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Physical Therapist License

Arizona license to practice physical therapy issued by the Board of Physical Therapy under A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 19.

Licensing authority: Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy · Application information

Physical therapist license by endorsement
Education
Graduate of a professional physical therapy education program accredited by a national accreditation agency approved by the Board (New Applicants page).
Fingerprint Clearance Card
Obtain a valid Arizona fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1758.03.
Former Arizona Licensee
A person whose Arizona license expired after more than three consecutive years of administrative suspension reapplies under this route (A.R.S. § 32-2028(B); A.A.C. R4-24-202(B)) and must also demonstrate competency as the Board prescribes: practice under an interim permit, courses, continuing competence for the lapsed period, or taking and passing a jurisprudence examination or national examination (A.A.C. R4-24-202(C)).
Jurisprudence Exam Passing Score
Pass the AZ JAM by answering 80% of its 50 questions correctly (FSBPT AZ JAM page; SPS #2026-01).
License Verification
Primary-source verification of every license, certificate or compact privilege held (A.A.C. R4-24-201(C)).
National Exam Passing Score
A.A.C. R4-24-205(A): a scaled score of 600 or more (scale 200-800) on a national examination taken on or after March 14, 1996, or, for a national examination taken before March 14, 1996, a raw score no fewer than 1.50 standard deviations below the national average.
Other Jurisdiction License
Hold a valid unrestricted physical therapist license from another jurisdiction of the United States and, when granted it, have met the requirements of A.R.S. § 32-2022(A) or (B) (A.R.S. § 32-2026(A)); the Board's page states this type is for applicants who are not foreign educated.
Other National Examination
A.A.C. R4-24-101(25) also defines as a 'national examination' an examination produced by the American Physical Therapy Association; no official source in hand identifies such an examination as currently offered, so it is recorded only as this condition.
Prior Az Law Score
The Arizona Jurisprudence Examination (AZ LAW) has been replaced by the AZ JAM (SPS #2026-01: 'The AZ JAM replaces the AZ LAW'); it is omitted as a leaf. The Board considers a score of 80 or better on the AZ JAM equivalent to an AZ LAW scaled score of 600 or more. The Other Applicants page states that a candidate already scheduled to take the AZLAW at a Prometric site may complete the AZLAW instead of re-registering for the AZ JAM.
Physical therapist license by examination (educated in the United States)
Application Process
Complete the application process and pay the fee; submit transcript, NPTE and jurisprudence verification from the original source (A.A.C. R4-24-201).
Education
Graduate of a professional physical therapy education program accredited by a national accreditation agency approved by the Board (A.R.S. § 32-2022(A)(2)).
Fingerprint Clearance Card
Obtain a valid Arizona fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1758.03.
Former Arizona Licensee
A person whose Arizona license expired after more than three consecutive years of administrative suspension reapplies under this route (A.R.S. § 32-2028(B); A.A.C. R4-24-202(B)) and must also demonstrate competency as the Board prescribes: practice under an interim permit, courses, continuing competence for the lapsed period, or taking and passing a jurisprudence examination or national examination (A.A.C. R4-24-202(C)).
Interim Permit
If the Board determines there is evidence the applicant lacks competence, it issues an interim permit for a supervised clinical practice before licensure (A.R.S. § 32-2025(B)).
Jurisprudence Exam Passing Score
Pass the AZ JAM by answering 80% of its 50 questions correctly (FSBPT AZ JAM page; SPS #2026-01).
National Exam Passing Score
A.A.C. R4-24-205(A): a scaled score of 600 or more (scale 200-800) on a national examination taken on or after March 14, 1996, or, for a national examination taken before March 14, 1996, a raw score no fewer than 1.50 standard deviations below the national average.
Not Yet Licensed
The Board's page describes this application type for applicants currently enrolled or recently graduated who do not yet hold a PT or PTA license in any US jurisdiction.
Other National Examination
A.A.C. R4-24-101(25) also defines as a 'national examination' an examination produced by the American Physical Therapy Association; no official source in hand identifies such an examination as currently offered, so it is recorded only as this condition.
Prior Az Law Score
The Arizona Jurisprudence Examination (AZ LAW) has been replaced by the AZ JAM (SPS #2026-01: 'The AZ JAM replaces the AZ LAW'); it is omitted as a leaf. The Board considers a score of 80 or better on the AZ JAM equivalent to an AZ LAW scaled score of 600 or more. The Other Applicants page states that a candidate already scheduled to take the AZLAW at a Prometric site may complete the AZLAW instead of re-registering for the AZ JAM.
Testing Before Graduation
A.R.S. § 32-2024(B)(2) permits testing before graduation with a program director letter, on the national examination date nearest to and not more than 120 days before expected graduation; the Board's page states the examination cannot be taken more than 90 days before graduation (FSBPT Policy).
Physical therapist license for applicants educated outside the United States
Authorization To Practice
Written proof of legal authorization to practice without limitation in the country of education; waivable where citizenship requirements prevent it (A.R.S. § 32-2022(B)(3)).
English Proficiency
If the native language is not English, pass the Board-approved English proficiency examinations (TOEFL with TSE/TWE, or iBT at the scores in A.A.C. R4-24-203(A)(4)) no more than 18 months before the application is administratively complete.
Fingerprint Clearance Card
Obtain a valid Arizona fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1758.03.
Former Arizona Licensee
A person whose Arizona license expired after more than three consecutive years of administrative suspension reapplies under this route (A.R.S. § 32-2028(B); A.A.C. R4-24-202(B)) and must also demonstrate competency as the Board prescribes: practice under an interim permit, courses, continuing competence for the lapsed period, or taking and passing a jurisprudence examination or national examination (A.A.C. R4-24-202(C)).
Jurisprudence Exam Passing Score
Pass the AZ JAM by answering 80% of its 50 questions correctly (FSBPT AZ JAM page; SPS #2026-01).
National Exam Passing Score
A.A.C. R4-24-205(A): a scaled score of 600 or more (scale 200-800) on a national examination taken on or after March 14, 1996, or, for a national examination taken before March 14, 1996, a raw score no fewer than 1.50 standard deviations below the national average.
Other National Examination
A.A.C. R4-24-101(25) also defines as a 'national examination' an examination produced by the American Physical Therapy Association; no official source in hand identifies such an examination as currently offered, so it is recorded only as this condition.
Prior Az Law Score
The Arizona Jurisprudence Examination (AZ LAW) has been replaced by the AZ JAM (SPS #2026-01: 'The AZ JAM replaces the AZ LAW'); it is omitted as a leaf. The Board considers a score of 80 or better on the AZ JAM equivalent to an AZ LAW scaled score of 600 or more. The Other Applicants page states that a candidate already scheduled to take the AZLAW at a Prometric site may complete the AZLAW instead of re-registering for the AZ JAM.
Substantial Equivalence
Satisfactory evidence that education is substantially equivalent, via a Coursework Tool 5 credential evaluation prepared within 18 months; the Board may require additional coursework (A.R.S. § 32-2022(B)(2), (E); A.A.C. R4-24-203).
Supervised Clinical Practice
Complete an interim supervised clinical practice period (at least 500 hours under an interim permit) or have met it through clinical practice in another US jurisdiction; the Board may waive it for graduates of an accredited program (A.R.S. §§ 32-2022(B)(6), (C), 32-2025(A); A.A.C. R4-24-204).
Work Authorization
Proof of legal authorization to reside and seek employment in the United States (A.R.S. § 32-2022(B)(4)).
Physical therapist license for military spouses (A.R.S. § 32 4302)
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Board Stated Exam Demand
A.R.S. § 32-4302(A) directs issuance 'without an examination' to a qualifying military spouse, and § 32-4302(C) excepts subsection A from the state-law examination permission; the statute outranks the Board's rule and page, so the route has no examination leaf. The Board's New Applicants page nevertheless lists for this application type: 'Successfully pass the AZ jurisprudence examination that tests the applicant's knowledge of board statutes and rules. (AZ JAM)', and A.A.C. R4-24-201(B)(3) / R4-24-207(B)(3) require every original-license applicant to submit 'Verification of passing a jurisprudence examination.' An applicant should expect the Board to ask for the AZ JAM.
Discipline
No revoked or surrendered license under investigation, no unresolved discipline, no pending complaint, allegation or investigation relating to unprofessional conduct (A.R.S. § 32-4302(A)(5)-(7)).
Education Verification
The other state verifies the applicant met its minimum education and any work experience and clinical supervision requirements (A.R.S. § 32-4302(A)(3)).
Fingerprint Clearance Card
Obtain a valid Arizona fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1758.03.
Military Spouse
Married to an active duty member of the US armed forces who is accompanying the member to an official permanent change of station to a military installation in Arizona; upload the spouse's official orders (A.R.S. § 32-4302(A); New Applicants page).
Other State License
Currently licensed in at least one other state at the same practice level for at least one year, in good standing in all states (A.R.S. § 32-4302(A)(1)-(2)).
Prior Examination In Other State
Previously passed an examination required for the license by the other state, if that state required one (A.R.S. § 32-4302(A)(4)).

