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Unit A: General: Definition of Corporation Counsel - Answer--Corporation Counsel of the District of Columbia
Unit A: General: Definition of Council - Answer--Council of the District of Columbia
Unit A: General: Definition of Person - Answer--An individual, corporation, trustee, receiver, guardian, representative, firm, partnership, society, school, or other entity.
Unit A: Definition of Health Occupation- Practice of Occupational Therapy - Answer--Evaluation and treatment of individuals whose ability to manage normal daily functions is threatened or impaired, utilizing task-oriented activities to prevent or correct physical or emotional disabilities and enhance developmental and functional skills
Specific therapeutic and diagnostic techniques used in occupational therapy include - Answer--(i) Self- care and other activities of daily living;
(ii) Developmental, perceptual-motor, and sensory integrative activities;
(iii)Training in basic work habits;
(iv) Prevocational evaluation and treatment;
(v) Fabrication and application of splints;
(vi) Selection and use of adaptive equipment, and exercise and other modalities to
enhance functional performance; and
(vii) Performing and interpreting manual muscle and range of motion tests
Unit A: Definition of Health Occupation- Practice of Pharmacy - Answer--Interpretation and evaluation of prescription
orders; the compounding, dispensing, and labeling of drugs and devices, and the maintenance of proper records
Responsibilities of Mayor - Answer--(1) Planning, developing, and maintaining procedures to ensure that that boards receive
administrative support
(2) Processing and providing licenses
(3) Providing investigative and inspection services;
(4) Holding hearings on cases and appointing hearing officers to enable the board to hold hearings
(5) Furnishing expert services in noncompliance cases brought in an administrative or court
proceeding;
(6) Providing budgetary and personnel services;
(7) Maintaining central files of records pertaining to licensure, inspections, investigations,
and other matters requested by the boards;
(8) Furnishing facilities and staff for hearings and other proceedings;
(9) Providing information to the public concerning licensing requirements and procedures;
Transfer of personnel, records, property, and funds - Answer--The personnel, records, property, and unexpended balances of appropriations and other
funds which relate primarily to the functions of the Physical Therapists Examining Board
are transferred to the Board of Physical Therapy established by this chapter.
Physical Therapy-Term of License
1)When will it expire
2)Exception - Answer--1) Expires at 12:00 midnight of January 31st of each odd-numbered year
2)If the Director changes the renewal system, a license issued pursuant to this chapter shall expire at 12:00 midnight of the last day of the month of the birthdate of the holder of the license, or other date established by the Director
Educational Requirements (2) - Answer--1) An applicant shall furnish proof satisfactory to the Board that the applicant has graduated from a professional physical therapy education program
2)Completed application, an official certified
transcript of the applicant's educational record and certificate of graduation from the educational institution
Requirements needed from Applicants of Foreign Country (3) - Answer--(a) Provides satisfactory proof that the applicant's education is substantially equivalent to the requirements of physical therapists educated in an
accredited education program as determined by the Board;
(b) Passes the Board-approved English proficiency examination if the applicant's native language is not English; and
(c) Passes the examination approved by the Board
Requirements for Substantially Equivalent Foreign-Educated Applicant (4) - Answer--(a) Graduated from a PT program that prepares the
applicant to engage w/o restriction in the practice of PT
(b) Provided written proof that the applicant's school of physical therapy education is recognized by its own ministry of education or equivalent
governmental authority;
(c) Undergone a credentials evaluation as directed by a Board that determines the candidate has met uniform criteria for educational requirements as
further established by rule; and
(d) Completed any additional education as required by the Board.
Definition of Pharmacy - Answer--"Pharmacy" means any establishment or institution, or any part thereof, where
the practice of pharmacy is conducted;
Definition of Prescription - Answer--Any order for a drug, medicinal chemical, or combination or mixtures thereof, or for a medically prescribed medical device
Unit A: Definition of Health Occupation- Practice of Physical Therapy - Answer--the independent evaluation of human disability,
injury, or disease by means of noninvasive tests of neuromuscular functions and other
standard procedures of physical therapy, and the treatment of human disability,
injury, or disease by therapeutic procedures, rendered on the prescription of or
referral by a licensed physician, osteopath, dentist, or podiatrist, or by a licensed
If a document required by this chapter is in a language other than English, an
applicant shall arrange for its translation into English by a translation service
acceptable to the Board and shall submit a translation signed by the translator
attesting to its accuracy
Licensure by Examination Process - Answer--1) An applicant initiates the application process by submitting a completed application together with the appropriate application fee
2)Shall have pre-approval from the
Board before taking any licensure examination.
Must take and pass a Board-approved national licensure examination and a Board-approved District of Columbia licensure examination in physical therapy
Following approval from the Board, the applicant may take the national and DC exam
5)The passing score on the national examination shall be determined by the body administering the examination.
