WorksheetsPTA laws and rules
Total questions: 165
Worksheet time: 28hrs 30mins
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
What is the definition of a PTA (Physical Therapist Assistant) under Chapter 486?
A person who provides administrative support in PT clinics
A licensed person who performs patient-related activities under the direction of a PT
A student enrolled in a PT assistant program
A health technician certified by the state board of nursing
Patient-related activities performed by a PTA for a board-certified orthopedic physician or physiatrist licensed under Chapter 458 or 459, or a practitioner licensed under Chapter 460, require what level of supervision?
Direct supervision by the PT
General supervision by a PT, without requiring onsite supervision
Onsite supervision by a PT at all times
Supervision by the physician alone
Patient-related activities performed by a PTA for all other health care practitioners licensed under Chapter 458/459, and those performed for practitioners licensed under Chapter 461/466, must be performed under what type of supervision?
Direct supervision by the PT
General supervision by a PT, without requiring onsite supervision
Onsite supervision by a PT at all times
Supervision by the physician alone
What does the term “physical therapy practitioner” mean according to Florida law?
Any health professional working under a physician’s supervision
A PT or PTA who is licensed and who practices physical therapy in accordance with this chapter
A physician assistant certified to provide rehabilitation services
A student in a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy program
What do the terms “physical therapy” and “physiotherapy” mean according to Florida statutes?
They refer to distinct medical disciplines regulated separately
They are identical and interchangeable terms that describe a health care profession
They refer only to exercise-based treatment methods
They mean massage therapy and manual manipulation of tissues
What does “direct supervision” mean in the context of Florida PT practice?
Supervision provided through telecommunication
Supervision by a PT licensed under this chapter, requiring the PT’s physical presence for consultation and direction except in emergencies
Periodic chart review by the PT
General oversight by a supervising physician
Direct supervision requires the physical presence of the licensed PT for consultation and direction for which of the following individuals?
Any licensed PTA
Any physical therapy aide
A person practicing under a temporary license or a candidate for licensure by examination
Any physical therapy student enrolled in a university program
What is a “physical therapy assessment”?
Observation of a patient’s posture without manual intervention
A psychological evaluation of a patient’s readiness for therapy
Observational, verbal, or manual determinations of the function of the musculoskeletal or neuromuscular system relative to physical therapy
An X-ray or MRI evaluation conducted by a physician
Which of the following is included in a physical therapy assessment?
Determination of range of motion, motor power, postural attitudes, biomechanical function, locomotion, or functional abilities
Evaluation of laboratory test results and blood work
Determination of psychological stress levels
Measurement of cardiac output and oxygen saturation only
What does the term “practice of physical therapy” include?
Performance of physical therapy assessments and treatment of disability, injury, disease, or health conditions through physical, chemical, and other natural means
Diagnosis of internal diseases using radiologic imaging
Prescription of medication for rehabilitation
Counseling services related to patient stress management
Which of the following modalities are included in the practice of physical therapy when no penetration of the skin occurs?
Use of radiant energy (ultraviolet, visible, infrared), ultrasound, water, and related apparatus
Use of acupuncture needles with deep tissue penetration
Application of corticosteroid injections
Use of surgical instruments to restore neuromuscular function
The practice of physical therapy may also include which specialized procedures under certain board-approved criteria?
The performance of electromyography as an aid to diagnosis
The prescription of controlled substances for pain management
The performance of surgical interventions
The use of radiologic imaging for diagnostic purposes
A physical therapist may implement a plan of treatment that was developed by the physical therapist or provided by whom?
The practitioner of record or an advanced registered nurse practitioner who is licensed
A medical assistant or rehabilitation aide
A chiropractor’s assistant under indirect supervision
A physician from another state without Florida licensure
When must a physical therapist refer a patient to or consult with a practitioner of record?
When the patient requests to change the treatment plan
When the patient’s condition is found to be outside the scope of physical therapy
When the treatment plan extends beyond 15 days
When insurance requires additional documentation
If physical therapy treatment for a patient is required beyond 30 days for a condition not previously assessed by a practitioner of record, what must occur?
