District of Columbia Physical Therapy Jurisprudence 2026
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Scope of practice: examining individuals -answer-Examining individuals with
impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities or other heal-related conditions in
order to determine a diagnosis, prognosis, and course of intervention while utilizing
tests and measurements consistent with the practice of physical therapy
Scope of practice: alleviating impairment and functional limitation -answer-Alleviating
impairment and functional limitation by designing, implementing, and modifying
therapeutic interventions consistent with the practice of physical therapy
Scope of practice: preventing injury, impairment, functional limitation, and disability -
answer-Preventing injury, impairment, functional limitation, and disability, including the
promotion and maintenance of health, wellness, fitness, and quality of life in all age
populations
A physical therapist shall provide -answer-Initial evaluation
Periodic reevaluation
Documented discharge including the response to therapeutic intervention
A PT shall assure the qualifications of supervisees, including -answer-PT students
PTAs
PT aides
First-time applicants practicing
How many supervisees can a PT have under direct supervision at any one time? -
answer-No more than THREE at any given time
PT should do what with supervisee's documentation? -answer-Review and co-sign
While the initial license is pending, a first-time applicant for a PT license may practice
PT under -answer-DIRECT SUPERVISION of a PT licensed in DC
A first-time applicant practicing PT under direct supervision who fails the NPTE or the
DC exam on the FIRST ATTEMPT has to -answer-STOP PRACTICING until a PT
license is duly issued to that individual
, A student or applicant may practice PT under -answer-DIRECT SUPERVISION of a
licensed PT
A student or applicant shall identify him/herself -answer-Identify yourself a student or
applicant at all times when performing actions of a physical therapist
How responsible is a licensed PT for a student/applicant? -answer-FULLY
RESPONSIBLE
And is subject to disciplinary action for any violation of the Act or this chapter by the
person supervised
If the Board finds that a student/applicant has violated the Act or this chapter -answer-
The Board may (in addition to other disciplinary actions) revoke/ suspend/ restrict the
privilege of the student/applicant to practice
What can a PTA do? -answer-Under the DIRECT SUPERVISION of a PT:
- Use therapeutic exercise/ traction/ massage/ compression/ heat/ cold/ UV/ water/
electricity
- Measurement and adjustment of assistive devices and instruction in use/care
- Instruct/ motivate/ and assist patients
- Modify treatment as indicated by patient response and WITHIN LIMITS SPECIFIED IN
THE PLAN OF CARE and reported orally or in writing by the PT
- Participate in routine administrative procedures
PT Aide may -answer-Under the DIRECT SUPERVISION of a PT:
- Gait practice
- ADLs
- Transfers
- Hot/cold packs
- Paraffin
- Hydrotherapy
- Whirlpool
- Therapeutic exercises
PTA and PT aide MAY NOT -answer-- Interpret referrals
- Perform evals
- Initiate or adjust treatment programs
- Assume responsibility for planning patient care
Direct Supervision -answer-Physical therapist is available ON THE PREMISES and
within VOCAL COMMUNICATION either directly or by a communications device
If the conduct of a licensee presents an imminent danger to the health and safety of the
residents of DC the Mayor can -answer-Suspend or restrict the license without a
hearing
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Scope of practice: examining individuals -answer-Examining individuals with
impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities or other heal-related conditions in
order to determine a diagnosis, prognosis, and course of intervention while utilizing
tests and measurements consistent with the practice of physical therapy
Scope of practice: alleviating impairment and functional limitation -answer-Alleviating
impairment and functional limitation by designing, implementing, and modifying
therapeutic interventions consistent with the practice of physical therapy
Scope of practice: preventing injury, impairment, functional limitation, and disability -
answer-Preventing injury, impairment, functional limitation, and disability, including the
promotion and maintenance of health, wellness, fitness, and quality of life in all age
populations
A physical therapist shall provide -answer-Initial evaluation
Periodic reevaluation
Documented discharge including the response to therapeutic intervention
A PT shall assure the qualifications of supervisees, including -answer-PT students
PTAs
PT aides
First-time applicants practicing
How many supervisees can a PT have under direct supervision at any one time? -
answer-No more than THREE at any given time
PT should do what with supervisee's documentation? -answer-Review and co-sign
While the initial license is pending, a first-time applicant for a PT license may practice
PT under -answer-DIRECT SUPERVISION of a PT licensed in DC
A first-time applicant practicing PT under direct supervision who fails the NPTE or the
DC exam on the FIRST ATTEMPT has to -answer-STOP PRACTICING until a PT
license is duly issued to that individual
, A student or applicant may practice PT under -answer-DIRECT SUPERVISION of a
licensed PT
A student or applicant shall identify him/herself -answer-Identify yourself a student or
applicant at all times when performing actions of a physical therapist
How responsible is a licensed PT for a student/applicant? -answer-FULLY
RESPONSIBLE
And is subject to disciplinary action for any violation of the Act or this chapter by the
person supervised
If the Board finds that a student/applicant has violated the Act or this chapter -answer-
The Board may (in addition to other disciplinary actions) revoke/ suspend/ restrict the
privilege of the student/applicant to practice
What can a PTA do? -answer-Under the DIRECT SUPERVISION of a PT:
- Use therapeutic exercise/ traction/ massage/ compression/ heat/ cold/ UV/ water/
electricity
- Measurement and adjustment of assistive devices and instruction in use/care
- Instruct/ motivate/ and assist patients
- Modify treatment as indicated by patient response and WITHIN LIMITS SPECIFIED IN
THE PLAN OF CARE and reported orally or in writing by the PT
- Participate in routine administrative procedures
PT Aide may -answer-Under the DIRECT SUPERVISION of a PT:
- Gait practice
- ADLs
- Transfers
- Hot/cold packs
- Paraffin
- Hydrotherapy
- Whirlpool
- Therapeutic exercises
PTA and PT aide MAY NOT -answer-- Interpret referrals
- Perform evals
- Initiate or adjust treatment programs
- Assume responsibility for planning patient care
Direct Supervision -answer-Physical therapist is available ON THE PREMISES and
within VOCAL COMMUNICATION either directly or by a communications device
If the conduct of a licensee presents an imminent danger to the health and safety of the
residents of DC the Mayor can -answer-Suspend or restrict the license without a
hearing
