Florida PT Jurisprudence Exam 2022
Chapter 486 Ans- Physical Therapy Practice
Chapter 458 Ans- Medical Practice (MD)
Chapter 459 Ans- Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Chapter 460 Ans- Chiropractors
Chapter 461 Ans- Podiatrists
Chapter 466 Ans- Dentists
Direct Supervision Ans- requires the physical presence of the licensed physical therapist for consultation
and direction of the actions
Members of the Florida's Board of Physical Therapy Practice Ans- Seven members appointed by the
Governor
5 practicing PT's (1 can be full-time faculty)
2 residents
PT's must have been practicing for the last 4 years
Physical Therapist Licensing Requirements Ans- -At least 18 years old
-Good moral character
-Diploma from accredited PT school
-Passed examination
How much continuing education every 2 years? Ans- 24 contact hours = 2.4 CEU's
, Licensure Fees Ans- Apply to license: < $100
Issue License: < $150
Apply to license w/ foreign exam: < $175
Renew License: < $200
Requirements to administer dry needling Ans- -2 years of practicing PT
-50 hours of face-to-face continuing education on the topic of dry needling
-Completion of 25 patient sessions of dry needling with supervision from a PT who has been doing dry
needling for at least 1 year
Ways to reactivate inactive license Ans- -Continuing education (10 hours/year); 2 must be for Florida
Physical Therapy Laws and Rules
-Actively engaged for last 4 years in PT practice
-Passed NPTE
What continuing education hours are required for first biennium? Ans- -1 hour of HIV/AID education
-2 hours of medical error prevention
-1 hour of human trafficking course
What continuing education hours are required every biennium? Ans- 2 hours of medical error
prevention
What is limit on number of hours for risk management? Ans- No more than 5
What is limit on number of hours for HIV/AIDS education? Ans- No more than 3
What is limit on number of hours for medical error prevention? Ans- No more than 3
What is limit on number of hours for home study? Ans- No more than 12
Chapter 486 Ans- Physical Therapy Practice
Chapter 458 Ans- Medical Practice (MD)
Chapter 459 Ans- Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Chapter 460 Ans- Chiropractors
Chapter 461 Ans- Podiatrists
Chapter 466 Ans- Dentists
Direct Supervision Ans- requires the physical presence of the licensed physical therapist for consultation
and direction of the actions
Members of the Florida's Board of Physical Therapy Practice Ans- Seven members appointed by the
Governor
5 practicing PT's (1 can be full-time faculty)
2 residents
PT's must have been practicing for the last 4 years
Physical Therapist Licensing Requirements Ans- -At least 18 years old
-Good moral character
-Diploma from accredited PT school
-Passed examination
How much continuing education every 2 years? Ans- 24 contact hours = 2.4 CEU's
, Licensure Fees Ans- Apply to license: < $100
Issue License: < $150
Apply to license w/ foreign exam: < $175
Renew License: < $200
Requirements to administer dry needling Ans- -2 years of practicing PT
-50 hours of face-to-face continuing education on the topic of dry needling
-Completion of 25 patient sessions of dry needling with supervision from a PT who has been doing dry
needling for at least 1 year
Ways to reactivate inactive license Ans- -Continuing education (10 hours/year); 2 must be for Florida
Physical Therapy Laws and Rules
-Actively engaged for last 4 years in PT practice
-Passed NPTE
What continuing education hours are required for first biennium? Ans- -1 hour of HIV/AID education
-2 hours of medical error prevention
-1 hour of human trafficking course
What continuing education hours are required every biennium? Ans- 2 hours of medical error
prevention
What is limit on number of hours for risk management? Ans- No more than 5
What is limit on number of hours for HIV/AIDS education? Ans- No more than 3
What is limit on number of hours for medical error prevention? Ans- No more than 3
What is limit on number of hours for home study? Ans- No more than 12