The PT must refer the patient to another physical therapist
The PT must discharge the patient
The PT shall have a practitioner of record review and sign the plan of care
The PT must request approval from the Board of Physical Therapy
The requirement that a PT have a practitioner of record review and sign a plan of treatment does not apply when:
The patient is being treated for a temporary sports injury
The patient is under 18 years old
The patient has been physically examined and diagnosed by a physician licensed in another state for a condition requiring physical therapy
The patient is receiving telehealth services
The use of roentgen rays and radium for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, and the use of electricity for surgical purposes, including cauterization, are considered:
Forms of physical therapy
Not physical therapy for purposes of this chapter
Supplemental PT techniques
Authorized under PT supervision
The practice of physical therapy does not authorize a PT practitioner to:
Perform wound care management
Conduct balance assessments
Practice chiropractic medicine as defined in Chapter 460, including specific spinal manipulation
Administer ultrasound or electrical stimulation
For the performance of specific chiropractic spinal manipulation, a physical therapist must refer the patient to a:
Health care practitioner licensed under Chapter 450
Health care practitioner licensed under Chapter 460
Health care practitioner licensed under Chapter 470
Health care practitioner licensed under Chapter 480
How many members are on the Florida Board of Physical Therapy?
5
6
7
8
Who appoints the members of the Florida Board of Physical Therapy?
The Secretary of the Department of Health
The Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate
The State Legislature
The Board of Medicine
How many board members licensed physical therapists are in good standing who are residents of Florida?
3
4
5
6
What qualifications must the five licensed physical therapist board members meet?
They must have practiced physical therapy for at least four years immediately prior to appointment
They must have teaching experience in a PT program
They must be retired PTs
They must have served on another state board
One of the licensed PT board members may be:
A PT student in their final year
A full-time faculty member teaching in a PT curriculum in a Florida educational institution
A practicing chiropractor
A physician specializing in rehabilitation medicine
The two remaining members of the Board of Physical Therapy must be:
Licensed PTAs
Residents of Florida who have never been licensed health care practitioners
Retired physicians
Representatives from the Department of Health
As the terms of the members of the Board of Physical Therapy expire, what must the governor do?
Appoint successors for 4-year terms who serve until their replacements are appointed
Reappoint all current members automatically
Allow the Department of Health to select new members
Request board nominations from local PT associations
Which of the following are among the powers and duties of the Board of Physical Therapy?
Administer oaths, summon witnesses, take testimony, establish or modify standards of practice, and adopt rules to implement this chapter
Approve insurance claims for PT malpractice cases
Conduct patient treatment audits in private clinics
Set salary limits for physical therapists
The Board of Physical Therapy may review the standing and reputability of what type of institutions?
Any medical school or pharmacy college
Any school or college offering courses in physical therapy
Only universities located in Florida
Continuing education providers only
In determining whether a PT school or its courses meet accrediting standards, the Board may:
Review written submissions only
Investigate and make personal inspection of the school
Delegate the review to a private consulting firm
Require students to submit evaluations of faculty
No person shall practice or hold themselves out as being able to practice physical therapy in Florida unless:
They are licensed in accordance with Chapter 485
They are licensed in accordance with Chapter 486
They are licensed in accordance with Chapter 487
They are licensed in accordance with Chapter 488
Nothing in the PT practice chapter prohibits a person licensed under another Florida law from:
Supervising PT students
Engaging in the practice for which he or she is licensed
Performing PT independently
Teaching physical therapy
What is the maximum application fee for a physical therapist license as fixed by the Board?
$50
$75
$100
$150
The PT licensure examination must test the applicant’s qualifications and include:
An oral interview
A practical demonstration and written test
A test by the applicant as prescribed by board rules
A national ethics evaluation
If a PT applicant fails the licensure exam three times, they must:
Wait one year before retesting
Complete additional education or training as prescribed by the Board before reexamination
Retake the same test immediately
Submit a new application and fee only
After completing additional education or training, how many more times may a PT applicant take the licensure exam?
