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1. 1Under the Georgia Physical Therapy Act, which arrangement is included in the definition of physical therapy?

   1. A. Care and services provided by or under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist
   2. B. Any exercise instruction given by an unlicensed fitness professional
   3. C. Medical diagnosis performed independently of physical therapy evaluation
   4. D. Surgical treatment delegated by a physician

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Georgia defines physical therapy as care and services provided by or under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist. Controlling text: “care and services provided by or under the direction”

   Reference: Ga Hb 505 Physical Therapy Act — O.C.G.A. § 43-33-3(8)

2. 2How is the Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy constituted?

   1. A. Eight members appointed by the Governor
   2. B. Six members elected by licensees
   3. C. Nine members appointed by the Secretary of State
   4. D. Twelve members selected by the General Assembly

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Georgia law and Board rules provide for an eight-member Board appointed by the Governor. Controlling text: “The Board of Physical Therapy is composed of eight members who are appointed by the Governor.”

   Reference: Ga Pt Rules (2026) — Rule 490-1-.01

3. 3When may a person begin practicing physical therapy in Georgia?

   1. A. After receiving a Georgia license or valid compact privilege
   2. B. Immediately after submitting an application
   3. C. After graduating, while waiting for Board approval
   4. D. After registering for the NPTE

   Answer: A

   Explanation: An applicant may not practice until issued a Georgia license or until holding a valid compact privilege, unless another specific legal authorization applies. Controlling text: “Any physical therapist or physical therapist assistant who plans to practice as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant in the State of Georgia must be licensed by the Board or hold a Georgia Compact Privilege issued by the Physical Therapy Compact Commission prior to beginning said practice.”

   Reference: Ga Pt Rules (2026) — Rule 490-2-.01

4. 4How must a Georgia physical therapist identify the profession on a name badge?

   1. A. Physical therapist or P.T.
   2. B. Physical therapist assistant or P.T.A.
   3. C. Physical therapy aide
   4. D. Doctor without a physical therapist credential

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Georgia requires health care practitioners, including physical therapists, to communicate their professional identity through the applicable designation on identification materials. Controlling text: “display either the title 'physical therapist' or the abbreviation”

   Reference: Ga Hb 505 Physical Therapy Act — O.C.G.A. § 43-33-11

5. 5A physical therapist uses the title doctor in an advertisement. What must the therapist also clearly disclose?

   1. A. The professional credential as a physical therapist
   2. B. A physical therapist assistant credential
   3. C. A physician credential
   4. D. A physical therapy aide designation

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Discipline may result if a therapist identifies as a doctor without clearly informing the public of the professional credential as a physical therapist. Controlling text: “without also clearly informing the public of”

   Reference: Ga Hb 505 Physical Therapy Act — O.C.G.A. § 43-33-18(a)(1)

6. 6What written disclosure must be given to each self-referred patient?

   1. A. That the physical therapy diagnosis is a physician's medical diagnosis
   2. B. That the physical therapy diagnosis is based on radiological imaging
   3. C. That a physical therapy diagnosis is not a physician's medical or radiologic diagnosis and services may not be covered
   4. D. That the services are necessarily covered by the patient's insurer

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Georgia requires written disclosure distinguishing a physical therapy diagnosis from a physician's medical or radiologic diagnosis and warning that insurance may not cover the services. Controlling text: “such services might not be covered”

   Reference: Ga Hb 505 Physical Therapy Act — O.C.G.A. § 43-33-18(a)(2)(C)

7. 7Which activity is expressly within Georgia's statutory scope of physical therapy?

   1. A. Prescribing medication for musculoskeletal pain
   2. B. Examining and evaluating a person to determine a physical therapy diagnosis, prognosis, and plan of intervention
   3. C. Ordering laboratory analysis of body fluids
   4. D. Performing surgery to correct a movement impairment

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The statutory scope includes examination and evaluation to determine a physical therapy diagnosis, prognosis, and plan of intervention; it does not authorize medicine, surgery, or laboratory testing. Controlling text: “physical therapy diagnosis, prognosis, and plan of intervention”

   Reference: Ga Hb 505 Physical Therapy Act — O.C.G.A. §§ 43-33-3(9)(A), 43-33-18(a)(2)(B)

8. 8When does the Georgia Board ordinarily elect its president and vice president?

   1. A. Every four years at the January meeting
   2. B. Annually at the regular December meeting
   3. C. Biennially at the first meeting after renewal
   4. D. Only when an officer resigns

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The Board elects a president and vice president annually at its regular December meeting. Controlling text: “The Board shall elect annually from its members a president and vice president”

   Reference: Ga Pt Rules (2026) — Rule 490-1-.02(1)

9. 9A graduate of a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy program applies for initial Georgia licensure. Which combination is required by Rule 490-2-.02?

   1. A. Only proof of graduation and a criminal background check
   2. B. Proof of graduation, the national licensing examination, and the Georgia laws and rules examination
   3. C. A 480-hour traineeship and the Georgia examination only
   4. D. Five years of practice in another state and endorsement

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The rule requires proof of graduation from an accredited program, passage of the national licensing examination, and passage of the Georgia laws and rules examination. Controlling text: “Passing scores from the national licensing examination” and “Passing scores from examination on the laws governing the practice of physical therapy in Georgia” and “Official proof of graduation directly from the institution granting the entry level degree”

   Reference: Ga Pt Rules (2026) — Rule 490-2-.02

10. 10A physical therapist located outside Georgia provides telehealth directly to a patient located in Georgia. What is ordinarily required?

    1. A. Only a license in the therapist's home state
    2. B. A Georgia physical therapist license
    3. C. No license if the visit is by video
    4. D. A Georgia physician's license

    Answer: B

    Explanation: Except for statutory exceptions, a person providing physical therapy by telehealth to a patient in Georgia must hold a Georgia license. Controlling text: “individuals providing physical therapy via telehealth to a patient/client in the State of Georgia must be licensed in the State of Georgia.”

    Reference: Ga Pt Rules (2026) — Rule 490-9-.06(2)