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2025-08-30.

Physical therapist reactivation from inactive or retired status within three years
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Fees And Competence
Pay the full renewal fee and prove continuing competence per A.A.C. R4-24-401 through R4-24-403; a retired licensee also presents evidence satisfactory to the Board of professional ability and knowledge (A.R.S. §§ 32-2031(E), 32-2032(D)).
Status Period
Inactive status for no more than three years after the Board's notice of inactive status (A.R.S. § 32-2032(D)), or retired status held for no more than three consecutive years (A.R.S. § 32-2031(E)).

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2025-08-30.

Physical therapist license reinstatement after administrative suspension of no more than three years
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Continuing Competence
Upload continuing education documentation commensurate with the time of license lapse (Other Applicants page).
Fees And Application
Submit the renewal application under A.A.C. R4-24-208 with the reinstatement fee and renewal fee (A.A.C. R4-24-202(A)).
Suspension Period
License administratively suspended for non-renewal for no more than three consecutive years (A.A.C. R4-24-202(A)).

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2025-08-30.

Physical therapist license renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Continuing Competence
Earn the continuing competence contact hours for the compliance period (A.A.C. R4-24-401): 20 hours for a physical therapist, 10 for a physical therapist assistant.
Late Renewal
A license not renewed is administratively suspended (A.R.S. § 32-2027(B)).
Renewal Window
Submit the electronic renewal application packet and fee on or before August 31 of an even-numbered year (A.A.C. R4-24-208(A)).

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2025-08-30.

Physical therapist license by universal recognition (Arizona residents, A.R.S. § 32 4302)
Arizona Residency
Establish residence in Arizona (A.R.S. § 32-4302(A)); proof of Arizona residency (New Applicants page).
Board Page Exam List
The Board's New Applicants page lists only the AZ JAM among the Universal Recognition requirements and requests no NPTE score transfer for this type; A.A.C. R4-24-201(C) / R4-24-207(C) require universal recognition applicants to meet subsection (B), including verification of passing a national examination, so the NPTE is kept as a leaf.
Compact Privilege
The Board's page states this application is not compatible with an active Arizona PT Compact privilege.
Criminal History
No disqualifying criminal history under A.R.S. § 41-1093.04 (A.R.S. § 32-4302(A)(9)).
Discipline
No revoked or surrendered license under investigation, no unresolved discipline, no pending complaint, allegation or investigation relating to unprofessional conduct (A.R.S. § 32-4302(A)(5)-(7)).
Education Verification
The other state verifies the applicant met its minimum education and any work experience and clinical supervision requirements (A.R.S. § 32-4302(A)(3)).
Fingerprint Clearance Card
Obtain a valid Arizona fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1758.03.
Jurisprudence Exam Passing Score
Pass the AZ JAM by answering 80% of its 50 questions correctly (FSBPT AZ JAM page; SPS #2026-01).
National Exam Passing Score
A.A.C. R4-24-205(A): a scaled score of 600 or more (scale 200-800) on a national examination taken on or after March 14, 1996, or, for a national examination taken before March 14, 1996, a raw score no fewer than 1.50 standard deviations below the national average.
Other National Examination
A.A.C. R4-24-101(25) also defines as a 'national examination' an examination produced by the American Physical Therapy Association; no official source in hand identifies such an examination as currently offered, so it is recorded only as this condition.
Other State License
Currently licensed in at least one other state at the same practice level for at least one year, in good standing in all states (A.R.S. § 32-4302(A)(1)-(2)).
Prior Az Law Score
The Arizona Jurisprudence Examination (AZ LAW) has been replaced by the AZ JAM (SPS #2026-01: 'The AZ JAM replaces the AZ LAW'); it is omitted as a leaf. The Board considers a score of 80 or better on the AZ JAM equivalent to an AZ LAW scaled score of 600 or more. The Other Applicants page states that a candidate already scheduled to take the AZLAW at a Prometric site may complete the AZLAW instead of re-registering for the AZ JAM.
Prior Examination In Other State
Previously passed an examination required for the license by the other state, if that state required one (A.R.S. § 32-4302(A)(4)).

Physical Therapist Assistant License

Arizona license to practice as a physical therapist assistant issued by the Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy.

Licensing authority: Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy · Application information

Physical therapist assistant license by endorsement
Fingerprint Clearance Card
Obtain a valid Arizona fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1758.03.
Former Arizona Licensee
A person whose Arizona license expired after more than three consecutive years of administrative suspension reapplies under this route (A.R.S. § 32-2028(B); A.A.C. R4-24-202(B)) and must also demonstrate competency as the Board prescribes: practice under an interim permit, courses, continuing competence for the lapsed period, or taking and passing a jurisprudence examination or national examination (A.A.C. R4-24-202(C)).
Jurisprudence Exam Passing Score
Pass the AZ JAM by answering 80% of its 50 questions correctly (FSBPT AZ JAM page; SPS #2026-01).
License Verification
Primary-source verification of every license, certificate or compact privilege held (A.A.C. R4-24-207(C)).
National Exam Passing Score
A.A.C. R4-24-205(A): a scaled score of 600 or more (scale 200-800) on a national examination taken on or after March 14, 1996, or, for a national examination taken before March 14, 1996, a raw score no fewer than 1.50 standard deviations below the national average.
Other Jurisdiction License
Hold a valid unrestricted physical therapist assistant license or certificate from another jurisdiction of the United States and, when granted it, have met the requirements of A.R.S. § 32-2022(D) (A.R.S. § 32-2026(B)).
Other National Examination
A.A.C. R4-24-101(25) also defines as a 'national examination' an examination produced by the American Physical Therapy Association; no official source in hand identifies such an examination as currently offered, so it is recorded only as this condition.
Prior Az Law Score
The Arizona Jurisprudence Examination (AZ LAW) has been replaced by the AZ JAM (SPS #2026-01: 'The AZ JAM replaces the AZ LAW'); it is omitted as a leaf. The Board considers a score of 80 or better on the AZ JAM equivalent to an AZ LAW scaled score of 600 or more. The Other Applicants page states that a candidate already scheduled to take the AZLAW at a Prometric site may complete the AZLAW instead of re-registering for the AZ JAM.
Physical therapist assistant license by examination
Application Process
Complete the application process and pay the fee; submit transcript, national examination and jurisprudence verification from the primary source (A.A.C. R4-24-207).
Education
Graduate of a physical therapist assistant education program accredited by an agency approved by the Board (A.R.S. § 32-2022(D)(2)).
Fingerprint Clearance Card
Obtain a valid Arizona fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1758.03.
Former Arizona Licensee
A person whose Arizona license expired after more than three consecutive years of administrative suspension reapplies under this route (A.R.S. § 32-2028(B); A.A.C. R4-24-202(B)) and must also demonstrate competency as the Board prescribes: practice under an interim permit, courses, continuing competence for the lapsed period, or taking and passing a jurisprudence examination or national examination (A.A.C. R4-24-202(C)).
Interim Permit
If the Board determines there is evidence the applicant lacks competence, it issues an interim permit for a supervised clinical practice before licensure (A.R.S. § 32-2025(B)).
Jurisprudence Exam Passing Score
Pass the AZ JAM by answering 80% of its 50 questions correctly (FSBPT AZ JAM page; SPS #2026-01).
National Exam Passing Score
A.A.C. R4-24-205(A): a scaled score of 600 or more (scale 200-800) on a national examination taken on or after March 14, 1996, or, for a national examination taken before March 14, 1996, a raw score no fewer than 1.50 standard deviations below the national average.
Not Yet Licensed
The Board's page describes this application type for applicants currently enrolled or recently graduated who do not yet hold a PT or PTA license in any US jurisdiction.
Other National Examination
A.A.C. R4-24-101(25) also defines as a 'national examination' an examination produced by the American Physical Therapy Association; no official source in hand identifies such an examination as currently offered, so it is recorded only as this condition.
Prior Az Law Score
The Arizona Jurisprudence Examination (AZ LAW) has been replaced by the AZ JAM (SPS #2026-01: 'The AZ JAM replaces the AZ LAW'); it is omitted as a leaf. The Board considers a score of 80 or better on the AZ JAM equivalent to an AZ LAW scaled score of 600 or more. The Other Applicants page states that a candidate already scheduled to take the AZLAW at a Prometric site may complete the AZLAW instead of re-registering for the AZ JAM.
Testing Before Graduation
A.R.S. § 32-2024(D)(2) permits testing before graduation with a program director letter, on the national examination date nearest to and not more than 120 days before expected graduation; the Board's page states the examination cannot be taken more than 90 days before graduation (FSBPT Policy).
Physical therapist assistant license for military spouses (A.R.S. § 32 4302)
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Board Stated Exam Demand
A.R.S. § 32-4302(A) directs issuance 'without an examination' to a qualifying military spouse, and § 32-4302(C) excepts subsection A from the state-law examination permission; the statute outranks the Board's rule and page, so the route has no examination leaf. The Board's New Applicants page nevertheless lists for this application type: 'Successfully pass the AZ jurisprudence examination that tests the applicant's knowledge of board statutes and rules. (AZ JAM)', and A.A.C. R4-24-201(B)(3) / R4-24-207(B)(3) require every original-license applicant to submit 'Verification of passing a jurisprudence examination.' An applicant should expect the Board to ask for the AZ JAM.
Discipline
No revoked or surrendered license under investigation, no unresolved discipline, no pending complaint, allegation or investigation relating to unprofessional conduct (A.R.S. § 32-4302(A)(5)-(7)).
Education Verification
The other state verifies the applicant met its minimum education and any work experience and clinical supervision requirements (A.R.S. § 32-4302(A)(3)).
Fingerprint Clearance Card
Obtain a valid Arizona fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1758.03.
Military Spouse
Married to an active duty member of the US armed forces who is accompanying the member to an official permanent change of station to a military installation in Arizona; upload the spouse's official orders (A.R.S. § 32-4302(A); New Applicants page).
Other State License
Currently licensed in at least one other state at the same practice level for at least one year, in good standing in all states (A.R.S. § 32-4302(A)(1)-(2)).
Prior Examination In Other State
Previously passed an examination required for the license by the other state, if that state required one (A.R.S. § 32-4302(A)(4)).

