Physical Therapy California Laws and Regulations.pdf file:///C:/Users/HP/Desktop/New%20folder%20(4)/Physical%20Th
Physical Therapy California Laws and
Regulations Questions & Answers
1. Who can legally perform the initial examination and evaluation of a patient
referred to physical therapy?
Answer licensed physical therapist
2. Which of the following interventions would NOT be appropriate to delegate to
a physical therapist assistant?
Answer Perform spinal joint manipulation requiring
re-examination and clinical decision making
3. Which of the following would NOT be appropriate within the scope of
practice of the physical therapist assistant?
Answer Change the plan of care in order to better meet the patients needs
4. Who may legally supervise PT Aides in California?
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,Physical Therapy California Laws and Regulations.pdf file:///C:/Users/HP/Desktop/New%20folder%20(4)/Physical%20Th
Answer Physical Therapists
5. Which statement best describes supervision requirements for physical ther-
apist assistants?
Answer The supervising physical therapists shall be readily available in person or by
telecommunication to the PTA at all times while the physical therapist assistants is
treating patients.
6. Which statement is true regarding laws and regulations governing physical
therapy practice?
Answer Laws and regulations provide rights and protection for PT's and PTA's as well
as outlining the responsibilities and limitations of the scope of practice
7. How could a student physical therapist assistant most easily obtain a copy of
the "practice act" for physical therapy in California?
Answer Go to the website for the Physical Therapy Board of California
8. Which of the following would not be appropriate for a licensed physical
therapist assistant?
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Physical Therapy California Laws and
Regulations Questions & Answers
1. Who can legally perform the initial examination and evaluation of a patient
referred to physical therapy?
Answer licensed physical therapist
2. Which of the following interventions would NOT be appropriate to delegate to
a physical therapist assistant?
Answer Perform spinal joint manipulation requiring
re-examination and clinical decision making
3. Which of the following would NOT be appropriate within the scope of
practice of the physical therapist assistant?
Answer Change the plan of care in order to better meet the patients needs
4. Who may legally supervise PT Aides in California?
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,Physical Therapy California Laws and Regulations.pdf file:///C:/Users/HP/Desktop/New%20folder%20(4)/Physical%20Th
Answer Physical Therapists
5. Which statement best describes supervision requirements for physical ther-
apist assistants?
Answer The supervising physical therapists shall be readily available in person or by
telecommunication to the PTA at all times while the physical therapist assistants is
treating patients.
6. Which statement is true regarding laws and regulations governing physical
therapy practice?
Answer Laws and regulations provide rights and protection for PT's and PTA's as well
as outlining the responsibilities and limitations of the scope of practice
7. How could a student physical therapist assistant most easily obtain a copy of
the "practice act" for physical therapy in California?
Answer Go to the website for the Physical Therapy Board of California
8. Which of the following would not be appropriate for a licensed physical
therapist assistant?
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