One
Two
Three
Four
If a PT applicant fails the licensure examination after five attempts, they are:
Required to wait two years to reapply
No longer eligible to take the examination
Permitted to retake the exam after additional coursework
Automatically referred for a provisional license
The Board will issue a PT license to each applicant who:
Completes the national exam with a passing score
Establishes eligibility under the chapter and pays the initial license fee (not to exceed $150)
Has worked under supervision for six months
Submits three letters of recommendation
Which titles may a person holding a PT license use?
Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist, or the letters PT
Doctor of Therapy
Licensed Movement Specialist
Physical Rehabilitation Expert
The Board shall issue a temporary PT permit to an applicant who meets all of the following EXCEPT:
Graduated from an approved U.S. PT education program
Has malpractice insurance and proof of direct supervision
Has passed the Florida laws and rules exam
Has already failed the national licensure examination
A temporary physical therapist permit is valid until:
Six months after graduation
A license is granted by the Board
The end of the calendar year
The applicant completes 500 clinical hours
A temporary permit becomes void if the permittee does not:
Obtain a supervisor within one month
Pass the national exam within six months after graduation
Apply for a permanent license within one year
Renew the temporary permit
An applicant for a temporary permit may not work as a physical therapist until:
A supervising PT is assigned
The temporary permit is issued by the Board
The malpractice insurance is approved
The laws and rules exam is completed
A PT practicing under a temporary permit must do so under:
General supervision
Direct supervision of a licensed PT
Minimal supervision
Onsite supervision of a PTA
How many permittees may a licensed PT supervise at one time?
One
Two
Three
Four
A supervising physical therapist must be licensed for a minimum of how long before beginning supervision of a permittee?
3 months
6 months
9 months
12 months
During the supervision period, the supervising PT must:
Observe every treatment session in person
Co-sign all patient records produced by the permittee
Submit weekly reports to the Board
Review documentation once per month
The Board may issue a license without examination to an applicant who provides evidence of:
Passing the American Registry Exam prior to 1971
Graduating from a CAPTE-accredited PT program after 1980
Completing 1000 clinical hours under supervision
Holding a valid PTA certification
Licensure without examination may also be granted if the applicant has passed an exam:
From the American Physical Therapy Association
Given by a lawfully authorized examining board of another state, the District of Columbia, a territory, or a foreign country
From a CAPTE-accredited school
By the National Federation of State Boards
The fee for applying for licensure without examination under section 486.081 may not exceed:
$100
$125
$150
$175
The department shall renew a PT license upon receipt of a renewal application and a fee not exceeding:
$100
$150
$200
$250
The department shall adopt rules establishing a procedure for what type of license renewal?
Annual
Biennial
Triennial
Lifetime
A license that becomes inactive may be reactivated upon:
Paying the annual dues
Application and completion of all reactivation requirements
Submitting a letter of intent
Attending a reactivation seminar
The Board shall prescribe by rule continuing education requirements as a condition of:
Renewing a license
Reactivating a license
Obtaining a temporary permit
Applying for endorsement
The continuing education requirements for reactivating a license may not exceed:
5 classroom hours per inactive year
8 classroom hours per inactive year
10 classroom hours per inactive year
12 classroom hours per inactive year
The Board shall adopt rules relating to application procedures for inactive status, renewal of inactive licenses, and:
Initial licensure
The reactivation of licenses
Endorsement procedures
Temporary permits
The Board shall prescribe by rule an application fee for inactive status, a renewal fee for inactive status, a delinquency fee, and a:
Fee for supervision verification
Fee for reactivation of a license
Background check fee
Processing fee for transcripts
None of the inactive, renewal, delinquency, or reactivation fees may exceed:
The biennial renewal fee for an active license
$100
$75
$50
The Department may not reactivate a license unless the licensee has paid:
Only the renewal fee
The applicable biennial renewal and/or delinquency fee, plus a reactivation fee
The Board administrative fee
The continuing education processing fee
The Department may not reactivate a license unless the inactive licensee has met continuing education requirements or:
Completed an additional 20 CEUs
Provided satisfactory evidence of active PT practice in another state for 4 years immediately preceding the application
Served as a PT assistant for 2 years
Completed 500 hours of supervised practice
Alternatively, to reactivate a license, a licensee may:
Pass the NPTE and pay the required fee
Reapply after six months
Retake the Florida jurisprudence exam only
Submit a continuing education waiver
To be eligible for licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), the applicant must meet which of the following criteria?