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2025-08-30.

Physical therapist assistant reactivation from inactive or retired status within three years
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Fees And Competence
Pay the full renewal fee and prove continuing competence per A.A.C. R4-24-401 through R4-24-403; a retired licensee also presents evidence satisfactory to the Board of professional ability and knowledge (A.R.S. §§ 32-2031(E), 32-2032(D)).
Status Period
Inactive status for no more than three years after the Board's notice of inactive status (A.R.S. § 32-2032(D)), or retired status held for no more than three consecutive years (A.R.S. § 32-2031(E)).

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2025-08-30.

Physical therapist assistant license reinstatement after administrative suspension of no more than three years
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Continuing Competence
Upload continuing education documentation commensurate with the time of license lapse (Other Applicants page).
Fees And Application
Submit the renewal application under A.A.C. R4-24-208 with the reinstatement fee and renewal fee (A.A.C. R4-24-202(A)).
Suspension Period
License administratively suspended for non-renewal for no more than three consecutive years (A.A.C. R4-24-202(A)).

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2025-08-30.

Physical therapist assistant license renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Continuing Competence
Earn the continuing competence contact hours for the compliance period (A.A.C. R4-24-401): 20 hours for a physical therapist, 10 for a physical therapist assistant.
Late Renewal
A license not renewed is administratively suspended (A.R.S. § 32-2027(B)).
Renewal Window
Submit the electronic renewal application packet and fee on or before August 31 of an even-numbered year (A.A.C. R4-24-208(A)).

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2025-08-30.

Physical therapist assistant license by universal recognition (Arizona residents, A.R.S. § 32 4302)
Arizona Residency
Establish residence in Arizona (A.R.S. § 32-4302(A)); proof of Arizona residency (New Applicants page).
Board Page Exam List
The Board's New Applicants page lists only the AZ JAM among the Universal Recognition requirements and requests no NPTE score transfer for this type; A.A.C. R4-24-201(C) / R4-24-207(C) require universal recognition applicants to meet subsection (B), including verification of passing a national examination, so the NPTE is kept as a leaf.
Compact Privilege
The Board's page states this application is not compatible with an active Arizona PT Compact privilege.
Criminal History
No disqualifying criminal history under A.R.S. § 41-1093.04 (A.R.S. § 32-4302(A)(9)).
Discipline
No revoked or surrendered license under investigation, no unresolved discipline, no pending complaint, allegation or investigation relating to unprofessional conduct (A.R.S. § 32-4302(A)(5)-(7)).
Education Verification
The other state verifies the applicant met its minimum education and any work experience and clinical supervision requirements (A.R.S. § 32-4302(A)(3)).
Fingerprint Clearance Card
Obtain a valid Arizona fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1758.03.
Jurisprudence Exam Passing Score
Pass the AZ JAM by answering 80% of its 50 questions correctly (FSBPT AZ JAM page; SPS #2026-01).
National Exam Passing Score
A.A.C. R4-24-205(A): a scaled score of 600 or more (scale 200-800) on a national examination taken on or after March 14, 1996, or, for a national examination taken before March 14, 1996, a raw score no fewer than 1.50 standard deviations below the national average.
Other National Examination
A.A.C. R4-24-101(25) also defines as a 'national examination' an examination produced by the American Physical Therapy Association; no official source in hand identifies such an examination as currently offered, so it is recorded only as this condition.
Other State License
Currently licensed in at least one other state at the same practice level for at least one year, in good standing in all states (A.R.S. § 32-4302(A)(1)-(2)).
Prior Az Law Score
The Arizona Jurisprudence Examination (AZ LAW) has been replaced by the AZ JAM (SPS #2026-01: 'The AZ JAM replaces the AZ LAW'); it is omitted as a leaf. The Board considers a score of 80 or better on the AZ JAM equivalent to an AZ LAW scaled score of 600 or more. The Other Applicants page states that a candidate already scheduled to take the AZLAW at a Prometric site may complete the AZLAW instead of re-registering for the AZ JAM.
Prior Examination In Other State
Previously passed an examination required for the license by the other state, if that state required one (A.R.S. § 32-4302(A)(4)).

