Jurisprudence for Alabama PT Providers

Hours: 2.00

Course Code: REL-RTS-0-JAPTP

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 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

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 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-JAPTP

Hours: 2

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026

Learning Objectives:
Identify the powers and duties of the Board and the position of the Board regarding consumer and public rights.
Define key terms within the Administrative Code.
Determine the grounds, due process procedures, and penalties for disciplinary action and unlawful practice.
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.

Outline:

Section 1: Key Definitions

The Board

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 2: Powers and Duties of the Board

The Board

Impaired Practitioner Program

Review

Communication with the Board

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 3: Licensure and Examination

Regulations for Licensure and Examination

Review

Examinations

License Renewal

Review

Continuing Education

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 4: Patient Care Management

Patient Care Management Regulations

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 5: Disciplinary Action and Unlawful Practice

Regulations Covered

Statement of Policy

Review

Complaint Charging Violation

Penalties

Key Takeaways

Section 6: Consumer and Public Rights

Consumer Regulations

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 7: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributors

Resources

References

Writer: 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. She has additional training in medical screening, lumbopelvic examination and treatment, and treatment of patients with cardiopulmonary diseases. Nicole enjoys using her clinical experience and interest in current rehabilitation research as a Physical Therapy writer for Relias.

Subject Matter Expert: Alison Nagel PT, DPT, GCS

Alison Nagel holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from University of Toledo and is Board Certified in Geriatric Physical Therapy. She owns her own business in the niche of mobile outpatient, but also has experience in inpatient, home health, and inpatient rehabilitation settings. She is passionate about following all laws and regulations, maintaining accountability, and elevating the physical therapy profession whenever possible.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Physical Therapists; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.

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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 PT Providers

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Alabama State Board of Physical Therapy

$ 20.0 Paid $20.00

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