FLORIDA PT JURISPRUDENCE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) MOST RECENT
EXAM COMPLETE (2026) (LATEST UPDATE 2026)
UPDATE!!
Direct Supervision
requires the physical presence of the licensed physical therapist for
consultation and direction of the actions
Members of the Florida's Board of Physical Therapy Practice
Seven members appointed by the Governor
5 practicing PT's (1 can be full-time faculty)
2 residents
PT's must have been practicing for the last 4 years
Physical Therapist Licensing Requirements
-At least 18 years old
-Good moral character
-Diploma from accredited PT school
-Passed examination
How much continuing education every 2 years?
24 contact hours = 2.4 CEU's
Licensure Fees
Apply to license: < $100
Issue License: < $150
Apply to license w/ foreign exam: < $175
Renew License: < $200
,Requirements to administer dry needling
-2 years of practicing PT
-50 hours of face-to-face continuing education on the topic of dry
needling
-Completion of 25 patient sessions of dry needling with supervision from a
PT who has been doing dry needling for at least 1 year
Ways to reactivate inactive license
-Continuing education (10 hours/year); 2 must be for Florida Physical
Therapy Laws and Rules
-Actively engaged for last 4 years in PT practice
-Passed NPTE
Physical Therapist Responsibilities
-Informed consent
-Safeguard patients' confidentiality
-Protect patients' modesty
-Avoid engaging in sexual misconduct
-No participation in fraud
-No financial exploitation
-Practice PT with a level of skill, care, and treatment
-Providing info to a practitioner of record that will aid in establishing a
medical diagnosis
-Not implement a contraindicated POC
-Not delegate a task that is required by a PT
-Assume responsibility for assessing the patient
-Hold primary responsibility for PT care
-Interpretation of practitioner's referral
-Initial PT assessment
-PT re-assessments
-Identification and documentation of precautions, contraindications, and
special problems
-Development of POC including goals
, -Implementation and direction of POC
-Modification of POC
Direct supervision in telehealth
immediately physically available to visualize, hear, and speak with
patient and student during synchronous fashion
Who requires direct supervision?
Students, PTA in an acute phase of injury or inpatient setting, athletic
trainers, aides/support personnel
Requirements if a practice terminates or relocates
-Newspaper announcement in one with greatest circulation in each
county posted at least four times across at least 4 week time period
(including date and where to access medical records after)
-Notice on the office door for at least thirty days prior
-Maintain client/patient records for at least 2 years after
termination/relocation
Costs of Duplicating Medical Records
First 25 pages $1/page
In excess of 25 = .25c/page
Actual cost for x-rays and other similar records (materials, labor, and
overhead)
What are the responsibilities of a PT when working with unlicensed
personnel? (5)
-Consider the task delegated
-Select the appropriately trained personnel to perform the task
-Communicate the task or activity desired of the unlicensed personnel
-Verify the understanding by the unlicensed personnel
-Establish procedures for monitoring of the tasks or activities delegated
The PT shall not delegate... (5)
AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) MOST RECENT
EXAM COMPLETE (2026) (LATEST UPDATE 2026)
UPDATE!!
Direct Supervision
requires the physical presence of the licensed physical therapist for
consultation and direction of the actions
Members of the Florida's Board of Physical Therapy Practice
Seven members appointed by the Governor
5 practicing PT's (1 can be full-time faculty)
2 residents
PT's must have been practicing for the last 4 years
Physical Therapist Licensing Requirements
-At least 18 years old
-Good moral character
-Diploma from accredited PT school
-Passed examination
How much continuing education every 2 years?
24 contact hours = 2.4 CEU's
Licensure Fees
Apply to license: < $100
Issue License: < $150
Apply to license w/ foreign exam: < $175
Renew License: < $200
,Requirements to administer dry needling
-2 years of practicing PT
-50 hours of face-to-face continuing education on the topic of dry
needling
-Completion of 25 patient sessions of dry needling with supervision from a
PT who has been doing dry needling for at least 1 year
Ways to reactivate inactive license
-Continuing education (10 hours/year); 2 must be for Florida Physical
Therapy Laws and Rules
-Actively engaged for last 4 years in PT practice
-Passed NPTE
Physical Therapist Responsibilities
-Informed consent
-Safeguard patients' confidentiality
-Protect patients' modesty
-Avoid engaging in sexual misconduct
-No participation in fraud
-No financial exploitation
-Practice PT with a level of skill, care, and treatment
-Providing info to a practitioner of record that will aid in establishing a
medical diagnosis
-Not implement a contraindicated POC
-Not delegate a task that is required by a PT
-Assume responsibility for assessing the patient
-Hold primary responsibility for PT care
-Interpretation of practitioner's referral
-Initial PT assessment
-PT re-assessments
-Identification and documentation of precautions, contraindications, and
special problems
-Development of POC including goals
, -Implementation and direction of POC
-Modification of POC
Direct supervision in telehealth
immediately physically available to visualize, hear, and speak with
patient and student during synchronous fashion
Who requires direct supervision?
Students, PTA in an acute phase of injury or inpatient setting, athletic
trainers, aides/support personnel
Requirements if a practice terminates or relocates
-Newspaper announcement in one with greatest circulation in each
county posted at least four times across at least 4 week time period
(including date and where to access medical records after)
-Notice on the office door for at least thirty days prior
-Maintain client/patient records for at least 2 years after
termination/relocation
Costs of Duplicating Medical Records
First 25 pages $1/page
In excess of 25 = .25c/page
Actual cost for x-rays and other similar records (materials, labor, and
overhead)
What are the responsibilities of a PT when working with unlicensed
personnel? (5)
-Consider the task delegated
-Select the appropriately trained personnel to perform the task
-Communicate the task or activity desired of the unlicensed personnel
-Verify the understanding by the unlicensed personnel
-Establish procedures for monitoring of the tasks or activities delegated
The PT shall not delegate... (5)
