Exam Preview for 5212: Alabama Jurisprudence March 17, 2025

Alabama Jurisprudence

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1. The purpose of the Alabama Physical Therapy Practice Act is to: To regulate insurance coverage for physical therapy services Protect the public health and safety and welfare and to provide the state administrative control and supervision over the practice of physical therapy. To establish national standards for physical therapy licensure Provide third party payers with reimbursement rates and compensation tables.
2. What additional continuing education requirement applies to physical therapists who see patients without a referral? Two additional hours annually focused on professional standards of care An extra five hours of education relating to direct access A mandatory in-person workshop on patient evaluation techniques No additional education is required
3. Who can file a complaint charging a violation of the Practice Act regarding a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant in AL? Only physical therapists can file a complaint Only consumers can file a complaint Only physicians working with the accused physical therapist or physical therapist assistant can file a complaint Anyone can file a complaint
4. What is the consequence if a physical therapist knowingly provides false information on a license or compact privilege application in Alabama? A fine between $100 and $500, imprisonment for 30 to 90 days, or both A lifetime ban from practicing physical therapy in Alabama A mandatory five-year suspension of their license A requirement to retake all licensure examinations
5. A licensed physical therapist in Alabama may evaluate and treat which of the following without a referral or time limit restriction? Children with a diagnosed developmental disability under a medical plan. Home health patients under a home health agency’s plan of care. Nursing home patients under the nursing home’s medical plan. All of the above
6. What is the minimum liability insurance coverage required for a physical therapist treating patients without a referral in Alabama? $50,000 per incident, $150,000 total coverage $100,000 per incident, $300,000 total coverage $200,000 per incident, $500,000 total coverage No liability insurance is required
7. Under what conditions can a physical therapist in Alabama evaluate and treat a patient without a referral? If they have five years of clinical experience If they hold a Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) OR a Master’s in Physical Therapy degree with 10 years of clinical practice Completed a post-graduate residency program in the area they are practicing in Associate’s degree in any field and 100 hours of shadowing experience in a medical practice
8. Which of the following situations may be grounds for refusal, revocation or suspension of a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant license in Alabama? Individual has been convicted of a felony or of a crime involving moral turpitude Individual has obtained or attempted to obtain a license by fraud or deception Individual has been grossly negligent in the practice of physical therapy All of the above
9. The purpose of the Alabama Board of Physical Therapy is to: Raise money for physical therapy related charities Accredit graduate schools in physical therapy in the state of Alabama Protect the public from the incompetent practice of physical therapy by establishing minimum qualifications for professionals, establishing rules to define lawful and unlawful conduct, and by enacting discipline for professionals who violate these rules and laws Raise awareness of the physical therapy profession to consumers, healthcare professionals, and third party payers
10. According to Alabama regulations, what is the maximum number of physical therapy assistants a physical therapist can supervise at one time? Two Three Four Six
11. If a physical therapist allows their license to expire but applies for reinstatement within five years, what must they do? Retake the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) Obtain a waiver from the Alabama Board of Physical Therapy after filling out a new application Complete 50 additional hours of continuing education before reapplying Pay an expired renewal fee and a restoration fee
12. When using the title "Doctor" in advertisements or public statements, what requirement must a physical therapist with a doctoral degree follow? They can use the title freely without restrictions They must avoid using the title in any form of advertisement They can use it only when speaking to other healthcare professionals They must immediately follow it with "Doctor of Physical Therapy," "DPT," or "PT" in the same size and font
13. Which of the following statements is true about physical therapists practicing on a temporary license issued by the Alabama Board of Physical Therapy? Temporary licenses in Alabama expire automatically after 5 years Off site supervision of temporary licensees is allowed in Alabama Direct, on-site supervision by an AL-licensed physical therapist is required No supervision of temporary licensees is required in Alabama
14. When is it necessary to renew a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant license in Alabama? Never - once licensed, you are licensed for life and no renewal is required Annually as licenses expire on October 1 each year Every 5 years for Physical Therapists and every 3 years for Physical Therapist Assistants Every 2 years on January 1
15. Which of the following is a guideline for continuing education by the Alabama Board of Physical Therapy? Continuing education can be conducted by anyone with or without experience in the subject matter Continuing education should not include a post test or exam of any kind Continuing education must pertain to common subjects related to the practice of physical therapy and are based upon referenced scientific evidence; practice-based evidence; case studies; clearly identified anecdotal experience; current or proposed regulation of practice; accepted professional guidelines; policy documents; or best practices Continuing education can include meetings for the sole purpose of policy decisions
