Florida PT Jurisprudence Exam 2023 UPGRADED 2024 !!!

Florida PT Jurisprudence Exam 2023 UPGRADED 2024 !!! 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 What continuing education hours are required for first biennium? -1 hour of HIV/AID education -2 hours of medical error prevention -1 hour of human trafficking course Medical errors requirements for con ed 2 hours with no more than 5 Hours for risk management No more than 5 HIV/AIDS requirements Minimum required is 1. No more than 3 Medical errors prevention hours Minimum of 1 no more than 3 What is limit on number of hours for home study? 12 hours for a active license 6 hours for an inactive license What are some reasons that you would be exempt from CEU's? -Licensed during the second half of the biennium -Long term personal illness -Illness of a relative or person in which the PT has caregiving responsibilities -Left the state due to spouse of active military -Courses or not readily available -Economic, technological, or legal hardships How much time do you have to notify the board of an address change? 60 days Initial Licensure Fee $75 Biennial Renewal Fee Active License - $75 Inactive License - $50 Retired Status Fee $50 Delinquency Fee $55 Reactivation Fee $50 Change of Status Fee $40 Duplicate License Fee $25 Certification of a Public Record Fee $25 Application for License Fee $100 Unlicensed Activity Fee $5 What can you do with your license at the end of the biennium? Choose an active, inactive, or retired status But you can change your status at any time as well When must military spouse notify board of change in status? Within six months How many times can you take the NPTE in total? Five How many times can you take the NPTE before required to complete additional educational or training requirements prescribed by the board? Three Requirements for Temporary License -Application for temp license -Graduate of US PT program -Application for PT license -Proof of possession of malpractice insurance -Documentation that the temp PT will be directly supervised by a licensed PT How many temp licensees may be supervised by a licensed PT? One How long after administration of temp license must you pass the NPTE? within 6 months of graduation (not administration) How long does a PT need to be licensed before being able to supervise a temporary license? 6 months Prohibited Acts and Offenses (21) -Unable to practice safely and with reasonable skill (illness, drugs, alcohol, mental condition, physical condition) -Fraud -Crime directly related to PT -Treated outside of the scope of PT -Failing to maintain acceptable standards of PT -Embezzlement (unlawful fee splitting or solicitation; exploit patient for financial gain) -Previous disciplinary action from another state -Violating a lawful order from the board -Sexual misconduct -False Reporting -Improper use of laser device -Failure to comply with HIV/AIDS course requirement -Failure to report -Improper delegation of professional responsibilities -Improper interference with investigation, inspection, or discipline -Failure to comply with 30 day notice to board of convictions and nolo please -Medical error (wrong patient, site, or unnecessary treatment) -Being terminated from or failing to successfully complete an impaired practitioners treatment program -Practicing unlicensed (even on suspended or revoked license) -Being terminated from the state Medicaid program -Failure to comply with the parental consent Exemptions (Not prohibiting) -Chiropractors, MD, DO, podiatrists, nurses, OT, massage therapists, naturopath -PT student -PT licensed in another state -Delegation to support personnel as defined by board rule Excused Absences for Board Meeting -Another court date -Death of family member -Illness of Board member -Hospitalization of immediate family -Other reason with good cause shown Probable Cause Panel At least two members - Both are either current or former members of the board (one must be current), one current or former consumer, and one licensed PT Appointed by the board chair What is the time limit for public comment? 3 minutes "Actively engaged in physical therapy" practiced at least 400 hours per year 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