Be at least 18, of good moral character, graduated from a 2-year PTA program, and passed the NPTE
Be 21 or older, hold a bachelor’s degree, and pass a jurisprudence exam
Have two years of supervised clinical practice
Hold an associate degree in kinesiology
A person who desires to be licensed as a PTA must apply to the Department in writing on a form furnished by:
The Board of Physical Therapy Practice
The Department of Health
The American Physical Therapy Association
The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy
The PTA applicant must include in their application:
Verification of clinical hours only
Evidence under oath satisfactory to the Board of the qualifications preliminary to examination
Letters of recommendation from two licensed PTs
Proof of continuing education
The PTA application fee, not to exceed, must be paid to the Department at the time of filing the application. What is the maximum fee?
$50
$75
$100
$150
The PTA licensure examination shall be in accordance with rules adopted by the Board to test the applicant’s:
Administrative competence
Professional qualifications
Ethical decision-making
Communication skills
The PTA licensure examination shall include:
An oral defense
A written essay
A test by the applicant
A skills demonstration
If an applicant fails to pass the PT or PTA exam in three attempts, they must:
Complete additional educational or training requirements prescribed by the Board before reexamination
Retake the exam immediately after 30 days
Apply for a temporary permit
File an appeal with the Department of Health
An applicant who completes additional educational or training requirements prescribed by the Board may retake the exam:
One more time
Two more times
Three more times
Four more times
If the applicant fails to pass the licensure exam after five attempts, they:
Must wait one year before reapplying
Must complete another degree
Are no longer eligible to take the examination
May reapply through endorsement
The Board shall issue a license to each applicant who successfully establishes eligibility and pays an initial fee not to exceed:
$50
$75
$100
$125
Any person who holds a PTA license may use which of the following to denote licensure?
Licensed Assistant
PT Tech
PTA
PTC
The Board shall issue a temporary PTA permit to an applicant who meets all of the following requirements except:
Graduated from an approved PTA school
Passed the NPTE within 2 months of application
Submitted proof of malpractice insurance
Submitted documentation verifying direct supervision of a licensed PT
A PT supervising a PTA with a temporary permit must:
Be available by phone only
Cosign all patient treatment notes
Provide supervision once weekly
Supervise no more than two permittees
When applying for PTA licensure without examination, the applicant must pay a nonrefundable fee to the Department not exceeding:
$100
$125
$150
$175
The Department shall renew a PTA license upon receipt of renewal application and payment of a fee not exceeding:
$100
$125
$150
$175
Continuing education hours may not exceed how many classroom hours per year a license was inactive?
5
8
10
12
The Board requires licensees to periodically demonstrate professional competence as a condition of renewal by completing how many CEUs biennially?
12 hours
18 hours
20 hours
24 hours
The Board may make exceptions to continuing education requirements in which circumstances?