Physical Therapist Licensure Examination

Provider
Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy; delivered at Prometric testing centers
Format
Computer-based multiple-choice examination in five sections
Exam questions
225 total items: 180 scored items and 45 pretest items
Time limit
5 hours testing time; 5 hours 30 minutes total appointment time
Passing score
Scaled score of 600
Examination outline
  • CARDIOVASCULAR & PULMONARY SYSTEMS — published item ranges: Physical Therapy Examination 7-8; Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis 7-9; Interventions 8-10; total per system 22-27 — Physical Therapy Examination — This category refers to knowledge of the types and applications of cardiovascular & pulmonary systems tests/measures, including outcome measures, according to current best evidence, and their relevance to information collected from the history and systems review. The category includes the reaction of the cardiovascular & pulmonary systems to tests/measures and the mechanics of body movement as related to the cardiovascular & pulmonary systems. Information covered in these areas supports appropriate and effective patient/client management for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance across the lifespan. — Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis — This category refers to the interpretation of knowledge about diseases/conditions of the cardiovascular & pulmonary systems according to current best evidence, in order to support appropriate and effective patient/client management for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance across the lifespan. — Interventions — This category refers to cardiovascular & pulmonary systems interventions (including types, applications, responses, and potential complications), according to current best evidence, as well as the impact on the cardiovascular & pulmonary systems of interventions performed on other systems in order to support appropriate and effective patient/client management for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance across the lifespan.
    • Physical Therapy Examination — Cardiovascular & pulmonary systems tests/measures, including outcome measures, and their applications according to current best evidence
    • Physical Therapy Examination — Anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular & pulmonary systems as related to tests/measures
    • Physical Therapy Examination — Movement analysis as related to the cardiovascular & pulmonary systems (e.g., rib cage excursion, breathing pattern)
    • Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis — Cardiovascular & pulmonary systems diseases/conditions and their pathophysiology to establish and carry out a plan of care, including prognosis
    • Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis — Nonpharmacological medical management of the cardiovascular & pulmonary systems (e.g., diagnostic imaging, laboratory test values, other medical tests, surgical procedures)
    • Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis — The impact of pharmacology used to treat the cardiovascular & pulmonary system on physical therapy management
    • Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis — Differential diagnoses related to diseases/conditions of the cardiovascular & pulmonary systems
    • Interventions — Cardiovascular & pulmonary systems physical therapy interventions and their applications for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance according to current best evidence
    • Interventions — Anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular & pulmonary systems as related to physical therapy interventions, daily activities, and environmental factors
    • Interventions — Adverse effects or complications on the cardiovascular & pulmonary systems from physical therapy interventions
    • Interventions — Adverse effects or complications on the cardiovascular & pulmonary systems from physical therapy interventions used on other systems
  • MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM — published item ranges: Physical Therapy Examination 14-18; Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis 15-18; Interventions 15-18; total per system 44-54 — Physical Therapy Examination — This category refers to knowledge of the types and applications of musculoskeletal system tests/measures, including outcome measures, according to current best evidence, and their relevance to information collected from the history and systems review. The category includes the reaction of the musculoskeletal system to tests/measures and the mechanics of body movement as related to the musculoskeletal system. Information covered in these areas supports appropriate and effective patient/client management for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance across the lifespan. — Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis — This category refers to the interpretation of knowledge about diseases/conditions of the musculoskeletal system according to current best evidence, in order to support appropriate and effective patient/client management for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance across the lifespan. — Interventions — This category refers to musculoskeletal system interventions (including types, applications, responses, and potential complications), according to current best evidence, as well as the impact on the musculoskeletal system of interventions performed on other systems in order to support appropriate and effective patient/client management for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance across the lifespan.
    • Physical Therapy Examination — Musculoskeletal system tests/measures, including outcome measures, and their applications according to current best evidence
    • Physical Therapy Examination — Anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal system as related to tests/measures
    • Physical Therapy Examination — Movement analysis as related to the musculoskeletal system
    • Physical Therapy Examination — Joint biomechanics and their applications
    • Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis — Musculoskeletal system diseases/conditions and their pathophysiology to establish and carry out a plan of care, including prognosis
    • Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis — Nonpharmacological medical management of the musculoskeletal system (e.g., diagnostic imaging, laboratory test values, other medical tests, surgical procedures)
    • Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis — The impact of pharmacology used to treat the musculoskeletal system on physical therapy management
    • Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis — Differential diagnoses related to diseases/conditions of the musculoskeletal system
    • Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis — The impact of regenerative medicine (e.g., platelet rich plasma, stem cells) on physical therapy prognosis and interventions related to musculoskeletal diseases/conditions
    • Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis — Connective tissue diseases/conditions and their pathophysiology to establish and carry out a plan of care, including prognosis
    • Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis — Differential diagnoses related to diseases/conditions of the connective tissue
    • Interventions — Musculoskeletal system physical therapy interventions and their applications for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance according to current best evidence
    • Interventions — Anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal system as related to physical therapy interventions, daily activities, and environmental factors
    • Interventions — Adverse effects or complications on the musculoskeletal system from physical therapy interventions
    • Interventions — Adverse effects or complications on the musculoskeletal system from physical therapy interventions used on other systems
  • NEUROMUSCULAR & NERVOUS SYSTEMS — published item ranges: Physical Therapy Examination 13-16; Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis 13-16; Interventions 13-16; total per system 39-48 — Physical Therapy Examination — This category refers to knowledge of the types and applications of neuromuscular & nervous systems tests/measures, including outcome measures, according to current best evidence, and their relevance to information collected from the history and systems review. The category includes the reaction of the neuromuscular & nervous systems to tests/measures and the mechanics of body movement as related to the neuromuscular & nervous systems. Information covered in these areas supports appropriate and effective patient/client management for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance across the lifespan. — Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis — This category refers to the interpretation of knowledge about diseases/conditions of the neuromuscular & nervous systems according to current best evidence, in order to support appropriate and effective patient/client management for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance across the lifespan. — Interventions — This category refers to neuromuscular & nervous systems interventions (including types, applications, responses, and potential complications), according to current best evidence, as well as the impact on the neuromuscular & nervous systems of interventions performed on other systems in order to support appropriate and effective patient/client management for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance across the lifespan.
    • Physical Therapy Examination — Neuromuscular & nervous systems tests/measures, including outcome measures, and their applications according to current best evidence
    • Physical Therapy Examination — Anatomy and physiology of the neuromuscular & nervous systems as related to tests/measures
    • Physical Therapy Examination — Movement analysis as related to the neuromuscular & nervous systems
    • Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis — Neuromuscular & nervous systems (CNS, PNS, ANS) diseases/conditions and their pathophysiology to establish and carry out a plan of care, including prognosis
    • Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis — Nonpharmacological medical management of the neuromuscular & nervous systems (e.g., diagnostic imaging, laboratory test values, other medical tests, surgical procedures)
    • Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis — The impact of pharmacology used to treat the neuromuscular and nervous systems on physical therapy management
    • Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis — Differential diagnoses related to diseases/conditions of the neuromuscular & nervous systems (CNS, PNS, ANS)
    • Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis — The impact of regenerative medicine (e.g., platelet rich plasma, stem cells) on physical therapy prognosis and interventions related to the neuromuscular and nervous systems
    • Interventions — Neuromuscular & nervous systems physical therapy interventions and their applications for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance according to current best evidence
    • Interventions — Anatomy and physiology of the neuromuscular & nervous systems as related to physical therapy interventions, daily activities, and environmental factors
    • Interventions — Adverse effects or complications on the neuromuscular & nervous systems from physical therapy interventions
    • Interventions — Adverse effects or complications on the neuromuscular & nervous systems from physical therapy interventions used on other systems
    • Interventions — Motor control as related to neuromuscular & nervous systems physical therapy interventions
    • Interventions — Motor learning as related to neuromuscular & nervous systems physical therapy interventions
  • INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM — published item ranges: Physical Therapy Examination 2-3; Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis 3-4; Interventions 3-4; total per system 8-11 — Physical Therapy Examination — This category refers to knowledge of the types and applications of integumentary system tests/measures, including outcome measures, according to current best evidence, and their relevance to information collected from the history and systems review. The category includes the reaction of the integumentary system to tests/measures and the mechanics of body movement as related to the integumentary system. Information covered in these areas supports appropriate and effective patient/client management for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance across the lifespan. — Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis — This category refers to the interpretation of knowledge about diseases/conditions of the integumentary system according to current best evidence, in order to support appropriate and effective patient/client management for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance across the lifespan. — Interventions — This category refers to integumentary system interventions (including types, applications, responses, and potential complications), according to current best evidence, as well as the impact on the integumentary system of interventions performed on other systems in order to support appropriate and effective patient/client management for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance across the lifespan.
    • Physical Therapy Examination — Integumentary system tests/measures, including outcome measures, and their applications according to current best evidence
    • Physical Therapy Examination — Anatomy and physiology of the integumentary system as related to tests/measures
    • Physical Therapy Examination — Movement analysis as related to the integumentary system (e.g., friction, shear, pressure, and scar mobility)
    • Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis — Integumentary system diseases/conditions and their pathophysiology to establish and carry out a plan of care, including prognosis
    • Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis — Nonpharmacological medical management of the integumentary system (e.g., diagnostic imaging, laboratory test values, other medical tests, surgical procedures)
    • Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis — The impact of pharmacology used to treat the integumentary system on physical therapy management
    • Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis — Differential diagnoses related to diseases/conditions of the integumentary system
    • Interventions — Integumentary system physical therapy interventions and their applications for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance according to current best evidence
    • Interventions — Anatomy and physiology of the integumentary system as related to physical therapy interventions, daily activities, and environmental factors
    • Interventions — Adverse effects or complications on the integumentary system from physical therapy and medical/surgical interventions
    • Interventions — Adverse effects or complications on the integumentary system from physical therapy interventions used on other systems
  • METABOLIC & ENDOCRINE SYSTEMS — published item ranges: Physical Therapy Examination not allocated; Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis 2-3; Interventions 2-3; total per system 4-6 — Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis — This category refers to the interpretation of knowledge about diseases/conditions of the metabolic & endocrine systems according to current best evidence, in order to support appropriate and effective patient/client management for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance across the lifespan. — Interventions — This category refers to metabolic & endocrine systems interventions (including types, applications, responses, and potential complications), according to current best evidence, as well as the impact on the metabolic & endocrine systems of interventions performed on other systems in order to support appropriate and effective patient/client management for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance across the lifespan.
    • Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis — Metabolic & endocrine systems diseases/conditions and their pathophysiology to establish and carry out a plan of care, including prognosis
    • Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis — Nonpharmacological medical management of the metabolic & endocrine systems (e.g., diagnostic imaging, laboratory test values, other medical tests, surgical procedures)
    • Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis — The impact of pharmacology used to treat the metabolic and endocrine systems on physical therapy management
    • Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis — Differential diagnoses related to diseases/conditions of the metabolic & endocrine systems
    • Interventions — Metabolic & endocrine systems physical therapy interventions and their applications for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance according to current best evidence
    • Interventions — Anatomy and physiology of the metabolic & endocrine systems as related to physical therapy interventions, daily activities, and environmental factors
    • Interventions — Adverse effects or complications on the metabolic & endocrine systems from physical therapy interventions
    • Interventions — Adverse effects or complications on the metabolic & endocrine systems from physical therapy interventions used on other systems
  • GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM — published item ranges: Physical Therapy Examination 1-2; Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis 1-2; Interventions 1-2; total per system 3-6 — Physical Therapy Examination — This category refers to knowledge of the types and applications of gastrointestinal system tests/measures, including outcome measures, according to current best evidence, and their relevance to information collected from the history and systems review. The category includes the reaction of the gastrointestinal system to tests/measures and the mechanics of body movement as related to the gastrointestinal system. Information covered in these areas supports appropriate and effective patient/client management for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance across the lifespan. — Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis — This category refers to the interpretation of knowledge about diseases/conditions of the gastrointestinal system according to current best evidence, in order to support appropriate and effective patient/client management for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance across the lifespan. — Interventions — This category refers to gastrointestinal system interventions (including types, applications, responses, and potential complications), according to current best evidence, as well as the impact on the gastrointestinal system of interventions performed on other systems in order to support appropriate and effective patient/client management for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance across the lifespan.
    • Physical Therapy Examination — Gastrointestinal system tests/measures, including outcome measures, and their applications according to current best evidence (e.g., bowel dysfunction impact questionnaires, Murphy test, Rovsing test, McBurney point sign)
    • Physical Therapy Examination — Anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal system as related to tests/measures
    • Physical Therapy Examination — Movement analysis as related to the gastrointestinal system (e.g., effects of muscular tension or trigger points, positioning for bowel movement)
    • Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis — Gastrointestinal system diseases/conditions and their pathophysiology to establish and carry out a plan of care, including prognosis
    • Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis — Nonpharmacological medical management of the gastrointestinal system (e.g., diagnostic imaging, laboratory test values, other medical tests, surgical procedures)
    • Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis — The impact of pharmacology used to treat the gastrointestinal system on physical therapy management
    • Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis — Differential diagnoses related to diseases/conditions of the gastrointestinal system
    • Interventions — Gastrointestinal system physical therapy interventions and their applications for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance according to current best evidence (e.g., positioning for reflux prevention, bowel programs)
    • Interventions — Anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal system as related to physical therapy interventions, daily activities, and environmental factors
    • Interventions — Adverse effects or complications on the gastrointestinal system from physical therapy interventions
    • Interventions — Adverse effects or complications on the gastrointestinal system from physical therapy interventions used on other systems
  • GENITOURINARY SYSTEM — published item ranges: Physical Therapy Examination 0-1; Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis 1-2; Interventions 1-2; total per system 2-5 — Physical Therapy Examination — This category refers to knowledge of the types and applications of genitourinary system tests/measures, including outcome measures, according to current best evidence, and their relevance to information collected from the history and systems review. The category includes the reaction of the genitourinary system to tests/measures and the mechanics of body movement as related to the genitourinary system. Information covered in these areas supports appropriate and effective patient/client management for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance across the lifespan. — Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis — This category refers to the interpretation of knowledge about diseases/conditions of the genitourinary system according to current best evidence, in order to support appropriate and effective patient/client management for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance across the lifespan. — Interventions — This category refers to genitourinary system interventions (including types, applications, responses, and potential complications), according to current best evidence, as well as the impact on the genitourinary system of interventions performed on other systems in order to support appropriate and effective patient/client management for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance across the lifespan.
    • Physical Therapy Examination — Genitourinary system tests/measures, including outcome measures, and their applications according to current best evidence
    • Physical Therapy Examination — Anatomy and physiology of the genitourinary system as related to tests/measures
    • Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis — Genitourinary system diseases/conditions and their pathophysiology to establish and carry out a plan of care, including prognosis
    • Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis — Nonpharmacological medical management of the genitourinary system (e.g., diagnostic imaging, laboratory test values, other medical tests, surgical procedures)
    • Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis — The impact of pharmacology used to treat the genitourinary system on physical therapy management
    • Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis — Differential diagnoses related to diseases/conditions of the genitourinary system
    • Interventions — Genitourinary system physical therapy interventions and their applications for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance according to current best evidence (e.g., bladder programs, biofeedback, pelvic floor retraining)
    • Interventions — Anatomy and physiology of the genitourinary system as related to physical therapy interventions, daily activities, and environmental factors
    • Interventions — Adverse effects or complications on the genitourinary system from physical therapy interventions
    • Interventions — Adverse effects or complications on the genitourinary system from physical therapy interventions used on other systems
  • LYMPHATIC SYSTEM — published item ranges: Physical Therapy Examination 1-2; Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis 1-2; Interventions 2-3; total per system 4-7 — Physical Therapy Examination — This category refers to knowledge of the types and applications of lymphatic system tests/measures, including outcome measures, according to current best evidence, and their relevance to information collected from the history and systems review. The category includes the reaction of the lymphatic system to tests/measures and the mechanics of body movement as related to the lymphatic system. Information covered in these areas supports appropriate and effective patient/client management for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance across the lifespan. — Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis — This category refers to the interpretation of knowledge about diseases/conditions of the lymphatic system according to current best evidence, in order to support appropriate and effective patient/client management for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance across the lifespan. — Interventions — This category refers to lymphatic system interventions (including types, applications, responses, and potential complications), according to current best evidence, as well as the impact on the lymphatic system of interventions performed on other systems in order to support appropriate and effective patient/client management for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance across the lifespan.
    • Physical Therapy Examination — Lymphatic system tests/measures, including outcome measures, and their applications according to current best evidence
    • Physical Therapy Examination — Anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system as related to tests/measures
    • Physical Therapy Examination — Movement analysis as related to the lymphatic system (e.g., compensatory movement, extremity range of motion)
    • Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis — Lymphatic system diseases/conditions and their pathophysiology to establish and carry out a plan of care, including prognosis
    • Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis — Nonpharmacological medical management of the lymphatic system (e.g., diagnostic imaging, laboratory test values, other medical tests, surgical procedures)
    • Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis — Differential diagnoses related to diseases/conditions of the lymphatic system
    • Interventions — Lymphatic system physical therapy interventions and their applications for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance according to current best evidence
    • Interventions — Anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system as related to interventions, daily activities, and environmental factors
    • Interventions — Adverse effects or complications on the lymphatic system from physical therapy interventions
    • Interventions — Adverse effects or complications on the lymphatic system from physical therapy interventions used on other systems
  • SYSTEM INTERACTIONS — published item ranges: Physical Therapy Examination not allocated; Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis 8-10; Interventions not allocated; total per system 8-10 — Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis — This category refers to the interpretation of knowledge about diseases/conditions involving system interactions according to current best evidence, in order to support appropriate and effective patient/client management for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance across the lifespan.
    • Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis — Diseases/conditions where the primary impact is on more than one system (e.g., cancer, multitrauma, sarcoidosis, autoimmune disorders, pregnancy) to establish and carry out a plan of care, including prognosis
    • Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis — Nonpharmacological medical management of multiple systems (e.g., diagnostic imaging, other medical tests, surgical procedures)
    • Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis — The impact of pharmacology used to treat multiple systems, including polypharmacy, on physical therapy management
    • Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis — Differential diagnoses related to diseases/conditions where the primary impact is on more than one system
    • Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis — Impact of comorbidities/coexisting conditions on patient/client management (e.g., diabetes and hypertension; obesity and arthritis; dementia and hip fracture)
    • Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis — Psychological and psychiatric conditions that impact patient/client management (e.g., grief, depression, schizophrenia)
    • Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis — Dimensions of pain (acute or persistent) that impact patient/client management (e.g., psychological, social, physiological, neurological, mechanical)
  • EQUIPMENT, DEVICES, & TECHNOLOGIES — published total per nonsystem 5-6 items — This category refers to the different types of equipment, devices, & technologies, use requirements, and/or contextual determinants, as well as any other influencing factors involved in the selection and application of equipment, devices, & technologies, including consideration of current best evidence, in order to support appropriate and effective patient/client management for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance across the lifespan.
    • Applications and adjustments, indications, contraindications, and precautions of assistive and adaptive devices/technologies (e.g., walkers, wheelchairs, adaptive seating systems and positioning devices, mechanical lifts)
    • Applications and adjustments, indications, contraindications, and precautions of prosthetic devices/technologies (e.g., lower-extremity and upper-extremity prostheses, microprocessor-controlled prosthetic devices)
    • Applications and adjustments, indications, contraindications, and precautions of protective, supportive, and orthotic devices/technologies (e.g., braces, helmets, taping, compression garments, serial casts, shoe inserts, splints)
  • THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES — published total per nonsystem 4-6 items — This category refers to the underlying principles for the use of therapeutic modalities as well as the justification for the selection and use of various types of therapeutic modalities, including consideration of current best evidence, in order to support appropriate and effective patient/client management for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance across the lifespan.
    • Applications, indications, contraindications, and precautions of thermal modalities
    • Applications, indications, contraindications, and precautions of iontophoresis
    • Applications, indications, contraindications, and precautions of electrotherapy modalities, excluding iontophoresis (e.g., neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), functional electrical stimulation (FES), interferential therapy, high-voltage pulsed current)
    • Applications, indications, contraindications, and precautions of ultrasound modalities, excluding phonophoresis
    • Applications, indications, contraindications, and precautions of mechanical modalities (e.g., mechanical motion devices, traction devices)
    • Applications, indications, contraindications, and precautions of biofeedback
    • Applications, indications, contraindications, and precautions of intermittent compression
  • SAFETY & PROTECTION — published total per nonsystem 5-7 items — This category refers to the critical issues involved in patient/client safety and protection and the responsibilities of health-care providers to ensure that patient/client management and health-care decisions take place in a secure environment.
    • Factors influencing safety and injury prevention (e.g., safe patient handling, fall prevention, equipment maintenance, environmental safety)
    • Function, implications, and related precautions of lines, tubes, catheters, monitoring devices, and mechanical ventilators/oxygen delivery devices
    • Emergency preparedness (e.g., CPR, first aid, disaster response)
    • Infection control procedures (e.g., standard/universal precautions, isolation techniques, sterile technique)
    • Signs/symptoms of physical, sexual, and psychological abuse and neglect
  • PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES — published total per nonsystem 4-5 items — This category refers to the responsibilities of health-care providers to ensure that patient/client management and health-care decisions take place in a trustworthy environment.
    • Standards of documentation
    • Patient/client rights (e.g., ADA, IDEA, HIPAA, patient bill of rights)
    • Human resource legal issues (e.g., OSHA, sexual harassment)
    • Roles and responsibilities of the physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, other health-care professionals, and support staff
    • Standards of professional ethics
    • Standards of billing, coding, and reimbursement
    • Obligations for reporting illegal, unethical, or unprofessional behaviors (e.g., fraud, abuse, neglect)
    • State and federal laws, rules, regulations, and industry standards set by state and accrediting bodies (e.g., state licensing entities, Joint Commission, CARF, CMS)
    • Risk management and quality assurance (e.g., policies and procedures, incident reports, peer chart review)
    • Cultural factors and/or characteristics that affect patient/client management (e.g., language differences, disability, ethnicity, customs, demographics, religion)
    • Socioeconomic factors that affect patient/client management
    • Applications and utilization of health information technology (e.g., electronic medical records)
    • The provision and utilization of telehealth (i.e., the use of telecommunication technologies to provide health care information and services)
  • RESEARCH & EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE — published total per nonsystem 3-5 items — This category refers to the application of measurement principles and research methods to make reasoned and appropriate assessment and to the interpretation of information sources and practice research to support patient/client management decisions fundamental to evidence-based practice.
    • Research methodology and interpretation (e.g., qualitative, quantitative, levels of evidence)
    • Data collection techniques (e.g., surveys, direct observation)
    • Measurement science (e.g., reliability, validity)
    • Techniques for accessing evidence (e.g., peer-reviewed publications, scientific proceedings, guidelines, clinical prediction rules)
    • Statistics (e.g., t-test, chi-square, correlation coefficient, ANOVA, likelihood ratio, effect size, confidence interval)
Examination sources

