FLORIDA LAWS AND RULES EXAM
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
what are the requirements for a PTA to apply for a license - ANSWER-1. apply to
department in writing on a form furnished by the department
2. possess qualifications preliminary to examination
3. pay the department t time of filing application fee that does not exceed $100 as
fixed by the board
what are the rules for PTA applicant examination - ANSWER-1. if the applicant fails
to pass the exam in three attempts, the applicant shall not be eligible for
reexamination unless she completes additional education or training requirements
prescribed by the board
2. an applicant who completes the additional education and training requirements
may take the exam two more times
3. if the applicant fails to pass the exam after 5 attempts she is no longer eligible to
take the exam
a PTA shall receive a license if they have successfully established eligibility under
the terms of this chapter and remits the initial license fee set by the board which... -
ANSWER-may not exceed $100
after PTA receives a license she can use the words... - ANSWER-PTA or physical
therapy assistant in connection with her name to denote licensure hereunder
what are the qualifications for a temporary permit for a PTA (8) - ANSWER-1.
completes application for a temp permit on a form approved by the department
2. graduated from a US PTA education program and all eligibility requirements
except passing the national exam
3. submits an application for licensure under 486.103
4. submits documentation under rules adopted by the board, verifying that the
applicant will practice under the direct supervision of a licensed PT
5.a temp permit is not renewable and is valid until license is granted by the board.
6. permit is void if the permittee does not pass the national exam approved by the
board within 6 months after date of graduation from a PTA school
7. receives malpractice insurance
8. applicant may not work as a PTA until permit is issued by the board
how can a PTA licensed under another jurisdiction receive a license without
examination - ANSWER-if the applicant presents evidence to the board, under oath,
of licensure in another state, district of Columbia, or a territory IF the standards meet
the requirements established by the board
when applying for license without examination, the PTA applicant must pay a fee... -
ANSWER-not exceeding $175 as fixed by the board
, a PTA that receives a license without examination can use the words... - ANSWER-
PTA or physical therapy assistant in connection with their name to denote license
hereunder
The board may cause license to be issued through the department without taking the
NPTE to any applicant who...(2) - ANSWER-1. Presents evidence satisfactory to the
board of having passed the American registry exam prior to 1971
2. Passed exam in PT before a similar lawfully authorized examine board of another
state, the District of Columbia, a territory, a foreign country, if standards are as such
in another state, district or territory.
Any person who holds a license pursuant other than through the NPTE (as described
on the last ntcd) is allowed to... - ANSWER-Connect her name with physiotherapist,
physical therapist, or P.T.
At the time the physical therapist issued under a license without NPTE applies for a
license without examination she shall pay a fee that will not exceed___ - ANSWER-
$150 as fixed by the board
A PT should renew their license upon receipt of the ___ ___ - ANSWER-Renewal
application
What is the fee set by the board for renewal of a PT license - ANSWER-Cannot
exceed $200
How often should a PT license be renewed? - ANSWER-Biennially (every two years)
A license that has become inactive May be re-activated through.. - ANSWER-
Application to the department and completion of the requirements for reactivity in
What are the re-activation requirements (6) - ANSWER-1. continuing education
requirements for reactivation of license
2. CE hours may not exceed 10 classroom hours each year
3. application fee for inactive status
4. a renewal fee for inactive status
5. a delinquency fee
6. a fee for the reactivation of a license
-HOWEVER, none of these fees can exceed the biennial renewal fee established by
the board for an active license (i.e. $200)
what are some reasons the board would not re-activate someone's license (3) -
ANSWER-1. If they did not meet the continuing education requirements
2. if they are not actively engaged in the practice of physical therapy in good
standing in another state for 4 years immediately preceding the filing of reactivation
3. if they do not make application for and pass the examination and pay fee provided
what are the requirements to be eligible to be a licensed PTA (5) - ANSWER-1. be at
least 18 years or older
2. have good moral character
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
what are the requirements for a PTA to apply for a license - ANSWER-1. apply to
department in writing on a form furnished by the department
2. possess qualifications preliminary to examination
3. pay the department t time of filing application fee that does not exceed $100 as
fixed by the board
what are the rules for PTA applicant examination - ANSWER-1. if the applicant fails
to pass the exam in three attempts, the applicant shall not be eligible for
reexamination unless she completes additional education or training requirements
prescribed by the board
2. an applicant who completes the additional education and training requirements
may take the exam two more times
3. if the applicant fails to pass the exam after 5 attempts she is no longer eligible to
take the exam
a PTA shall receive a license if they have successfully established eligibility under
the terms of this chapter and remits the initial license fee set by the board which... -
ANSWER-may not exceed $100
after PTA receives a license she can use the words... - ANSWER-PTA or physical
therapy assistant in connection with her name to denote licensure hereunder
what are the qualifications for a temporary permit for a PTA (8) - ANSWER-1.