Retirement
Volunteer service
Emergency or hardship cases
Advanced certification
Each licensee must maintain accurate records of:
Clinical hours
Continuing education
Board correspondence
Billing statements
All money collected by the Department under this chapter shall be:
Retained by the Board
Donated to research
Deposited and expended per section 456.025
Used for license printing costs
Sexual misconduct in the practice of physical therapy refers to:
An ethical disagreement
A personal boundary discussion
Violation of the PT–patient relationship, which is prohibited
Breach of supervision standards
If an applicant fails to pass the PT or PTA exam in three attempts, they must:
Complete additional educational or training requirements prescribed by the Board before reexamination
Retake the exam immediately after 30 days
Apply for a temporary permit
File an appeal with the Department of Health
An applicant who completes additional educational or training requirements prescribed by the Board may retake the exam:
One more time
Two more times
Three more times
Four more times
If the applicant fails to pass the licensure exam after five attempts, they:
Must wait one year before reapplying
Must complete another degree
Are no longer eligible to take the examination
May reapply through endorsement
The Board shall issue a license to each applicant who successfully establishes eligibility and pays an initial fee not to exceed:
$50
$75
$100
$125
The physical therapist–patient relationship is founded upon:
Legal obligation
Mutual trust
Professional hierarchy
Administrative approval
Chapter 64B17-1 of the Florida Administrative Code primarily covers:
Organization, purpose, rulemaking procedures, attendance at board meetings, and probable cause panel
Continuing education and disciplinary action
Examination content and scoring criteria
Ethics and professional conduct
Board members must attend all regularly scheduled board meetings unless:
They are out of state on vacation
Prevented by court order, subpoena, illness, family death, hospitalization of family, or good cause shown
They have professional training elsewhere
They request an excused absence verbally
An absence for any reason other than those approved constitutes:
A warning
A minor infraction
An unexcused absence that may result in declaring a vacancy
Temporary suspension from meetings
The term “family” includes:
Only immediate relatives
Friends and coworkers
Nieces, nephews, cousins, and in-laws
Neighbors and family friends
The term “immediate family” includes all of the following except:
Spouse, child, parents, siblings
Grandparents and grandchildren
Parents-in-law
Nieces and nephews
The probable cause panel shall determine whether probable cause exists to believe that a licensee has:
Failed to pay renewal fees
Violated Chapter 456 or 486 or board rules
Missed continuing education deadlines
Filed for retirement status
Probable cause panel members are selected by the:
Department of Health
Governor
Board chair
State legislature
The panel chair of the probable cause panel must be:
A former board member
A current member of the board
A Department of Health staff member
A public representative
Each probable cause panel must include:
Two public members
At least one licensed PT
A PT and a PTA
A Department of Health administrator
Each probable cause panel shall be composed of:
Two current board members
Either two current board members or one current and one or more former board members
One public member and one attorney
Two members from the Department of Health
The board chair may designate an alternate panel with:
Any membership criteria
The same membership criteria as the probable cause panel
Two public representatives
One PT and one physician
The board chair may make temporary appointments to conduct panel business when:
Regular members are unavailable
The Department requests it
A case involves a PTA
Probable cause is unclear
If a board member reviewed a case as part of a probable cause panel:
They are excluded from reconsideration
They must be on the panel for reconsideration if requested by the prosecutor and available
They may not comment on it
They must abstain from future votes on similar cases
Members of the public are allowed to provide comments:
Before the meeting begins
After an agenda item is introduced at a properly noticed board meeting
Only if invited by the chair
Only during public complaint hearings
Members of the public are limited to how many minutes for comments?
One minute
Two minutes
Three minutes
Five minutes
The time limit for public comment does not include:
Setup time
Opening remarks
Registration time
Time responding to questions from board members or staff
The board chair may extend public comment time:
Never
Only if requested in writing
If time permits
If the board unanimously votes to approve
A member of the public wishing to speak must notify board staff in writing and include:
Contact information and proof of residency
The person/entity, position (support, oppose, neutral), and who will speak for groups of 5+
A personal statement of intent
A list of all supporting evidence
Each applicant for licensure must pay an application fee to the:
Board of Physical Therapy
Florida Department of Health
Governor’s office
Probable cause panel
The application fee for licensure is:
Refundable within 30 days
Nonrefundable and valid for one year from original submission
Transferable to other applicants
Refundable upon request
After one year from the original submission of an application and fee, an applicant must:
Request an extension
Submit a new application and fee
Retake the jurisprudence exam
Provide proof of continuing education
The application fee for licensure by NPTE or endorsement is:
$50.00
$75.00
$100.00
$125.00
The initial licensure fee for physical therapists is:
$50.00
$75.00
$100.00
$125.00
The biennial renewal fee for an active license is:
$50.00
$60.00
$75.00
$80.00
The biennial renewal fee for an inactive license is:
$25.00
$40.00
$50.00
$60.00
The retired status fee for a license is:
$25.00
$50.00
$75.00
$100.00
The delinquency fee for a license is:
$35.00
$45.00
$55.00
$65.00
The fee for reactivation of a PT or PTA license:
$25.00
$40.00
$50.00
$75.00
The change of status fee is:
$25.00
$40.00
$50.00
$60.00
The duplicate license fee is:
$15.00
$20.00
$25.00
$30.00
The certification of public record fee is:
$15.00
$25.00
$40.00
$50.00
The NPTE for PTs is developed by:
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT)
National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME)
Florida Board of Physical Therapy
To apply for licensure, an applicant must have passed the NPTE within:
3 years
5 years
7 years
10 years
If an applicant wishes to take the NPTE for a fourth time, they must:
Pay an extra $100 fee
Provide evidence of completing a preparatory course or internship
Submit letters of recommendation
Wait one year before retaking
Passing scores on the Florida Laws and Rules exam do not apply if:
More than 2 years have passed since the exam
More than 3 years have passed since the exam
More than 5 years have passed since the exam
More than 10 years have passed since the exam
How many scored questions are on the Florida Laws and Rules exam?
