FLORIDA LAW EXAM SET QUESTIONS
WITH AND ANSWERS
how many CE's must you complete to renew license biennially? - ANSWER-24 hours
What CE credits are approved by the board? - ANSWER--those courses sponsored
by a college or university which provides a curriculum for training physical therapists
or PTA's which is accredited by or has status with an accrediting agency approved
by the US DOE
-courses sponsored/approved by the Florida PT association or the APTA
Can the board make exceptions from the requirements of the CEU's in emergency or
hardship cases as provided by rule? - ANSWER-yes
Does the licensee have to maintain sufficient records to demonstrate compliance
with CEU's? - ANSWER-yes
What is sexual misconduct in the practice of physical therapy? - ANSWER--violation
of the physical therapist-patient relationship through which the PT uses that
relationship to induce or attempt to induce the pt to engage, or to engage or attempt
to engage the pt, in sexual activity outside the scope of practice or the scope of
generally accepted examination or tx of the pt.
is sexual misconduct in the practice of PT prohibited? - ANSWER-yes
What acts constitute grounds for denial of a license or disciplinary action? -
ANSWER--being unable to practice PT with reasonable skill and safety to patients by
reason of illness or use of alcohol, drugs, narcotics, chemicals, or any other type of
material or as a result of any mental or physical condition
If a probable cause exists that a licensee is unable to practice PT with reasonable
skill and safety, what does the department have the authority to do? - ANSWER--to
submit a mental or physical examination by a physician designated by the
department
-if the licensee refuses to comply with such order, the department's order directing
such exam may be enforced by filing a petition for enforcement in the circuit court
where the license resides or serves as a physical therapy practitioner
-in this case the liscensee shall not be named or identified by initials in any public
court records or documents and the proceedings shall be closed to the public. The
department shall be entitled to the summary procedure provided in 51.011
When can a PT/PTA whose license is suspended or revoked be given an opportunity
to demonstrate that he/she can resume the competent practice of PT with
reasonable skill and safety? - ANSWER-at resonable intervals
Can the record of proceeding or the orders entered by the board in any proceeding
be used against a PT/PTA in any other proceeding? - ANSWER-No
,Proceedings for PT/PTA - ANSWER-(b) Having committed fraud in the practice of
physical therapy or deceit in obtaining a license as a physical therapist or
as a physical therapist assistant.
(c) Being convicted or found guilty regardless of adjudication, of a crime in any
jurisdiction which directly relates to
the practice of physical therapy or to the ability to practice physical therapy. The
entry of any plea of nolo contendere shall be
considered a conviction for purpose of this chapter.
(d) Having treated or undertaken to treat human ailments by means other than by
physical therapy, as defined in this chapter.
(e) Failing to maintain acceptable standards of physical therapy practice as set forth
by the board in rules adopted pursuant to this chapter.
(f) Engaging directly or indirectly in the dividing, transferring, assigning, rebating, or
refunding of fees received for professional services, or having been found to profit by
means of a credit or other valuable consideration, such as an
unearned commission, discount, or gratuity, with any person referring a patient or
with any relative or business associate of
the referring person. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit the
members of any regularly and properly organized business entity which is comprised
of physical therapists and which is recognized under the laws of this state from
making any division of their total fees among themselves as they determine
necessary.
(g) Having a license revoked or suspended; having had other disciplinary action
taken against her or him; or having had her or his application for a license refused,
revoked, or suspended by the licensing authority of another state, territory, or
country.
(h) Violating a lawful order of the board or department previously entered in a
disciplinary hearing.
(i) Making or filing a report or record which the licensee kno
What titles can not be used by a person who is not licensed or whose license has
been suspended/revoked? - ANSWER--physical therapist
-physiotherapist
-physical therapy
-physiotherapy
-registered physical therapist
-licensed physical therapist
-P.T., Ph.T., R.P.T., L.P.T.
