PTA FLORIDA LAW AND RULES EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS
What is legislative intent? >>-CORRECT->>ensure that every physical therapy practitioner
practicing in this state meets minimum requirements for safe practice.
What is a license? >>-CORRECT->>means the document of authorization granted by the board
and issued by the department for a person to
engage in the practice of physical therapy.
What is a PTA? >>-CORRECT->>a person who is licensed in accordance with the provisions of
this chapter to perform patient-related activities, including the use of physical agents, whose
license is in good standing, and whose activities are performed under the direction of a physical
therapist as set forth in rules adopted pursuant to this chapter
Who else can PTA perform patient related activities beside with a PT? >>-CORRECT->>board
certified orthopedic, physiatrist and Chiropractor
What kind of supervision will be required for a PTA when working with a board certified
orthopedic, physiatrist and Chiropractor? >>-CORRECT->>General Supervision from a PT
Who is a Physical Therapy Practitioner? >>-CORRECT->>PT and PTA
What is Direct Supervision? >>-CORRECT->>means supervision by a physical therapist who is
licensed pursuant to this chapter. Except in a case of emergency, direct supervision requires the
physical presence of the licensed physical therapist for consultation and direction of the actions
of a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant who is practicing under a temporary permit
and who is a candidate for licensure by examination.
What is a Physical Therapy Assessment? >>-CORRECT->>means observational, verbal, or
manual determinations of the function of the musculoskeletal or neuromuscular system relative
to physical therapy, including, but not limited to, range of motion of a joint, motor power, postural
attitudes, biomechanical function, locomotion, or functional abilities, for the purpose of making
recommendations for treatment.
Who set the criteria set forth for acupuncture electromyography to be performed by a PT? >>-
CORRECT->>Board of Medicine
A physical therapist may implement a plan of treatment developed by the physical therapist for a
patient or provided for a patient by a >>-CORRECT->>by a practitioner of record or by an
advanced registered nurse practitioner licensed
The physical therapist shall refer the patient to or consult with a practitioner of record if the
patient's condition is found to be >>-CORRECT->>outside the scope of practice
If physical therapy treatment for a patient is required beyond 30 days for a condition not
previously assessed by a practitioner of record, the physical therapist shall >>-
CORRECT->>have a practitioner sign and review the plan of treatment
, For the performance of specific chiropractic spinal manipulation, a physical therapist shall refer
the patient to a >>-CORRECT->>health care practitioner licensed
how many members are in the Board of Physical therapy Practice? >>-CORRECT->> 7 (5 Lic.
PT of at least 4 years of experience and 2 residence of the state non-licensed)
Probable cause panel shall be selected by the >>-CORRECT->>State Board of Chair
An inactive or retired license shall be reactivated upon receipt by the Board office of the
following: >>-CORRECT->>Payment of all applicable fee, documentation of CEU for the
biennium of which the licensee last held and Documentation of completion of 10 hrs. of CEfor
each year the license was inactive to include prevention of medical errors
how many CE home study hours can a inactive license complete? >>-CORRECT->>no more
than 6
To reactivate a license, the licensee must complete 2 hours of Florida Law and Rules within
- >>-CORRECT->>12 months immediately proceeding reactivation
A licensee who is the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States shall be
exempt from >>-CORRECT->>all licensure renewal provisions for any period of time which the
licensee is absent from the State of Florida due to the spouse's duties with the Armed Forces.
If the change of status occurs within the second half of the biennium, the licensee is >>-
CORRECT->>exempt from the continuing education requirement for that biennium.
The licensee is required to notify the Board of a change in status within of the licensee's return
to the State of Florida or the spouse's discharge from active duty. >>-CORRECT->>6 months
PT personnel is responsible to communicate effectively to the patient the treatment evaluation
process and techniques to be used in any procedures >>-CORRECT->>before beginning
treatment and anytime during the course of the treatment process.
If the plan of care was requested by a referring practitioner is contraindicated, the physical
therapist shall immediately >>-CORRECT->>notify the referring practitioner that he is not going
to follow the request and the reasons for such refusal.
PTA cannot provide inpatient acute services unless - ANSWER
✔✔physical therapist is readily and physically available to provide consultation.
PTA must report all untoward responses of a patient to the >>-CORRECT->>PT
PTA can only refer inquiries about prognosis to the >>-CORRECT->>PT Unlicensed Supportive
Personnel can help in the treatment of a patient under the
supervision of a PT or PTA >>-CORRECT->>direct
What is Minimum Qualification to Perform Electromyography? >>-CORRECT->>having
completed the formal study requirements
200 hours of testing human subjects under the direct supervision of a licensed physician or
licensed physical therapist who has previously met these qualifications and
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS
What is legislative intent? >>-CORRECT->>ensure that every physical therapy practitioner
practicing in this state meets minimum requirements for safe practice.
