FLORIDA LAWS AND RULES FOR PT
EXAM CORRECT 100%
Legislative Intent - ANSWEREnsures that that every physical therapy practitioner in this
state meets minimum requirements for safe practice. Any physical therapy practitioner
who falls below minimum competency or who other presents a danger to the public be
prohibited from practicing in this state
Board - ANSWERmeans Board of Physical Therapy
Department - ANSWERmeans Department of Health
License - ANSWERmeans the document of authorization granted by the board and
issued by the department for a person to engage in the practice of physical therapy
Endorsement - ANSWERmeans licensure granted by the board
Physical Therapist - ANSWERa person who is licensed and who practices physical
therapy in accordance to the chapter
Physical Therapist Assistant - ANSWERa person who is licensed to performed 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.
Type of supervision required when PTA is working under board certified orthopedic
physician, physiatrist, or chiropractor - ANSWERGeneral Supervision
Physical Therapy Practitioner - ANSWERmeans a physical therapist or PTA who is
licensed
T/F Physical Therapy and Physiotherapy are identical - ANSWERTrue
Direct Supervision - ANSWERsupervision by a PT who is licensed and, except in case
of emergency, requires the physical presence of the licensed PT for consultation and
direction
Physical Therapy Assessment - ANSWERmeans observation, verbal, or manual
determinations of function of the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular system
Types of physical therapy assessment - ANSWERrange of motion of joint, motor power,
postural attitudes, biomechanical function, locomotion, or functional abilities
Practice of Physical Therapy - ANSWERmeans the performance of physical therapy
assessments
, When can we use acupuncture - ANSWERWhen there is no skin penetration
T/F the use of radiant energy (ultraviolet, visible, and infrared rays, ultrasound) can be
used for physical therapy - ANSWERtrue
T/F the use of roentgen rays and radium are able to used for physical therapy -
ANSWERFalse
Up to how many CEU hours may a candidate have to complete to reactive license? -
ANSWER10 hours
Possibly replacement requirements for reactivating license - ANSWER1. Provide
satisfactory evidence of being actively engaged (400+ hrs a year) in physical therapy in
another state for the 4 yrs immediately preceding the filing for reactivation
2. Pass NPTE and pay fees
What Fees are associated with Reactivation of License - ANSWERApplication Fee for
inactive status, a renewal fee, a delinquency fee, and a fee for reactivation
How many hours for continue education do we need biennially - ANSWER24 hours
What courses are approved for continuing education - ANSWERThose sponsored by a
college or university which provides curriculum for PTs or PTAs which is accredited by
UDOE or sponsored by FPTA or APTA
T/F Sexual misconduct in physical therapy is prohibited - ANSWERTrue
General Supervision - ANSWERsupervision of a PTA whereby the PT is accessible at
all times by two-way communication to respond to an inquiry when made and readily
available in same geographic location
Program Plan - ANSWERThe establishment of objectives (goals) and specific
remediation techniques
Standards - ANSWERConditions and performances which are essential for quality
physical therapy service and patient care
Unlicensed Personnel - ANSWERAny individual, working or volunteering in a physical
therapy setting, not holding a current license as a physical therapist or physical therapist
assistant
Primary concern of the PT & PTA - ANSWERthe safety, well being, and best interest of
the patient who must therefore recognize and carry out services consistent with legal
rights and personal dignity of the patient.
EXAM CORRECT 100%
Legislative Intent - ANSWEREnsures that that every physical therapy practitioner in this
state meets minimum requirements for safe practice. Any physical therapy practitioner
who falls below minimum competency or who other presents a danger to the public be
prohibited from practicing in this state
Board - ANSWERmeans Board of Physical Therapy
Department - ANSWERmeans Department of Health
License - ANSWERmeans the document of authorization granted by the board and
issued by the department for a person to engage in the practice of physical therapy
Endorsement - ANSWERmeans licensure granted by the board
Physical Therapist - ANSWERa person who is licensed and who practices physical
therapy in accordance to the chapter
Physical Therapist Assistant - ANSWERa person who is licensed to performed 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.
Type of supervision required when PTA is working under board certified orthopedic
physician, physiatrist, or chiropractor - ANSWERGeneral Supervision
Physical Therapy Practitioner - ANSWERmeans a physical therapist or PTA who is
licensed
T/F Physical Therapy and Physiotherapy are identical - ANSWERTrue
Direct Supervision - ANSWERsupervision by a PT who is licensed and, except in case
of emergency, requires the physical presence of the licensed PT for consultation and
direction
Physical Therapy Assessment - ANSWERmeans observation, verbal, or manual
determinations of function of the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular system
Types of physical therapy assessment - ANSWERrange of motion of joint, motor power,
postural attitudes, biomechanical function, locomotion, or functional abilities
Practice of Physical Therapy - ANSWERmeans the performance of physical therapy
assessments
, When can we use acupuncture - ANSWERWhen there is no skin penetration
T/F the use of radiant energy (ultraviolet, visible, and infrared rays, ultrasound) can be
used for physical therapy - ANSWERtrue
T/F the use of roentgen rays and radium are able to used for physical therapy -
ANSWERFalse
Up to how many CEU hours may a candidate have to complete to reactive license? -
ANSWER10 hours
Possibly replacement requirements for reactivating license - ANSWER1. Provide
satisfactory evidence of being actively engaged (400+ hrs a year) in physical therapy in
another state for the 4 yrs immediately preceding the filing for reactivation
2. Pass NPTE and pay fees
What Fees are associated with Reactivation of License - ANSWERApplication Fee for
inactive status, a renewal fee, a delinquency fee, and a fee for reactivation
How many hours for continue education do we need biennially - ANSWER24 hours
What courses are approved for continuing education - ANSWERThose sponsored by a
college or university which provides curriculum for PTs or PTAs which is accredited by
UDOE or sponsored by FPTA or APTA
T/F Sexual misconduct in physical therapy is prohibited - ANSWERTrue
General Supervision - ANSWERsupervision of a PTA whereby the PT is accessible at
all times by two-way communication to respond to an inquiry when made and readily
available in same geographic location
Program Plan - ANSWERThe establishment of objectives (goals) and specific
remediation techniques
Standards - ANSWERConditions and performances which are essential for quality
physical therapy service and patient care
Unlicensed Personnel - ANSWERAny individual, working or volunteering in a physical
therapy setting, not holding a current license as a physical therapist or physical therapist
assistant
Primary concern of the PT & PTA - ANSWERthe safety, well being, and best interest of
the patient who must therefore recognize and carry out services consistent with legal
rights and personal dignity of the patient.
