Florida Jurisprudence Exam Study Guide Exam
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Legislative Intent Ensure that every physical therapy practitioner
practicing in this state meets minimum
requirements for safe practice. It is the legislative
intent that physical therapy practitioners who fall
below minimum competency or who otherwise
present a danger to the public be prohibited
from practicing in this state.
License The document of authorization granted by the
board and issued by the department for a person
to engage in the practice of physical therapy.
, physical therapist A person who is licensed and who practices
physical therapy in accordance with the
provisions of this chapter.
Physical therapist assistant A person who is licensed in accordance with the
provisions of this chapter to perform patient-
related activities, including the use of physical
agents, whose license is in good standing, and
whose activities are performed under the
direction of a physical therapist as set forth in
rules adopted pursuant to this chapter.
Physical therapy practitioner A PT or a PTA who is licensed and who practices
physical therapy in accordance with the
provisions of this chapter.
Physical therapy or Physiotherapy Each of which terms is deemed identical and
interchangeable with each other, means a health
care profession.
Direct supervision Requires the physical presence of the licensed PT
for consultation and direction of the actions of a
PT or PTA who is practicing under a temporary
permit and who is a candidate for licensure by
examination.
Physical therapy assessment Observational, verbal, or manual determinations
of the function of the musculoskeletal or
neuromuscular system relative to physical
therapy, including, but not limited to, rang of
motion of a joint, motor power, postural attitudes,
biomechanical function, locomotion, or
functional abilities, for the purpose of making
recommendations for treatment.
24 hours How many continuing education hours are
required biennially?
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Legislative Intent Ensure that every physical therapy practitioner
practicing in this state meets minimum
requirements for safe practice. It is the legislative
intent that physical therapy practitioners who fall
below minimum competency or who otherwise
present a danger to the public be prohibited
from practicing in this state.
License The document of authorization granted by the
board and issued by the department for a person
to engage in the practice of physical therapy.
, physical therapist A person who is licensed and who practices
physical therapy in accordance with the
provisions of this chapter.
Physical therapist assistant A person who is licensed in accordance with the
provisions of this chapter to perform patient-
related activities, including the use of physical
agents, whose license is in good standing, and
whose activities are performed under the
direction of a physical therapist as set forth in
rules adopted pursuant to this chapter.
Physical therapy practitioner A PT or a PTA who is licensed and who practices
physical therapy in accordance with the
provisions of this chapter.
Physical therapy or Physiotherapy Each of which terms is deemed identical and
interchangeable with each other, means a health
care profession.
Direct supervision Requires the physical presence of the licensed PT
for consultation and direction of the actions of a
PT or PTA who is practicing under a temporary
permit and who is a candidate for licensure by
examination.
Physical therapy assessment Observational, verbal, or manual determinations
of the function of the musculoskeletal or
neuromuscular system relative to physical
therapy, including, but not limited to, rang of
motion of a joint, motor power, postural attitudes,
biomechanical function, locomotion, or
functional abilities, for the purpose of making
recommendations for treatment.
24 hours How many continuing education hours are
required biennially?
