Florida Laws and Rules for PT Exam with Complete Solutions

Legislative Intent - ANSWER-Ensures that that every physical therapy practitioner in this state meets minimum requirements for safe practice. Any physical therapy practitioner who falls below minimum competency or who other presents a danger to the public be prohibited from practicing in this state Board - ANSWER-means Board of Physical Therapy Department - ANSWER-means Department of Health License - ANSWER-means the document of authorization granted by the board and issued by the department for a person to engage in the practice of physical therapy Endorsement - ANSWER-means licensure granted by the board Physical Therapist - ANSWER-a person who is licensed and who practices physical therapy in accordance to the chapter Physical Therapist Assistant - ANSWER-a person who is licensed to performed 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. Type of supervision required when PTA is working under board certified orthopedic physician, physiatrist, or chiropractor - ANSWER-General Supervision Physical Therapy Practitioner - ANSWER-means a physical therapist or PTA who is licensed T/F Physical Therapy and Physiotherapy are identical - ANSWER-True Direct Supervision - ANSWER-supervision by a PT who is licensed and, except in case of emergency, requires the physical presence of the licensed PT for consultation and direction Physical Therapy Assessment - ANSWER-means observation, verbal, or manual determinations of function of the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular system Types of physical therapy assessment - ANSWER-range of motion of joint, motor power, postural attitudes, biomechanical function, locomotion, or functional abilities Practice of Physical Therapy - ANSWER-means the performance of physical therapy assessments When can we use acupuncture - ANSWER-When there is no skin penetration T/F the use of radiant energy (ultraviolet, visible, and infrared rays, ultrasound) can be used for physical therapy - ANSWER-true T/F the use of roentgen rays and radium are able to used for physical therapy - ANSWER-False Up to how many CEU hours may a candidate have to complete to reactive license? - ANSWER-10 hours Possibly replacement requirements for reactivating license - ANSWER-1. Provide satisfactory evidence of being actively engaged (400+ hrs a year) in physical therapy in another state for the 4 yrs immediately preceding the filing for reactivation 2. Pass NPTE and pay fees What Fees are associated with Reactivation of License - ANSWER-Application Fee for inactive status, a renewal fee, a delinquency fee, and a fee for reactivation How many hours for continue education do we need biennially - ANSWER-24 hours What courses are approved for continuing education - ANSWER-Those sponsored by a college or university which provides curriculum for PTs or PTAs which is accredited by UDOE or sponsored by FPTA or APTA T/F Sexual misconduct in physical therapy is prohibited - ANSWER-True Reason for denial of License - ANSWER-1.Being unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety 2. Committing fraud in order to obtain license 3. Being convicted or found guilty of a crime 4. Treating human ailments by means other than physical therapy 5. Failing to maintain acceptable standards of physical therapy 6. Engaging in any dividing or transferring of fees received for professional services with any business associate 7. Having license revoked or suspended 8. Violating a lawful order by the board or department 9. Filing a report the licensee knows to be false 10. Practicing beyond scope of practice 11. Violating any provision of chapter 456 or 486 T/F A PT or PTA whose licensed has been suspended or revoked will be given the opportunity to demonstrate they can resume competent practice - ANSWER-True