Florida Laws & Rules for Physical
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, Legislative Intent Ensures that that every physical therapy practitioner in this state meets minimum
requirements for safe practice. Any physical therapy practitioner who falls below
minimum competency or who other presents a danger to the public be prohibited
from practicing in this state
Board means Board of Physical Therapy
Department means Department of Health
License means the document of authorization granted by the board and issued by the
department for a person to engage in the practice of physical therapy
Endorsement means licensure granted by the board
Physical Therapist a person who is licensed and who practices physical therapy in accordance to
the chapter
Physical Therapist Assistant a person who is licensed to performed patient-related activities, including the use
of physical agents, whose license is in good standing, and whose activities are
performed under the direction of a physical therapist.
Type of supervision required when PTA is working under General Supervision
board certified orthopedic physician, physiatrist, or
chiropractor
Physical Therapy Practitioner means a physical therapist or PTA who is licensed
T/F Physical Therapy and Physiotherapy are identical True
Direct Supervision supervision by a PT who is licensed and, except in case of emergency, requires
the physical presence of the licensed PT for consultation and direction
Physical Therapy Assessment means observation, verbal, or manual determinations of function of the
musculoskeletal and neuromuscular system
Types of physical therapy assessment range of motion of joint, motor power, postural attitudes, biomechanical function,
locomotion, or functional abilities
Practice of Physical Therapy means the performance of physical therapy assessments
When can we use acupuncture When there is no skin penetration
T/F the use of radiant energy (ultraviolet, visible, and true
infrared rays, ultrasound) can be used for physical
therapy
Therapy (PT) Exam Questions &
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, Legislative Intent Ensures that that every physical therapy practitioner in this state meets minimum
requirements for safe practice. Any physical therapy practitioner who falls below
minimum competency or who other presents a danger to the public be prohibited
from practicing in this state
Board means Board of Physical Therapy
Department means Department of Health
License means the document of authorization granted by the board and issued by the
department for a person to engage in the practice of physical therapy
Endorsement means licensure granted by the board
Physical Therapist a person who is licensed and who practices physical therapy in accordance to
the chapter
Physical Therapist Assistant a person who is licensed to performed patient-related activities, including the use
of physical agents, whose license is in good standing, and whose activities are
performed under the direction of a physical therapist.
Type of supervision required when PTA is working under General Supervision
board certified orthopedic physician, physiatrist, or
chiropractor
Physical Therapy Practitioner means a physical therapist or PTA who is licensed
T/F Physical Therapy and Physiotherapy are identical True
Direct Supervision supervision by a PT who is licensed and, except in case of emergency, requires
the physical presence of the licensed PT for consultation and direction
Physical Therapy Assessment means observation, verbal, or manual determinations of function of the
musculoskeletal and neuromuscular system
Types of physical therapy assessment range of motion of joint, motor power, postural attitudes, biomechanical function,
locomotion, or functional abilities
Practice of Physical Therapy means the performance of physical therapy assessments
When can we use acupuncture When there is no skin penetration
T/F the use of radiant energy (ultraviolet, visible, and true
infrared rays, ultrasound) can be used for physical
therapy
