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FLORIDA LAWS AND RULES EXAM
2026/2027 ACTUAL QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS.
A PT can implement a plan of treatment developed by who? (3)
- ANSWER-1. A PT
2. A practitioner of record
3. Advanced registered nurse practitioner
A PT should refer a patient or consult with a practitioner of
record of the patients condition is: (3) - ANSWER-1. Outside of
scope of PT
2. Not showing improvement with PT
3. Not compliant with PT
If PT treatment for a patient is beyond ___ days for a condition
not previously assessed by a practitioner of record the PT shall
obtain a___ - ANSWER-21;
Practitioner pf record who will review and sign plan of care
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The practice of PT does not authorize a PT practitioner to
practice ____medicine including______ - ANSWER-
Chiropractic: spinal manipulation
The board of PT practice is created and composed of ___
members appointed by the governor and subject to
confirmation by the senate - ANSWER-7
___board members shall be licensed PTs in good standing in
this state who are residents of this state and who have been
practicing PT for ___years immediately prior to their
appointment. - ANSWER-5
4
The two remaining board members shall be residence of the
state but do not have to be ______ - ANSWER-Licensed health
care practitioners
As board members expire the governor shall appoint
successors for terms of __ years, and such members shall
serve until their successors are appointed - ANSWER-4
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What are the duties of the board of PT (5) - ANSWER-1.
Administer oath
2. Summon witnesses
3. Take testimony in all matters
4. Establish minimum standards of practice and afoot rules
5. Review the standing of any school or college offering
courses in PT to determine if they meet the standard
What are PT requirements for licensure (4) - ANSWER-1. 18
years or older
2. Good moral character
3. Graduated from accredited PT school of the US and passed
to the satisfaction of the board
4. Have a diploma from PT school in foreign country that have
credentials equivalent to those required for educational
preparation of PT
How do PTs apply for a license - ANSWER-The applicant shall
pay to the department at the time of filing the application and a
fee not to exceed $100, as fixed by the board
What are the requirements for the physical therapy Board
examination (4) - ANSWER-1. applicant must pass the exam
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2. failure to pass the exam in three attempts, the applicant may
not be eligible for re-examination unless she completes
additional education or training requirements prescribed by the
Board
3. after completing additional educational or training
requirements prescribed by the board may take the exam on
two more occasions
4. if the applicant has failed to pass the exam after 5 attempts
she is no longer eligible to take exam
How can a PT be issued a license (3) - ANSWER-1. the board
shall issue a license through the department to each applicant
who successfully establishes eligibility under the terms of this
chapter and remits the initial license fee set by the board
2. fee for license should not exceed $150
3. after license is obtained the pursuant may engage in practice
PT and use PT or physiotherapist in connection with her name
How does a pursuant get issued a temporary permit (7) -
ANSWER-1. Complete application for temp permit
2. Graduate from approved US PT education program
3. Submit an application for licensure
4. demonstrate proof of possessing malpractice insurance
5. Submit docs under board ruler verifying you will practice
under the direct supervision of a licensed PT
FLORIDA LAWS AND RULES EXAM
2026/2027 ACTUAL QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS.
A PT can implement a plan of treatment developed by who? (3)
- ANSWER-1. A PT
2. A practitioner of record
3. Advanced registered nurse practitioner
A PT should refer a patient or consult with a practitioner of
record of the patients condition is: (3) - ANSWER-1. Outside of
scope of PT
2. Not showing improvement with PT
3. Not compliant with PT
If PT treatment for a patient is beyond ___ days for a condition
not previously assessed by a practitioner of record the PT shall
obtain a___ - ANSWER-21;
Practitioner pf record who will review and sign plan of care
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The practice of PT does not authorize a PT practitioner to
practice ____medicine including______ - ANSWER-
Chiropractic: spinal manipulation
The board of PT practice is created and composed of ___
members appointed by the governor and subject to
confirmation by the senate - ANSWER-7
___board members shall be licensed PTs in good standing in
this state who are residents of this state and who have been
practicing PT for ___years immediately prior to their
appointment. - ANSWER-5
4
The two remaining board members shall be residence of the
state but do not have to be ______ - ANSWER-Licensed health
care practitioners
As board members expire the governor shall appoint
successors for terms of __ years, and such members shall
serve until their successors are appointed - ANSWER-4
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What are the duties of the board of PT (5) - ANSWER-1.
Administer oath
2. Summon witnesses
3. Take testimony in all matters
4. Establish minimum standards of practice and afoot rules
5. Review the standing of any school or college offering
courses in PT to determine if they meet the standard
What are PT requirements for licensure (4) - ANSWER-1. 18
years or older
2. Good moral character
3. Graduated from accredited PT school of the US and passed
to the satisfaction of the board
4. Have a diploma from PT school in foreign country that have
credentials equivalent to those required for educational
preparation of PT
How do PTs apply for a license - ANSWER-The applicant shall
pay to the department at the time of filing the application and a
fee not to exceed $100, as fixed by the board
What are the requirements for the physical therapy Board
examination (4) - ANSWER-1. applicant must pass the exam
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2. failure to pass the exam in three attempts, the applicant may
not be eligible for re-examination unless she completes
additional education or training requirements prescribed by the
Board
3. after completing additional educational or training
requirements prescribed by the board may take the exam on
two more occasions
4. if the applicant has failed to pass the exam after 5 attempts
she is no longer eligible to take exam
How can a PT be issued a license (3) - ANSWER-1. the board
shall issue a license through the department to each applicant
who successfully establishes eligibility under the terms of this
chapter and remits the initial license fee set by the board
2. fee for license should not exceed $150
3. after license is obtained the pursuant may engage in practice
PT and use PT or physiotherapist in connection with her name
How does a pursuant get issued a temporary permit (7) -
ANSWER-1. Complete application for temp permit
2. Graduate from approved US PT education program
3. Submit an application for licensure
4. demonstrate proof of possessing malpractice insurance
5. Submit docs under board ruler verifying you will practice
under the direct supervision of a licensed PT
