Florida Physical Therapy Jurisprudence Exam
2026/2027 Questions And Correct Answers Graded
A+
Retired licenses more than 5 years or transferring from another state and has not
actively practiced within the last 5 years:
may be required to take part or the entire National exam OR a special purpose
exam to ensure competency and safety
ALL inactive or retired licenses must meet continuing education requirements for
______ before reactivation.
all periods of reactivity of inactivity
T/F - Status of the licensee alters the right for the licensee to be disciplined for
acts/omissions committed while holding a license.
False - You're still liable for what you did while you actively practiced
A person seeking to regain licensure or certification after being denied renewal
may do so if:
they meet the qualifications and complete the application process for initial
licensure
Requirements for reactivation of an inactive or retied license:
,-Payment of Biennial renewal fee, Unlicensed activity fee and Reactivation Fee
-Documentation of 10 hours of CEUs for each year the license was inactive with
[ 2 medical errors]
[2 FPT Laws and Rules]
[6 home study]
-Documentation showing applicant is in good standing and has practiced in another
state for the 4 years (at least 400 hours a year) preceding reactivation IF
TRANSFERRING OUT OF STATE
-Proof of passage of the NPTE
Definition of Direct Supervision
Supervision that is characterized by the physical presence of a licensed physical
therapist to be able to direct care.
Definition of General Supervision
Supervision in which the physical therapist is accessible at all times by two-way
communication and available for consultation during treatment and in the same
geographic location.
Must have a physical therapy license (cannot be suspended or revoked) in order to
use the following words implying that they are a physical therapist.
,-Physical Therapist
-Physiotherapist
-Physical Therapy
-Physiotherapy
-Registered Physical Therapist
-Licensed Physical Therapist
-PT
-Any other words, letters, abbreviations or insignia indicating they are a physical
therapist
In order to use the letters "DPT" in association with their name or place of
business, what must the person have?
- a Physical Therapy license
- a Doctoral degree
A clinician must have a physical therapist assistant license (cannot be suspended or
revoked) in order to use the words:
-Physical therapist assistant
-PTA
-Any other words, letters, abbreviations or insignia indicating or implying they are
a PTA
It is unlawful for any person to practice or attempt to practice physical therapy:
, -Without a license or temporary permit
-With a license that is suspended, revoked or void.
It is unlawful for any person to obtain, attempt to obtain a temporary or actual
license via:
fraudulent misrepresentation
It is unlawful to identify as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant (title
or abbreviation) if:
-not a therapist
-license is suspended / revoked
It is unlawful for anyone to use the abbreviation "DPT" if they:
-are not licensed as a physical therapist
-do not have a doctoral degree in physical therapy
Violations regarding 486.151 (Misrepresentation) are recorded as:
1st degree misdemeanor
2026/2027 Questions And Correct Answers Graded
A+
Retired licenses more than 5 years or transferring from another state and has not
actively practiced within the last 5 years:
may be required to take part or the entire National exam OR a special purpose
exam to ensure competency and safety
ALL inactive or retired licenses must meet continuing education requirements for
______ before reactivation.
all periods of reactivity of inactivity
T/F - Status of the licensee alters the right for the licensee to be disciplined for
acts/omissions committed while holding a license.
False - You're still liable for what you did while you actively practiced
A person seeking to regain licensure or certification after being denied renewal
may do so if:
they meet the qualifications and complete the application process for initial
licensure
Requirements for reactivation of an inactive or retied license:
,-Payment of Biennial renewal fee, Unlicensed activity fee and Reactivation Fee
-Documentation of 10 hours of CEUs for each year the license was inactive with
[ 2 medical errors]
[2 FPT Laws and Rules]
[6 home study]
-Documentation showing applicant is in good standing and has practiced in another
state for the 4 years (at least 400 hours a year) preceding reactivation IF
TRANSFERRING OUT OF STATE
-Proof of passage of the NPTE
Definition of Direct Supervision
Supervision that is characterized by the physical presence of a licensed physical
therapist to be able to direct care.
Definition of General Supervision
Supervision in which the physical therapist is accessible at all times by two-way
communication and available for consultation during treatment and in the same
geographic location.
Must have a physical therapy license (cannot be suspended or revoked) in order to
use the following words implying that they are a physical therapist.
,-Physical Therapist
-Physiotherapist
-Physical Therapy
-Physiotherapy
-Registered Physical Therapist
-Licensed Physical Therapist
-PT
-Any other words, letters, abbreviations or insignia indicating they are a physical
therapist
In order to use the letters "DPT" in association with their name or place of
business, what must the person have?
- a Physical Therapy license
- a Doctoral degree
A clinician must have a physical therapist assistant license (cannot be suspended or
revoked) in order to use the words:
-Physical therapist assistant
-PTA
-Any other words, letters, abbreviations or insignia indicating or implying they are
a PTA
It is unlawful for any person to practice or attempt to practice physical therapy:
, -Without a license or temporary permit
-With a license that is suspended, revoked or void.
It is unlawful for any person to obtain, attempt to obtain a temporary or actual
license via:
fraudulent misrepresentation
It is unlawful to identify as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant (title
or abbreviation) if:
-not a therapist
-license is suspended / revoked
It is unlawful for anyone to use the abbreviation "DPT" if they:
-are not licensed as a physical therapist
-do not have a doctoral degree in physical therapy
Violations regarding 486.151 (Misrepresentation) are recorded as:
1st degree misdemeanor
