Tuesday, December 26, 2006

Michigan Jurisprudence Exam

The following questions were sent to me by a reviewee from Batch 25 at SLRC. This is regarding the Michigan Jurisprudence Examination. I wanted to share my responses to the following questions.

1. A license for a PT
a. Lapses 2 weeks after its expiration date.
b. requires no additional fees for delinquent renewal
c. may not be renewed under any circumstances after its expiration date
d. may be renewed with a late fee during the first 60 days after expiration

Most professional licenses in Michigan expire anywhere between 45-60 days. Physical therapy licenses in Michigan are good for 2 years and expire on July 31st on even-numbered years (2006, 2008, 2010, etc.). Even though there is a grace period of 60 days for late renewal, please be advised that there some employers who will not allow you to work if you do not have a new license by August 1st of the year your license expires. So, a word to the wise, don't wait until the last minute to renew your professional license.


2. An opportunity for a hearing for a Physical Therapist is
a. not allowed when a license is revoked
b. provided in connection with the suspension or denial of a license
c. scheduled only after all disciplinary action is finalized by the board
d. forfeited when a license is suspended due to treatment which threatens public health and safety.

I answered this question by elimination since this is not specifically stated on the Rules of Practice. It must be located somewhere else. However, I do know that the first 3 options are not true, thus by eliminating them, I believe the answer is "d".

3. The governing body for licensed PT in Michigan is the
a. Michigan Board of PT
b. American PT Assoc.
c. Michigan PT Assoc.
d. American registry of Physical Therapists.

Just like with any other state, the governing body for all licensed PT's in Michigan is the Michigan Board of Physical Therapy. This is the body that issues professional licenses, and therefore, have the authority to revoke professional licenses as well.

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