PTA FLORIDA LAW AND RULES EXAM

What is legislative intent ? - answer ensure that every physical therapy practitioner practicing in this state meets minimum requirements for safe practice. What is a license ? - answer 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. What is a PTA? - answer a person who is licensed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter to perform 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 as set forth in rules adopted pursuant to this chapter Who else can PTA perform patient related activities beside with a PT? - answer board certified orthopedic, physiatrist and Chiropractor What kind of supervision will be required for a PTA when working with a board certified orthopedic, physiatrist and Chiropractor? - answer General Supervision from a PT WHo is a Physical Therapy Practitioner? - answer PT and PTA What is Direct Supervision? - answer means supervision by a physical therapist who is licensed pursuant to this chapter. Except in a case of emergency, direct supervision requires the physical presence of the licensed physical therapist for consultation and direction of the actions of a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant who is practicing under a temporary permit and who is a candidate for licensure by examination. What is a Physical Therapy Assessment? - answer means observational, verbal, or manual determinations of the function of the musculoskeletal or neuromuscular system relative to physical therapy, including, but not limited to, range of motion of a joint, motor power, postural attitudes, biomechanical function, locomotion, or functional abilities, for the purpose of making recommendations for treatment. Who set the criteria set forth for acupuncture electromyography to be performed by a PT? - answer Board of Medicine A physical therapist may implement a plan of treatment developed by the physical therapist for a patient or provided for a patient by a_____________ - answer by a practitioner of record or by an advanced registered nurse practitioner licensed The physical therapist shall refer the patient to or consult with a practitioner of record if the patient's condition is found to be_________________ - answer outside the scope of practice If physical therapy treatment for a patient is required beyond 30 days for a condition not previously assessed by a practitioner of record, the physical therapist shall ______ - answer have a practitioner sign and review the plan of treatment