The jurisprudence module evaluates a physiotherapist's understanding and application of the rules governing their practice in Alberta.
The module consists of 60 multiple choice questions based on 20 Standards of Practice. Some of the questions relate to case-based practice scenarios while others are stand-alone questions. Some questions test knowledge while others test application and critical thinking.
The pass score is 68% or 41/60.
Standards of Practice:
Three sample questions to give you an idea what to expect.
A patient presents for shockwave treatment of chronic bilateral plantar fasciitis. The physiotherapist assesses and determines that shockwave therapy is indicated, and provides the patient with a brochure outlining the fees for shockwave. In the first treatment session both feet are treated. When the patient receives the clinic’s invoice, they become upset and complain to the physiotherapist threatening to take the matter to the physiotherapy regulatory college. The clinic manager intervenes, checks the College’s standards and agrees to refund half the billed amount. Which statement provides the best rationale for the manager providing the refund given the circumstances?
Cognitive Level: Application
Standard of Practice: Fees and Billing
The physiotherapist receives a new referral to see a patient who is in isolation. As the physiotherapist approaches the patient room, they notice that the patient appears to be in respiratory distress and requires immediate airway clearance. Which of the following should the physiotherapist do?
Cognitive Level: Critical Thinking
Standard of Practice: Safety
A physiotherapist is responsible for triaging patients recently discharged from the hospital for outpatient physiotherapy services. There is a long waiting list because there are staff shortages and a high demand for services. Correctly triaging and prioritizing patients is paramount.
The physiotherapist must report to the regulatory college their work on the triage waiting list management project. Using the College practice standards as a reference, which term and explanation most accurately describes the physiotherapist's work on the triage waitlist project?
Cognitive Level: Knowledge/Comprehension
Standard: Quality Improvement
Individuals admitted to the General and Provisional Registers must complete the Jurisprudence Module as a registration requirement and thereafter every five years or when new Standards of Practice are introduced.