Florida Physical Therapist Assistant Laws &
Rules Examination, 2026/2027 – Jurisprudence
Competency Assessment for Physical Therapist
Assistants
SECTION 1: LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS & ELIGIBILITY
(Questions 1-12)
1. What is the minimum educational requirement to be eligible for
the Florida PTA licensure examination?
A. A bachelor's degree in physical therapy
B. A certificate from a hospital-based training program
C. An associate degree from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapist assistant
program
D. Completion of a 2-year apprenticeship
Correct Answer: C. An associate degree from a CAPTE-accredited
physical therapist assistant program
Rationale: Florida law requires that applicants for PTA licensure be graduates
of a physical therapist assistant program accredited by the Commission on
Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) or an equivalent
program approved by the Board. An associate degree is the standard
credential for PTA licensure in Florida .
2. According to Florida Statute 486.031, which of the following is
required for PTA licensure eligibility?
A. Passing the Florida Laws and Rules Examination only
B. Graduation from a CAPTE-accredited program and passing the NPTE for
PTAs
,C. Completion of 500 supervised clinical hours
D. Active licensure in any other state
Correct Answer: B. Graduation from a CAPTE-accredited program and
passing the NPTE for PTAs
Rationale: Applicants must have received a degree from a CAPTE-approved
institution and successfully pass the National Physical Therapy Examination
(NPTE) for PTAs administered by the Federation of State Boards of Physical
Therapy (FSBPT). The Florida Laws and Rules Exam is an additional
requirement .
3. A PTA licensed in another state wishes to practice in Florida.
What is the most common pathway?
A. Automatic reciprocity with no further examination
B. Licensure by endorsement after meeting Florida's requirements and
passing the Florida Laws and Rules examination
C. Completion of a new CAPTE-accredited program in Florida
D. Temporary permit valid for 5 years
Correct Answer: B. Licensure by endorsement after meeting Florida's
requirements and passing the Florida Laws and Rules examination
Rationale: Florida does not have automatic reciprocity. Out-of-state PTAs
must apply for licensure by endorsement, which includes verification of
credentials, active licensure in another jurisdiction, and passing the Florida
Laws and Rules (jurisprudence) examination. The NPTE score may be
transferred if within a certain timeframe .
4. How often must a Florida PTA renew their license?
A. Every year
B. Every two years (biennially)
C. Every three years
D. Every five years
Correct Answer: B. Every two years (biennially)
, Rationale: Florida PTAs must renew their licenses biennially (every two
years) with the Florida Board of Physical Therapy. The renewal fee is set by
the board and cannot exceed $200 .
5. What is the maximum number of attempts a PTA candidate has to
pass the NPTE before requiring remediation?
A. 2 attempts
B. 3 attempts
C. 4 attempts
D. 5 attempts
Correct Answer: B. 3 attempts
Rationale: According to Florida law, if an applicant fails to pass the
examination in three attempts, the applicant shall not be eligible for
reexamination unless they complete additional educational or training
requirements prescribed by the board. After completing remediation, the
applicant may take the examination on two more occasions (for a total of 5
attempts maximum) .
6. A temporary PTA permit is valid until which of the following
occurs?
A. One year from date of issuance
B. Six months after graduation from PT school
C. A license is granted by the board
D. The permittee completes 500 supervised hours
Correct Answer: C. A license is granted by the board
Rationale: A temporary permit is not renewable and is valid until a license is
granted by the board. It is void if the permittee does not pass the NPTE
within six months after graduation from PT school. The permittee cannot
work as a PTA until the permit is issued by the board .
Rules Examination, 2026/2027 – Jurisprudence
Competency Assessment for Physical Therapist
Assistants
SECTION 1: LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS & ELIGIBILITY
(Questions 1-12)
1. What is the minimum educational requirement to be eligible for
the Florida PTA licensure examination?
A. A bachelor's degree in physical therapy
B. A certificate from a hospital-based training program
C. An associate degree from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapist assistant
program
D. Completion of a 2-year apprenticeship
Correct Answer: C. An associate degree from a CAPTE-accredited
physical therapist assistant program
Rationale: Florida law requires that applicants for PTA licensure be graduates
of a physical therapist assistant program accredited by the Commission on
Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) or an equivalent
program approved by the Board. An associate degree is the standard
credential for PTA licensure in Florida .
2. According to Florida Statute 486.031, which of the following is
required for PTA licensure eligibility?
A. Passing the Florida Laws and Rules Examination only
B. Graduation from a CAPTE-accredited program and passing the NPTE for
PTAs
,C. Completion of 500 supervised clinical hours
D. Active licensure in any other state
Correct Answer: B. Graduation from a CAPTE-accredited program and
passing the NPTE for PTAs
Rationale: Applicants must have received a degree from a CAPTE-approved
institution and successfully pass the National Physical Therapy Examination
(NPTE) for PTAs administered by the Federation of State Boards of Physical
Therapy (FSBPT). The Florida Laws and Rules Exam is an additional
requirement .
3. A PTA licensed in another state wishes to practice in Florida.
What is the most common pathway?
A. Automatic reciprocity with no further examination
B. Licensure by endorsement after meeting Florida's requirements and
passing the Florida Laws and Rules examination
C. Completion of a new CAPTE-accredited program in Florida
D. Temporary permit valid for 5 years
Correct Answer: B. Licensure by endorsement after meeting Florida's
requirements and passing the Florida Laws and Rules examination
Rationale: Florida does not have automatic reciprocity. Out-of-state PTAs
must apply for licensure by endorsement, which includes verification of
credentials, active licensure in another jurisdiction, and passing the Florida
Laws and Rules (jurisprudence) examination. The NPTE score may be
transferred if within a certain timeframe .
4. How often must a Florida PTA renew their license?
A. Every year
B. Every two years (biennially)
C. Every three years
D. Every five years
Correct Answer: B. Every two years (biennially)
, Rationale: Florida PTAs must renew their licenses biennially (every two
years) with the Florida Board of Physical Therapy. The renewal fee is set by
the board and cannot exceed $200 .
5. What is the maximum number of attempts a PTA candidate has to
pass the NPTE before requiring remediation?
A. 2 attempts
B. 3 attempts
C. 4 attempts
D. 5 attempts
Correct Answer: B. 3 attempts
Rationale: According to Florida law, if an applicant fails to pass the
examination in three attempts, the applicant shall not be eligible for
reexamination unless they complete additional educational or training
requirements prescribed by the board. After completing remediation, the
applicant may take the examination on two more occasions (for a total of 5
attempts maximum) .
6. A temporary PTA permit is valid until which of the following
occurs?
A. One year from date of issuance
B. Six months after graduation from PT school
C. A license is granted by the board
D. The permittee completes 500 supervised hours
Correct Answer: C. A license is granted by the board
Rationale: A temporary permit is not renewable and is valid until a license is
granted by the board. It is void if the permittee does not pass the NPTE
within six months after graduation from PT school. The permittee cannot
work as a PTA until the permit is issued by the board .