Components of DC exam and who determines the passing score - Answer--1) Questions on District of Columbia laws
pertaining to physical therapy including the Act, this chapter, and chapters 40 and
41 of this title.
- The passing score on the District examination shall be determined by the Board.
What happens if applicant can't pass exam? What if they can't pass it after the third time? - Answer--An applicant for licensure who does not pass either examination on the first attempt must seek and obtain Board approval for any subsequent attempts to retake the examination.
Before the Board may approve an applicant for
subsequent testing beyond three (3) attempts, an applicant shall submit proof satisfactory to the Board of having successfully completed any remediation as determined by the Board.
Ways applicant can undermine integrity of national and DC exam (4)
What happens when they do - Answer--(a) Utilizing in any manner recalled or memorized examination questions;
(b) Failing to comply with all test center security procedures;
(c) Attempting to communicate with other examinees during the test; or
(d) Copying or sharing examination questions or answers or portions of
questions or answers.
May disqualify the applicant from taking the examinations.
Board Actions for violations of exams (4) - Answer--(a) Disqualifying test results of the applicant's examinations;
(b) Disqualifying the applicant, permanently or for a specified period of time, from eligibility for exam
(c) Disqualifying applicant, permanently or for a specified period of time, from eligibility for exam
(d) Revocation, suspension, or imposition of probationary conditions on a license issued to the applicant.
(a) Serious and protracted illness of the applicant
(b) The death or serious and protracted illness of a member of the applicant's immediate family
Types of Continuing Education That is Approved (6) - Answer--(a) An undergraduate or graduate course given at an accredited college or
university;
(b) A seminar or workshop;
(c) An education program given at a conference;
(d) In-service training;
(e) Home study courses; and
(f) Online courses.
Criteria for a Course to be Approved by the Board - Answer--(a) Be current in its subject matter;
(b) Be developed and taught by qualified individuals; and
(c) Meet one of the following requirements:
(1) Be administered or approved by a recognized national, state or local physical therapy organization; health care organization;
accredited health care facility; or an accredited college or university; or
(2) Be submitted by the program sponsors or the applicant to the Board for review no less than sixty (60) days prior to the date of the presentation and be approved by the Board.
Who has the burden of verifying whether a program is approved by the Board - Answer--The applicant
The Board may approve the following continuing education activities by an applicant (3) - Answer--(a) Serving as an instructor or speaker at a conference, seminar, workshop, or in-service training;
(b) Publication of an article in a professional journal or publication of a book or a chapter in a book or publication of a book review in a professional journal or bulletin; and
(c) Participating in research as a principal investigator or research assistant.
Continuing Education Credit
Unit A: Subchapter 4: General Provisions Relating to Health Occupations Boards- Qualifications of Members - Answer--1) Must be resident of DC
- Practicing for 3 years
Consumer Member
-18 years old
-Not a HP or training to be one
-Household member also cannot be HP or training to be one
-Person and household member can be in business with HC-facility or HPs
Unit A: Subchapter 4: General Provisions Relating to Health Occupations Boards- Terms of Members - Answer--(a) The terms of members of a board or advisory committee, after the initial terms, shall
expire on the 3rd anniversary of the date the 1st members constituting a quorum take the
oath of office.
(b) At the end of a term, a member shall continue to serve until a successor is appointed and
sworn into office.
(c) A vacancy on a board or advisory committee shall be filled in the same manner as the
original appointment was made.
(d) A member appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve only until the expiration of the term or
until a successor is appointed and sworn into office.
(9) Issue advisory opinions regarding compliance with acceptable standards of practice.
Board- Annual Report - Answer--Each board shall, before January 1 of each year, submit a report to the Mayor and the
Council of its official acts during the preceding fiscal year.
- Who can do this
2)How?
3)Role of Board
4)Surrender of license in relation to civil/criminal penalties - Answer--1) Any HP who is the subject of investigation into, or a pending proceeding involving, allegations involving misconduct
- By delivering to their board an affidavit stating desire to surrender the license/ privilege and that the action is freely and voluntarily taken, not the result of duress or coercion
3)Board enters order revoking/ suspending license
4)The voluntary surrender of a license shall not preclude the imposition of civil or criminal
penalties against the licensee
Any license issued may be voluntarily limited/surrendered by the licensee either: (3) - Answer--(A) Permanently;
(B) For an indefinite period of time to be restored at the discretion of the board
regulating the health occupation; or
(C) For a definite period of time under an agreement between the licensee and the
board.