16. How many total hours of continuing education activities per compliance period are required for physical therapist assistants who are Alabama licensees? 3 hours 5 hours 8. hours 10 hours
17. All applicants for a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant license in Alabama must complete a two-hour continuing education on what topic? Implicit Bias Alabama physical therapy jurisprudence, covering both the Practice Act and the Administrative Code Dementia HIV/AIDS
18. Which of the following statements is true regarding carrying over continuing education hours from one compliance period to the next? Alabama does not allow licensees to carry over continuing education hours earned in excess of the required hours Physical Therapists in Alabama can carry over continuing education hours earned in excess of the required hours but Physical Therapist Assistants may not Alabama allows licensees to carry over continuing education hours earned in excess of the required hours up to a maximum (limit) of ten (10) hours Alabama allows licensees to carry over as many continuing education hours (no maximum) they want from compliance period to compliance period
19. Which of the following is an acceptable continuing education activity for Alabama PT or PTA licensure renewal? Entertainment or recreational meetings or activities Serving as an organizational delegate Reading poster presentations Teaching or lecturing in an physical therapy related continuing education activity
20. According to the Alabama Board of Physical Therapy Administrative Code, which of the following is unbecoming conduct? Holding a valid license in more than one state Completing more hours than is required of acceptable continuing education for your license renewal Guaranteeing that satisfaction or a cure will result from the performance of professional services Only getting the minimum continuing educations annually.
21. Which task is within the scope of practice for a physical therapist assistant (PTA)? Diagnosing medical conditions before treatment Carrying out treatment interventions as directed by the PT Modifying the plan of care without consulting the PT Performing a patient’s initial evaluation and discharge summary
22. What is the main purpose of the Physical Therapy Compact (PT Compact)? To create a single national license for physical therapists To regulate the reimbursement rates for physical therapy services across states To allow licensed physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to practice in multiple member states without obtaining additional licenses To replace state licensing boards with a federal oversight committee
23. Which (or all) of the following are TRUE regarding compact privilege? Compact privileges must be renewed separately through the PT Compact Commission Compact privileges are revoked in all compact member states if a physical therapist's license becomes restricted due to disciplinary action in their home state. A physical therapist with a compact privilege must comply the laws of the state where they are physical practicing. All of the above are TRUE
24. If a patient does not improve within 30 days or 11 visits when treated without a referral, what must a physical therapist do? Continue treatment but require the patient to sign a waiver Discharge the patient from care and recommend self-treatment Refer the patient to a healthcare provider for further evaluation Submit an appeal to the Board of Physical Therapy for extended treatment approval
25. According to the Alabama Board of Physical Therapy Administrative Code, what type of advertising is always prohibited? Paid advertising Unpaid advertising Online advertising Advertising designed to mislead or deceive its intended audience
26. According to the Alabama Board of Physical Therapy Administrative Code, what identification is required for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants? No identification is required. Licensees must carry a Board-issued identification card in their pockets at all times. Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant, or the appropriate abbreviations, PT or PTA, must be displayed on each person via proper identification such as name badges. Licensees must laminate and wear a copy of their degree and their license on a neck chain.
27. What is the best way to keep abreast of current changes in the Alabama Physical Therapy Practice Act and Administrative Code? Watch the nightly news on WVTM Follow other Alabama physical therapists on Twitter Bookmark the Practice Act and Administrative Code, and read them regularly; visit the Board website and read meeting minutes; read all communications from the Board in a timely manner Print out the Act and the Code and file them in a safe place
28. Any person who knowingly fails to report suspected or known child abuse or neglect may be subject to what penalty, according to public health laws in Alabama? There is no penalty A civil lawsuit but no criminal charges A mandatory suspension of the physical therapist’s license Guilty of a misdemeanor, sentence of up to six months in prison and a fine of up to $500
29. Under HIPAA, when can a physical therapist disclose a patient’s health information without obtaining patient authorization? When posting a patient’s success story on social media When providing marketing materials about physical therapy services When a family member requests medical information over the phone When discussing treatment with another healthcare provider involved in the patient’s care
30. Under HIPAA, which of the following is Protected Health Information (PHI)? Name, social security numbers, medical record numbers Academic degree Employer contract Public social media posts, like Twitter tweets