Arizona Jurisprudence Assessment Module

Provider
Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy
Format
Online and on-demand; must be completed within 96 hours of purchase
Exam questions
50
Time limit
90 minutes
Passing score
80% of questions answered correctly
Exam fee
$48 plus a 1.6% processing fee (effective August 3, 2026)
Examination outline
  • Legislative Intent & Definitions (8%)
    • Definition of physical therapy
    • Definition of physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, aides, assistive personnel, student
  • Board of Physical Therapy Powers & Duties (4%)
    • Board Powers and Duties
  • Licensure & Examination (24%)
    • Qualifications; Requirements; Exemptions
    • Examination
    • Foreign Educated Licensure
    • Licensure by endorsement
    • Interim permits; Restricted license
    • License Renewal; Reinstatement; Retired/ Inactive Status
    • Continuing competence
    • PT Compact
  • Patient Care Management (30%)
    • Lawful Practice; Use of Titles
    • Supervision & Delegation
    • Documentation/Medical Records
  • Disciplinary Action/Unlawful Practice (28%)
    • Grounds for Disciplinary Action; Unlawful Practice
    • Disciplinary Action Procedures; Penalties
    • Reporting Violations; Notice of Change in Contact Information
  • Consumer Advocacy (6%)
    • Rights of Consumers; Display of License
    • Substance abuse recovery program
Examination sources

