2024 CA PT JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
WITH ANSWERS
What is the difference between physiotherapy and physical therapy? (2601) -
CORRECT-ANSWERSNothing; they are synonymous
What is the difference between physical therapist technician and physical
therapist aide? (2601) - CORRECT-ANSWERSNothing; they are synonymous
What percent of con ed courses are audited by an approval agency in order
to ensure compliance with requirements? - CORRECT-ANSWERS10%
Requirements for con ed courses - CORRECT-ANSWERS1) Relevant to PT
practice with competent instructor(s)
2) Course syllabi provided with written goals/learning objectives that are
measurable
3) Documentation of joint development of con ed courses, if applicable
4) Periodic review of courses with feedback eval form available to
participants at the end
5) Disclose any financial interest in recommended products, if applicable
6) Provide completion certificates
7) Maintain records of course content/attendance for at least 7 years
8) Provide info on the approving agency, contact info, and number of hours
its approved for
How long must a con ed course maintain records of course content and
attendance? - CORRECT-ANSWERSAt least 7 years
How long must a licensee maintain records of con ed courses/hours? -
CORRECT-ANSWERS5 years after
Note, must contain title of course, date, and certificate of completion
,Is con ed required for inactive licenses? - CORRECT-ANSWERSNo, they are
waived
How to restore inactive license - CORRECT-ANSWERS1) Pay renewal fee
2) Pay con ed fees
3) Complete con ed equal to a single renewal period (30 hours)
What exemptions can be granted by the board for con ed requirements? -
CORRECT-ANSWERS1) Evidence of being abroad for at least 1 year during
renewal period
2) Evidence of being absent from CA for military service for at least 1 year
during renewal period
3) Evidence of health issue (physical/mental disability/inability to work) for at
least 1 year OR this happened to an immediate family member for which the
licensee had total responsibility of care
Can exemptions for con ed requirements be granted for 2 consecutive
renewal periods? - CORRECT-ANSWERSNo
How long prior to sponsoring a community-based organization event must
the organization register with the board? - CORRECT-ANSWERS90 days prior
to event
Note, board will let the organization then know within 15 days if the
application is complete or missing info and they can reject if info isn't
received with at least 30 days prior to event
How long must an organization maintain records for community-based
events? - CORRECT-ANSWERS5 years
What is required following a community-based event? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSWithin 15 days of event, must file report to the board summarizing
the details, including date, location, type of services provided, list of out-of-
state practitioners and their license numbers
What steps do out-of-state providers have to do in order to be apart of
sponsoring community-based event? - CORRECT-ANSWERSFile a "request for
authorization to practice without a license" form to the board, which also
requires $50 fee and LiveScan fingerprints (which last in system for 4 years)
If in the military and leave the country during war, can license be reinstated
without exam/penalty? - CORRECT-ANSWERSYes if license was valid at the
, time of departure and reinstatement occurs within 1 year of d/c from active
service (unless injured/in the VA)
Can one file a temporary restraining order on licensee in their place of
business? - CORRECT-ANSWERSYes, through filing formal accusation within
30 days
Note, this would be done if formal trial is not quick enough to prevent them
from doing harm
Can you refer patients somewhere if you have beneficial interests? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSYes if they need medical treatment there and the
beneficial interest isn't significant (i.e., <5% and $5,000) and you disclose
the interest
Can discounts be offered to patients? If so, what for? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSYes, for prompt payment and for patients who may not be
reimbursed by insurance
Can PTs give nutritional advice in CA? - CORRECT-ANSWERSYes but may not
claim to diagnose or cure anything; additionally, must have a notice posted
in the building stating this
Are licensees acting in good faith during emergency care liable for civil
damages? - CORRECT-ANSWERSNo
What is the penalty for failing to pay child support within 30 calendar days -
CORRECT-ANSWERSLicense suspension
Note, it is possible to get one-time temporary 150-day license extension, but
will be suspended at end if not paid
Timeframe for filing and where to file report regarding patient abuse or self-
harm - CORRECT-ANSWERSShould report by phone ASAP
File written report to local law enforcement agency within 2 days
If two people need to report abuse/harm, can they report it as one group
instead of filing separately? - CORRECT-ANSWERSYes, only one person
files/signs report
Are PTs allowed to take photos of injury for suspected report? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSYes
If a child isn't receiving medical treatment for religious reasons, is this
