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District of Columbia Jurisprudence Examination
- Provider
- Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT), on behalf of the District of Columbia Board
- Format
- Computer-based written examination of multiple-choice questions on District of Columbia physical therapy law and rules
- Exam questions
- 40 scored items per the DC Law Content Outline specifications
- Passing score
- Determined by the Board (17 DCMR 6704.7, 8204.7)
- Exam fee
- $65.00 FSBPT jurisprudence examination fee, plus Prometric fees
Examination outline
Legislative Intent & Definitions (15%)
- Legislative intent (DC Law 3-1202.09)
- Physical therapy; Practice of physical therapy (DC Law 3-1201.02(12)(A), 3-1205.09; DC Rules 6799, 8299)
- Physical therapists; Physical therapist assistants; Physical therapy aides (DC Law 3-1201.02(12)(B); DC Rules 6710.18, 6711, 6712, 6799, 8299)
- Types of licenses/certificates (restricted) (DC Law 3-1205.08, 3-1205.08a; DC Rules 6799, 8299)
- Board/Department (DC Law 3-1202.09, 3-1202.19; DC Rules 6799, 8299)
Board of Physical Therapy Powers & Duties (12.5%)
- Powers and Duties (DC Law 3-1204.08)
- Fees (DC Law 3-1205.05)
- Continuing Competence (DC Law 3-1205.10(b)(5); DC Rules 6706 to 6708, 8206 to 8208)
Licensure & Examination (17.5%)
- Qualifications for licensure; Application; Exemptions (DC Law 3-1205.01 to 3-1205.03, 3-1205.04(j), 3-1205.05, 3-1205.22; DC Rules 6702 to 6704, 8202 to 8204; General Provisions 4001, 4004)
- Examination/Re-examination (DC Law 3-1205.06; DC Rules 6704.2, 8204.3)
- Licensure by endorsement (DC Law 3-1205.07; DC Rules 6709, 8205)
- Renewal; Name changes; Display of license (DC Law 3-1205.10, 3-1205.13; DC Rules 6701.1, 8201.1; General Provisions 4005)
- Restricted license; Inactive license; Reinstatement (DC Law 3-1205.11, 3-1205.12; DC Rules 6706.6, 6706.7, 6713.1, 8206.6 to 8206.8)
Patient Care Management (40%)
- Lawful practice; Use of titles (DC Law 3-1210.01, 3-1210.02, 3-1210.03(m) & (m-1); DC Rules 6710, 8209)
- Standards of Practice/Conduct (DC Law 3-1210.11; DC Rules 6710.1, 6714, 8209.11)
- Components of care; Scope of Practice (DC Rules 6715, 6716)
- Supervision (DC Rules 6710.11, 6710.15, 6712.2, 6712.3, 6799, 8209.2, 8299)
Disciplinary Actions/Procedures; Unlawful Practice (10%)
- Investigative powers; Emergency action; Hearing officers (DC Law 3-1205.15; General Provisions 4101, 4106, 4118)
- Hearings (DC Law 3-1205.19; General Provisions 4102 to 4104, 4109)
- Reinstatement of suspended/revoked license (DC Law 3-1205.21)
- Disciplinary actions; Penalties; Voluntary surrender of license (DC Law 3-1205.14, 3-1205.16 to 3-1205.18, 3-1205.23; DC Rules 6704.10, 8204.10)
- Unlawful practice; Classification; Civil penalties; Injunctive relief (DC Law 3-1205.14(c), 3-1210.07, 3-1210.09, 3-1210.10)
- Procedural due process (DC Law 3-1205.19, 3-1205.20; General Provisions 4102, 4105, 4107, 4108)
Consumer Advocacy (5%)
- Substance abuse recovery program (DC Law 3-1205.14(b))
- Voluntary surrender by impaired practitioner (DC Law 3-1205.18)
Examination sources
- FSBPT, Jurisprudence Exam page
Jurisprudence Exam page, outline link list
- FSBPT, District of Columbia Law Content Outline (DC Jurisprudence Examination, 40 Item Test)
DC Law Content Outline, page 1, row 1100
- FSBPT, District of Columbia Law Content Outline (DC Jurisprudence Examination, 40 Item Test)
DC Law Content Outline, page 1, category 1000 weight cell
- FSBPT, District of Columbia Law Content Outline (DC Jurisprudence Examination, 40 Item Test)
DC Law Content Outline, page 1, row 2100
- FSBPT, District of Columbia Law Content Outline (DC Jurisprudence Examination, 40 Item Test)
DC Law Content Outline, page 1, category 2000 weight cell
- FSBPT, District of Columbia Law Content Outline (DC Jurisprudence Examination, 40 Item Test)
DC Law Content Outline, page 2, row 3300
- FSBPT, District of Columbia Law Content Outline (DC Jurisprudence Examination, 40 Item Test)
DC Law Content Outline, page 2, category 3000 weight cell
- FSBPT, District of Columbia Law Content Outline (DC Jurisprudence Examination, 40 Item Test)
DC Law Content Outline, page 2, row 4300
- FSBPT, District of Columbia Law Content Outline (DC Jurisprudence Examination, 40 Item Test)
DC Law Content Outline, page 2, category 4000 weight cell
- FSBPT, District of Columbia Law Content Outline (DC Jurisprudence Examination, 40 Item Test)
DC Law Content Outline, page 3, row 5300
- FSBPT, District of Columbia Law Content Outline (DC Jurisprudence Examination, 40 Item Test)
DC Law Content Outline, page 3, category 5000 weight cell
- FSBPT, District of Columbia Law Content Outline (DC Jurisprudence Examination, 40 Item Test)
DC Law Content Outline, page 3, row 6100
- FSBPT, District of Columbia Law Content Outline (DC Jurisprudence Examination, 40 Item Test)
DC Law Content Outline, page 3, category 6000 weight cell
- FSBPT, District of Columbia Law Content Outline (DC Jurisprudence Examination, 40 Item Test)
DC Law Content Outline, page 3, reference list (Chapter 17-82)
- 17 DCMR § 6704 Licensure by Examination (Physical Therapy)
17 DCMR § 6704.6
- 17 DCMR § 6704 Licensure by Examination (Physical Therapy)
17 DCMR § 6704.7
- FSBPT, District of Columbia Law Content Outline (DC Jurisprudence Examination, 40 Item Test)
DC Law Content Outline, page 2, category 4000 weight cell
- D.C. Board of Physical Therapy, Candidate Handbook for the Jurisprudence Examination
Candidate Handbook, II. The Examination, Content Overview
- 17 DCMR § 6704 Licensure by Examination (Physical Therapy)
17 DCMR § 6704.2 (pre-approval)
- DC Health Board of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapist New License Application Examination Checklist (Guide)
Examination Checklist, item "FSBPT Registration Confirmation (DC Jurisprudence Examination)"
- FSBPT, Jurisprudence Exam page
Jurisprudence Exam page, section "FSBPT Develops, Maintains, and Administers Jurisprudence Exams for Two Jurisdictions"
- FSBPT, Jurisprudence Exam page
Jurisprudence Exam page, registration approval sentence
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