2024 CA JURISPRUDENCE PT EXAM
WITH ANSWERS
Where does the money from a convicted licensee go? 2661.5 - CORRECT-
ANSWERSTo the Physical Therapy fund as reimbursement in the fiscal year
that the cost is recovered, or in the previous fiscal year
How are probationary licensees monitored? 2661.6 - CORRECT-ANSWERSBy
the probation monitoring program, and the employed nonpeace officers. This
is paid for from the PT Fund
How long must a person wait to apply for license reinstatement following
revocation due to unprofessional conduct? 2661.7 - CORRECT-ANSWERSAt
least 3 years
How long must a person wait to apply for license reinstatement following
probation of 3+ years? 2661.7 - CORRECT-ANSWERSAt least 2 years
How long must a person wait to apply for license reinstatement following
revocation due to mental or physical illness or probation of < 3 years?
2661.7 - CORRECT-ANSWERSAt least 1 year
What must a petition for license reinstatement include? 2661.7 - CORRECT-
ANSWERSAt least 2 verified recommendations from licensed PTs
What is considered during a hearing to reinstate a license? 2661.7 -
CORRECT-ANSWERSALL activities since the disciplinary action was taken; the
offense itself; the petitioner's activities prior to probation/discipline; the
petitioner's rehabilitative efforts, general reputation for truth, and
professional ability
What is the legislative intent of the board in regard to PTs/PTAs impaired due
to abuse of drugs or alcohol? 2662 - CORRECT-ANSWERSThe board shall seek
to identify and rehabilitate therapists/assistants impaired by drug or alcohol
abuse so that they may be treated and returned to PT practice in a manner
that will not endanger the public
What is the purpose of a diversion evaluation committee? 2663 - CORRECT-
ANSWERSThis will be to ensure that there is a program for the rehabilitation
of PTs and PTAs whose competency is impaired by drug or alcohol abuse.
, There may be more than one committee to assist in carrying out the
program's duties
How many members shall a diversion evaluation committee have? 2664 -
CORRECT-ANSWERSAt least 3 members
Who is considered by the board for appointment to the diversion evaluation
committee? 2664 - CORRECT-ANSWERSPersons who are recovering from
substance abuse and have been free from substance abuse for at least 3
years, persons who are knowledgeable in the treatment and recovery of
substance abuse, and sometimes a physician or surgeon that is board
certified in psychiatry
How long is the term for a diversion evaluation committee member? 2664 -
CORRECT-ANSWERS4 years (like that of the board itself)
Can a diversion evaluation committee hold closed sessions to consider
matters when necessary? 2664 - CORRECT-ANSWERSYes, when it is
necessary to protect the privacy of an applicant or participant. Otherwise,
they must comply with the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act (like the board
itself)
Are members of the diversion evaluation committee reimbursed? 2664 -
CORRECT-ANSWERSYes, they are per diem and are reimbursed for expenses
provided in Section 103
What are the duties of the diversion evaluation committee? 2665 - CORRECT-
ANSWERS-Evaluate PTs/PTAs who request participation in the program
-Review and designate facilities to refer to
-Call meetings as necessary to consider requests or other matters
-Consider if a participant is ready to safely resume PT practice
-Write the terms and conditions of the diversion agreement for each
participant
-Hold an open meeting 2x per year to evaluate the committee's progress and
prepare reports or proposals
What are the criteria for acceptance into a diversion program? 2666 -
CORRECT-ANSWERS1. Licensed PT or PTA in CA
2. Found to abuse dangerous drugs or alcohol in a manner that affects their
ability to practice PT safely
3. Voluntarily requested admission
4. Agree to undertake medical or psychiatric examination
5. Cooperate by providing medical info, disclosure auths, and releases of
liability as needed
6. Agree in writing to cooperate with the program
WITH ANSWERS
Where does the money from a convicted licensee go? 2661.5 - CORRECT-
ANSWERSTo the Physical Therapy fund as reimbursement in the fiscal year
that the cost is recovered, or in the previous fiscal year
How are probationary licensees monitored? 2661.6 - CORRECT-ANSWERSBy
the probation monitoring program, and the employed nonpeace officers. This
is paid for from the PT Fund
How long must a person wait to apply for license reinstatement following
revocation due to unprofessional conduct? 2661.7 - CORRECT-ANSWERSAt
least 3 years
How long must a person wait to apply for license reinstatement following
probation of 3+ years? 2661.7 - CORRECT-ANSWERSAt least 2 years
How long must a person wait to apply for license reinstatement following
revocation due to mental or physical illness or probation of < 3 years?
2661.7 - CORRECT-ANSWERSAt least 1 year
What must a petition for license reinstatement include? 2661.7 - CORRECT-
ANSWERSAt least 2 verified recommendations from licensed PTs
What is considered during a hearing to reinstate a license? 2661.7 -
CORRECT-ANSWERSALL activities since the disciplinary action was taken; the
offense itself; the petitioner's activities prior to probation/discipline; the
petitioner's rehabilitative efforts, general reputation for truth, and
professional ability
What is the legislative intent of the board in regard to PTs/PTAs impaired due
to abuse of drugs or alcohol? 2662 - CORRECT-ANSWERSThe board shall seek
to identify and rehabilitate therapists/assistants impaired by drug or alcohol
abuse so that they may be treated and returned to PT practice in a manner
that will not endanger the public
What is the purpose of a diversion evaluation committee? 2663 - CORRECT-
ANSWERSThis will be to ensure that there is a program for the rehabilitation
of PTs and PTAs whose competency is impaired by drug or alcohol abuse.
, There may be more than one committee to assist in carrying out the
program's duties
How many members shall a diversion evaluation committee have? 2664 -
CORRECT-ANSWERSAt least 3 members
Who is considered by the board for appointment to the diversion evaluation
committee? 2664 - CORRECT-ANSWERSPersons who are recovering from
substance abuse and have been free from substance abuse for at least 3
years, persons who are knowledgeable in the treatment and recovery of
substance abuse, and sometimes a physician or surgeon that is board
certified in psychiatry
How long is the term for a diversion evaluation committee member? 2664 -
CORRECT-ANSWERS4 years (like that of the board itself)
Can a diversion evaluation committee hold closed sessions to consider
matters when necessary? 2664 - CORRECT-ANSWERSYes, when it is
necessary to protect the privacy of an applicant or participant. Otherwise,
they must comply with the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act (like the board
itself)
Are members of the diversion evaluation committee reimbursed? 2664 -
CORRECT-ANSWERSYes, they are per diem and are reimbursed for expenses
provided in Section 103
What are the duties of the diversion evaluation committee? 2665 - CORRECT-
ANSWERS-Evaluate PTs/PTAs who request participation in the program
-Review and designate facilities to refer to
-Call meetings as necessary to consider requests or other matters
-Consider if a participant is ready to safely resume PT practice
-Write the terms and conditions of the diversion agreement for each
participant
-Hold an open meeting 2x per year to evaluate the committee's progress and
prepare reports or proposals
What are the criteria for acceptance into a diversion program? 2666 -
CORRECT-ANSWERS1. Licensed PT or PTA in CA
2. Found to abuse dangerous drugs or alcohol in a manner that affects their
ability to practice PT safely
3. Voluntarily requested admission
4. Agree to undertake medical or psychiatric examination
5. Cooperate by providing medical info, disclosure auths, and releases of
liability as needed
6. Agree in writing to cooperate with the program