completes application for a temp permit on a form approved by the department
2. graduated from a US PTA education program and all eligibility requirements
except passing the national exam
3. submits an application for licensure under 486.103
4. submits documentation under rules adopted by the board, verifying that the
applicant will practice under the direct supervision of a licensed PT
5.a temp permit is not renewable and is valid until license is granted by the board.
6. permit is void if the permittee does not pass the national exam approved by the
board within 6 months after date of graduation from a PTA school
7. receives malpractice insurance
8. applicant may not work as a PTA until permit is issued by the board
how can a PTA licensed under another jurisdiction receive a license without
examination - ANSWER-if the applicant presents evidence to the board, under oath,
of licensure in another state, district of Columbia, or a territory IF the standards meet
the requirements established by the board
when applying for license without examination, the PTA applicant must pay a fee... -
ANSWER-not exceeding $175 as fixed by the board
, a PTA that receives a license without examination can use the words... - ANSWER-
PTA or physical therapy assistant in connection with their name to denote license
hereunder
The board may cause license to be issued through the department without taking the
NPTE to any applicant who...(2) - ANSWER-1. Presents evidence satisfactory to the
board of having passed the American registry exam prior to 1971
2. Passed exam in PT before a similar lawfully authorized examine board of another
state, the District of Columbia, a territory, a foreign country, if standards are as such
in another state, district or territory.
Any person who holds a license pursuant other than through the NPTE (as described
on the last ntcd) is allowed to... - ANSWER-Connect her name with physiotherapist,
physical therapist, or P.T.
At the time the physical therapist issued under a license without NPTE applies for a
license without examination she shall pay a fee that will not exceed___ - ANSWER-
$150 as fixed by the board
A PT should renew their license upon receipt of the ___ ___ - ANSWER-Renewal
application
What is the fee set by the board for renewal of a PT license - ANSWER-Cannot
exceed $200
How often should a PT license be renewed? - ANSWER-Biennially (every two years)
A license that has become inactive May be re-activated through.. - ANSWER-
Application to the department and completion of the requirements for reactivity in
What are the re-activation requirements (6) - ANSWER-1. continuing education
requirements for reactivation of license
2. CE hours may not exceed 10 classroom hours each year
3. application fee for inactive status
4. a renewal fee for inactive status
5. a delinquency fee
6. a fee for the reactivation of a license
-HOWEVER, none of these fees can exceed the biennial renewal fee established by
the board for an active license (i.e. $200)
what are some reasons the board would not re-activate someone's license (3) -
ANSWER-1. If they did not meet the continuing education requirements
2. if they are not actively engaged in the practice of physical therapy in good
standing in another state for 4 years immediately preceding the filing of reactivation
3. if they do not make application for and pass the examination and pay fee provided
what are the requirements to be eligible to be a licensed PTA (5) - ANSWER-1. be at
least 18 years or older
2. have good moral character
