Florida Laws and Rules for PT Exam
Questions and Answers16
Legislative Intent - ANSWERS-Ensures 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 - ANSWERS-means Board of Physical Therapy
Department - ANSWERS-means Department of Health
License - ANSWERS-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
Endorsement - ANSWERS-means licensure granted by the board
Physical Therapist - ANSWERS-a person who is licensed and who practices physical therapy in
accordance to the chapter
Physical Therapist Assistant - ANSWERS-a 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 - ANSWERS-General Supervision
,Physical Therapy Practitioner - ANSWERS-means a physical therapist or PTA who is licensed
T/F Physical Therapy and Physiotherapy are identical - ANSWERS-True
Direct Supervision - ANSWERS-supervision 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 - ANSWERS-means observation, verbal, or manual determinations
of function of the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular system
Types of physical therapy assessment - ANSWERS-range of motion of joint, motor power,
postural attitudes, biomechanical function, locomotion, or functional abilities
Practice of Physical Therapy - ANSWERS-means the performance of physical therapy
assessments
When can we use acupuncture - ANSWERS-When there is no skin penetration
T/F the use of radiant energy (ultraviolet, visible, and infrared rays, ultrasound) can be used for
physical therapy - ANSWERS-true
T/F the use of roentgen rays and radium are able to used for physical therapy - ANSWERS-False
Up to how many CEU hours may a candidate have to complete to reactive license? - ANSWERS-
10 hours
Possibly replacement requirements for reactivating license - ANSWERS-1. 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 - ANSWERS-Application 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 - ANSWERS-24 hours
What courses are approved for continuing education - ANSWERS-Those 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 - ANSWERS-True
Reason for denial of License - ANSWERS-1.Being unable to practice with reasonable skill and
safety
2. Committing fraud in order to obtain license
3. Being convicted or found guilty of a crime
4. Treating human ailments by means other than physical therapy
5. Failing to maintain acceptable standards of physical therapy
6. Engaging in any dividing or transferring of fees received for professional services with any
business associate
7. Having license revoked or suspended
8. Violating a lawful order by the board or department
9. Filing a report the licensee knows to be false
10. Practicing beyond scope of practice
11. Violating any provision of chapter 456 or 486
Questions and Answers16
Legislative Intent - ANSWERS-Ensures 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 - ANSWERS-means Board of Physical Therapy
Department - ANSWERS-means Department of Health
License - ANSWERS-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
Endorsement - ANSWERS-means licensure granted by the board
Physical Therapist - ANSWERS-a person who is licensed and who practices physical therapy in
accordance to the chapter
Physical Therapist Assistant - ANSWERS-a 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 - ANSWERS-General Supervision
,Physical Therapy Practitioner - ANSWERS-means a physical therapist or PTA who is licensed
T/F Physical Therapy and Physiotherapy are identical - ANSWERS-True
Direct Supervision - ANSWERS-supervision 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 - ANSWERS-means observation, verbal, or manual determinations
of function of the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular system
Types of physical therapy assessment - ANSWERS-range of motion of joint, motor power,
postural attitudes, biomechanical function, locomotion, or functional abilities
Practice of Physical Therapy - ANSWERS-means the performance of physical therapy
assessments
When can we use acupuncture - ANSWERS-When there is no skin penetration
T/F the use of radiant energy (ultraviolet, visible, and infrared rays, ultrasound) can be used for
physical therapy - ANSWERS-true
T/F the use of roentgen rays and radium are able to used for physical therapy - ANSWERS-False
Up to how many CEU hours may a candidate have to complete to reactive license? - ANSWERS-
10 hours
Possibly replacement requirements for reactivating license - ANSWERS-1. 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 - ANSWERS-Application 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 - ANSWERS-24 hours
What courses are approved for continuing education - ANSWERS-Those 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 - ANSWERS-True
Reason for denial of License - ANSWERS-1.Being unable to practice with reasonable skill and
safety
2. Committing fraud in order to obtain license
3. Being convicted or found guilty of a crime
4. Treating human ailments by means other than physical therapy
5. Failing to maintain acceptable standards of physical therapy
6. Engaging in any dividing or transferring of fees received for professional services with any
business associate
7. Having license revoked or suspended
8. Violating a lawful order by the board or department
9. Filing a report the licensee knows to be false
10. Practicing beyond scope of practice
11. Violating any provision of chapter 456 or 486