As a condition for accepting the voluntary limitation of practice, the board may require the licensee to do 1 or more of the following: (3) - Answer--(A) Accept care, counseling, or treatment
(B) Participate in a program of education prescribed by the board
(C) Practice under the direction of a health professional acceptable to the board for a
specified period of time
Hearings
1)When do they happen (6)
2)Exemption to requiring hearing (2)
- What may the board request?
4)When will HP get hearing notice
- What happens if HP refuses/fails to appear
6)When will board issue ruling on hearing - Answer--1)Before a board denies a license, revokes or suspends a license or privilege to practice, reprimands a licensee, imposes a civil fine, requires a course of remediation or a period of probation, or denies an application for reinstatement
2)Denial of license is based solely on applicant's failure to meet minimum age requirements, hold a required degree, pass a required examination, pay the applicable fees established by the Mayor, or where there are no material facts at issue
3)Attend a settlement conference prior to holding a hearing and may enter into negotiated settlement agreements and consent decrees
4)At least 15 days before hearing; May be represented by counsel
5)Board can still hear and determine matter
Can instructor get credit for preparation/ presentation time and if so what is the maximum amount - Answer--1) 50 min to 1 hour
Each semester hour of credit shall constitute fifteen (15) hours of continuing education credit, and each quarter hour of credit constitutes ten (10) hours of continuing education credit.
3)A maximum of ten (10) continuing education credits per year to an applicant who attends in-service education programs.
4)The maximum amount of credit that may be granted for operation time is twice
the amount of presentation time
The maximum amount of credit that may be granted is fifty percent (50%) of an applicant's CEU
Can't grant credit for a subsequent presentation unless it involves either a different subject or substantial additional research concerning
the same subject
How many CEUs to author/editor of a published book - Answer--4 units/ 40 contact hours
How many CEUs for author/ co-author of a published original paper, journal article, poster presentation
- Answer--Two (2) continuing education units or twenty (20) hours of continuing education credit
How many CEUs for applicant who is sole author of published book review, review paper, or abstract - Answer--One (1) unit or ten (10) hours of continuing
education credit
Requirements for license by Endorsement (3) - Answer--1) Official, certified proof of licensure as a physical therapist in good standing from another jurisdiction of the United States;
- Official, certified proof, from the body administering the examination, that
the applicant has passed the Board-approved national licensure examination in physical therapy; and
- Proof of education
When can take DC exam for Licensure by Endorsement Applicants - Answer--After all required documentation is obtained by Board and Board grants approval
Exemptions to Practicing without a License - Answer--(1) Administers treatment or provides advice in any case of emergency
(2) To an individual employed in the District by the federal government, while he or she
is acting in the official discharge of the duties of employment
(3) To an individual, licensed to practice a health occupation in a state, who is called from the state in professional consultation by or on behalf of a specific patient to visit, examine, treat, or advise the specific patient in the District, or to give a
demonstration, or clinic in the District, provided that the individual engages in the consultation, demonstration, or clinic in affiliation with a comparable health professional licensed pursuant to this chapter
(4) To a health professional who is authorized to practice a health occupation in any state
adjoining the District who treats patients in the District if:
Reciprocity and endorsement - Answer--(1) Who is licensed or certified and in good standing under the laws of another state with
requirements which, were substantially equivalent at the time of licensure
(2) Who is certified or accredited by a recognized national accrediting association,
acceptable to the Board, as a qualified professional according to standards that were
the substantial equivalent at the time of the certification or accreditation to the
standards for that profession as set forth in this chapter and who has continually
remained in good standing with the certifying or accrediting association from the date
of certification or accrediting until the date of licensing; and
(3) Who pays the applicable fees established by the Mayor.
Term and Renewal of License
1)When does a license expire and 2 exceptions
- Mayor may establish...
3)When and where will notice of expiring license be sent
- What will renewal notice state? (3)
5)Requirements of licensee to renewal for term (4) - Answer--1) 1 year from the date of its first issuance or renewal unless
--renewed by the board that issued it
--the Mayor may provide for a period of licensure of not more than 3 years.
- Continuing education requirements as a condition for renewal
3)At least 30 days before it expires to last known address
4)Expiration date, when renewal application must be received by board, and renewal fee
5)Timely application, entitled to be licensed, pays renewal fee, submits CEU evidence
Inactive Status
Requirements (2)
Duties while on Inactive Status
Requirements for licensee to change its inactive status (3) - Answer--1) Upon application by a licensee and payment of the inactive status fee
Shall not be subject to the renewal fee,
not practice in DC
- Pays the fees established by the Mayor, complies with the continuing education requirements in effect when the licensee
seeks to reactivate the license; and
(3) Complies with the current requirements for renewal of licenses.
Qualifications for License Reinstatement (4) - Answer--(1) Applies to the board for reinstatement of the license within 5 years after the license expires
