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26 Cards in this Set
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Business Entity |
Business organization that has an ownership that includes any persons who are not licensed or certified to provide PT services in this state, that offers to the public professional services regulated by the Board that is established pursuant to the laws of any state or foreign country |
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General supervision |
Supervising PT is on call and readily available via telecommunications when the PTA is providing treatment interventions |
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On-site supervision |
Supervising PT is on site and is present in the facility or on the campus where assistive personnel or a holder of an interim permit is performing services, is immediately available to assist the person being supervised in the services being performed and maintains continued involvement in appropriate aspects of each treatment session in which a component of treatment is delegated |
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Who makes up the Board of PT? |
Seven members appointed by the governor (pursuant to section 38-211): 4 PT who are AZ residents, have unrestricted licenses, and have been practicing for at least 5 years, 1 PTA (same), and 2 AZ residents who aren't affiliated with, and don't have financial interest in, any health care profession but who have an interest in consumer rights. |
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Any board member who acts within the scope of board duties, without malice and in the reasonable belief that the person's action is warranted by law is... |
immune from civil liability |
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The board shall maintain a current list of all persons regulated under this chapter. This list shall include: |
the person's name, current business and residential address, telephone numbers, and license or certificate number |
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Which persons and activities are not required to be licensed by the Board? |
A: People who aren't claiming to be providers of physical therapy B: Use of physical agents, modalities, or devices by people who are qualified to personally use them C: Student doing clinical education under on-site supervision. PT licensed in another jurisdiction/country who's teaching or participating in educational seminar for not more than 60 days in 12 months PT licensed in another jurisdiction/country providing PT to athletic or performing arts organizations temporarily in the state for not more than 60 days/year. PT licensed in another jurisdiction who enters to provide PT to victims of declared local, state, or national disaster or emergency, no longer than 60 days. Must register with board. |
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To be licensed, an applicant in US must: (5 things) |
1. Be of good moral character 2. Complete application process 3. Be a graduate of a professional PT education program accredited by a national accreditation agency approved by the board. 4. Have successfully passed the NPTE |
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To be licensed, an applicant educated outside of the US must: (9 things) |
1. Be of good moral character 2. Complete application process 3. Provide evidence that education is substantially equivalent to requirements of PTs educated in accredited programs. Board may require that a person completes additional coursework. 4. Provide written proof of legal authorization to practice as a PT without limitation in country where they were educated. 5. Provide proof of legal authorization to reside and seek employment in US or its territories 6. Have passed the board approved English proficiency examinations if the native language isn't English 7. Have participated in an interim supervised clinical practice period before licensure as approved by board, or have already met requirement by practice in another jurisdiction of the US. 8. Have successfully passed the NPTE 9. Have successfully passed a jursiprudence exam that tests knowledge of board statutes and rules. |
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To be licensed as a PTA, an applicant must: (5 things) |
1. Be of good moral character 2. Complete application process 3. Be a graduate of a professional PTA education program accredited by a national accreditation agency approved by the board. 4. Have successfully passed the national examination approved by the board 5. Have successfully passed a jursiprudence exam that tests knowledge of board statutes and rules. |
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Board may deny a license or certificate for any of the following: (5 things) |
1. Knowingly making a false statement of fact in application. 2. Committing fraud in procurement of a license or certificate. 3. Committing a felony, whether or not involving moral turpitude, or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude. 4. Attempting to engage in conduct that subverts or undermines the integrity of the examination or exam process. 5. Engaging in any conduct that would be considered a violation of section 32-2044 (grounds for disciplinary action) |
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If an applicant doesn't pass the NPTE after the first attempt, the person may retake the exam ___ additional time w/i ___ months without _______ |
If an applicant doesn't pass the NPTE after the first attempt, the person may retake the exam one additional time w/i 6 months without reapplication for licensure or certification. |
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Interim permits: who are they for and how long do they last? |
for at least 90 days but not more than 6 months Foreign educated - supervised clinical practice period US educated and meets requirements of section 32-2022, subsection A or D, but board determines there is evidence the person lacks competence Continuous onsite supervision by PT with unrestricted license |
