TEXAS PHYSICAL THERAPY RULES &
PRACTICE ACT OBJECTIVES FOR
PROFESSION OF PT EXAM 100%
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Determine the purpose of a Practice Act (in a general sense). Determine if a Practice Act is law or simply guidelines to follow in the provision of physical therapy services.Identify who "creates" a Practice Act. - ANSWER,a statute defining the scope and practice of physical therapy within the jurisdiction, outlining licensing requirements for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants, and establishing penalties for violations of the law. Each state in the US enacts its own.Define: Evaluation, Examination, Jurisprudence exam, On-site supervision, Physical therapy, and. Supervision. 321.1 - ANSWEREvaluation - A dynamic process in which the physical therapist makes clinical judgments based on data gathered during the examination.Examination--A comprehensive screening and specific testing process leading to diagnostic classification or, as appropriate, to a referral to another practitioner. The examination has three components: the patient/client history, the systems review, and tests and measures.Jurisprudence exam--An open-book examination made up of multiple-choice and/or true/false questions covering information contained in the Texas Physical Therapy Practice Act and Board rules.On-site supervision--The physical therapist or physical therapist assistant is on the premises and readily available to respond.Physical therapy--The evaluation, examination, and utilization of exercises, rehabilitative procedures, massage, manipulations, and physical agents including, but not limited to, mechanical devices, heat, cold, air, light, water, electricity, and sound in the aid of diagnosis or treatment. Physical therapists may perform evaluations without referrals.Physical therapy practice includes the use of modalities, procedures, and tests to make evaluations. Physical therapy practice includes, but is not limited to the use of: Electromyographic (EMG) Tests, Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV) Tests, Thermography, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), bed traction, application of topical medication to open wounds, sharp debridement, provision of soft goods, inhibitive casting and splinting, Phonophoresis, Iontophoresis, and biofeedback services.Supervision--The delegation and continuing direction by a person or persons responsible for the practice of physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, or physical therapy aide as specified in the Physical Therapy Practice Act.
- Determine which healthcare practitioners may initiate physical therapy services (AKA
- Determine situations where patients may receive PT treatment without a referral.
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"write a script or write a referral). 322.1 - ANSWERThe list of qualifying referral sources includes physicians, dentists, chiropractors, podiatrists, physician assistants, and advanced nurse practitioners.
322.1 - ANSWER(A) A PT may evaluate without referral.