Florida Laws and Rules Exam - Physical Therapy
What is an interchangeable term for PT? physiotherapy
Who can develop & implement a POC? PT,
practitioner of record (MD, chiro, DO, DMD, podiatrist),
advanced RN
What should a PT do if the condition is outside of refer
his/her scope of practice?
Pts can be seen for __ days through direct access for a -30 days
condition that was not previously assessed by a -practitioner of record must review/sign the POC
practitioner of record.
What must happen after this time period?
When does the direct access rule not apply, specifically if the Pt is dx by an out-of-state practitioner as having a condition that requires
when is a signed POC not needed? PT AND that condition is being treated
T/F: X-rays & radium for dx/therapeutic purposes, & False
cauterization are within PT scope.
T/F: A PT is NOT allowed to perform specific True; Must refer to a licensed chiro
chiropractic spinal manipulations.
Describe a PT. A person who is licensed & practices PT in accordance with the provisions
established by Florida
Describe a PTA. A person who is licensed under the provisions of Florida, & is able to perform
patient-related activities under the direction of a PT.
Who is considered a PT practitioner? PT or PTA
Describe an unlicensed personnel. Anyone working/volunteering in a PT setting & does not hold a license as a PT
/PTA
Who issues PT licenses in Florida? Florida Physical Therapy Board
T/F: A licensee MUST have an ACTIVE license to True
practice.
What three license status can be chosen when active ($)
renewing? Which require fees for renewal? inactive ($)
retired
, Florida Laws and Rules Exam - Physical Therapy
T/F: A licensee may only change their licensure status False; can change at any time
when renewing.
Fees for an active status to change to inactive at time of Renewal:
renewal? other time? -inactive renewal, change of status, & deliquency fee (if applicable)
Other time:
-change of status fee
Fees for a retired status at time of renewal? other time? At renewal: retired status fee (<$50)
At time other than renewal: retired status & change-of-status fee
Fees for an inactive status to change to active at time of Renewal: active renewal, reactivation, change of status fee
renewal? other time?
Other time: active renewal, reactivation & change of status fee
What causes a licensee to become a delinquent? failure to renew before expiration
T/F: The delinquency fee is greater than the active False; must not to exceed renewal fee
status renewal fee.
What causes a delinquent licensee's license to become Failure to become active/inactive before the next renewal cycle (two years) →
void? Must apply for NEW licensure
How do they avoid their license become void?
T/F: Active status applying for a change in status at time True
other than renewal will incur an additional fee not to
exceed the biennial renewal fee.
When a license has been inactive for at least 2 may have to take a portion of the NPTE or special purpose exam to ensure
consecutive biennial cycles (4yrs) you must fulfill what competency & safety
requirements to apply for active status?
When a license has been retired for at least 5yrs or retake entire NPTE can be required
transfers from another state/not practiced in 5yrs what
requirements must be fulfilled to apply for active
status?
T/F: ALL inactive AND retired licensees do NOT need to False; must meet for all periods of inactivity
meet CE requirements for periods of inactivity.
T/F: Status of a licensee does NOT alter the right for the True
licensee to be disciplined for acts/omissions committed
while holding a license.
What is an interchangeable term for PT? physiotherapy
Who can develop & implement a POC? PT,
practitioner of record (MD, chiro, DO, DMD, podiatrist),
advanced RN
What should a PT do if the condition is outside of refer
his/her scope of practice?
Pts can be seen for __ days through direct access for a -30 days
condition that was not previously assessed by a -practitioner of record must review/sign the POC
practitioner of record.
What must happen after this time period?
When does the direct access rule not apply, specifically if the Pt is dx by an out-of-state practitioner as having a condition that requires
when is a signed POC not needed? PT AND that condition is being treated
T/F: X-rays & radium for dx/therapeutic purposes, & False
cauterization are within PT scope.
T/F: A PT is NOT allowed to perform specific True; Must refer to a licensed chiro
chiropractic spinal manipulations.
Describe a PT. A person who is licensed & practices PT in accordance with the provisions
established by Florida
Describe a PTA. A person who is licensed under the provisions of Florida, & is able to perform
patient-related activities under the direction of a PT.
Who is considered a PT practitioner? PT or PTA
Describe an unlicensed personnel. Anyone working/volunteering in a PT setting & does not hold a license as a PT
/PTA
Who issues PT licenses in Florida? Florida Physical Therapy Board
T/F: A licensee MUST have an ACTIVE license to True
practice.
What three license status can be chosen when active ($)
renewing? Which require fees for renewal? inactive ($)
retired
, Florida Laws and Rules Exam - Physical Therapy
T/F: A licensee may only change their licensure status False; can change at any time
when renewing.
Fees for an active status to change to inactive at time of Renewal:
renewal? other time? -inactive renewal, change of status, & deliquency fee (if applicable)
Other time:
-change of status fee
Fees for a retired status at time of renewal? other time? At renewal: retired status fee (<$50)
At time other than renewal: retired status & change-of-status fee
Fees for an inactive status to change to active at time of Renewal: active renewal, reactivation, change of status fee
renewal? other time?
Other time: active renewal, reactivation & change of status fee
What causes a licensee to become a delinquent? failure to renew before expiration
T/F: The delinquency fee is greater than the active False; must not to exceed renewal fee
status renewal fee.
What causes a delinquent licensee's license to become Failure to become active/inactive before the next renewal cycle (two years) →
void? Must apply for NEW licensure
How do they avoid their license become void?
T/F: Active status applying for a change in status at time True
other than renewal will incur an additional fee not to
exceed the biennial renewal fee.
When a license has been inactive for at least 2 may have to take a portion of the NPTE or special purpose exam to ensure
consecutive biennial cycles (4yrs) you must fulfill what competency & safety
requirements to apply for active status?
When a license has been retired for at least 5yrs or retake entire NPTE can be required
transfers from another state/not practiced in 5yrs what
requirements must be fulfilled to apply for active
status?
T/F: ALL inactive AND retired licensees do NOT need to False; must meet for all periods of inactivity
meet CE requirements for periods of inactivity.
T/F: Status of a licensee does NOT alter the right for the True
licensee to be disciplined for acts/omissions committed
while holding a license.