May someone who is not a PT represent themselves as a PT orally, in writing, in
print, or by sign, directly or by implication, unless PT services are provided or
supplied by a licensed PT? - ANSWER-no
What titles cannot be used by someone who is not a licensed PTA? - ANSWER--
physical therapist assistant
-licensed physical therapist assistant
-registered physical therapist assistant
-physical therapy technician
-P.T.A., L.P.T.A, R.P.T.A., P.T.T
, is it unlawful for any person to obtain or attempt to obtain a license under this
chapter by any willful misrepresentation or any fraudulent representation? -
ANSWER-yes
It is unlawful for any person to - ANSWER-(a) practice PT or attempt to practice PT
without an active license
(b) use or attempt to use a license to practice PT which is suspended or revoked
(c) obtain or attempt to obtain a license to practice PT by fraudulent
misrepresentation
(d) use the name or title "Physical Therapist" or "PTA" or any other name or title
which would lead the public to believe that the person using the name or title is
licensed to practice PT, unless such person holds a valid license
(e) make any willfully false oath or affirmation whenever an oath or affirmation is
required
(f) knowingly conceal info relating to violations
What type of charge is a person who violates the provisions of prohibited acts?
(486.151) - ANSWER-they are guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree,
punishable as provided in 775.082 or 775.083
who can apply for injunctive relief? - ANSWER-the department or any person, in the
name of the state in any court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin any person from
committing any act in violation. Such proceeding shall be in addition to and not in lieu
of, any other penalty or remedy
What is the intent of the Legislature? - ANSWER-persons desiring to engage in any
lawful profession regulated by the
department shall be entitled to do so as a matter of right if otherwise qualified.
Why does legislature believe that professions be regulated? - ANSWER-for the
preservation of the health, safety, and welfare of the public under the police powers
of the state
when shall professions be regulated? - ANSWER-(a) their unregulated practice can
harm or endanger the health, safety, and welfare of the public, and when the
potential for such harm is recognizable and clearly outweighs any anticompetitive
impact which may result from regulation
(b) the public is not effectively protected by other means, including, but not limited to,
other state statues, local ordinances, or federal legislation
(c) less restrictive means of regulation are not available
what is legislative's intent on the use of the term "profession"? - ANSWER-with
respect to those activities licensed and
regulated by the department shall not be deemed to mean that such activities are not
occupations for other purposes in
state or federal law. ???
Can the department or board create unreasonably restrictive and extraordinary
standards that deter qualified persons from entering the various professions or take
WITH AND ANSWERS
how many CE's must you complete to renew license biennially? - ANSWER-24 hours
What CE credits are approved by the board? - ANSWER--those courses sponsored
by a college or university which provides a curriculum for training physical therapists
or PTA's which is accredited by or has status with an accrediting agency approved
by the US DOE
-courses sponsored/approved by the Florida PT association or the APTA
Can the board make exceptions from the requirements of the CEU's in emergency or
hardship cases as provided by rule? - ANSWER-yes
Does the licensee have to maintain sufficient records to demonstrate compliance
with CEU's? - ANSWER-yes
What is sexual misconduct in the practice of physical therapy? - ANSWER--violation
of the physical therapist-patient relationship through which the PT uses that
relationship to induce or attempt to induce the pt to engage, or to engage or attempt
to engage the pt, in sexual activity outside the scope of practice or the scope of
generally accepted examination or tx of the pt.
is sexual misconduct in the practice of PT prohibited? - ANSWER-yes
What acts constitute grounds for denial of a license or disciplinary action? -
ANSWER--being unable to practice PT with reasonable skill and safety to patients by
reason of illness or use of alcohol, drugs, narcotics, chemicals, or any other type of
material or as a result of any mental or physical condition
If a probable cause exists that a licensee is unable to practice PT with reasonable
skill and safety, what does the department have the authority to do? - ANSWER--to
submit a mental or physical examination by a physician designated by the
department
-if the licensee refuses to comply with such order, the department's order directing
such exam may be enforced by filing a petition for enforcement in the circuit court
where the license resides or serves as a physical therapy practitioner
-in this case the liscensee shall not be named or identified by initials in any public
court records or documents and the proceedings shall be closed to the public. The
department shall be entitled to the summary procedure provided in 51.011
When can a PT/PTA whose license is suspended or revoked be given an opportunity
to demonstrate that he/she can resume the competent practice of PT with
reasonable skill and safety? - ANSWER-at resonable intervals
Can the record of proceeding or the orders entered by the board in any proceeding
be used against a PT/PTA in any other proceeding? - ANSWER-No
,Proceedings for PT/PTA - ANSWER-(b) Having committed fraud in the practice of
physical therapy or deceit in obtaining a license as a physical therapist or
as a physical therapist assistant.
