Florida jurisprudence exam latest update graded A+

Florida jurisprudence exam latest update graded A+ What professions are able to sign POC? - 458= MD - 459= DO - 460= Chiro - 461= Podiatrist - 464= Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner - 466= Dentist How long is Direct Access? When do they need to go back to the referring physician? -30 days -After 30 days, if the patient is being treated for something not diagnosed by the physician they must go back and the POC must get signed When is Direct Access deadline not applicable? -When the referring MD is from another state -The physician diagnosed them with something that requires therapy -The PT is treating the patient/condition How many members make up the Board? -7 members with 4 year terms appointed by the governor -5 are licensed PT's or the last 4 years -one can be a full time professor -two remaining (if professor is not used) can be residents of the state that DO NOT HOLD HEALTH CARE LICENSE What are the rules in regard to temporary licenses? -They are good for 6 months -They must be under DIRECT SUPERVISION of a licensed PT -Supervisor must be licensed for at least 6 months prior to supervising the temp -The supervisor can only look after one temp at a time What is the fee for licensure without examination? Should not exceed $175 -Without examination is basically if they took the American Registry exam prior to 1971 or took a similar license exam in another country -Also if they have been licensed in another state What are the requirements in order to become Dry Needling certified? -Licensed in Florida for 2 years -50 CEU hours with face-to-face lectures -Treat 25 patients while being supervised by someone who has been certified for at least 1 year -Treat another 25 patients with no supervision needed What is the therapist-patient relationship founded on? mutual trust -i.e. sexual misconduct is prohibited What happens if the PT is determined to be unsafe due to drugs, alcohol, illness or chemicals that alter mental and physical health? -They may be asked to undergo a mental and physical exam -If they refuse, the Department of Health may file a petition to enforce it What does the Probable Cause Panel consist of? -Two members of the board (one current and the other may be a former member) -Must also include one licensed PT and a member of the community aka "consumer" How much is the fee to fill out and send a license application to Florida Board? $100 How much is the initial license fee? -$75 -Shall not exceed $150 as a whole if other fees are applied How much is the biennial renewal fee? $75 -Shall not exceed $200 as a whole if other fees are applied How much is the Biennial renewal fee for an inactive license? $50 How much is the retired status fee? $50 How much is the delinquency fee? $55 How much is the reactivation fee? $50 How much is the Change of Status fee? $40 How much is the duplicate license fee? $25 What must be paid in order for an inactive license to become reactivated? -Biennial renewal fee -Unlicensed Activity fee ($5) -Reactivation fee -Change of Status fee The PT must provide documentation for what in order to reactivate their License? -10 contact hours for every year the license was inactive -2 from medical errors -2 from Florida Laws and Rules within 12 months preceding reactivation How many contact hours can be done online or at home for the 10 needed for every year the license was inactive? 6 How many hours can you receive for taking the Jurisprudence? 2 What can you do/provide to avoid taking the Florida Jurisprudence or needing CEU's when trying to reactivate your inactive license? -Proof of licensure in another state for at least 4 years while completing 400 hrs every year -Proof of passing the NPTE again What time period do you have to notify the board for a change of status if you leave/return to Florida due to your spouse being in the military? 6 months -If you the change of status happens in the second half of the biennium, they are exempt from the CEU requirement What is the definition of Acute Care? stage of illness or injury characterized by actual or reasonable potential for a rapid change in medical status that would affect the physical therapy plan of care. What is the definition of consultation? The offering of information aimed at the resolution of perceived problem. What is Direct Supervision? -Supervision of subordinate personnel performing directed actions, while the licensed supervisor is immediately physically available (on-site) Whats is General Supervision? -physical therapist is accessible at all times by two-way communication, available, to respond to an inquiry when made and readily available for consultation during the delivery of care, and is within the same geographic location as the physical therapist assistant. What is the primary concern of PTs and PTA? Patient safety What type of supervision do PTAs require? General When do PTAs require more direct supervision? During Acute stage of injury or in the inpatient setting What must the PT be trained and competent in to perform electromyography? -inserting and adjusting electrodes -Reading/identify normal and abnormal signals -interpreting audible signals What must the PT receive formal education in to perform electromyography? -Human dissection (anatomy) -Human Physiology -Neurology -Neuro-physiology -Neuro-anatomy -Pathological conditions What is the final requirement for the PT before being able to perform electromyography? -200 hrs of testing human subject under supervision of someone certified -100hrs need to be on neurologically involved patients