FL PT JURISPRUDENCE EXAM 2023
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
c Physical Therapy Practice - Chapter 486
Medical Practice (MD) - Chapter 458
Chiropractors - Chapter 460
Dentists - Chapter 466
-1 hour of HIV/AID education
-2 hours of medical error prevention
-1 hour of human trafficking course - What continuing education hours are required for the first
biennium of licensure?
no more than 3 hours - What is limit on number of hours for medical error prevention?
$75 - Initial Licensure Fee
$40 - Change of Status Fee
Within six months - When must military spouse notify board of change in status?
One - How many temp licensees may be supervised by a licensed PT?
6 months - How long does a PT need to be licensed before being able to supervise a temporary license?
1. At least two members - Both are either current or former members of the board (one must be current)
2. One current or former consumer
3. One licensed PT appointed by the board chair - Probable Cause Panel comprises of:
practiced at least 400 hours per year - "Actively engaged in physical therapy" means =
immediately physically available to visualize, hear, and speak with patient and student during
synchronous fashion - What does "direct supervision" mean in a telehealth setting?
1. Students
2. PTA in an acute phase of injury or inpatient setting
3. Athletic trainers
4. Aides/support personnel - Who requires direct supervision?
Acute phase of an injury or inpatient settings - PTAs in __ or ___ settings require direct supervision
, $10,000 per count or offense - If violation is for fraud the Board shall impose a fine of
Fine of $1,000, evaluation PRN
Can receive one year suspension followed by five year probation - Grounds for discipline: Unable to
practice with reasonable skill and safety.
$50 - Retired Status Fee
Osteopathic Medicine (DO) - Chapter 459
Podiatrists - Chapter 461
direct supervision - ___ supervision: requires the physical presence of the licensed physical therapist for
consultation and direction of the actions
-At least 18 years old
-Good moral character
-Diploma from accredited PT school
-Passed examination - Physical Therapist Licensing Requirements
24 contact hours = 2.4 CEU's - How much continuing education is required every 2 years?
2 years of practicing PT - Dry needling requirements:
How many years do you need to be practicing?
50 hours of face-to-face continuing education on the topic of dry needling - Dry needling requirements:
___ hours of face-to-face continuing education on the topic of dry needling
25 patient sessions - Dry needling requirements:
Completion of ___ patient sessions of dry needling with supervision from a PT who has been doing dry
needling for at least 1 year
10 hours
1. Two hours on prevention of medical errors.
2. Two hours of Florida Physical Therapy Laws and Rules.
3. Maximum of six of the 10 hours can be home study - Requirements to reactivate inactive license:
Documentation of ____of continuing education for each year the license was inactive with:
1. ___ hours on prevention of medical errors.
2. ___ hours of Florida Physical Therapy Laws and Rules.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
c Physical Therapy Practice - Chapter 486
Medical Practice (MD) - Chapter 458
Chiropractors - Chapter 460
Dentists - Chapter 466
-1 hour of HIV/AID education
-2 hours of medical error prevention
-1 hour of human trafficking course - What continuing education hours are required for the first
biennium of licensure?
no more than 3 hours - What is limit on number of hours for medical error prevention?
$75 - Initial Licensure Fee
$40 - Change of Status Fee
Within six months - When must military spouse notify board of change in status?
One - How many temp licensees may be supervised by a licensed PT?
6 months - How long does a PT need to be licensed before being able to supervise a temporary license?
1. At least two members - Both are either current or former members of the board (one must be current)
2. One current or former consumer
3. One licensed PT appointed by the board chair - Probable Cause Panel comprises of:
practiced at least 400 hours per year - "Actively engaged in physical therapy" means =
immediately physically available to visualize, hear, and speak with patient and student during
synchronous fashion - What does "direct supervision" mean in a telehealth setting?
1. Students
2. PTA in an acute phase of injury or inpatient setting
3. Athletic trainers
4. Aides/support personnel - Who requires direct supervision?
Acute phase of an injury or inpatient settings - PTAs in __ or ___ settings require direct supervision
, $10,000 per count or offense - If violation is for fraud the Board shall impose a fine of
Fine of $1,000, evaluation PRN
Can receive one year suspension followed by five year probation - Grounds for discipline: Unable to
practice with reasonable skill and safety.
$50 - Retired Status Fee
Osteopathic Medicine (DO) - Chapter 459
Podiatrists - Chapter 461
direct supervision - ___ supervision: requires the physical presence of the licensed physical therapist for
consultation and direction of the actions
-At least 18 years old
-Good moral character
-Diploma from accredited PT school
-Passed examination - Physical Therapist Licensing Requirements
24 contact hours = 2.4 CEU's - How much continuing education is required every 2 years?
2 years of practicing PT - Dry needling requirements:
How many years do you need to be practicing?
50 hours of face-to-face continuing education on the topic of dry needling - Dry needling requirements:
___ hours of face-to-face continuing education on the topic of dry needling
25 patient sessions - Dry needling requirements:
Completion of ___ patient sessions of dry needling with supervision from a PT who has been doing dry
needling for at least 1 year
10 hours
1. Two hours on prevention of medical errors.
2. Two hours of Florida Physical Therapy Laws and Rules.
3. Maximum of six of the 10 hours can be home study - Requirements to reactivate inactive license:
Documentation of ____of continuing education for each year the license was inactive with:
1. ___ hours on prevention of medical errors.
2. ___ hours of Florida Physical Therapy Laws and Rules.
