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Physical Therapist License

Annual Alabama licence to practise physical therapy issued by the Alabama Board of Physical Therapy under Ala. Code § 34-24-210 et seq.

Licensing authority: Alabama Board of Physical Therapy · Application information

Licensure without examination under Ala. Code § 34 24 214 individual licensed in another jurisdiction prior to 1978
Alabama Jurisprudence Assessment Module (AL JAM)
Application
Written application on Board forms with the non-refundable $100 application fee, good moral character, government-issued photo ID and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal presence (Ala. Code § 34-24-211(a); Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.02, .14).
Background Check
Fingerprint-based state and federal criminal history background check (Ala. Code § 34-24-211(b)); the Board states it is required of applicants who applied on or after June 14, 2024.
Continuing Education
Continuing education is required for initial licensure without examination (Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.10(4)).
Jurisprudence Passing Standard
AL JAM passing standard: 80% of the questions answered correctly (Board Licensing Requirements page; FSBPT AL JAM page).
Jurisprudence Waiver
Ala. Code § 34-24-212(b)/(c): 'The board may waive the requirement for a jurisprudence examination.' Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.04(1)(a): 'Each candidate for licensure may be required to pass a jurisprudence examination approved by the Board.' The Board's notice states that only new applicants who applied on or after October 7, 2024 are required to take the AL JAM.
Prior Licensure
Licensed as a physical therapist prior to 1978; provide the Board a copy of the law under which the applicant was licensed and, where appropriate, have the licensing authority or score reporting service send the applicant's examination scores (Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.05).
Statute Without Examination
Ala. Code § 34-24-214 and Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.05 describe this licence as issued 'without examination'; Ala. Code § 34-24-212(a) requires a jurisprudence examination of every applicant and the Board's Licensing Requirements page requires the AL JAM of all applicants for licensure, including endorsements, effective 10/07/2024. The AL JAM is mounted; the Board may waive it.
Licensure by endorsement / NPTE score transfer licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction
Application
Written application on Board forms with the non-refundable $100 application fee, good moral character, government-issued photo ID and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal presence (Ala. Code § 34-24-211(a); Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.02, .14).
Background Check
Fingerprint-based state and federal criminal history background check (Ala. Code § 34-24-211(b)); the Board states it is required of applicants who applied on or after June 14, 2024.
Continuing Education
Licensure by score transfer/endorsement: 10 hours of continuing education completed in the last 12 months unless graduation was within the past 12 months (Board Licensing Requirements page; Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.10(5)(d)1.(i)).
Jurisprudence Passing Standard
AL JAM passing standard: 80% of the questions answered correctly (Board Licensing Requirements page; FSBPT AL JAM page).
Jurisprudence Waiver
Ala. Code § 34-24-212(b)/(c): 'The board may waive the requirement for a jurisprudence examination.' Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.04(1)(a): 'Each candidate for licensure may be required to pass a jurisprudence examination approved by the Board.' The Board's notice states that only new applicants who applied on or after October 7, 2024 are required to take the AL JAM.
Npte Score
Pass the NPTE-PT with a scaled score of at least 600, with the score sent to the Board by FSBPT (Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.04(3)-(4)).
Other State License
Licensed as a physical therapist in another U.S. state, possession or the District of Columbia; official verification from each state in which a licence is held (Ala. Code § 34-24-214; Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.02(2)(a)2.(ii); Board Licensing Requirements page).
Practical Examination
A practical or demonstration examination may be required at the discretion of the Board (Ala. Code § 34-24-212(a)-(c)); official sources identify no specific examination for that slot.
Prior Examination Score
Applicants who took the licensure examination before March 1993 must meet the historical passing standards in Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.02(2)(a)2.(iv) (1.5 sigma below the national mean); from March 1993 a criterion referenced score of at least 600.