What is a license? >>-CORRECT->>means the document of authorization granted by the board
and issued by the department for a person to
engage in the practice of physical therapy.
What is a PTA? >>-CORRECT->>a person who is licensed in accordance with the provisions of
this chapter to perform patient-related activities, including the use of physical agents, whose
license is in good standing, and whose activities are performed under the direction of a physical
therapist as set forth in rules adopted pursuant to this chapter
Who else can PTA perform patient related activities beside with a PT? >>-CORRECT->>board
certified orthopedic, physiatrist and Chiropractor
What kind of supervision will be required for a PTA when working with a board certified
orthopedic, physiatrist and Chiropractor? >>-CORRECT->>General Supervision from a PT
Who is a Physical Therapy Practitioner? >>-CORRECT->>PT and PTA
What is Direct Supervision? >>-CORRECT->>means supervision by a physical therapist who is
licensed pursuant to this chapter. Except in a case of emergency, direct supervision requires the
physical presence of the licensed physical therapist for consultation and direction of the actions
of a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant who is practicing under a temporary permit
and who is a candidate for licensure by examination.
What is a Physical Therapy Assessment? >>-CORRECT->>means observational, verbal, or
manual determinations of the function of the musculoskeletal or neuromuscular system relative
to physical therapy, including, but not limited to, range of motion of a joint, motor power, postural
attitudes, biomechanical function, locomotion, or functional abilities, for the purpose of making
recommendations for treatment.
Who set the criteria set forth for acupuncture electromyography to be performed by a PT? >>-
CORRECT->>Board of Medicine
A physical therapist may implement a plan of treatment developed by the physical therapist for a
patient or provided for a patient by a >>-CORRECT->>by a practitioner of record or by an
advanced registered nurse practitioner licensed
The physical therapist shall refer the patient to or consult with a practitioner of record if the
patient's condition is found to be >>-CORRECT->>outside the scope of practice
If physical therapy treatment for a patient is required beyond 30 days for a condition not
previously assessed by a practitioner of record, the physical therapist shall >>-
CORRECT->>have a practitioner sign and review the plan of treatment
, For the performance of specific chiropractic spinal manipulation, a physical therapist shall refer
the patient to a >>-CORRECT->>health care practitioner licensed
how many members are in the Board of Physical therapy Practice? >>-CORRECT->> 7 (5 Lic.
PT of at least 4 years of experience and 2 residence of the state non-licensed)
Probable cause panel shall be selected by the >>-CORRECT->>State Board of Chair
An inactive or retired license shall be reactivated upon receipt by the Board office of the
following: >>-CORRECT->>Payment of all applicable fee, documentation of CEU for the
biennium of which the licensee last held and Documentation of completion of 10 hrs. of CEfor
each year the license was inactive to include prevention of medical errors
how many CE home study hours can a inactive license complete? >>-CORRECT->>no more
than 6
To reactivate a license, the licensee must complete 2 hours of Florida Law and Rules within
- >>-CORRECT->>12 months immediately proceeding reactivation
A licensee who is the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States shall be
exempt from >>-CORRECT->>all licensure renewal provisions for any period of time which the
licensee is absent from the State of Florida due to the spouse's duties with the Armed Forces.
If the change of status occurs within the second half of the biennium, the licensee is >>-
CORRECT->>exempt from the continuing education requirement for that biennium.
The licensee is required to notify the Board of a change in status within of the licensee's return
to the State of Florida or the spouse's discharge from active duty. >>-CORRECT->>6 months
PT personnel is responsible to communicate effectively to the patient the treatment evaluation
process and techniques to be used in any procedures >>-CORRECT->>before beginning
treatment and anytime during the course of the treatment process.
If the plan of care was requested by a referring practitioner is contraindicated, the physical
therapist shall immediately >>-CORRECT->>notify the referring practitioner that he is not going
to follow the request and the reasons for such refusal.
PTA cannot provide inpatient acute services unless - ANSWER
✔✔physical therapist is readily and physically available to provide consultation.
PTA must report all untoward responses of a patient to the >>-CORRECT->>PT
PTA can only refer inquiries about prognosis to the >>-CORRECT->>PT Unlicensed Supportive
Personnel can help in the treatment of a patient under the
supervision of a PT or PTA >>-CORRECT->>direct
What is Minimum Qualification to Perform Electromyography? >>-CORRECT->>having
completed the formal study requirements
200 hours of testing human subjects under the direct supervision of a licensed physician or
licensed physical therapist who has previously met these qualifications and
