License Reinstatement
A PT has their license revoked/suspended for unprofessional conduct. They may petition the PTBC for reinstatement after this length of time:
3 years
2 at discretion of board
A licensee has this amount of time to accept or refute a letter of reprimand
15 days
How long after pt discharge do you keep medical records (adult)?
at least 7 years
PT:PTA up to...
1:2
Methods of administration:
direct
iontophoresis (electrical)
Phonophoresis (ultrasound)
A PT has a probation sentence of 3 years or more. They may petition the PTBC for termination of the probation sentence after this length of time:
2 years
How far in advance will the board notify the licensee of the intended issuance of a letter of reprimand.
30 days
When does a CI countersign notes for a PT student
How many PT aides can a PT supervise at a time
1
T/F: PTs can prescribe medications
False
A PT has their license revoked due to a mental/physical illness. They may petition the PTBC for reinstatement after this length of time:
1 year
How long can a PT treat a pt until need a referral?
45 calendar days or 12 visits
Who can sign a PTA student's documentation same day?
CI (can be a PTA)
or supervising PT
T/F: a PTA can be a CI for a PTA student
Written protocols should include:
Description of the meds
actions
indications/contraindications
procedure/technique for application
Each petition needs this many recommendations by PTs who know the person and is aware of the disciplinary actions.
2
Referrals cannot be to individuals, institutions, or family members where a ______ _____ is present for the practitioner who is referring the patient.
financial interest
When does supervising PT need to sign a PTLA's documentation?
same day
For a PTA student, who conducts and documents the weekly case review?
supervising PT
PT-approved topical medications:
bactericidal agents
debriding agents
topical anesthetic agents
anti-inflammatory agents
antispasmotic agents
adrenocortical-steroids
This member of the board issues probationary licenses.
Executive officer
For approval of a PT's plan of care following direct access, what needs to happen?
in-person patient examination by someone licensed by Med Board of Ca, Osteopathic Med Board of Ca, or someone licensed to practice podiatry
Who signs PTA-LA documentation same day?
How frequent does a supervising PT hold a case conference?
Supervising PT; weekly
Can a PTA supervise a PT aide with patient-related tasks?
No