Statute Without Examination
Ala. Code § 34-24-214 states: 'the board shall issue a license without examination to' an individual qualified in another state whose licensing requirements were substantially equal; the Board's rules and Licensing Requirements page require the NPTE score transfer and, effective 10/07/2024, the AL JAM of endorsement applicants, and § 34-24-212(a) requires a jurisprudence examination of every applicant.
Licensure by examination foreign educated physical therapist
Application
Written application on Board forms with the non-refundable $100 application fee, good moral character, government-issued photo ID and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal presence (Ala. Code § 34-24-211(a); Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.02, .14).
Background Check
Fingerprint-based state and federal criminal history background check (Ala. Code § 34-24-211(b)); the Board states it is required of applicants who applied on or after June 14, 2024.
Education
Foreign educated physical therapist: educational credentials evaluated by the Foreign Credentialing Commission on Physical Therapy (FCCPT) with the report sent directly to the Board; the Board determines equivalency to United States educated physical therapists (Ala. Code § 34-24-212(d); Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.01(3), .02(2)(b)).
Jurisprudence Passing Standard
AL JAM passing standard: 80% of the questions answered correctly (Board Licensing Requirements page; FSBPT AL JAM page).
Jurisprudence Waiver
Ala. Code § 34-24-212(b)/(c): 'The board may waive the requirement for a jurisprudence examination.' Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.04(1)(a): 'Each candidate for licensure may be required to pass a jurisprudence examination approved by the Board.' The Board's notice states that only new applicants who applied on or after October 7, 2024 are required to take the AL JAM.
Npte Score
Pass the NPTE-PT with a scaled score of at least 600, with the score sent to the Board by FSBPT (Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.04(3)-(4)).
Practical Examination
A practical or demonstration examination may be required at the discretion of the Board (Ala. Code § 34-24-212(a)-(c)); official sources identify no specific examination for that slot.
Licensure by examination United States educated applicant
Application
Written application on Board forms with the non-refundable $100 application fee, good moral character, government-issued photo ID and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal presence (Ala. Code § 34-24-211(a); Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.02, .14).
Background Check
Fingerprint-based state and federal criminal history background check (Ala. Code § 34-24-211(b)); the Board states it is required of applicants who applied on or after June 14, 2024.
Education
Completion of a CAPTE-accredited physical therapist education program (Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.01(1)); official transcript sent directly to the Board.
Jurisprudence Passing Standard
AL JAM passing standard: 80% of the questions answered correctly (Board Licensing Requirements page; FSBPT AL JAM page).
Jurisprudence Waiver
Ala. Code § 34-24-212(b)/(c): 'The board may waive the requirement for a jurisprudence examination.' Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.04(1)(a): 'Each candidate for licensure may be required to pass a jurisprudence examination approved by the Board.' The Board's notice states that only new applicants who applied on or after October 7, 2024 are required to take the AL JAM.
Npte Score
Pass the NPTE-PT with a scaled score of at least 600, with the score sent to the Board by FSBPT (Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.04(3)-(4)).
Practical Examination
A practical or demonstration examination may be required at the discretion of the Board (Ala. Code § 34-24-212(a)-(c)); official sources identify no specific examination for that slot.
Annual licence renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Continuing Education
At least 10 hours of continuing education per October 1 - September 30 compliance period, including 2 hours of Alabama physical therapy jurisprudence in renewal years ending in 0 or 5 (Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.10(4)-(5)).
Jurisprudence Continuing Education Option
FSBPT states that existing Alabama licensees may meet the two hours of jurisprudence education for their first renewal and renewals in years ending in 0 or 5 by completing the AL JAM; this is an option, not a renewal examination.
Renewal Fee
Annual renewal fee paid on or before November 1 (Ala. Code § 34-24-216(a); Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.10, .14).

