Florida PTA Laws and Rules
(Jurisprudence) Examination ACTUAL
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SECTION 1: Florida Physical Therapy Practice Act (Chapter 486, F.S.) – Definitions, Scope, Prohibited
Acts (12 Questions)
Q1: According to Chapter 486, Florida Statutes, which of the following tasks is specifically EXCLUDED
from the scope of practice for a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant?
A. Administering therapeutic ultrasound under PT supervision
B. Documenting patient treatment responses in the medical record
C. Performing the initial patient evaluation and establishing a diagnosis [CORRECT]
D. Implementing selected components of the established plan of care
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Per 486.102(11), F.S., the "practice of physical therapy" for PTAs specifically excludes
performing initial evaluations, re-evaluations, or establishing diagnoses. These are restricted to licensed
physical therapists. Distractor A is incorrect because therapeutic modalities are within PTA scope under
supervision. Distractor B is incorrect because documentation is a permitted PTA function. Distractor D is
incorrect because implementing components of the plan of care is the core permitted PTA function per
486.102(11).
Q2: Under Florida law, which of the following constitutes unlicensed practice of physical therapy?
A. A PTA treating patients under indirect supervision while the PT is available by phone
B. A physical therapy aide performing patient transfers under direct PTA supervision
C. A massage therapist independently performing therapeutic exercises with a patient [CORRECT]
D. A PT student performing supervised clinical activities in an approved program
,Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Per 486.081, F.S., only licensed PTs, PTAs, or those under specific exemptions (students,
federal employees, etc.) may practice physical therapy. A massage therapist performing therapeutic
exercises independently constitutes unlicensed practice. Distractor A is incorrect because indirect
supervision is permitted under 64B17-6.003(2)(b), F.A.C. Distractor B is incorrect because aides may
perform tasks under direct supervision per 64B17-6.005, F.A.C. Distractor D is incorrect because
students are exempt under 486.081(1)(c), F.S.
Q3: Which of the following is TRUE regarding the definition of "direct supervision" of a PTA under
Florida law?
A. The supervising PT must be in the same room as the PTA at all times
B. The supervising PT must be physically present in the facility and immediately available [CORRECT]
C. The supervising PT must co-sign all documentation within 24 hours
D. The supervising PT may supervise up to 6 PTAs simultaneously under direct supervision
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Per 64B17-6.003(2)(a), F.A.C., direct supervision requires the PT to be "physically present in
the facility and immediately available to the PTA." Distractor A is incorrect because same-room presence
is not required—only facility presence. Distractor C is incorrect because co-signature is required within 7
days per 64B17-6.003(5), F.A.C., not 24 hours. Distractor D is incorrect because the maximum ratio is 4
PTAs per PT under any supervision level per 64B17-6.003(3), F.A.C.
Q4: Under Chapter 486, F.S., which of the following is NOT a prohibited act for a licensed PTA?
A. Accepting referrals directly from a physician for physical therapy services [CORRECT]
B. Falsifying patient treatment records
C. Practicing while license is in delinquent status
D. Delegating physical therapy tasks to an unlicensed person without PT oversight
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: PTAs may accept referrals from physicians; this is not prohibited. The referral must still be
evaluated by the supervising PT. Distractor B is prohibited under 486.125(1)(o), F.S. (fraudulent
practice). Distractor C is prohibited under 486.125(1)(a), F.S. (practicing without a valid license).
Distractor D is prohibited because only the PT may delegate tasks to unlicensed personnel per 64B17-
6.005, F.A.C.
Q5: A PTA in Florida wishes to use the title "Doctor" in clinical practice. Which of the following is legally
permissible?
, A. Using "Doctor" if the PTA holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree
B. Using "Doctor" if the PTA holds a PhD in any field
C. Using "Doctor" only if the degree is clearly specified and not in a way that implies PT licensure
[CORRECT]
D. Using "Doctor" freely as long as the PTA license number is displayed
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Per 64B17-6.007, F.A.C., use of the title "Doctor" is permitted only if the degree is clearly
specified and not used in a manner that implies the person is a licensed physical therapist. Distractors A
and B are incorrect because the title cannot be used to imply PT licensure regardless of degree held.
Distractor D is incorrect because displaying a license number does not authorize misleading title use.
Q6: Which of the following statements regarding the Florida Physical Therapy Practice Act is CORRECT?
A. The Practice Act is found in Chapter 456 of Florida Statutes
B. Chapter 486, F.S. governs both physical therapists and physical therapist assistants [CORRECT]
C. The Practice Act exempts all government employees from licensure requirements
D. Chapter 486 was originally enacted in 2010
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chapter 486, F.S. is the Physical Therapy Practice Act governing both PTs and PTAs. Distractor
A is incorrect because Chapter 456 is the general health professions regulation chapter; Chapter 486 is
specific to physical therapy. Distractor C is incorrect because only federal government employees are
exempt per 486.081(1)(a), F.S., not all government employees. Distractor D is incorrect because Chapter
486 was originally enacted in 1949, not 2010.
Q7: Under Florida law, which of the following is considered a "physical therapy aide"?
A. A licensed PTA performing tasks within their scope of practice
B. An unlicensed person who performs designated tasks under direct on-site supervision [CORRECT]
C. A PT student performing clinical rotations
D. A massage therapist with specialized training
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Per 64B17-6.005, F.A.C., a physical therapy aide is an unlicensed person who performs
designated tasks under the direct on-site supervision of a PT or PTA. Distractor A is incorrect because
PTAs are licensed professionals, not aides. Distractor C is incorrect because students are exempt under
486.081(1)(c), F.S., not classified as aides. Distractor D is incorrect because massage therapists are not
physical therapy aides unless specifically trained and supervised as such.
