District of columbia Physical theraPy JurisPruDence exam 2020// newest
2025/2026 with comPlete Questions anD correct answers |alreaDy
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Physical therapist's aide - correct answer-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 - correct answer-A graduate of a PTA program who
performs selected physical therapy procedures and related tasks under the DIRECT
SUPERVISION of a physical therapist
Who provides prescriptions or referrals for PT? - correct answer-Physician,
osteopath, dentist, podiatrist, or advanced registered nurse
Powers and duties of the board - correct answer-Evaluate qualifications of
licensees
Adopt passing scores for examinations
Issue licenses, permits, or certificates
Regulate, practice, adopt, and revise rules
Report and publish disciplinary action
Issue subpoenas, examine witnesses, and administer oaths
Issue advisories
Where do fees and fines go? - correct answer-Deposited to the General Fund of the
District
,The continuing education section does not apply to? - correct answer-Applicants
for the first renewal of a license granted by examination
Applicant - correct answer-A person applying for a license to practice physical
therapy
Board - correct answer-The Board of Physical Therapy
Physical therapist - correct answer-A person licensed to practice physical therapy
Applicant for renewal of a license needs to have how much continuing education? -
correct answer-4 units / 40 hours of continuing education credit in a 2-year period
Inactive status applying for reactivation of license needs to have how much
continuing education? - correct answer-2 units / 20 hours of continuing education
credit for each license year
Applicant for reinstatement of a license that has EXPIRED needs to have how much
continuing education? - correct answer-2 units / 20 hours of continuing education
credit for each license year that was in expired status UP TO a maximum of 10 units
/ 100 hours
Proof of completion of CEU needs to include: - correct answer-Name/address of
program sponsor
Name/location of program
Subject matter covered
Names of instructors
Hours of credit claimed
, Verification of completion with signature/stamp
If an applicant for renewal of a license fails to submit proof of CE by the date the
license expires, how long does the applicant have to renew the license? - correct
answer-Can't practice until renewal
May renew license up to 60 days after expiration by SUBMITTING PROOF and
PAYING THE LATE FEE.
If an applicant for renewal fails to submit proof of CEs and pay late fees within 60
days after expiration, what happens? - correct answer-License deemed to have
LAPSED
Applicant has to apply for REINSTATEMENT
Can the Board grant an extension of the 60-day period to renew after expiration? -
correct answer-YES, if there's "good cause"
1. Serious illness of applicant
2. Death or serious illness of applicant's immediate family member
Continuing education programs can include - correct answer-College courses
Seminars/workshops
Educational programs at conferences
In-service training
Home-study courses
Online courses
A continuing education program have the following to be approved by the Board: -
correct answer-Current subject matter
Developed and taught by qualified individuals
2025/2026 with comPlete Questions anD correct answers |alreaDy
GraDeD a+||branD new Version!
Physical therapist's aide - correct answer-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 - correct answer-A graduate of a PTA program who
performs selected physical therapy procedures and related tasks under the DIRECT
SUPERVISION of a physical therapist
Who provides prescriptions or referrals for PT? - correct answer-Physician,
osteopath, dentist, podiatrist, or advanced registered nurse
Powers and duties of the board - correct answer-Evaluate qualifications of
licensees
Adopt passing scores for examinations
Issue licenses, permits, or certificates
Regulate, practice, adopt, and revise rules
Report and publish disciplinary action
Issue subpoenas, examine witnesses, and administer oaths
Issue advisories
Where do fees and fines go? - correct answer-Deposited to the General Fund of the
District
,The continuing education section does not apply to? - correct answer-Applicants
for the first renewal of a license granted by examination
Applicant - correct answer-A person applying for a license to practice physical
therapy
Board - correct answer-The Board of Physical Therapy
Physical therapist - correct answer-A person licensed to practice physical therapy
Applicant for renewal of a license needs to have how much continuing education? -
correct answer-4 units / 40 hours of continuing education credit in a 2-year period
Inactive status applying for reactivation of license needs to have how much
continuing education? - correct answer-2 units / 20 hours of continuing education
credit for each license year
Applicant for reinstatement of a license that has EXPIRED needs to have how much
continuing education? - correct answer-2 units / 20 hours of continuing education
credit for each license year that was in expired status UP TO a maximum of 10 units
/ 100 hours
Proof of completion of CEU needs to include: - correct answer-Name/address of
program sponsor
Name/location of program
Subject matter covered
Names of instructors
Hours of credit claimed
, Verification of completion with signature/stamp
If an applicant for renewal of a license fails to submit proof of CE by the date the
license expires, how long does the applicant have to renew the license? - correct
answer-Can't practice until renewal
May renew license up to 60 days after expiration by SUBMITTING PROOF and
PAYING THE LATE FEE.
If an applicant for renewal fails to submit proof of CEs and pay late fees within 60
days after expiration, what happens? - correct answer-License deemed to have
LAPSED
Applicant has to apply for REINSTATEMENT
Can the Board grant an extension of the 60-day period to renew after expiration? -
correct answer-YES, if there's "good cause"
1. Serious illness of applicant
2. Death or serious illness of applicant's immediate family member
Continuing education programs can include - correct answer-College courses
Seminars/workshops
Educational programs at conferences
In-service training
Home-study courses
Online courses
A continuing education program have the following to be approved by the Board: -
correct answer-Current subject matter
Developed and taught by qualified individuals
