Florida PT Law Exam Questions and Answers
Already Passed
Board of PT Practice consists of
7 Members total:
5 PTs from state of at least 4 years exp (one may be full time faculty)
2 FL residents who have never been licensed health care practitioners
Who appoints the PT Board?
Governor appoints successors for 4 year terms
Senate Confirms
Powers and Duties of PT Board?
Administer Oaths
Summon Witnesses
Take Tstimony in all matters relating to its duties
Establish or modify minimum standars of practice
Adopt rules to implement provisions of this chapter
Review standing and reputability of any school or college offering PT courses
May investigate and make personal inspection of schools
How many attempts to pass the exam?
3 attempts
or else have to take class/reeducation then
2 more attempts
Issuance of temporary permit
complete an application for temporary permit
Graduate from approved place
Submits an application for licensure
Demonstratres proof of posessing malpractice insurance
Submits documentation verifying the participant will practice under direct supervision of licensed PT
Is a temporary permit renewable?
Not renewable
Voided if do not pass NPTE within 6 months after date of graduation
The supervising PT of someone on a temp license must
Cosign all patient records produced by temp
Must be a licensed PT of minimum of 6 months before supervision can begin
Renewal of license; inactive status; reactivation of license; fees
$200 renews
continuing ed may not exceed 10 classroom hours for each year license was inactive
To reactivate either continuing ed or:
Engaged in PT practice in good standing in another state for 4 years immediately preceding filing
application for reactivation
Makes application for and passes the examination as provided and pays the fee
, PTA licensing fee
<= 100
PTA licensure without examination fee
<= $175
PTA renewal fee
<= $150
How many CEU's every 2 years?
24
What CEUs are approved?
Sponsored by accredited college or university
Sponsored or approved by FPTA or APTA
Refusal, revocation or suspension of license
Unable to PT well due to illness, drugs, or mental/physical condition
Fraud
Convicted or guilty of crime in any jursidiction which directly relates to practice of PT or ability to
practice
Treat or undertaken treat human ailments by means other than by PT
Fail to maintain acceptable standards of PT practice
Engage direct/indirect in dividing, transferring, assigning, rebating or refunding of fees recived for
professional services
License revoked/suspended in another state/territory/country
Violate lawful order of board or department previously entered in disciplinary hearing
Making/filing a false report
If suspended or revoked license, at reasonable intervals
PT/PTA given opportunity to demonstrate they can resume competent practice of PT
Can any records of preceeding or orders entered by board be used at proceeding
nope
Plea of nolo contendere
considered as a conviction
First degree misdemeanor
practice w/o active licenses or temp permit
Use a suspended, revoked or voided license
Fraudulent license
Use the name PT or PTA or DPT without valid credentials and licensure
Willfully false oath or affirmation when required by chapter
Knowingly conceal information related to violations of chapter
Already Passed
Board of PT Practice consists of
7 Members total:
5 PTs from state of at least 4 years exp (one may be full time faculty)
2 FL residents who have never been licensed health care practitioners
Who appoints the PT Board?
Governor appoints successors for 4 year terms
Senate Confirms
Powers and Duties of PT Board?
Administer Oaths
Summon Witnesses
Take Tstimony in all matters relating to its duties
Establish or modify minimum standars of practice
Adopt rules to implement provisions of this chapter
Review standing and reputability of any school or college offering PT courses
May investigate and make personal inspection of schools
How many attempts to pass the exam?
3 attempts
or else have to take class/reeducation then
2 more attempts
Issuance of temporary permit
complete an application for temporary permit
Graduate from approved place
Submits an application for licensure
Demonstratres proof of posessing malpractice insurance
Submits documentation verifying the participant will practice under direct supervision of licensed PT
Is a temporary permit renewable?
Not renewable
Voided if do not pass NPTE within 6 months after date of graduation
The supervising PT of someone on a temp license must
Cosign all patient records produced by temp
Must be a licensed PT of minimum of 6 months before supervision can begin
Renewal of license; inactive status; reactivation of license; fees
$200 renews
continuing ed may not exceed 10 classroom hours for each year license was inactive
To reactivate either continuing ed or:
Engaged in PT practice in good standing in another state for 4 years immediately preceding filing
application for reactivation
Makes application for and passes the examination as provided and pays the fee
, PTA licensing fee
<= 100
PTA licensure without examination fee
<= $175
PTA renewal fee
<= $150
How many CEU's every 2 years?
24
What CEUs are approved?
Sponsored by accredited college or university
Sponsored or approved by FPTA or APTA
Refusal, revocation or suspension of license
Unable to PT well due to illness, drugs, or mental/physical condition
Fraud
Convicted or guilty of crime in any jursidiction which directly relates to practice of PT or ability to
practice
Treat or undertaken treat human ailments by means other than by PT
Fail to maintain acceptable standards of PT practice
Engage direct/indirect in dividing, transferring, assigning, rebating or refunding of fees recived for
professional services
License revoked/suspended in another state/territory/country
Violate lawful order of board or department previously entered in disciplinary hearing
Making/filing a false report
If suspended or revoked license, at reasonable intervals
PT/PTA given opportunity to demonstrate they can resume competent practice of PT
Can any records of preceeding or orders entered by board be used at proceeding
nope
Plea of nolo contendere
considered as a conviction
First degree misdemeanor
practice w/o active licenses or temp permit
Use a suspended, revoked or voided license
Fraudulent license
Use the name PT or PTA or DPT without valid credentials and licensure
Willfully false oath or affirmation when required by chapter
Knowingly conceal information related to violations of chapter
