DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
PHYSICAL THERAPY
JURISPRUDENCE EXAM / DC PT
JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
Any person aggrieved by a final summary action (that was provided
in a written copy of the decision and order) may - ANSWERS-file an
appeal
Before a board denies an applicant a license, revokes/suspends a
license, reprimands a licensee, imposes a civil fine, requires
remediation/probation, or denies an application for reinstatement, it
shall give the individual an OPPORTUNITY FOR - ANSWERS-A
HEARING
(except if this is bc the applicant failed to meet minimum age
requirement, hold required degree, pass examination, or pay fees...
then you don't get a hearing)
Before a hearing, the board can ask the applicant/licensee to -
ANSWERS-Attend a settlement conference
May enter into negotiated settlement agreements
,Hearing notice has to be sent - ANSWERS-Hearing notice sent by
certified mail at least 15 DAYS BEFORE THE HEARING
Can an individual lawyer up for the hearing? - ANSWERS-Yes the
individual may be represented at the haring by counsel
Both the Board and the individual against whom an action is
contemplated may have witnesses and evidence. The board can
administer oaths. - ANSWERS-Board and accused can have witnesses
and evidence
Refusal to obey an order of subpoena can - ANSWERS-constitute
contempt of court
In case of contumacy by or refusal to obey a subpoena issued by the
Board, the Board may refer the matter to the - ANSWERS-Superior
Court of the District of Columbia
If, after due notice, the individual against whom the action is
contemplated FAILS OR REFUSES TO APPEAR - ANSWERS-A
board may nevertheless hear and determine the matter
A board shall issue its final decision within - ANSWERS-90 days
after conducting a hearing
A board may reinstate the license of an individual whose
license/privilege has been suspended/revoked by the board only in
, accordance with - ANSWERS-- Terms/conditions of the order of
suspension/revocation
- Final judgment or order in any proceeding for review
If the suspension/revocation was based on conviction of a crime and
the conviction is overturned, the suspension/revocation shall end -
ANSWERS-when the conviction is overturned
Board can take disciplinary action against any applicant/licensee
who... - ANSWERS-- Fraudulently/deceptively tries to obtain a
license
- Fraudulently/deceptively uses a license
- Convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude that bears directly on
the fitness of the individual to be licensed
- Is professionally/mentally incompetent or physically incapable
- Addicted to/habitually abuses narcotic or controlled substance
- Provides or attempts to provide services while under use of alcohol,
narcotic, or controlled substance
- Willfully makes or files a false report
- Willfully fails to file or record any medical report as required by law
- Willfully makes a misrepresentation in treatment
- Willfully practices with an unauthorized person
- Submits false statements to collect fees for services not provided
- Submits statements to collect fees for services which are not
medically necessary
PHYSICAL THERAPY
JURISPRUDENCE EXAM / DC PT
JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
Any person aggrieved by a final summary action (that was provided
in a written copy of the decision and order) may - ANSWERS-file an
appeal
Before a board denies an applicant a license, revokes/suspends a
license, reprimands a licensee, imposes a civil fine, requires
remediation/probation, or denies an application for reinstatement, it
shall give the individual an OPPORTUNITY FOR - ANSWERS-A
HEARING
(except if this is bc the applicant failed to meet minimum age
requirement, hold required degree, pass examination, or pay fees...
then you don't get a hearing)
Before a hearing, the board can ask the applicant/licensee to -
ANSWERS-Attend a settlement conference
May enter into negotiated settlement agreements
,Hearing notice has to be sent - ANSWERS-Hearing notice sent by
certified mail at least 15 DAYS BEFORE THE HEARING
Can an individual lawyer up for the hearing? - ANSWERS-Yes the
individual may be represented at the haring by counsel
Both the Board and the individual against whom an action is
contemplated may have witnesses and evidence. The board can
administer oaths. - ANSWERS-Board and accused can have witnesses
and evidence
Refusal to obey an order of subpoena can - ANSWERS-constitute
contempt of court
In case of contumacy by or refusal to obey a subpoena issued by the
Board, the Board may refer the matter to the - ANSWERS-Superior
Court of the District of Columbia
If, after due notice, the individual against whom the action is
contemplated FAILS OR REFUSES TO APPEAR - ANSWERS-A
board may nevertheless hear and determine the matter
A board shall issue its final decision within - ANSWERS-90 days
after conducting a hearing
A board may reinstate the license of an individual whose
license/privilege has been suspended/revoked by the board only in
, accordance with - ANSWERS-- Terms/conditions of the order of
suspension/revocation
- Final judgment or order in any proceeding for review
If the suspension/revocation was based on conviction of a crime and
the conviction is overturned, the suspension/revocation shall end -
ANSWERS-when the conviction is overturned
Board can take disciplinary action against any applicant/licensee
who... - ANSWERS-- Fraudulently/deceptively tries to obtain a
license
- Fraudulently/deceptively uses a license
- Convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude that bears directly on
the fitness of the individual to be licensed
- Is professionally/mentally incompetent or physically incapable
- Addicted to/habitually abuses narcotic or controlled substance
- Provides or attempts to provide services while under use of alcohol,
narcotic, or controlled substance
- Willfully makes or files a false report
- Willfully fails to file or record any medical report as required by law
- Willfully makes a misrepresentation in treatment
- Willfully practices with an unauthorized person
- Submits false statements to collect fees for services not provided
- Submits statements to collect fees for services which are not
medically necessary
