1625. Ethics & Jurisprudence for the Physical Therapist in Georgia - 2025 Update - Registration and Pretest
Presented by Sarah Caston, PT, DPT, MAB & Benjamin Braxley, PT, DPT
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Jurisprudence - Pre-course Questions
1. License Renewal Requirements: Which of the following is required for physical therapy license renewal in Georgia?
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A. 30 hours of continuing education with no more than 10 hours per calendar day
B 4 hours of Georgia Ethics & Jurisprudence OR passing the Georgia JAM exam
C. Submission of documentation through CE Broker
D. All of the above.
2. Self-Referral Limitations: Under Georgia law, a self-referred patient must be referred to a physician or other appropriate provider if:
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A. The patient has not improved after 14 days or 6 visits
B. The patient has not improved after 21 days or 8 visits, whichever comes first
C. The physical therapist believes the condition is beyond their scope of practice
D. Both B and C are correct
3. Physical Therapy Compact: Which statement is TRUE regarding the Georgia Physical Therapy Compact?
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A. Georgia is not a member of the Physical Therapy Compact
B. Compact privilege allows practice in any state without additional requirements
C. Physical therapy practice occurs in the member state where the patient is located at the time of encounter
D. Compact privilege is valid indefinitely once obtained
4. Physical Therapist Assistant Supervision: In an institutional setting, adequate supervision of a physical therapist assistant requires the supervising PT to:
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A. Be present 100% of the time the PTA is treating patients
B. Work at least 25% of the PTA's work week and meet weekly to review all patients
C. Only perform initial evaluations while the PTA provides all treatments
D. Supervise no more than 2 PTAs at any time
5. Continuing Competence Audit: If selected for a continuing competence audit, licensees must:
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A. Submit documentation within 30 days of notification
B. Provide certificates showing completion of required hours
C. Maintain records for at least 5 years from the date CE credit was obtained
D. All of the above
6. Criminal Background Checks: According to Georgia law, criminal background checks are required for:
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A. All new license applications only
B. License renewals every biennium
C. New licenses and reinstatement after license cancellation
D. Only applicants with prior criminal history
7. Professional Title Usage: Under Georgia law, a physical therapist may:
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A. Use the title "Doctor" without any additional clarification
B. Use "Doctor" only if they clearly inform the public of their credential as a physical therapist
C. Never use the title "Doctor" regardless of their degree
D. Use "Doctor" only in academic settings
Ethics - Pre-course Questions
1. A patient seeks care from a physical therapy clinic specifically requesting dry needling for her right shoulder pain. through taking the patient history, it is evident that this patient is also undergoing active treatment for lymphedema management of the right upper extremity after cancerous lymph node removal. The PT decides not to offer dry needling treatment due to the patient's coinciding condition and risks associated with dry needling. What bioethical principle is most accurately reflected in this decision?
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A. Beneficence
B. Non maleficence
C. Autonomy
D. Justice
2. A patient who lives in a rural area and utilizes a power wheelchair due to multiple sclerosis is seeking physical therapy clinic for services related to neck pain. Upon arrival the patient is turned away from the clinic (without additional referral or resources) with the reasoning that there is not adequate set up nor equipment available to appropriately treat the individual. In this case example, which bioethical principle is most likely being violated?
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A. Beneficence
B. Non maleficence
C. Autonomy
D. Justice
3. A patient who speaks Vietnamese is seeking services from a physical therapy clinic related to lower back pain. The clinic does not have an interpreter nor access to appropriate and verified interpretation services. The treating physical therapist attempts to use google translate when discussing treatment options with the patient, but is unclear about the level of comprehension of the explanation of treatment options, risks, benefits and alternatives. The PT hesitates to move forward with treatment based upon this uncertainty. Which bioethical principle is the PT most concerned with in this case, as it relates to patient decision- making?
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A. Beneficence
B. Non maleficence
C. Autonomy
D. Justice
4. A physical therapist is working with a patient with a spinal cord injury in an inpatient rehabilitation setting. The patient is having a difficult emotional day and struggling with pain. The PT feels pressure to push the patient along with car transfer training, as progress reports are due in two days. However, the PT chooses to engage the patient in a more empathetic manner and re-envisions the goals of the session with patient input and consideration for their current state, deferring car transfer training to the next session. Which bioethical principle is most significantly reflected here in this PT's approach?
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A. Beneficence
B. Non maleficence
C. Autonomy
D. Justice
5. Which of the following is FALSE regarding the scope and capabilities of the APTA ethics and judiciary committee (EJC)?
A. The APTA EJC may adjudicate complaints about an APTA member that are brought forward by any entity (community member, student, patient, colleague, etc.)
B. The APTA EJC is responsible for interpreting the Code of Ethics and proposing revisions to the documents that help interpret the code.
C. The APTA EJC may adjudicate complaints about any physical therapy professional brought forward by any entity (community member, student, patient, colleague, etc.)
D. The APTA EJC is responsible for activities related to the dissemination of education and information related to best practice of ethical behaviors in physical therapy practice.
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