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Diversion Program
100
The Board's highest priority is this...
Protection of the Public
100
How long must one retain patient records?
no less than 7 years and at least one year after a minor has reached age 18 (if greater than 7 years)
100
What is the maximum amount of time the Board can revoke or impose probabationary conditions upon a license for unprofessional conduct?
12 months
100
What is the initial license fee?
$100
100
Who makes up the Diversion program evaluation committee and how are they selected?
at least 3 members elected by the Board. the Board shall consider the appointment of persons who are either recovering from substance abuse and have been free from substance abuse for at least 3 years or who are knowledgable in the treatment and recovery of substance abuse
200
Who sits on the PT Board of California and who decides this?
1 PT involved in education 3 practicing PTs with at least 5 years experience 3 public members who are not licensed under another Board the Governor appoints the 4 PTs and 1 public member The Senate Rules Committee and Speak of the Assembly each appoint a public member
200
How many days prior to expiration will the Board notify a licensee that the license will soon expire?
60 days
200
List 8 examples of unprofessional conduct.
advertising violation fraud in procuring a license aiding in criminal abortion conviction of a crime that relates to the duties of a PT/PTA habitual intemperance addiction to drugs gross negligence conviction of a violation of the practice act aiding or abetting fraudulent, dishonest or corrupt acts failure to follow infection control verbal abuse or sexual harrassment
200
What is the license renewal fee?
$200
200
List 4 criteria for acceptance into the Diversion Program
licensed PT/PTA and resident of CA Abuse drugs or alcohol in a manner to effect work voluntarily request admission or as a result of disciplinary action agree to undertake medical and psych exams disclose any necessary medical information agree to cooperate with the treatment
300
Every year the Board is required to hold meetings in these 3 cities
Sacramento, LA, SF
300
How many PTAs may a PT supervise?
2 PTAs
300
What is the penalty for engaging in activity that undermines the integrity of the National Exam process?
Deny an application or revoke a license
300
What is the deliquency fee (late fee) for license renewal?
$300 or 50% of the current renewal fee
300
Who decides if a PT or PTA in the diversion program is safe to continue or resume practice?
The Diversion evaluation committee
400
How does the Board define Physical Therapy?
"art and science of physical or corrective rehabilitation or of physical or corrective treatment of any bodily or mental condition of any person by the use of physical, chemical, or other properties of heat, light, water, electricity, sound, massage, and active, passive, and resistive exercise"
400
How does one become a PTALA and for how long can one work as a PTALA?
graduate from an accredited program, file a complete application for the first time, recieve an ATT letter and authorization to work as a PTALA. one can work as a PTALA until the next scheduled NPTE.
400
The Board has the power to suspend, revoke or decline to issue a license for this type of offense?
Felony
400
What is the application fee?
$125
400
Who is responsible for paying for this program?
the participant
500
How does the Board define the role of physical therapy in wellness and prevention?
"the practice of physical therapy includes the promotion and maintenance of physical fitness to enhance the bodily movement related health and wellness of individuals through the use of physical therapy interventions"
500
What month, day, and time does one's license expire?
Midnight on the last day of one's birth month during the 2nd year of a 2 year term
500
In lieu of a formal accusation against a licensee for unprofessional conduct the Board may issue a public letter of reprimand. The Board is required to notify the licensee how many days prior to the intended posting?
30 days
500
What is the fee for a license wall certificate?
$50
500
Can the records from the Diversion Program be made public?
No. They are confidential and are not subject to discovery or subpoena.