Jurisprudence for Alabama PTs

Hours: 2.00
# Course Code: REL-RTS-0-JAPT

In order to safely practice physical therapy, it is important to understand the rules and regulations set by the Alabama Board of Physical Therapy. The Administrative Code and Practice Act are documents which outline the rules and regulations created to protect physical therapy professionals and their patients. This course will review the powers of the Board, licensure and examination procedures, duties of physical therapy professionals, and disciplinary actions for unlawful practice. It will also review the rights of the consumer and the public.

Course Description

In order to safely practice physical therapy, it is important to understand the rules and regulations set by the Alabama Board of Physical Therapy. The Administrative Code and Practice Act are documents which outline the rules and regulations created to protect physical therapy professionals and their patients. This course will review the powers of the Board, licensure and examination procedures, duties of physical therapy professionals, and disciplinary actions for unlawful practice. It will also review the rights of the consumer and the public.

Certificates

Certificates provided by accrediting body (1 Match)

Alabama State Board of Physical Therapy

2.0 HOURS

The Alabama Board of Physical Therapy recognizes the completion of distance learning courses as maintenance of continuing competence. This course is approved by the Physical Therapy Board of California and offered to PTs and PTAs for CEUs. This activity is approved for 2.00 contact hours.

Course Details

Course Code: REL-RTS-0-JAPT

Hours: 2

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 11/30/2023

Learning Objectives:
Define key terms within the Administrative Code.
Identify the powers and duties of the Board.
Determine the requirements for licensure and examination, temporary licenses, renewal and restoration of licenses, and continuing education requirements.
Identify the standards of practice in the management of patient care.
Determine the grounds, due process procedures, and penalties for disciplinary action and unlawful practice.
State the position of the Board regarding consumer and public rights.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Key Definitions

The Board

Definitions

Review

Summary

Section 3: Powers and Duties of the Board

Key Information

Members of the Board

Appointment of Board Members

Powers and Duties of the Board

Impaired Practitioner Program

Review

Communication With The Board

Review

Summary

Section 4: Licensure and Examination

Regulations for Licensure and Examination

Applicants

Education

Application Fee and Documentation

United States Educated Applicants

Foreign Educated Applicants

Review

Examinations

Temporary Licenses

Renewal of License

Lost or Destroyed License or Name Change

Fee for Verification of Licensure

Review

Continuing Education

Failure to Meet The Continuing Education Requirement

Review

Summary

Section 5: Patient Care Management

Regulations Covered

Use of Titles and Lawful Practice

Roles and Responsibilities of Licensees

Review

Review

Summary

Section 6: Disciplinary Action and Unlawful Practice

Regulations Covered

Statement of Policy

Grounds for Disciplinary Action

Review

Complaint Charging Violation of Article

Probable Cause

Summons and Complaint

Subpoenas

Pre-Hearing Discovery

Disciplinary Hearings

Conflict and Bias

Penalties

Costs and Fines

Judicial Review of Revocation and Refusal of License

Reinstatement of License after Revocation

Summary

Section 7: Consumer and Public Rights

Regulations Covered

Records

Advertising

Required Identification

Review

Summary

Section 8: Conclusion

Summary

Course Contributors

Resources

References

Congratulations!

Instructor: Nicole Fogarty, PT, DPT

Nicole Fogarty holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Northeastern University. She has experience treating patients with cardiopulmonary, orthopedic, and neurological impairments in the inpatient setting. She also has experience in outpatient orthopedics with additional training in medical screening and lumbopelvic examination and treatment. Nicole enjoys using her clinical experience and interest in current rehabilitation research as a Physical Therapy writer for Relias. Disclosure: Nicole Fogarty, PT, DPT discloses the following potential conflict of interests/commercial interests: Relevant Financial Relationship with Relias LLC as a Salaried Employee All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.Relevant Non-Financial Relationship with No Entities Exists as a Contributor All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.

Expert Reviewer: Ernest J. McCormick, PT

Ernest J McCormick has a Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy and Business Management from the University of South Alabama. He has been active in the American Physical Therapy Association and Alabama Chapter. He has worked extensively in home health. Disclosure: Ernest J. McCormick, PT has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Advanced, Entry, Intermediate level Physical Therapists; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility, Home Health, Outpatient/Ambulatory Clinics, Residential Care.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.

Accommodations
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Jurisprudence for Alabama PTs

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Alabama State Board of Physical Therapy

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