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1. Which behaviors are considered to be conduct unbecoming according to the State of Alabama Physical Therapy Practice Act?
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a.Willful failure to comply substantially with provisions of federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations governing the practice of physical therapy.
b. Restricting a patients freedom of choice in selecting the source of physical therapy services.
c.Administering excessive tests or treatment.
d.All of the above.
2. Is exchanging service to a referral source for referrals considered conduct unbecoming?
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Yes
No
Unsure
3. According to the Physical Therapy Practice Act only (not including CMS regulations or other insurance regulations), can a PTA practice therapy without the PT being present?
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Yes
No
Unsure
4. According to the Physical Therapy Practice Act only (not including CMS regulations or other insurance regulations), can a PT aide treat patients?
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Yes
No
Unsure
5. Under which scenario, could a law be made or modified to the Practice Act?
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a. A bill is passed by both houses of the legislature and eventually signed by the Governor.
b. A bill is passed by the State Senate but not by the House even though the Governor and the Board want it to be law.
c. The Board passes a change to the Practice Act.
6. Under which scenario, could a rule be made or modified to the Practice Act?
a. A rule change is passed by the Board. The Board votes to accept the rule change after 45 days according to state law.
b. A declaratory ruling is made by the Board.
c. A rule change is passed by the Board and then votes to not accept it.
7. Can a PT see a patient without a referral?
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Yes
No
Unsure
8. What requirements must be met in order for a PT to see a patient without a referral?
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A child diagnosed with a developmental disability pursuant to a plan of care.
A patient who is appropriate for physical therapy and has been diagnosed within the last 90 days and the PT notifies the healthcare provider who rendered the diagnosis.
Related to conditioning in a wellness setting for the purpose of injury prevention or promotion of fitness.
All of the above.
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