Person who performs initial examination unless that physical therapist has transferred the responsibility for the management of the patient's care to another physical therapist and that physical therapist agrees to the transfer
Definition of physical therapist
Individual holding a valid license who may assist in the provision of physical therapy treatments including the provision of patient education and instruction under the supervision of a physical therapist
Definition of physical therapist assistant
Any person holding a valid Ohio license to practice as a healthcare practitioner in a profession other than physical therapy who is working under the direct supervision of a PT or PTA as delegated by the physical therapist and is performing tasks and duties related to the delivery of physical therapy
Other licensed personnel
A student enrolled in an accredited or candidacy status entry level PT/PTA education program who is completing a required clinical education course
Student PT/PTA
The PT who is available to supervise the PTA, the SPTA, other licensed or unlicensed personnel-May be the PT who performed the initial examination or another physical therapist with whom that physical therapist has a formal or informal agreement
Supervising PT
The PTA who is appropriately available to supervise the SPTA, other licensed or unlicensed personnel
Supervising PTA
PT or PTA is in the same building and available to immediately respond to the needs of the patient-PT or PTA shall have direct contact with the patient during each visit
Definition of Direct Supervision
Evaluation and treatment of a person by physical measures and the use of therapeutic exercises and rehabilitative procedures, with or without assistive devices, for the purpose of preventing correcting or alleviation any disability
Definition of physical therapy
TRUE
Physical Therapy includes design, fabrication, revision, education and instruction in the use of various assistive devices including braces, splints, ambulatory or locomotion devices, wheelchairs, prosthetics, and orthotics by a person adequately trainedT/F
False - Physical Therapy may include this treatment as long as the person is adequately trained
Physical Therapy does not include the administration of topical drugs such as drugs used for iontophoresis prescribed by a licensed health professional authorized to prescribe drugs T/F
TRUE
If performed by a person adequately trained Physical Therapy includes the establishment and modification of physical therapy programs, treatment planning, patient education and instruction and consultative services T/F
FalseMedical diagnosis, roentgen rays, radium, and the use of electricity for cauterization or surgical procedures is not included within the practice of physical therapy
If performed by a person adequately trained physical therapy may include the medical diagnosis of a patient's disability, the use of roentgen rays or radium for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes or the use of electricity for cauterization or other surgical purposesT/F
The appropriate section of the Ohio occupational therapy, physical therapy, and athletic trainers board - Each section is responsible to oversee its' section
Shall investigate compliance and investigate alleged grounds for suspension, revocation, or refusal to issue or renew licenses or limited permits -May subpoena witnesses and documents in connection with its investigations
Attorney General or appropriate prosecuting attorney
The entity through which the appropriate section may go through to apply to an appropriate court for an order enjoining the violation
The court shall grant an injunction, restraining order or other order as appropriate-This is in addition to all penalties and other remedies provided in this chapter
Procedure on a showing that a person has violated or is about to violate this chapter?
Prosecuting attorney of a county, or the village solicitor or the city director of law where a violation of this chapter allegedly occurred
Who shall take charge and conduct the prosecution of a violation?
Investigators have the right to review, obtain copies and audit the patient records and personnel files of licensees during normal business hours
What are the rights of investigators who are employed to investigate?
FalseInformation obtained during investigations are confidential
Information obtained during investigation are public recordT/F
For good cause - An agency that receives confidential information shall comply with the same requirements regarding confidentiality as those with which the board must comply
The board may disclose information gathered pursuant to an investigation to any federal, state or local law enforcement, prosecutorial or regulatory agency
Availability and responsibility of the supervisor for direction of the actions of the person supervised
Definition of supervision
Shall license persons desiring to practice physical therapy/physical therapist assistants in this state
The physical therapy section of the Ohio occupational therapy, physical therapy and athletic trainers board