(Jurisprudence) Examination ACTUAL
EXAM 2026/2027 | Florida PTA
Jurisprudence | Verified Q&A | Pass
Guaranteed - A+ Graded
SECTION 1: Florida Physical Therapy Practice Act (Chapter 486, F.S.) – Definitions, Scope, Prohibited
Acts (12 Questions)
Q1: According to Chapter 486, Florida Statutes, which of the following tasks is specifically EXCLUDED
from the scope of practice for a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant?
A. Administering therapeutic ultrasound under PT supervision
B. Documenting patient treatment responses in the medical record
C. Performing the initial patient evaluation and establishing a diagnosis [CORRECT]
D. Implementing selected components of the established plan of care
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Per 486.102(11), F.S., the "practice of physical therapy" for PTAs specifically excludes
performing initial evaluations, re-evaluations, or establishing diagnoses. These are restricted to licensed
physical therapists. Distractor A is incorrect because therapeutic modalities are within PTA scope under
supervision. Distractor B is incorrect because documentation is a permitted PTA function. Distractor D is
incorrect because implementing components of the plan of care is the core permitted PTA function per
486.102(11).
Q2: Under Florida law, which of the following constitutes unlicensed practice of physical therapy?
A. A PTA treating patients under indirect supervision while the PT is available by phone
B. A physical therapy aide performing patient transfers under direct PTA supervision
C. A massage therapist independently performing therapeutic exercises with a patient [CORRECT]
D. A PT student performing supervised clinical activities in an approved program
,Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Per 486.081, F.S., only licensed PTs, PTAs, or those under specific exemptions (students,
federal employees, etc.) may practice physical therapy. A massage therapist performing therapeutic
exercises independently constitutes unlicensed practice. Distractor A is incorrect because indirect
supervision is permitted under 64B17-6.003(2)(b), F.A.C. Distractor B is incorrect because aides may
perform tasks under direct supervision per 64B17-6.005, F.A.C. Distractor D is incorrect because
students are exempt under 486.081(1)(c), F.S.
Q3: Which of the following is TRUE regarding the definition of "direct supervision" of a PTA under
Florida law?
A. The supervising PT must be in the same room as the PTA at all times
B. The supervising PT must be physically present in the facility and immediately available [CORRECT]
C. The supervising PT must co-sign all documentation within 24 hours
D. The supervising PT may supervise up to 6 PTAs simultaneously under direct supervision
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Per 64B17-6.003(2)(a), F.A.C., direct supervision requires the PT to be "physically present in
the facility and immediately available to the PTA." Distractor A is incorrect because same-room presence
is not required—only facility presence. Distractor C is incorrect because co-signature is required within 7
days per 64B17-6.003(5), F.A.C., not 24 hours. Distractor D is incorrect because the maximum ratio is 4
PTAs per PT under any supervision level per 64B17-6.003(3), F.A.C.
Q4: Under Chapter 486, F.S., which of the following is NOT a prohibited act for a licensed PTA?
A. Accepting referrals directly from a physician for physical therapy services [CORRECT]
B. Falsifying patient treatment records
C. Practicing while license is in delinquent status
D. Delegating physical therapy tasks to an unlicensed person without PT oversight
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: PTAs may accept referrals from physicians; this is not prohibited. The referral must still be
evaluated by the supervising PT. Distractor B is prohibited under 486.125(1)(o), F.S. (fraudulent
practice). Distractor C is prohibited under 486.125(1)(a), F.S. (practicing without a valid license).
Distractor D is prohibited because only the PT may delegate tasks to unlicensed personnel per 64B17-
6.005, F.A.C.
Q5: A PTA in Florida wishes to use the title "Doctor" in clinical practice. Which of the following is legally
permissible?
, A. Using "Doctor" if the PTA holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree
B. Using "Doctor" if the PTA holds a PhD in any field
C. Using "Doctor" only if the degree is clearly specified and not in a way that implies PT licensure
[CORRECT]
D. Using "Doctor" freely as long as the PTA license number is displayed
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Per 64B17-6.007, F.A.C., use of the title "Doctor" is permitted only if the degree is clearly
specified and not used in a manner that implies the person is a licensed physical therapist. Distractors A
and B are incorrect because the title cannot be used to imply PT licensure regardless of degree held.
Distractor D is incorrect because displaying a license number does not authorize misleading title use.
Q6: Which of the following statements regarding the Florida Physical Therapy Practice Act is CORRECT?
A. The Practice Act is found in Chapter 456 of Florida Statutes
B. Chapter 486, F.S. governs both physical therapists and physical therapist assistants [CORRECT]
C. The Practice Act exempts all government employees from licensure requirements
D. Chapter 486 was originally enacted in 2010
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chapter 486, F.S. is the Physical Therapy Practice Act governing both PTs and PTAs. Distractor
A is incorrect because Chapter 456 is the general health professions regulation chapter; Chapter 486 is
specific to physical therapy. Distractor C is incorrect because only federal government employees are
exempt per 486.081(1)(a), F.S., not all government employees. Distractor D is incorrect because Chapter
486 was originally enacted in 1949, not 2010.
Q7: Under Florida law, which of the following is considered a "physical therapy aide"?
A. A licensed PTA performing tasks within their scope of practice
B. An unlicensed person who performs designated tasks under direct on-site supervision [CORRECT]
C. A PT student performing clinical rotations
D. A massage therapist with specialized training
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Per 64B17-6.005, F.A.C., a physical therapy aide is an unlicensed person who performs
designated tasks under the direct on-site supervision of a PT or PTA. Distractor A is incorrect because
PTAs are licensed professionals, not aides. Distractor C is incorrect because students are exempt under
486.081(1)(c), F.S., not classified as aides. Distractor D is incorrect because massage therapists are not
physical therapy aides unless specifically trained and supervised as such.