20
30
40
50
What is the percentage weight for “Patient Care” on the Florida Laws and Rules exam?
25%
35%
15%
12.5%
What is the percentage weight for “Legislative intent and definitions” on the Florida Laws and Rules exam?
25%
35%
15%
12.5%
What is the percentage weight for “Unlawful practice” on the Florida Laws and Rules exam?
25%
35%
15%
12.5%
What is the percentage weight for “Consumer advocacy” on the Florida Laws and Rules exam?
25%
35%
15%
12.5%
What is the percentage weight for “Board powers and duties” on the Florida Laws and Rules exam?
7.5%
5%
15%
12.5%
What is the percentage weight for “Licensure and examination” on the Florida Laws and Rules exam?
7.5%
5%
15%
12.5%
An applicant educated in a foreign country may demonstrate minimum educational qualifications by:
Providing a certified copy of a credential evaluation
Proof of 1000 clinical practice hours per year for 5 of the last 10 years in the US
Full-time teaching of PT counts toward 250 of 1000 required hours
All of the above
An applicant who fails the NPTE by the 5th attempt is:
Allowed unlimited retakes
Precluded from licensure
Required to take remedial courses only
Given one additional attempt
An applicant, licensee, or examinee who subverts the integrity of an exam may face:
Disqualification from taking the exam
Failing grade on the exam
Denial of licensure
All of the above
An applicant who has been educated in a foreign country may demonstrate minimum educational qualifications by providing:
A certified copy of the credential evaluation used by the PT licensing board of another state
A copy of their high school diploma
Proof of attending continuing education courses
A personal statement of interest in PT
Proof of clinical practice for a foreign-educated applicant requires:
Documentation of 1000 clinical practice hours each year in the US for 5 out of the last 10 years
Only proof of one year of clinical practice
Letters of recommendation from foreign colleagues
Evidence of volunteering at a clinic abroad
Full-time teaching of PT education may count toward:
All 1000 required clinical practice hours per year
250 out of 1000 required practice hours per year
500 out of 1000 required practice hours per year
None of the required hours
Proof of clinical practice hours in the US must consist of:
A written statement evidencing the number of clinical hours the applicant practiced in each of the 5 required years
Only submitting a resume listing job titles
A verbal confirmation from a supervisor
Documentation of foreign clinical hours only
Reactivation of an inactive or retired license requires all of the following EXCEPT:
Payment of reactivation and applicable fees
Completion of 10 CEUs per year of inactivity, including 2 hours on medical errors
Proof of licensure in another state and 4 years of clinical practice
Completion of a residency program
How many hours of CEUs may be completed by home study per year of inactivity?
2 hours
4 hours
6 hours
8 hours
How many hours of CEUs on Florida PT laws and rules must be completed within 12 months preceding the reactivation application?
