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AZ PT JURISPRUDENCE EXAM | LATEST
ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
DETAILED ANSWERS
PTA certification requirements -correct-answer-1. Be of good moral character.
2. Complete the application process.
3. Be a graduate of a physical therapist assistant education program accredited by
an agency approved by the board. 4. Have successfully passed the national
examination approved by the board.
5. Have successfully passed a jurisprudence examination that tests the applicant's
knowledge of board statutes and rules.
Definition of substantially equivalent education -correct-answer-E. For the
purposes of subsection B, paragraph 3, "substantially equivalent" means that the
applicant provides documentation satisfactory to the board that:
1. The applicant graduated from a physical therapist education program that
prepares the applicant to engage without restriction in the practice of physical
therapy.
2. The applicant's school of physical therapy education is recognized by its own
ministry of education. The board may waive this requirement for good cause
shown.
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3. The applicant has undergone a credentials evaluation as directed by the board
that determines that the applicant has met uniform criteria for educational
requirements pursuant to board rules.
4. The applicant has completed any additional education required by the board.
Application;denial;hearing -correct-answer-A. An applicant for licensure or
certification shall file a completed application as required by the board. The
applicant shall include the application fee prescribed in section 32-2029.
B. The Board may deny a license or certificate to an applicant, a licensee or a
certificate holder for any of the following:
1. Knowingly making a false statement of fact required to be revealed in the initial
application, renewal application or reinstatement application for a license or
certificate.
2. Committing fraud in the procurement of a license or certificate
3. Committing a felony, whether or not involving moral turpitude, or a
misdemeanor involving moral turpitude. In either case conviction by a court of
competent jurisdiction is conclusive evidence of the commission.
4. Attempting to engage in conduct that subverts or undermines the integrity of
the examination or the examination process, including using in any manner
recalled or memorized examination questions from or with a person or entity,
failing to comply with all test center security procedures, communicating or
attempting to communicate with other examinees during the examination or
copying or sharing examination questions or portions or questions.
5. Engaging in any conduct that would be considered a violation of section 32-
2044.
C. If the board denies an application because of deficiencies in an application or
for a reason prescribed in subsection B of this Section, the board must inform an
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applicant of those specific deficiencies. On receipt of a written request by an
applicant who disagrees with the board's decision to deny an application, the
board shall hold a hearing pursuant to title 41, chapter 6, article 10.
Examinations -correct-answer-A. The board shall prescribe examinations for
licensure and certification and determine the passing score. B. An applicant may
take the examinations for licensure if either of the following applies:
1. The applicant has met all of the requirements of section 32-2022, subsection A,
paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 and has paid the fees prescribed by this chapter.
2. The applicant has:
(a) Met all of the requirements of section 32-2022, subsection A, paragraphs 1 and
2.
(b) Paid the fees prescribed by this chapter.
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(c) Submitted with the application a letter on the official letterhead of the
accredited educational institution where the applicant is completing an accredited
educational program that includes the signature of the program director, the
department chairperson or a similarly authorized person of the university or
college and that states that:
(i) The applicant is a candidate for a degree as a physical therapist at the next
scheduled graduation date.
(ii) The date the national examination for licensure is to be taken by the applicant
is the one nearest to and before the applicant's expected graduation date and is
not more than one hundred twenty days before the date of the applicant's
expected graduation date.
AZ PT JURISPRUDENCE EXAM | LATEST
ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
DETAILED ANSWERS
PTA certification requirements -correct-answer-1. Be of good moral character.
2. Complete the application process.
3. Be a graduate of a physical therapist assistant education program accredited by
an agency approved by the board. 4. Have successfully passed the national
examination approved by the board.
5. Have successfully passed a jurisprudence examination that tests the applicant's
knowledge of board statutes and rules.
Definition of substantially equivalent education -correct-answer-E. For the
purposes of subsection B, paragraph 3, "substantially equivalent" means that the
applicant provides documentation satisfactory to the board that:
1. The applicant graduated from a physical therapist education program that
prepares the applicant to engage without restriction in the practice of physical
therapy.
2. The applicant's school of physical therapy education is recognized by its own
ministry of education. The board may waive this requirement for good cause
shown.
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3. The applicant has undergone a credentials evaluation as directed by the board
that determines that the applicant has met uniform criteria for educational
requirements pursuant to board rules.
4. The applicant has completed any additional education required by the board.
Application;denial;hearing -correct-answer-A. An applicant for licensure or
certification shall file a completed application as required by the board. The
applicant shall include the application fee prescribed in section 32-2029.
B. The Board may deny a license or certificate to an applicant, a licensee or a
certificate holder for any of the following:
1. Knowingly making a false statement of fact required to be revealed in the initial
application, renewal application or reinstatement application for a license or
certificate.
2. Committing fraud in the procurement of a license or certificate
3. Committing a felony, whether or not involving moral turpitude, or a
misdemeanor involving moral turpitude. In either case conviction by a court of
competent jurisdiction is conclusive evidence of the commission.
4. Attempting to engage in conduct that subverts or undermines the integrity of
the examination or the examination process, including using in any manner
recalled or memorized examination questions from or with a person or entity,
failing to comply with all test center security procedures, communicating or
attempting to communicate with other examinees during the examination or
copying or sharing examination questions or portions or questions.
5. Engaging in any conduct that would be considered a violation of section 32-
2044.
C. If the board denies an application because of deficiencies in an application or
for a reason prescribed in subsection B of this Section, the board must inform an
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applicant of those specific deficiencies. On receipt of a written request by an
applicant who disagrees with the board's decision to deny an application, the
board shall hold a hearing pursuant to title 41, chapter 6, article 10.
Examinations -correct-answer-A. The board shall prescribe examinations for
licensure and certification and determine the passing score. B. An applicant may
take the examinations for licensure if either of the following applies:
1. The applicant has met all of the requirements of section 32-2022, subsection A,
paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 and has paid the fees prescribed by this chapter.
2. The applicant has:
(a) Met all of the requirements of section 32-2022, subsection A, paragraphs 1 and
2.
(b) Paid the fees prescribed by this chapter.
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(c) Submitted with the application a letter on the official letterhead of the
accredited educational institution where the applicant is completing an accredited
educational program that includes the signature of the program director, the
department chairperson or a similarly authorized person of the university or
college and that states that:
(i) The applicant is a candidate for a degree as a physical therapist at the next
scheduled graduation date.
(ii) The date the national examination for licensure is to be taken by the applicant
is the one nearest to and before the applicant's expected graduation date and is
not more than one hundred twenty days before the date of the applicant's
expected graduation date.