(c) Being convicted or found guilty regardless of adjudication, of a crime in any
jurisdiction which directly relates to
the practice of physical therapy or to the ability to practice physical therapy. The
entry of any plea of nolo contendere shall be
considered a conviction for purpose of this chapter.
(d) Having treated or undertaken to treat human ailments by means other than by
physical therapy, as defined in this chapter.
(e) Failing to maintain acceptable standards of physical therapy practice as set forth
by the board in rules adopted pursuant to this chapter.
(f) Engaging directly or indirectly in the dividing, transferring, assigning, rebating, or
refunding of fees received for professional services, or having been found to profit by
means of a credit or other valuable consideration, such as an
unearned commission, discount, or gratuity, with any person referring a patient or
with any relative or business associate of
the referring person. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit the
members of any regularly and properly organized business entity which is comprised
of physical therapists and which is recognized under the laws of this state from
making any division of their total fees among themselves as they determine
necessary.
(g) Having a license revoked or suspended; having had other disciplinary action
taken against her or him; or having had her or his application for a license refused,
revoked, or suspended by the licensing authority of another state, territory, or
country.
(h) Violating a lawful order of the board or department previously entered in a
disciplinary hearing.
(i) Making or filing a report or record which the licensee kno
What titles can not be used by a person who is not licensed or whose license has
been suspended/revoked? - ANSWER--physical therapist
-physiotherapist
-physical therapy
-physiotherapy
-registered physical therapist
-licensed physical therapist
-P.T., Ph.T., R.P.T., L.P.T.
May someone who is not a PT represent themselves as a PT orally, in writing, in
print, or by sign, directly or by implication, unless PT services are provided or
supplied by a licensed PT? - ANSWER-no
What titles cannot be used by someone who is not a licensed PTA? - ANSWER--
physical therapist assistant
-licensed physical therapist assistant
-registered physical therapist assistant
-physical therapy technician
-P.T.A., L.P.T.A, R.P.T.A., P.T.T
, is it unlawful for any person to obtain or attempt to obtain a license under this
chapter by any willful misrepresentation or any fraudulent representation? -
ANSWER-yes
It is unlawful for any person to - ANSWER-(a) practice PT or attempt to practice PT
without an active license
(b) use or attempt to use a license to practice PT which is suspended or revoked
(c) obtain or attempt to obtain a license to practice PT by fraudulent
misrepresentation
(d) use the name or title "Physical Therapist" or "PTA" or any other name or title
which would lead the public to believe that the person using the name or title is
licensed to practice PT, unless such person holds a valid license
(e) make any willfully false oath or affirmation whenever an oath or affirmation is
required
(f) knowingly conceal info relating to violations
What type of charge is a person who violates the provisions of prohibited acts?
(486.151) - ANSWER-they are guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree,
punishable as provided in 775.082 or 775.083
who can apply for injunctive relief? - ANSWER-the department or any person, in the
name of the state in any court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin any person from
committing any act in violation. Such proceeding shall be in addition to and not in lieu
of, any other penalty or remedy
What is the intent of the Legislature? - ANSWER-persons desiring to engage in any
lawful profession regulated by the
department shall be entitled to do so as a matter of right if otherwise qualified.
Why does legislature believe that professions be regulated? - ANSWER-for the
preservation of the health, safety, and welfare of the public under the police powers
of the state
when shall professions be regulated? - ANSWER-(a) their unregulated practice can
harm or endanger the health, safety, and welfare of the public, and when the
potential for such harm is recognizable and clearly outweighs any anticompetitive
impact which may result from regulation
(b) the public is not effectively protected by other means, including, but not limited to,
other state statues, local ordinances, or federal legislation
(c) less restrictive means of regulation are not available
what is legislative's intent on the use of the term "profession"? - ANSWER-with
respect to those activities licensed and
regulated by the department shall not be deemed to mean that such activities are not
occupations for other purposes in
state or federal law. ???
Can the department or board create unreasonably restrictive and extraordinary
standards that deter qualified persons from entering the various professions or take