1 hour
2 hours
4 hours
6 hours
A licensee who is a spouse of a US armed forces member is exempt from renewal provisions when:
The license is inactive for more than 2 years
The license is absent from FL due to the spouse’s military duties
The licensee moves to another state permanently
The licensee completes less than required CEUs
A licensee who is a spouse of a US armed forces member is exempt from renewal provisions when:
The license is inactive for more than 2 years
The license is absent from FL due to the spouse’s military duties
The licensee moves to another state permanently
The licensee completes less than required CEUs
Acute care is defined as:
Chronic condition management
Stage of illness or injury with rapid potential change affecting the PT plan of care
Preventative health management
Home exercise program monitoring
Consultation is defined as:
Prescribing exercises
Offering information aimed at resolving a perceived problem
Performing a joint mobilization
Supervising a PTA
Direction is defined as:
PT’s authorization and empowerment of PTA or unlicensed personnel to carry out actions requiring licensure
The evaluation of a patient by PT only
Independent practice by PTA without oversight
Referral to another healthcare provider
Assessment is defined as:
Observational, verbal, or manual determination of musculoskeletal/neuromuscular function for treatment recommendations
Only ROM measurement
Only strength testing
Only gait analysis
Direct supervision means:
Supervision of subordinate personnel performing directed actions, while the licensed supervisor is immediately physically available. On-site supervision means direct supervision.
Supervision of a PTA, available by phone only
Supervision without the licensed PT being physically present
Indirect supervision through written instructions
General supervision means:
Supervision of a PTA by the PT while being physically present at all times
Supervision of a PTA, other than by direct supervision, whereby the PT is accessible at all times by two-way communication, available to respond to inquiries, and readily available for consultation during delivery of care within the same geographic location
Supervision without any availability for consultation
Supervision only via video call
Program plan refers to:
The establishment of objectives (goals) and specific remediation techniques
A list of exercises for the patient
The documentation of the patient’s insurance benefits
Only long-term goals for treatment
Standards are:
Optional guidelines for PT service
Conditions and performances essential for quality PT service and patient care
Suggestions for PTA behavior
Hospital policies unrelated to patient care
Unlicensed personnel refers to:
Any individual working or volunteering in a PT setting, not holding a current license as a PT or PTA
PTAs working under general supervision
Retired PTs working as consultants
Licensed physicians assisting in PT care
Physical therapy is a profession involving:
Administration of medications
Skilled practice of patient care
Solely exercise prescription
Diagnostic imaging only
The primary concern of the PT and PTA is:
The patient’s insurance coverage
The safety, well-being, and best interest of the patient, while recognizing and carrying out service consistent with legal rights and personal dignity
Hospital efficiency
Compliance with hospital administration only
It is the responsibility of the PT and PTA to:
Communicate effectively to the patient the treatment evaluation process and techniques to be used in any procedures before beginning treatment and anytime during the course of treatment
Only instruct the patient verbally once at the beginning of care
Provide no explanation to patients to save time
Rely on nursing staff to communicate treatment plans
It is also the responsibility of the PT/PTA to:
Safeguard the confidentiality of information and require written consent from the patient or legally authorized representative prior to releasing information to a third party not involved in actual care
Share patient information with insurance companies without consent
Post patient progress on social media
Provide information freely to family without patient permission
It is also the responsibility of the PT/PTA to:
Avoid acts which blatantly disregard a patient’s modesty and neither suggest nor engage in sexual activities with patients under their care, nor use any form of communication involving false, fraudulent, misleading, deceptive, unfair, or sensational statements, claims, bribery, false advertising, or misrepresentation of services, or engage in unprofessional conduct
Provide general advice on lifestyle choices unrelated to care
Engage in casual relationships with patients outside of treatment
Use exaggerated claims to motivate patients
PT responsibilities include:
Being professionally responsible for providing a referring practitioner, or a practitioner of record, with any information which will assist in the determination of an accurate medical diagnosis; not implementing any plan of care which the PT feels is contraindicated; and immediately notifying the referring physician about refusal
Delegating all care to the PTA without oversight
Ignoring contraindications if insurance requires treatment
Providing only verbal updates without documentation
