District of Columbia FSBPT Jurisprudence Exam Questions with Verified Answers| Latest
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Physical therapist's aide a person trained by a physical therapist to perform designated
routine tasks related to the operation of a physical therapy service under the direct supervision
of a physical therapist.
Physical therapist's assistant (PTA) a graduate of a physical therapy assistant program
accredited by an agency recognized by the Secretary of the Department of Education or the
Council of Postsecondary Accreditation who performs selected physical therapy procedures and
related tasks under the direct supervision of a physical therapist.
Continuing Education Unit a unit of measurement representing ten (10) hours of continuing
education credit.
Who can provide a referral for physical therapy in DC? a licensed physician, osteopath,
dentist, or podiatrist, or by a licensed registered nurse certified to practice as an advanced
registered nurse
Physical therapy can be used to treat what type of ailments? therapeutic exercise,
therapeutic massage, heat or cold, air, light, water, electricity, or sound for the purpose of
correcting or alleviating any physical or mental disability, or preventing the development of any
physical or mental disability
What type of testing can PT's perform? PTs approved in the performance of noninvasive
tests of neuromuscular functions as an aid to the detection or treatment of any human
condition
What activities are PTAs and aide prohibited from performing? (1) the interpretation of
referrals
(2) the performance of evaluation procedures
(3) the initiation or adjustment of therapy programs/POCs
(4) the assumption of responsibility for planning care
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Physical therapist's aide a person trained by a physical therapist to perform designated
routine tasks related to the operation of a physical therapy service under the direct supervision
of a physical therapist.
Physical therapist's assistant (PTA) a graduate of a physical therapy assistant program
accredited by an agency recognized by the Secretary of the Department of Education or the
Council of Postsecondary Accreditation who performs selected physical therapy procedures and
related tasks under the direct supervision of a physical therapist.
Continuing Education Unit a unit of measurement representing ten (10) hours of continuing
education credit.
Who can provide a referral for physical therapy in DC? a licensed physician, osteopath,
dentist, or podiatrist, or by a licensed registered nurse certified to practice as an advanced
registered nurse
Physical therapy can be used to treat what type of ailments? therapeutic exercise,
therapeutic massage, heat or cold, air, light, water, electricity, or sound for the purpose of
correcting or alleviating any physical or mental disability, or preventing the development of any
physical or mental disability
What type of testing can PT's perform? PTs approved in the performance of noninvasive
tests of neuromuscular functions as an aid to the detection or treatment of any human
condition
What activities are PTAs and aide prohibited from performing? (1) the interpretation of
referrals
(2) the performance of evaluation procedures
(3) the initiation or adjustment of therapy programs/POCs
(4) the assumption of responsibility for planning care