considered neglect? - CORRECT-ANSWERSNo
WITH ANSWERS
What is the difference between physiotherapy and physical therapy? (2601) -
CORRECT-ANSWERSNothing; they are synonymous
What is the difference between physical therapist technician and physical
therapist aide? (2601) - CORRECT-ANSWERSNothing; they are synonymous
What percent of con ed courses are audited by an approval agency in order
to ensure compliance with requirements? - CORRECT-ANSWERS10%
Requirements for con ed courses - CORRECT-ANSWERS1) Relevant to PT
practice with competent instructor(s)
2) Course syllabi provided with written goals/learning objectives that are
measurable
3) Documentation of joint development of con ed courses, if applicable
4) Periodic review of courses with feedback eval form available to
participants at the end
5) Disclose any financial interest in recommended products, if applicable
6) Provide completion certificates
7) Maintain records of course content/attendance for at least 7 years
8) Provide info on the approving agency, contact info, and number of hours
its approved for
How long must a con ed course maintain records of course content and
attendance? - CORRECT-ANSWERSAt least 7 years
How long must a licensee maintain records of con ed courses/hours? -
CORRECT-ANSWERS5 years after
Note, must contain title of course, date, and certificate of completion
,Is con ed required for inactive licenses? - CORRECT-ANSWERSNo, they are
waived
How to restore inactive license - CORRECT-ANSWERS1) Pay renewal fee
2) Pay con ed fees
3) Complete con ed equal to a single renewal period (30 hours)
What exemptions can be granted by the board for con ed requirements? -
CORRECT-ANSWERS1) Evidence of being abroad for at least 1 year during
renewal period
2) Evidence of being absent from CA for military service for at least 1 year
during renewal period
3) Evidence of health issue (physical/mental disability/inability to work) for at
least 1 year OR this happened to an immediate family member for which the
licensee had total responsibility of care
Can exemptions for con ed requirements be granted for 2 consecutive
renewal periods? - CORRECT-ANSWERSNo
How long prior to sponsoring a community-based organization event must
the organization register with the board? - CORRECT-ANSWERS90 days prior
to event
Note, board will let the organization then know within 15 days if the
application is complete or missing info and they can reject if info isn't
received with at least 30 days prior to event
How long must an organization maintain records for community-based
events? - CORRECT-ANSWERS5 years
What is required following a community-based event? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSWithin 15 days of event, must file report to the board summarizing
the details, including date, location, type of services provided, list of out-of-
state practitioners and their license numbers
What steps do out-of-state providers have to do in order to be apart of
sponsoring community-based event? - CORRECT-ANSWERSFile a "request for
authorization to practice without a license" form to the board, which also
requires $50 fee and LiveScan fingerprints (which last in system for 4 years)
If in the military and leave the country during war, can license be reinstated
without exam/penalty? - CORRECT-ANSWERSYes if license was valid at the
, time of departure and reinstatement occurs within 1 year of d/c from active
service (unless injured/in the VA)
Can one file a temporary restraining order on licensee in their place of
business? - CORRECT-ANSWERSYes, through filing formal accusation within
30 days
Note, this would be done if formal trial is not quick enough to prevent them
from doing harm
Can you refer patients somewhere if you have beneficial interests? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSYes if they need medical treatment there and the
beneficial interest isn't significant (i.e., <5% and $5,000) and you disclose
the interest
Can discounts be offered to patients? If so, what for? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSYes, for prompt payment and for patients who may not be
reimbursed by insurance
Can PTs give nutritional advice in CA? - CORRECT-ANSWERSYes but may not
claim to diagnose or cure anything; additionally, must have a notice posted
in the building stating this
Are licensees acting in good faith during emergency care liable for civil
damages? - CORRECT-ANSWERSNo
What is the penalty for failing to pay child support within 30 calendar days -
CORRECT-ANSWERSLicense suspension
Note, it is possible to get one-time temporary 150-day license extension, but
will be suspended at end if not paid
Timeframe for filing and where to file report regarding patient abuse or self-
harm - CORRECT-ANSWERSShould report by phone ASAP
File written report to local law enforcement agency within 2 days
If two people need to report abuse/harm, can they report it as one group
instead of filing separately? - CORRECT-ANSWERSYes, only one person
files/signs report
Are PTs allowed to take photos of injury for suspected report? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSYes
If a child isn't receiving medical treatment for religious reasons, is this
considered neglect? - CORRECT-ANSWERSNo