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2024-06-14.

Restoration of an expired licence within five years of expiration
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Fees
Expired renewal fee for each year or part thereof the licence was ineffective plus the restoration fee (Ala. Code § 34-24-216(a); Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.10(3), .12, .14).
Time Limit
Within five years of expiration; after five years a licence may be obtained only through the original licensure routes (Ala. Code § 34-24-216(a)).

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2024-06-14.

Physical Therapist Assistant License

Annual Alabama licence to act as a physical therapist assistant, issued by the Alabama Board of Physical Therapy.

Licensing authority: Alabama Board of Physical Therapy · Application information

Licensure without examination under Ala. Code § 34 24 214 individual licensed in another jurisdiction prior to 1978
Alabama Jurisprudence Assessment Module (AL JAM)
Application
Written application on Board forms with the non-refundable $100 application fee, good moral character, government-issued photo ID and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal presence (Ala. Code § 34-24-211(a); Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.02, .14).
Background Check
Fingerprint-based state and federal criminal history background check (Ala. Code § 34-24-211(b)); the Board states it is required of applicants who applied on or after June 14, 2024.
Continuing Education
Continuing education is required for initial licensure without examination (Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.10(4)).
Jurisprudence Passing Standard
AL JAM passing standard: 80% of the questions answered correctly (Board Licensing Requirements page; FSBPT AL JAM page).
Jurisprudence Waiver
Ala. Code § 34-24-212(b)/(c): 'The board may waive the requirement for a jurisprudence examination.' Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.04(1)(a): 'Each candidate for licensure may be required to pass a jurisprudence examination approved by the Board.' The Board's notice states that only new applicants who applied on or after October 7, 2024 are required to take the AL JAM.
Prior Licensure
Licensed as a physical therapist assistant prior to 1978; provide the Board a copy of the law under which the applicant was licensed and, where appropriate, have the licensing authority or score reporting service send the applicant's examination scores (Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.05).
Statute Without Examination
Ala. Code § 34-24-214 and Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.05 describe this licence as issued 'without examination'; Ala. Code § 34-24-212(a) requires a jurisprudence examination of every applicant and the Board's Licensing Requirements page requires the AL JAM of all applicants for licensure, including endorsements, effective 10/07/2024. The AL JAM is mounted; the Board may waive it.
Licensure by endorsement / NPTE score transfer licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction
Application
Written application on Board forms with the non-refundable $100 application fee, good moral character, government-issued photo ID and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal presence (Ala. Code § 34-24-211(a); Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.02, .14).
Background Check
Fingerprint-based state and federal criminal history background check (Ala. Code § 34-24-211(b)); the Board states it is required of applicants who applied on or after June 14, 2024.
Continuing Education
Licensure by score transfer/endorsement: 10 hours of continuing education completed in the last 12 months unless graduation was within the past 12 months (Board Licensing Requirements page; Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.10(5)(d)1.(i)).
Jurisprudence Passing Standard
AL JAM passing standard: 80% of the questions answered correctly (Board Licensing Requirements page; FSBPT AL JAM page).
Jurisprudence Waiver
Ala. Code § 34-24-212(b)/(c): 'The board may waive the requirement for a jurisprudence examination.' Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.04(1)(a): 'Each candidate for licensure may be required to pass a jurisprudence examination approved by the Board.' The Board's notice states that only new applicants who applied on or after October 7, 2024 are required to take the AL JAM.
Npte Score
Pass the NPTE-PTA with a scaled score of at least 600, with the score sent to the Board by FSBPT (Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.04(3)-(4)).
Other State License
Licensed as a physical therapist assistant in another U.S. state, possession or the District of Columbia; official verification from each state in which a licence is held (Ala. Code § 34-24-214; Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.02(2)(a)2.(ii); Board Licensing Requirements page).
Practical Examination
A practical or demonstration examination may be required at the discretion of the Board (Ala. Code § 34-24-212(a)-(c)); official sources identify no specific examination for that slot.
Prior Examination Score
Applicants who took the licensure examination before March 1993 must meet the historical passing standards in Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.02(2)(a)2.(iv) (1.5 sigma below the national mean); from March 1993 a criterion referenced score of at least 600.
Statute Without Examination
Ala. Code § 34-24-214 states: 'the board shall issue a license without examination to' an individual qualified in another state whose licensing requirements were substantially equal; the Board's rules and Licensing Requirements page require the NPTE score transfer and, effective 10/07/2024, the AL JAM of endorsement applicants, and § 34-24-212(a) requires a jurisprudence examination of every applicant.
Licensure by examination United States educated applicant
Application
Written application on Board forms with the non-refundable $100 application fee, good moral character, government-issued photo ID and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal presence (Ala. Code § 34-24-211(a); Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.02, .14).
Background Check
Fingerprint-based state and federal criminal history background check (Ala. Code § 34-24-211(b)); the Board states it is required of applicants who applied on or after June 14, 2024.
Education
Completion of a CAPTE-accredited physical therapist assistant education program (Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.01(1)); official transcript sent directly to the Board.
Jurisprudence Passing Standard
AL JAM passing standard: 80% of the questions answered correctly (Board Licensing Requirements page; FSBPT AL JAM page).
Jurisprudence Waiver
Ala. Code § 34-24-212(b)/(c): 'The board may waive the requirement for a jurisprudence examination.' Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.04(1)(a): 'Each candidate for licensure may be required to pass a jurisprudence examination approved by the Board.' The Board's notice states that only new applicants who applied on or after October 7, 2024 are required to take the AL JAM.
Npte Score
Pass the NPTE-PTA with a scaled score of at least 600, with the score sent to the Board by FSBPT (Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.04(3)-(4)).
Practical Examination
A practical or demonstration examination may be required at the discretion of the Board (Ala. Code § 34-24-212(a)-(c)); official sources identify no specific examination for that slot.
Annual licence renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Continuing Education
At least 10 hours of continuing education per October 1 - September 30 compliance period, including 2 hours of Alabama physical therapy jurisprudence in renewal years ending in 0 or 5 (Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.10(4)-(5)).
Jurisprudence Continuing Education Option
FSBPT states that existing Alabama licensees may meet the two hours of jurisprudence education for their first renewal and renewals in years ending in 0 or 5 by completing the AL JAM; this is an option, not a renewal examination.
Renewal Fee
Annual renewal fee paid on or before November 1 (Ala. Code § 34-24-216(a); Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.10, .14).

