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The physical therapy section shall issue its final adjudication order regarding an order of summary suspension issued not later than _____ days after the completion of its hearing - correct answer - 90 days If a patient is evaluated without a referral, a PT must notify the MD or appropriate provider within __________ days. - correct answer - 5 business days Must consult the MD if no progress is made in ______ days after evaluation unless provided for wellness, fitness or prevention. - correct answer - 30 days True or False: you do not need an Ohio license to teach in Ohio. - correct answer - False. You are required to have an ohio license to teach in ohio. However, can teach for up to 1 year if approved without it. How many CEU's does a PT need? - correct answer - 24 every 2 years How many CEU's does a PTA need? - correct answer - 12 every 2 years
If requested, the board will mail notice at least ________ days prior to a meeting - correct answer - 4 days The board shall alert the news media as requested by mail at least ______ days before a special meeting, by phone _______ hours before a special meeting, or _______ for an emergency meeting. - correct answer - 4 days prior, 24 hours, immediately Prior to the adoption of any rule, the board shall give public notice of its intention to consider adoption, amendment, or rescission of a rule at least _____ days prior to the date set for the public hearing. - correct answer - 30 days Out of practice is defined as - correct answer - being actively engaged in the practice of physical therapy for fewer than 500 hours over the 5 year period of time A PT renews their license every even or odd year? - correct answer - Even year (renewal open october odd year - january even year)
Unlicensed personnel means - correct answer - any person who is on the job trained Supervision of a PTA... - correct answer - Does not require the supervising PT to be on-site or on location. The supervising PT must be available by telecommunication at all times and able to respond appropriately to the needs of the patient A licensee shall self report ______ within 30 days - correct answer - 1. mental illness, chemical use, chemical dependency, that affects the ability to practice with reasonable skill and safety
- conviction of a felony
- conviction of a misdemeanor when the act occurred during the practice of PT
- termination/revocation/suspension by state or national PT professional association
- a positive drug and/or alcohol screening The physical therapist must complete which of the following to renew her license? a. 24 contact hours of continuing education every two years b. 12 contact hours of continuing education every two years c. 24 contact hours of continuing education every year d. 12 contact hours of continuing education every year - correct answer - a. 24 contact hours of continuing education every two years
The following individuals are prohibited by law from using the terms physical therapist or physiotherapist when providing service to patients: a. Chiropractor b. Massage therapist c. Kinesiologist d. All of the above - correct answer - d. all of the above The physical therapy section, upon request from another state board of physical therapy, may provide which of the following information: a. date the license was initially issued b. date of license expiration c. any disciplinary actions taken d. all of the above - correct answer - d. all of the above Except in the case of a first license renewal, a physical therapist assistant is eligible for renewal of the license only if he has completed: a. 20 units of continuing education approved by the Physical Therapy Section of the Ohio OT, PT and AT Board b. 24 units of continuing education approved by the Athletic Trainers Section of the Ohio OT, PT and AT Board c. 12 units of continuing education with approval numbers issued by the Ohio Physical Therapy Association d. 10 units of continuing education approved by either the American Physical Therapy Association or the Physical Therapy Section of the Ohio
d. the physical therapist may reinstate her license without completing any contact hours of continuing education - correct answer - b. the physical therapist must pass the Ohio laws and rules examination A physical therapist's license must be: a. displayed in a conspicuous location in the place where the clinician spends the major part of her time b. kept in file in a place where a clinician spends a major part of her time c. does not need to be displayed d. displayed in a clinician's home - correct answer - a. displayed in a conspicuous location in the place where the clinician spends the major part of her time John Doe's physical therapist license expires on January 31, 2008. This is the third time he will renew his license. By what date must he complete his continuing education requirements to be in compliance with the Ohio Revised Code? a. December 31, 2007 b. January 31, 2008 c. January 15, 2008 d. December 1, 2007 - correct answer - a. December 31, 2007 Which of the following groups that are appointed by the Governor make up the Physical Therapy Section: a. one physical therapist assistant, eight physical therapist
b. nine physical therapists c. one physician, one private citizen, five physical therapist d. two physicians, five physical therapist - correct answer - b. nine physical therapist In a physical therapy clinic, which person is considered "other assistive physical therapy personnel"? a. athletic trainer b. physical therapist assistant c. on-the-job trained aide d. physical therapist - correct answer - a. athletic trainer A licensee's continuing education requirements may be waived after meeting which of the following requirements for notification to the Board? a. The licensee submits all necessary documentation including an application for waiver and physician statements for illness/disability by October 1 in the year preceding the licensee's biennial renewal b. the licensee submits evidence of a financial hardship in a timely fashion c. the licensee telephones the Board's office and requests a waiver d. The licensee submits all necessary documentation including an application for waiver and physician statements for illness/disability by January 31 in the year of the licensee's biennial renewal - correct answer - a. The licensee submits all necessary documentation including an application for waiver and physician statements for illness/disability by October 1 in the year preceding the licensee's biennial renewal
d. Levy a $10,000 fine against the physical therapist - correct answer - a. suspend the physical therapist in accordance with ORC Chapter 119 Physical therapist does NOT mean: a. a person who holds a license to practice or teach physical therapy b. a physiotherapist c. a person licensed to practice chiropractic d. a person who administers topical drugs by an individual authorized to prescribe drugs - correct answer - c. a person licensed to practice chiropractic Licensure applicant status begins upon notification by the Board that the applicant has been approved to sit for the licensure examination. Which of the following statements is correct: a. licensure applicant status can be renewed b. licensure applicant status can continue at least one year c. licensure applicant status cannot be renewed d. licensure applicate status can be renewed upon the failure of the licensure exam - correct answer - c. licensure applicant status cannot be renewed The Physical Therapy Section may reinstate an expired license if: a. the licensee completed a reinstatement application b. the licensee completed the appropriate number of contact hours of continuing education
