the board's executive officer?
How often can multiple citations remain on an individual's record?
How often can multiple citations remain on an individual's record?
What is the time frame within which a formal meeting must be held after being notified of a citation?
What is the time frame within which a formal meeting must be held after being notified of a citation?
What is a requirement for physical therapy licensed applicants' documentation?
What is a requirement for physical therapy licensed applicants' documentation?
What is a requirement for physical therapy assistants' documentation?
What is a requirement for physical therapy assistants' documentation?
What must be documented in the patient's record?
What must be documented in the patient's record?
Who can initiate physical therapy treatment directly?
Who can initiate physical therapy treatment directly?
When must a physical therapist refer a patient to a physician, dentist, podiatrist, or chiropractor?
When must a physical therapist refer a patient to a physician, dentist, podiatrist, or chiropractor?
What is required for a physical therapist to contact a patient's physician in direct access care?
What is required for a physical therapist to contact a patient's physician in direct access care?
What information is a licensed physical therapist allowed to include in their advertising?
What information is a licensed physical therapist allowed to include in their advertising?
What is an example of false advertising by a licensed physical therapist?
What is an example of false advertising by a licensed physical therapist?
What is a consequence of a licensee being convicted of a felony?
What is a consequence of a licensee being convicted of a felony?
What is required to be reported pursuant to Business and Professions Code section 802?
What is required to be reported pursuant to Business and Professions Code section 802?
What is not allowed in advertising by a licensed physical therapist?
What is not allowed in advertising by a licensed physical therapist?
What is an example of information that can be included in an advertisement by a licensed physical therapist?
What is an example of information that can be included in an advertisement by a licensed physical therapist?
What is the delinquency fee for license renewal?
What is the delinquency fee for license renewal?
How many hours of continuing education are required for first-time license renewals?
How many hours of continuing education are required for first-time license renewals?
What is the duration for which licensees must keep a record of continuing education?
What is the duration for which licensees must keep a record of continuing education?
What is the purpose of the notification sent by the board to licensees at least 60 days before license expiration?
What is the purpose of the notification sent by the board to licensees at least 60 days before license expiration?
What is the required continuing education unit for life support classes for healthcare providers?
What is the required continuing education unit for life support classes for healthcare providers?
How often must licensed physical therapists complete continuing education requirements?
How often must licensed physical therapists complete continuing education requirements?
What happens to a licensee upon conviction of a felony?
What happens to a licensee upon conviction of a felony?
What is the consequence of a licensee being arrested?
What is the consequence of a licensee being arrested?
What is a consequence of a licensee failing to report a felony charge?
What is a consequence of a licensee failing to report a felony charge?
What is a circumstance that may increase the fine amount?
What is a circumstance that may increase the fine amount?
How often can multiple citations remain on an individual's record?
How often can multiple citations remain on an individual's record?
What is required to be reported pursuant to Business and Professions Code section 802?
What is required to be reported pursuant to Business and Professions Code section 802?
What happens to a person who fails to renew their license within five years after expiration?
What happens to a person who fails to renew their license within five years after expiration?
What is required for a person who applies for a new license after failing to renew within five years?
What is required for a person who applies for a new license after failing to renew within five years?
What is the maximum amount of hours that can be accrued for publishing a peer-reviewed article?
What is the maximum amount of hours that can be accrued for publishing a peer-reviewed article?
What is the purpose of internal audits conducted by continuing education approval agencies?
What is the purpose of internal audits conducted by continuing education approval agencies?
What is a requirement for clinical instructors to obtain CEU’s?
What is a requirement for clinical instructors to obtain CEU’s?
What is the maximum number of hours that can be accrued by being a clinical instructor?
What is the maximum number of hours that can be accrued by being a clinical instructor?
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Study Notes
Administrative Fines and Citations
- Physical therapists may face citations with fines up to $2,500, which can be increased up to $5,000 in certain circumstances, such as threats to health and safety or multiple violations.
- Citations remain on an individual's record for five years, unless multiple citations occur within that window, in which case all citations remain until the most recent one has been present for five years.
- Disputing a citation involves a formal meeting within 30 days of notification, with the option to request an informal conference with the board's executive officer within 10 days of receipt.
Certification for Tissue Penetration
- Physical therapists can penetrate tissue for neuromuscular evaluation with specified authorization from MDs or surgeons, but cannot make diagnostic or prognostic interpretations.
- Electroneuromyography (ENMG) certification requires 400 hours of training under a licensed physical therapist or physician, and 200 ENMG examinations.
- Kinesiological Electromyography (KEMG) certification requires 200 hours of training under a licensed physical therapist or physician, and 50 KEMG examinations.
Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides
- Physical therapists can supervise one physical therapist assistant or aide engaged in patient-related tasks, such as therapeutic exercises.
- Aides must be at least 18 years old, and physical therapists must evaluate and document their competency for each task prior to patient care.
- Patient-related tasks can only be performed after a physical therapist has performed an initial evaluation.
Supervision and Documentation
- Supervising physical therapists must conduct weekly case conferences and document them in the patient record.
- Physical therapists and licensed applicants must countersign with their first initial and last name in the patient's record on the same day treatment was provided.
Referral and Direct Access
- Direct access physical therapy allows individuals to initiate treatment directly from a physical therapist, but therapists must refer to a physician, dentist, podiatrist, or chiropractor if the condition is outside their scope or the patient is not progressing towards treatment goals.
- Written authorization from the patient is needed to contact the physician of direct access care.
Advertising and Solicitation
- Advertising by licensed physical therapists may include their name, addresses, phone numbers, languages spoken, and office hours, but must not include false or misleading information.
- Fees advertised must be exact, without phrases like "as low as" or "and up to".
Continuing Education
- Physical therapists must complete 30 hours or three CEUs of continuing education every two years to renew their license.
- At least 60 days before the expiration of their license, the board will send a notification to each licensee's address.
- Licensees must keep a record of continuing education for at least five years.
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