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If a person's license or certificate has been suspended pursuant to section 32-2027, subsection B for more than ___ consecutive years, the license or certificate expires and that person shall reapply and pay all applicable fees. Person must also demonstrate competency by satisfying one or more of the following, as prescribed by the board: |
If a person's license or certificate has been suspended pursuant to section 32-2027, subsection B for more than three consecutive years, the license or certificate expires and that person shall reapply and pay all applicable fees. Person must also demonstrate competency by satisfying one or more of the following, as prescribed by the board: 1. Practicing for a specified time under an interim permit. - 2. Completing remedial courses. - 3. Completing continuing competence requirements for the period of the lapsed license. - 4. Passing an examination |
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Fees: board shall establish and collect fees of not more than |
1. $300 for original application 2. $300 for renewal 3. $300 for reinstatement of license 4. $50 for duplicate license or certificate |
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Business entity must establish and implement a written protocol for the secure storage, transfer, and access of PT records. Must include, at minimum, procedures for: |
1. Notifying pts of future locations of their records if the business entity terminates or sells the practice 2. Disposing of unclaimed PT records 3. Timely response to requests by pts for copies of their records |
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Business entity section does not apply to: |
1. A sole proprietorship or partnership that consists exclusively of persons who are licensed by a health profession regulatory board 2. a facility regulated by the federal government or a state, district, or territory of the US 3. An admin of the estate of a deceased PT or person who is legally authorized to act for a PT who has been adjudicated to be mentally incompetent for not more than one year from the date the Board receives notice of the PTs death or incapacitation 4. a health care institution that is licensed pursuant to title 36 |
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Board shall place a licensee or certificate holder on retired status and waive the renewal fee and continuing competence requirements if... |
a licensee/certif presents a written affidavit to the board that the licensee/c has retired and is in good standing with the board and has paid all fees |
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A retired licensee/certificate holder must renew every __ years by ... |
A retired licensee/certificate holder must renew every 2 years by verifying the person's contact information and using the same schedule for renewal of active. No fee may be charged. |
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Which words are reserved for use by (or under direction of) a PT licensed pursuant to this chapter? How severe is a violation of this rule? |
Shall not use "physical therapy", "physical therapist," "physiotherapy," "physiotherapist," or "registered physical therapist" or the letters PT, LPT, RPT, MPT, DScPT, or DPT or any other words, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying directly or indirectly that physical therapy is provided or supplied. |
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Which parts of PT care must be provided by a licensed PT? |
1. Initial eval and documentation 2. Periodic reeval and doc 3. Documented discharge of a pt, including response to therapeutic intervention at time of discharge |
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Grounds for disciplinary action: |
Engaging in the performance of substandard care by a physical therapist due to a deliberate or negligent act or failure to act regardless of whether actual injury to the pt is established. |
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What are some indirect actions that are grounds for disciplinary action? |
Aiding or abetting a person who is not licensed/certified and who directly or indirectly performs activities requiring a license/cert. Failing to report to the board any direct knowledge of an unprofessional, incompetent, or illegal act that appears to be in violation of this chapter or board rules. |
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In lieu of disciplinary proceeding, the board may permit a person to actively participate in a board approved substance abuse recovery program if: |
1. The board has evidence that the licensee/certificate holder is an impaired professional 2. The person has not been convicted of a felony relating to a controlled substance 3. The person enters into a written agreement with the board for a restricted license and complies with all of the terms of the agreement, including making satisfactory progress in the program and adhering to any limitations on the licensee's practice imposed by the board to protect the public. Failure to enter into such an agreement shall activate an immediate investigation and disciplinary proceedings by the board. 4. As part of the agreement established between the licensee or certificate holder and the board, the person signs a waiver allowing the substance abuse program to release info to the board if the person doesn't comply with the requirements of this section or is unable to practice with reasonable skill or safety. |
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If a referring practitioner is deriving direct or indirect compensation from the referral to physical therapy, the PT shall... |
disclose this info in writing to the patient. |
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