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2024-06-14.

Restoration of an expired licence within five years of expiration
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Fees
Expired renewal fee for each year or part thereof the licence was ineffective plus the restoration fee (Ala. Code § 34-24-216(a); Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.10(3), .12, .14).
Time Limit
Within five years of expiration; after five years a licence may be obtained only through the original licensure routes (Ala. Code § 34-24-216(a)).

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2024-06-14.

Physical Therapist Assistant Temporary License

Temporary Alabama licence to act as a physical therapist assistant issued under Ala. Code § 34-24-215 and Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.08.

Licensing authority: Alabama Board of Physical Therapy · Application information

Temporary licence without examination for a medical emergency or special physical therapy project (Ala. Code § 34 24 215(a))
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Board Page Statement
The Board's Licensing Requirements page states under 'Temporary License': 'All application requirements met, including background check and AL JAM.' Ala. Code § 34-24-215(a) provides that this licence is issued without examination.
Fee
Temporary licence fee of $100 (Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.08(2), .14).
Qualifications
Meets the qualifications of Ala. Code § 34-24-211 and shows the Board that the applicant is in Alabama on a temporary basis to assist in a medical emergency or to engage in a special physical therapy project such as a research or education program; each request is judged on its merits; valid for no more than one year (Ala. Code § 34-24-215(a)).

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2024-06-14.

Temporary licence for the spouse of active U.S. military personnel holding a valid licence from another jurisdiction
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application Fee
The application fee for spouses of active United States military personnel is waived upon receipt of appropriate documentation (Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.03).
Board Page Statement
The Board's Licensing Requirements page states under 'Temporary License': 'All application requirements met, including background check and AL JAM.' Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.08(3) provides that this temporary licence is issued upon application.
Duration
Valid for up to 180 days or until an annual licence is issued to the spouse (Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.08(3)).
Eligibility
Spouse of active United States military personnel who holds a valid physical therapist assistant licence from another jurisdiction (Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.08(3)).

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2024-06-14.

Temporary licence pending first licensure examination (Ala. Code § 34 24 215(b))
Application
Written application on Board forms with the non-refundable $100 application fee, good moral character, government-issued photo ID and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal presence (Ala. Code § 34-24-211(a); Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.02, .14).
Background Check
Fingerprint-based state and federal criminal history background check (Ala. Code § 34-24-211(b)); the Board states it is required of applicants who applied on or after June 14, 2024.
Documentation
Documentation required by Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.02.
Examination Timing
The NPTE is taken after issuance: the temporary licence is valid only until the first examination is scored and the Board determines whether a licence shall be issued (Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.08(1)). The Board lists the AL JAM among the application requirements that must be met before a temporary licence.
First Application Only
Available only with respect to the applicant's first application for a licence; the applicant must be, in the judgment of the Board, eligible to take the examination under § 34-24-212 (Ala. Code § 34-24-215(b)).
Jurisprudence Passing Standard
AL JAM passing standard: 80% of the questions answered correctly (Board Licensing Requirements page; FSBPT AL JAM page).
Jurisprudence Waiver
Ala. Code § 34-24-212(b)/(c): 'The board may waive the requirement for a jurisprudence examination.' Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.04(1)(a): 'Each candidate for licensure may be required to pass a jurisprudence examination approved by the Board.' The Board's notice states that only new applicants who applied on or after October 7, 2024 are required to take the AL JAM.
Supervision
Practice only under the direct, on-site supervision of a licensed physical therapist or, with the supervising physical therapist's approval, a licensed physical therapist assistant (Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.08(1)); Temp Supervisory Agreement Form.

