DC PT JURISPRUDENCE EXAM 2025 – VERIFIED
ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS
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1. What is the primary governing body for Physical Therapists in the District of Columbia?
A: The DC Board of Physical Therapy, under the DC Department of Health.
2. What is the minimum educational requirement to be eligible for a PT license in DC?
A: A degree from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapist education program.
3. How many hours of continuing education (CE) are required for DC PT license renewal?
A: 40 contact hours every two years.
4. What is the required content for a significant portion of the continuing education hours?
A: A minimum of 2.0 CEUs (20 contact hours) must be directly related to the clinical application
of physical therapy.
, 5. A licensee who fails to renew their license by the expiration date may practice for what
period, if any?
A: There is no grace period. Practicing with an expired license is illegal.
6. What is the process for a PT licensed in another state to obtain a DC license?
A: Through endorsement, which requires verification of a current, active license in good
standing from another jurisdiction and meeting DC's qualifications.
7. What actions by the DC Board of Physical Therapy can lead to the denial of a license
application?
A: Providing false information, having a criminal conviction related to the practice of PT, or
having a disciplinary action against a license in another jurisdiction.
8. Who is legally permitted to use the title "Physical Therapist" or the initials "PT" in DC?
A: Only an individual who holds a current, valid license issued by the DC Board of Physical
Therapy.
9. A Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in DC must always practice under what level of
supervision?
A: General supervision. The PT must be readily available by telecommunication but is not
required to be on-site.
10. What must a PTA have in order to legally perform dry needling in DC?
A: Dry needling is a restricted act. The PTA must have specific certification and the procedure
must be delegated by the supervising PT, in compliance with Board regulations.
11. What information must be prominently displayed at every PT practice location?
A: The current original license of every PT and PTA practicing at that location.
12. How long must a PT maintain patient records after the last date of service?
A: A minimum of three (3) years for adults, and for minors, three years after the patient reaches
the age of majority (18), or as otherwise required by law.
13. What is the primary purpose of the DC Practice Act for Physical Therapy?
A: To protect the public health, safety, and welfare by regulating the practice and ensuring
minimum standards of competency and ethics.
14. What is the term of a PT license in the District of Columbia?
A: Two (2) years.
15. When must a PT notify the Board of a change of address?
A: Within 30 days of the change.
ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS
|| 100% GUARANTEED PASS <RECENT VERSION>
1. What is the primary governing body for Physical Therapists in the District of Columbia?
A: The DC Board of Physical Therapy, under the DC Department of Health.
2. What is the minimum educational requirement to be eligible for a PT license in DC?
A: A degree from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapist education program.
3. How many hours of continuing education (CE) are required for DC PT license renewal?
A: 40 contact hours every two years.
4. What is the required content for a significant portion of the continuing education hours?
A: A minimum of 2.0 CEUs (20 contact hours) must be directly related to the clinical application
of physical therapy.
, 5. A licensee who fails to renew their license by the expiration date may practice for what
period, if any?
A: There is no grace period. Practicing with an expired license is illegal.
6. What is the process for a PT licensed in another state to obtain a DC license?
A: Through endorsement, which requires verification of a current, active license in good
standing from another jurisdiction and meeting DC's qualifications.
7. What actions by the DC Board of Physical Therapy can lead to the denial of a license
application?
A: Providing false information, having a criminal conviction related to the practice of PT, or
having a disciplinary action against a license in another jurisdiction.
8. Who is legally permitted to use the title "Physical Therapist" or the initials "PT" in DC?
A: Only an individual who holds a current, valid license issued by the DC Board of Physical
Therapy.
9. A Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in DC must always practice under what level of
supervision?
A: General supervision. The PT must be readily available by telecommunication but is not
required to be on-site.
10. What must a PTA have in order to legally perform dry needling in DC?
A: Dry needling is a restricted act. The PTA must have specific certification and the procedure
must be delegated by the supervising PT, in compliance with Board regulations.
11. What information must be prominently displayed at every PT practice location?
A: The current original license of every PT and PTA practicing at that location.
12. How long must a PT maintain patient records after the last date of service?
A: A minimum of three (3) years for adults, and for minors, three years after the patient reaches
the age of majority (18), or as otherwise required by law.
13. What is the primary purpose of the DC Practice Act for Physical Therapy?
A: To protect the public health, safety, and welfare by regulating the practice and ensuring
minimum standards of competency and ethics.
14. What is the term of a PT license in the District of Columbia?
A: Two (2) years.
15. When must a PT notify the Board of a change of address?
A: Within 30 days of the change.