npte-pta

Provider
Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy; delivered at Prometric testing centers
Format
Computer-based multiple-choice examination in four sections
Exam questions
180 total items: 140 scored items and 40 pretest items
Time limit
4 hours testing time; 4 hours 30 minutes total appointment time
Passing score
Scaled score of 600
Examination outline
  • CARDIOVASCULAR & PULMONARY SYSTEMS — published item ranges: Physical Therapy Data Collection 5-8; Diseases/Conditions that Impact Effective Treatment 7-9; Interventions 8-10; total per system 20-27 — Physical Therapy Data Collection — This category refers to knowledge of the types and applications of cardiovascular & pulmonary systems tests/measures, including outcome measures, according to current best evidence. The category includes the reaction of the cardiovascular & pulmonary systems to tests/measures and the mechanics of body movement as related to the cardiovascular & pulmonary systems. Information covered in these areas supports appropriate and effective patient/client management for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance across the lifespan. — Diseases/Conditions that Impact Effective Treatment — This category refers to foundational scientific principles and knowledge of diseases and conditions of the cardiovascular & pulmonary systems to support appropriate and effective patient/client management for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance across the lifespan. — Interventions — This category refers to cardiovascular & pulmonary systems interventions (including types, applications, responses, and potential complications), according to current best evidence, as well as the impact on the cardiovascular & pulmonary systems of interventions performed on other systems in order to support appropriate and effective patient/client management for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance across the lifespan.
    • Physical Therapy Data Collection — Cardiovascular & pulmonary systems tests/measures, including outcome measures, and their applications according to current best evidence
    • Physical Therapy Data Collection — Anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular & pulmonary systems as related to tests/measures
    • Physical Therapy Data Collection — Movement analysis as related to the cardiovascular & pulmonary systems (e.g., rib cage excursion, breathing pattern)
    • Diseases/Conditions that Impact Effective Treatment — Cardiovascular & pulmonary systems diseases/conditions and their pathophysiology to carry out the established plan of care
    • Diseases/Conditions that Impact Effective Treatment — Nonpharmacological medical management of the cardiovascular & pulmonary systems (e.g., diagnostic imaging, laboratory test values, other medical tests, surgical procedures)
    • Diseases/Conditions that Impact Effective Treatment — The impact of pharmacology used to treat the cardiovascular & pulmonary system on physical therapy management
    • Interventions — Cardiovascular & pulmonary systems physical therapy interventions and their applications for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance according to current best evidence
    • Interventions — Anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular & pulmonary systems as related to physical therapy interventions, daily activities, and environmental factors
    • Interventions — Adverse effects or complications on the cardiovascular & pulmonary systems from physical therapy interventions
    • Interventions — Adverse effects or complications on the cardiovascular & pulmonary systems from physical therapy interventions used on other systems
  • MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM — published item ranges: Physical Therapy Data Collection 9-12; Diseases/Conditions that Impact Effective Treatment 10-13; Interventions 12-15; total per system 31-40 — Physical Therapy Data Collection — This category refers to knowledge of the types and applications of musculoskeletal system tests/measures, including outcome measures, according to current best evidence. The category includes the reaction of the musculoskeletal system to tests/measures and the mechanics of body movement as related to the musculoskeletal system. Information covered in these areas supports appropriate and effective patient/client management for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance across the lifespan. — Diseases/Conditions that Impact Effective Treatment — This category refers to foundational scientific principles and knowledge of diseases and conditions of the musculoskeletal system to support appropriate and effective patient/client management for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance across the lifespan. — Interventions — This category refers to musculoskeletal system interventions (including types, applications, responses, and potential complications), according to current best evidence, as well as the impact on the musculoskeletal system of interventions performed on other systems in order to support appropriate and effective patient/client management for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance across the lifespan.
    • Physical Therapy Data Collection — Musculoskeletal system tests/measures, including outcome measures, and their applications according to current best evidence
    • Physical Therapy Data Collection — Anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal system as related to tests/measures
    • Physical Therapy Data Collection — Movement analysis as related to the musculoskeletal system
    • Physical Therapy Data Collection — Joint biomechanics and their applications
    • Diseases/Conditions that Impact Effective Treatment — Musculoskeletal system diseases/conditions and their pathophysiology to carry out the established plan of care
    • Diseases/Conditions that Impact Effective Treatment — Nonpharmacological medical management of the musculoskeletal system (e.g., diagnostic imaging, laboratory test values, other medical tests, surgical procedures)
    • Diseases/Conditions that Impact Effective Treatment — The impact of pharmacology used to treat the musculoskeletal system on physical therapy management
    • Diseases/Conditions that Impact Effective Treatment — Connective tissue diseases/conditions and their pathophysiology to carry out the established plan of care
    • Interventions — Musculoskeletal system physical therapy interventions and their applications for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance according to current best evidence
    • Interventions — Anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal system as related to physical therapy interventions, daily activities, and environmental factors
    • Interventions — Adverse effects or complications on the musculoskeletal system from physical therapy interventions
    • Interventions — Adverse effects or complications on the musculoskeletal system from physical therapy interventions used on other systems
  • NEUROMUSCULAR & NERVOUS SYSTEMS — published item ranges: Physical Therapy Data Collection 8-10; Diseases/Conditions that Impact Effective Treatment 9-12; Interventions 10-13; total per system 27-35 — Physical Therapy Data Collection — This category refers to knowledge of the types and applications of neuromuscular & nervous systems tests/measures, including outcome measures, according to current best evidence. The category includes the reaction of the neuromuscular & nervous systems to tests/measures and the mechanics of body movement as related to the neuromuscular & nervous systems. Information covered in these areas supports appropriate and effective patient/client management for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance across the lifespan. — Diseases/Conditions that Impact Effective Treatment — This category refers to foundational scientific principles and knowledge of diseases and conditions of the neuromuscular & nervous systems to support appropriate and effective patient/client management for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance across the lifespan. — Interventions — This category refers to neuromuscular & nervous systems interventions (including types, applications, responses, and potential complications), according to current best evidence, as well as the impact on the neuromuscular & nervous systems of interventions performed on other systems in order to support appropriate and effective patient/client management for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance across the lifespan.
    • Physical Therapy Data Collection — Neuromuscular & nervous systems tests/measures, including outcome measures, and their applications according to current best evidence
    • Physical Therapy Data Collection — Anatomy and physiology of the neuromuscular & nervous systems as related to tests/measures
    • Physical Therapy Data Collection — Movement analysis as related to the neuromuscular & nervous systems
    • Diseases/Conditions that Impact Effective Treatment — Neuromuscular & nervous systems (CNS, PNS, ANS) diseases/conditions and their pathophysiology to carry out the established plan of care
    • Diseases/Conditions that Impact Effective Treatment — Nonpharmacological medical management of the neuromuscular & nervous systems (e.g., diagnostic imaging, laboratory test values, other medical tests, surgical procedures)
    • Diseases/Conditions that Impact Effective Treatment — The impact of pharmacology used to treat the neuromuscular and nervous systems on physical therapy management
    • Interventions — Neuromuscular & nervous systems physical therapy interventions and their applications for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance according to current best evidence
    • Interventions — Anatomy and physiology of the neuromuscular & nervous systems as related to physical therapy interventions, daily activities, and environmental factors
    • Interventions — Adverse effects or complications on the neuromuscular & nervous systems from physical therapy interventions
    • Interventions — Adverse effects or complications on the neuromuscular & nervous systems from physical therapy interventions used on other systems
    • Interventions — Motor control as related to neuromuscular & nervous systems physical therapy interventions
    • Interventions — Motor learning as related to neuromuscular & nervous systems physical therapy interventions
  • INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM — published item ranges: Physical Therapy Data Collection 1-2; Diseases/Conditions that Impact Effective Treatment 1-3; Interventions 1-3; total per system 3-8 — Physical Therapy Data Collection — This category refers to knowledge of the types and applications of integumentary system tests/measures, including outcome measures, according to current best evidence. The category includes the reaction of the integumentary system to tests/measures and the mechanics of body movement as related to the integumentary system. Information covered in these areas supports appropriate and effective patient/client management for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance across the lifespan. — Diseases/Conditions that Impact Effective Treatment — This category refers to foundational scientific principles and knowledge of diseases and conditions of the integumentary system to support appropriate and effective patient/client management for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance across the lifespan. — Interventions — This category refers to integumentary system interventions (including types, applications, responses, and potential complications), according to current best evidence, as well as the impact on the integumentary system of interventions performed on other systems in order to support appropriate and effective patient/client management for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance across the lifespan.
    • Physical Therapy Data Collection — Integumentary system tests/measures, including outcome measures, and their applications according to current best evidence
    • Physical Therapy Data Collection — Anatomy and physiology of the integumentary system as related to tests/measures
    • Physical Therapy Data Collection — Movement analysis as related to the integumentary system (e.g., friction, shear, pressure, and scar mobility)
    • Diseases/Conditions that Impact Effective Treatment — Integumentary system diseases/conditions and their pathophysiology to carry out the established plan of care
    • Diseases/Conditions that Impact Effective Treatment — Nonpharmacological medical management of the integumentary system (e.g., diagnostic imaging, laboratory test values, other medical tests, surgical procedures)
    • Diseases/Conditions that Impact Effective Treatment — The impact of pharmacology used to treat the integumentary system on physical therapy management
    • Interventions — Integumentary system physical therapy interventions and their applications for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance according to current best evidence
    • Interventions — Anatomy and physiology of the integumentary system as related to physical therapy interventions, daily activities, and environmental factors
    • Interventions — Adverse effects or complications on the integumentary system from physical therapy and medical/surgical interventions
    • Interventions — Adverse effects or complications on the integumentary system from physical therapy interventions used on other systems
  • METABOLIC & ENDOCRINE SYSTEMS — published item ranges: Physical Therapy Data Collection not allocated; Diseases/Conditions that Impact Effective Treatment 2-3; Interventions 2-3; total per system 4-6 — Diseases/Conditions that Impact Effective Treatment — This category refers to foundational scientific principles and knowledge of diseases and conditions of the metabolic & endocrine systems to support appropriate and effective patient/client management for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance across the lifespan. — Interventions — This category refers to metabolic & endocrine systems interventions (including types, applications, responses, and potential complications), according to current best evidence, as well as the impact on the metabolic & endocrine systems of interventions performed on other systems in order to support appropriate and effective patient/client management for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance across the lifespan.
    • Diseases/Conditions that Impact Effective Treatment — Metabolic & endocrine systems diseases/conditions and their pathophysiology to carry out the established plan of care
    • Diseases/Conditions that Impact Effective Treatment — Nonpharmacological medical management of the metabolic & endocrine systems (e.g., diagnostic imaging, laboratory test values, other medical tests, surgical procedures)