c. the licensee pass the Ohio laws and rules examination d. all of the above - correct answer - d. all of the above The physical therapist must: a. provide daily contact supervision of the PTA b. be available at all times and able to physically respond in an emergency to the PTA c. consult at least every 30 days with the PTA d. provide on-site supervision of the PTA - correct answer - b. be available at all times and able to physically respond in an emergency to the PTA The physical therapy student: a. is in the same category as unlicensed personnel b. is unlicensed but may perform the duties of a licensed person without supervision c. is unlicensed and may only observe a licensed person d. none of the above - correct answer - a. is in the same category as unlicensed personnel The physical therapist assistant is prohibited from performing which of the following tasks: a. completing pre-operative instructions prior to the PT's eval b. completing crutch fitting and training prior to the PT's eval c. initiating standing orders by the physician
b. without on-site supervision by daily contact with the PT/PTA c. under a PT/PTA that need not be physically on-site, but must be available at all times and able to physically respond or provide on-site coverage in an emergency or planned absence d. under the direct on-site supervision of a physician - correct answer - a. under the on-site supervision of a physical therapist/physical therapist assistant A physical therapist would NOT be allowed to initiate treatment based on which of the following: a. a verbal order b. a prescription signed by a physician assistant c. a phone order d. a faxed prescription - correct answer - b. a prescription signed by a physician assistant Which of the following organizations may the Physical Therapy Section contract with to approve courses for physical therapy continuing education for the State of Ohio? a. federation of state boards of physical therapy b. Ohio physical therapy association/Ohio chapter of the American physical therapy association c. American physical therapy association d. all of the above - correct answer - b. Ohio physical therapy association/Ohio chapter of the American physical therapy association
The physical therapist assistant may follow a treatment plan designed by: a. an OT b. a physician c. a PT d. all of the above - correct answer - c. a PT The powers and duties of the Physical Therapy Section include which of the following? a. examine and license persons desiring to practice physical therapy in the state of Ohio b. adopt rules in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code c. Maintain registry of all physical therapist and physical therapist assistants in Ohio d. all of the above - correct answer - d. all of the above If a physical therapist is aware that another physical therapist is practicing with an expired license, he must: a. inform that individual that he is practicing illegally b. report that individual to the Physical Therapy Section of the Board c. Prohibit this individual from supervising other staff d. all of the above - correct answer - d. all of the above The Ohio Physical Therapy Practice Act allows physical therapy to be rendered under all of the following EXCEPT:
a. maintenance and care for equipment and supplies b. equipment assembly and disassembly c. transportation of patients, records, equipment, and supplies d. all of the above - correct answer - d. all of the above If an employer directs a physical therapist to perform activities that are contrary to the practice act, the physical therapist should: a. not complete the activity and contact the Board office for guidance b. complete the activity and then contact the Board office c. carry out the directed activities d. tell another staff member - correct answer - a. not complete the activity and contact the Board office for guidance The physical therapy section may issue a new wall certificate if the original is damaged or if the licensee's name has changed if the licensee does which of the following: a. sends to the Board the old certificate or notarized statement with a fee not to exceed $ b. contacts the OPTA, who will notify the PT section to issue a new wall certificate c. requests a new wall certificate from the state treasurer's office and pays a $50 fee d. requests information from the medical board concerning the correct procedure - correct answer - a. sends to the Board the old certificate or notarized statement with a fee not to exceed $
Which of the following statements is true? a. a physical therapist may not accept a verbal order from a physician b. an electronic signature is acceptable whenever a PT or PTA signs his/her name c. a PTA is not required to notify the Board of a change of address within 30 days of the change d. a physical therapist assistant may perform discharge evaluations - correct answer - b. an electronic signature is acceptable whenever a PT or PTA signs his/her name The PTA shall: a. have on-site direct supervision by a PT b. evaluate and complete discharge summaries as indicated by the PT c. supervise occupational therapy assistants d. display wall certificate in a conspicuous location in the place of employment - correct answer - d. display wall certificate in a conspicuous location in the place of employment The OT, PT and AT Board may suspend or revoke the license of a PT or PTA for all of the following EXCEPT: a. conviction of a felony or crime involving moral turpitude b. violation of the code of ethics of the American physical therapy association c. obtaining a license by fraud
a. meet with the assistant once every seven days b. be on-site when supervising the assistant c. be available by telephone when supervising the assistant from a remote location d. approve direct supervision by a referring physician - correct answer - c. be available by telephone when supervising the assistant from a remote location According to the Ohio Revised Code, disciplinary action may be initiated against a physical therapist for which of the following behaviors? a. Failure to notify the Board of an address change within 30 days of the change b. Administering topical medications for use in physical therapy c. Failure to wear a name tag d. Treatment with a referral from a dentist - correct answer - a. Failure to notify the Board of an address change within 30 days of the change Which of the following tasks may a physical therapist delegate to a physical therapist assistant? a. Conducting an initial patient evaluation b. Performing a patient re-evaluation c. Interpreting the initial evaluation d. Reporting the patient's progress - correct answer - d. Reporting the patient's progress
How many members of the Ohio Board of OT, PT, and AT? - correct answer - 16 members *All Ohio residents What members is the Ohio Board of OT, PT, and AT made up of? - correct answer - 5 PT 4 OT 1 OTA 4 AT 1 Physician 1 Public Representative (4 additional PT non-voting, non-board members are apart of the physical therapy section) (Physician sits on the AT section) How many meetings does the public representative have to attend? - correct answer - 3 PT section 3 OT section 3 AT section per year How long is a term for Board members? How many consecutive terms can they serve? - correct answer - each term is 3 years can serve 3 terms
