PTA laws and rules

Part A of the Florida laws and rules exam for PT licensure covers which area?

• Chapter 486 – Physical Therapy Practice

• Chapter 456 – Health Professions and Occupations

• Rule 64B17

• Chapter 459 – Medical Practice

Part B of the Florida laws and rules exam for PT licensure covers which area?

• Chapter 486 – Physical Therapy Practice

• Chapter 456 – Health Professions and Occupations

• Rule 64B17

• Chapter 459 – Medical Practice

Part C of the Florida laws and rules exam for PT licensure covers which area?

• Chapter 486 – Physical Therapy Practice

• Chapter 456 – Health Professions and Occupations

• Rule 64B17

• Chapter 459 – Medical Practice

What is the legislative purpose of the Physical Therapy Practice Act?

• To allow physical therapists to practice independently of all medical supervision

• To ensure that every PT practitioner practicing in the state meets minimum requirements for safe practice

• To limit the number of practitioners who may apply for PT licensure in the state

• To regulate only the financial practices of PT clinics

What is the legislative intent behind the Physical Therapy Practice Act?

• To encourage PTs to work across multiple states without restriction

• To ensure PT practitioners who fall below minimum competency or who present a danger to the public are prohibited from practicing

• To promote competition between PTs and physicians

• To allow PTs to delegate medical diagnosis to assistants

According to Florida law, what does the term “Board” refer to?

• Board of Nursing

• Board of Physical Therapy Practice

• Department of Health

• Board of Allied Health Professionals

According to chapter 486, what does the term “Department” refer to?

• Department of Health

• Department of Education

• Department of Labor

• Department of Licensing and Regulation

What does the term “license” mean under Florida Physical Therapy law?

• A temporary approval to work under supervision until board review

• A document of authorization granted by the board and issued by the department allowing practice of PT

• A registration certificate allowing practice for a limited duration

• A credential granted by a private organization to certify skills

What does the term “endorsement” mean regarding PT licensure?

• Licensure granted by the board pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 486

• A recommendation from another licensed PT

• A certification earned after continuing education

• Approval from the Department of Education

What does the term “Physical Therapist” mean according to Chapter 486?

• A person licensed to perform physical therapy under supervision only

• A person who is licensed and practices PT in accordance with this chapter

• Any person performing therapeutic exercises

• An individual with a certificate in massage therapy