Physical Therapist Temporary License

Temporary Alabama licence to practise physical therapy issued under Ala. Code § 34-24-215 and Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.08.

Licensing authority: Alabama Board of Physical Therapy · Application information

Temporary licence without examination for a medical emergency or special physical therapy project (Ala. Code § 34 24 215(a))
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Board Page Statement
The Board's Licensing Requirements page states under 'Temporary License': 'All application requirements met, including background check and AL JAM.' Ala. Code § 34-24-215(a) provides that this licence is issued without examination.
Fee
Temporary licence fee of $100 (Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.08(2), .14).
Qualifications
Meets the qualifications of Ala. Code § 34-24-211 and shows the Board that the applicant is in Alabama on a temporary basis to assist in a medical emergency or to engage in a special physical therapy project such as a research or education program; each request is judged on its merits; valid for no more than one year (Ala. Code § 34-24-215(a)).

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2024-06-14.

Temporary licence for the spouse of active U.S. military personnel holding a valid licence from another jurisdiction
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application Fee
The application fee for spouses of active United States military personnel is waived upon receipt of appropriate documentation (Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.03).
Board Page Statement
The Board's Licensing Requirements page states under 'Temporary License': 'All application requirements met, including background check and AL JAM.' Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.08(3) provides that this temporary licence is issued upon application.
Duration
Valid for up to 180 days or until an annual licence is issued to the spouse (Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.08(3)).
Eligibility
Spouse of active United States military personnel who holds a valid physical therapist licence from another jurisdiction (Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.08(3)).

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2024-06-14.

Temporary licence pending first licensure examination (Ala. Code § 34 24 215(b))
Application
Written application on Board forms with the non-refundable $100 application fee, good moral character, government-issued photo ID and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal presence (Ala. Code § 34-24-211(a); Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.02, .14).
Background Check
Fingerprint-based state and federal criminal history background check (Ala. Code § 34-24-211(b)); the Board states it is required of applicants who applied on or after June 14, 2024.
Documentation
Documentation required by Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.02.
Examination Timing
The NPTE is taken after issuance: the temporary licence is valid only until the first examination is scored and the Board determines whether a licence shall be issued (Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.08(1)). The Board lists the AL JAM among the application requirements that must be met before a temporary licence.
First Application Only
Available only with respect to the applicant's first application for a licence; the applicant must be, in the judgment of the Board, eligible to take the examination under § 34-24-212 (Ala. Code § 34-24-215(b)).
Jurisprudence Passing Standard
AL JAM passing standard: 80% of the questions answered correctly (Board Licensing Requirements page; FSBPT AL JAM page).
Jurisprudence Waiver
Ala. Code § 34-24-212(b)/(c): 'The board may waive the requirement for a jurisprudence examination.' Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.04(1)(a): 'Each candidate for licensure may be required to pass a jurisprudence examination approved by the Board.' The Board's notice states that only new applicants who applied on or after October 7, 2024 are required to take the AL JAM.
Supervision
Practice only under the direct, on-site supervision of a licensed physical therapist (Ala. Admin. Code r. 700-X-2-.08(1)); Temp Supervisory Agreement Form.

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

Alabama Jurisprudence Assessment Module (AL JAM)

Provider
Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT)
Format
Online and on-demand
Exam questions
40
Time limit
90 minutes
Passing score
80% of the questions answered correctly
Exam fee
$48 (plus a 1.6% processing fee)
Examination outline
  • Legislative Intent and Definitions (7.5%)
    • Definition of Physical Therapy
    • Definition of Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, support personnel
  • Board of Physical Therapy: Powers and Duties (5%)
    • Board Powers and Duties
  • Licensure and Examination (32.5%)
    • Qualifications; Requirements
    • Examination & Application
    • Foreign Educated Licensure
    • Temporary License
    • License renewal; reinstatement
    • Continuing Education
    • Compact Privileges
  • Patient Care Management (25%)
    • Lawful Practice, Use of Titles
    • Components of Care/Standards of Practice/Supervision
  • Disciplinary Action/Unlawful Practice (25%)
    • Grounds for Disciplinary Action
    • Disciplinary Actions: Complaints and Due Process Procedures
    • Disciplinary Actions: Penalties
  • Rights of Consumers and the public (5%)
    • Rights of Consumers/Public Records/ Display of License
    • Advertising and Solication Practices
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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