Florida Laws and Rules Questions And Answers

what physical, chemical and other properties are included within the practice of physical therapy? - Answer- air electricity exercise massage performance of acupuncture (no penetration of the skin) radiant energy (UV, visible, and infrared) ultrasound water T or F: physical therapists are allowed to perform electromyography - Answer- T -- upon compliance with the criteria set forth by the Board of Medicine When does a PT need a referral from a practitioner/physician? - Answer- if the patient is receiving PT beyond 30 days for a condition not previously assessed by a practitioner of record the PT shall have a practitioner of review and sign the plan T or F: the use of roentgen rays and radium for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes are including within PT - Answer- F -- they are not T or F: PTs can perform specific spinal manipulations - Answer- F -- PT are not authorized to perform specific spinal manipulations as defined in chapter 460 (practice of chiropractic medicine) What type of supervision do PTAs require? - Answer- General supervision of a PT Does not require onsite supervision by a PT Who is an unlicensed/support personnel? - Answer- any individual, working or volunteering in a physical therapy setting, not holding a current license as a PT or PTA T or F: the renewal fee for an inactive license can exceed the fee for an active status license - Answer- F the renewal fee for an inactive license CANNOT exceed that of an active license Can a licensee change their licensure status at any time? - Answer- Yes an active status licensee choosing inactive status must do what? - Answer- if choosing at the time of license renewal, must pay the inactive status renewal fee (and any other applicable fees) if choosing at any other time other than renewal, must pay the fee to change licensure status