    • Diseases/Conditions that Impact Effective Treatment — The impact of pharmacology used to treat the metabolic and endocrine systems on physical therapy management
    • Interventions — Metabolic & endocrine systems physical therapy interventions and their applications for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance according to current best evidence
    • Interventions — Anatomy and physiology of the metabolic & endocrine systems as related to physical therapy interventions, daily activities, and environmental factors
    • Interventions — Adverse effects or complications on the metabolic & endocrine systems from physical therapy interventions
    • Interventions — Adverse effects or complications on the metabolic & endocrine systems from physical therapy interventions used on other systems
  • GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM — published item ranges: Physical Therapy Data Collection not allocated; Diseases/Conditions that Impact Effective Treatment 0-2; Interventions 0-2; total per system 0-4 — Diseases/Conditions that Impact Effective Treatment — This category refers to foundational scientific principles and knowledge of diseases and conditions of the gastrointestinal system to support appropriate and effective patient/client management for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance across the lifespan. — Interventions — This category refers to gastrointestinal system interventions (including types, applications, responses, and potential complications), according to current best evidence, as well as the impact on the gastrointestinal system of interventions performed on other systems in order to support appropriate and effective patient/client management for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance across the lifespan.
    • Diseases/Conditions that Impact Effective Treatment — Gastrointestinal system diseases/conditions and their pathophysiology to carry out the established plan of care
    • Diseases/Conditions that Impact Effective Treatment — Nonpharmacological medical management of the gastrointestinal system (e.g., surgical procedures, diagnostic imaging, laboratory test values, other medical tests)
    • Interventions — Gastrointestinal system physical therapy interventions and their applications for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance according to current best evidence (e.g., positioning for reflux prevention, bowel programs)
    • Interventions — Anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal system as related to physical therapy interventions, daily activities, and environmental factors
    • Interventions — Adverse effects or complications on the gastrointestinal system from physical therapy interventions
    • Interventions — Adverse effects or complications on the gastrointestinal system from physical therapy interventions used on other systems
  • GENITOURINARY SYSTEM — published item ranges: Physical Therapy Data Collection not allocated; Diseases/Conditions that Impact Effective Treatment 0-2; Interventions 0-2; total per system 0-4 — Diseases/Conditions that Impact Effective Treatment — This category refers to foundational scientific principles and knowledge of diseases and conditions of the genitourinary system to support appropriate and effective patient/client management for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance across the lifespan. — Interventions — This category refers to genitourinary system interventions (including types, applications, responses, and potential complications), according to current best evidence, as well as the impact on the genitourinary system of interventions performed on other systems in order to support appropriate and effective patient/client management for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance across the lifespan.
    • Diseases/Conditions that Impact Effective Treatment — Genitourinary system diseases/conditions and their pathophysiology to carry out the established plan of care
    • Diseases/Conditions that Impact Effective Treatment — Nonpharmacological medical management of the genitourinary system (e.g., surgical procedures, diagnostic imaging, laboratory test values, other medical tests)
    • Interventions — Genitourinary system physical therapy interventions and their applications for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance according to current best evidence (e.g., bladder programs, biofeedback, pelvic floor retraining)
    • Interventions — Anatomy and physiology of the genitourinary system as related to physical therapy interventions, daily activities, and environmental factors
    • Interventions — Adverse effects or complications on the genitourinary system from physical therapy interventions
    • Interventions — Adverse effects or complications on the genitourinary system from physical therapy interventions used on other systems
  • LYMPHATIC SYSTEM — published item ranges: Physical Therapy Data Collection 0-2; Diseases/Conditions that Impact Effective Treatment 1-2; Interventions 1-2; total per system 2-6 — Physical Therapy Data Collection — This category refers to knowledge of the types and applications of lymphatic system tests/measures, including outcome measures, according to current best evidence. The category includes the reaction of the lymphatic system to tests/measures and the mechanics of body movement as related to the lymphatic system. Information covered in these areas supports appropriate and effective patient/client management for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance across the lifespan. — Diseases/Conditions that Impact Effective Treatment — This category refers to foundational scientific principles and knowledge of diseases and conditions of the lymphatic system to support appropriate and effective patient/client management for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance across the lifespan. — Interventions — This category refers to lymphatic system interventions (including types, applications, responses, and potential complications), according to current best evidence, as well as the impact on the lymphatic system of interventions performed on other systems in order to support appropriate and effective patient/client management for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance across the lifespan.
    • Physical Therapy Data Collection — Lymphatic system tests/measures, including outcome measures, and their applications according to current best evidence
    • Physical Therapy Data Collection — Anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system as related to tests/measures
    • Physical Therapy Data Collection — Movement analysis as related to the lymphatic system (e.g., compensatory movement, extremity range of motion)
    • Diseases/Conditions that Impact Effective Treatment — Lymphatic system diseases/conditions and their pathophysiology to carry out the established plan of care
    • Interventions — Lymphatic system physical therapy interventions and their applications for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance according to current best evidence
    • Interventions — Anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system as related to physical therapy interventions, daily activities, and environmental factors
    • Interventions — Adverse effects or complications on the lymphatic system from physical therapy interventions
    • Interventions — Adverse effects or complications on the lymphatic system from physical therapy interventions used on other systems
  • SYSTEM INTERACTIONS — published item ranges: Physical Therapy Data Collection not allocated; Diseases/Conditions that Impact Effective Treatment 5-7; Interventions not allocated; total per system 5-7 — Diseases/Conditions that Impact Effective Treatment — This category refers to foundational scientific principles and knowledge of diseases and conditions involving system interactions to support appropriate and effective patient/client management for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance across the lifespan.
    • Diseases/Conditions that Impact Effective Treatment — Diseases/conditions where the primary impact is on more than one system (e.g., cancer, multitrauma, sarcoidosis, autoimmune disorders, pregnancy) to carry out the established plan of care
    • Diseases/Conditions that Impact Effective Treatment — Nonpharmacological medical management of multiple systems (e.g., diagnostic imaging, other medical tests, surgical procedures)
    • Diseases/Conditions that Impact Effective Treatment — The impact of pharmacology used to treat multiple systems, including polypharmacy, on physical therapy management
    • Diseases/Conditions that Impact Effective Treatment — Impact of comorbidities/coexisting conditions on patient/client management (e.g., diabetes and hypertension; obesity and arthritis; dementia and hip fracture)
    • Diseases/Conditions that Impact Effective Treatment — Psychological and psychiatric conditions that impact patient/client management (e.g., grief, depression, schizophrenia)
    • Diseases/Conditions that Impact Effective Treatment — Dimensions of pain (acute or persistent) that impact patient/client management (e.g., psychological, social, physiological, neurological, mechanical)
  • EQUIPMENT, DEVICES, & TECHNOLOGIES — published total per nonsystem 8-10 items — This category refers to the different types of equipment, devices, & technologies, use requirements, and/or contextual determinants, according to current best evidence, as well as any other influencing factors involved in the application of equipment, devices, & technologies, in order to support appropriate and effective patient/client management for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance across the lifespan.
    • Application and adjustments, indications, contraindications, and precautions of assistive and adaptive devices/technologies (e.g., walkers, wheelchairs, adaptive seating systems and positioning devices, mechanical lifts)
    • Application and adjustments, indications, contraindications, and precautions of prosthetic devices/technologies (e.g., lower-extremity and upper-extremity prostheses)
    • Application and adjustments, indications, contraindications, and precautions of protective, supportive, and orthotic devices/technologies (e.g., braces, helmets, compression garments, shoe inserts, splints)
  • THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES — published total per nonsystem 5-7 items — This category refers to the different types of therapeutic modalities, use requirements, and/or contextual determinants, according to current best evidence, as well as any other influencing factors involved in the application of therapeutic modalities, in order to support appropriate and effective patient/client management for rehabilitation, health promotion, and performance across the lifespan.
    • Applications, indications, contraindications, and precautions of thermal modalities
    • Applications, indications, contraindications, and precautions of iontophoresis
    • Applications, indications, contraindications, and precautions of electrotherapy modalities, excluding iontophoresis (e.g., neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), functional electrical stimulation (FES), interferential therapy, high-voltage pulsed current)
    • Applications, indications, contraindications, and precautions of ultrasound modalities
    • Applications, indications, contraindications, and precautions of mechanical modalities (e.g., mechanical motion devices, traction devices)
    • Applications, indications, contraindications, and precautions of biofeedback
    • Applications, indications, contraindications, and precautions of intermittent pneumatic compression
  • SAFETY & PROTECTION — published total per nonsystem 6-8 items — This category refers to the critical issues involved in patient/client safety and protection and the responsibilities of health-care providers to ensure that patient/client management and health-care decisions take place in a secure environment.
    • Factors influencing safety and injury prevention (e.g., safe patient handling, fall prevention, equipment maintenance, environmental safety)
    • Function, implications, and related precautions of intravenous lines, tubes, catheters, monitoring devices, and mechanical ventilators/oxygen delivery devices
    • Emergency preparedness (e.g., CPR, first aid, disaster response)
    • Infection control procedures (e.g., standard/universal precautions, isolation techniques, sterile technique)
    • Signs/symptoms of physical, sexual, and psychological abuse and neglect
  • PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES — published total per nonsystem 2-4 items — This category refers to the responsibilities of health-care providers to ensure that patient/client management and health-care decisions take place in a trustworthy environment.
    • Standards of documentation
    • Patient/client rights (e.g., ADA, IDEA, HIPAA, patient bill of rights)
    • Human resource legal issues (e.g., OSHA, sexual harassment)
    • Roles and responsibilities of the physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, other health-care professionals, and support staff
    • Standards of professional ethics
    • Standards of billing, coding, and reimbursement
    • Obligations for reporting illegal, unethical, or unprofessional behaviors (e.g., fraud, abuse, neglect)
    • State and federal laws, rules, regulations, and industry standards set by state and accrediting bodies (e.g., state licensing entities, Joint Commission, CARF, CMS)
    • Risk management and quality assurance (e.g., policies and procedures, incident reports, peer chart review)
    • Cultural factors and/or characteristics that affect patient/client management (e.g., language differences, disability, ethnicity, customs, demographics, religion, health literacy)
    • Socioeconomic factors that affect patient/client management (e.g., social determinants of health)
    • Applications and utilization of health information technology (e.g., electronic medical records)
  • RESEARCH & EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE — published total per nonsystem 1-3 items — This category refers to the knowledge of basic research methods and data collection techniques necessary for interpretation of information sources and practice research to support patient/client management decisions fundamental to evidence-based practice.
    • Research methodology and interpretation (e.g., qualitative, quantitative, levels of evidence)
    • Data collection techniques (e.g., surveys, direct observation)
    • Measurement science (e.g., reliability, validity)
    • Techniques for accessing evidence (e.g., peer-reviewed publications, scientific proceedings, guidelines, clinical prediction rules)
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