Florida Jurisprudence Exam Study Guide
Rated A+Upgraded 2024
Legislative Intent
Ensure that every physical therapy practitioner practicing in this state meets minimum requirements
for safe practice. It is the legislative intent that physical therapy practitioners who fall below minimum
competency or who otherwise present a danger to the public be prohibited from practicing in this
state.
License
The document of authorization granted by the board and issued by the department for a person to
engage in the practice of physical therapy.
physical therapist
A person who is licensed and who practices physical therapy in accordance with the provisions of this
chapter.
Physical therapist assistant
A person who is licensed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter to perform 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 as set forth in rules adopted pursuant to this
chapter.
Physical therapy practitioner
A PT or a PTA who is licensed and who practices physical therapy in accordance with the provisions of
this chapter.
Physical therapy or Physiotherapy
Each of which terms is deemed identical and interchangeable with each other, means a health care
profession.
Direct supervision
Requires the physical presence of the licensed PT for consultation and direction of the actions of a PT
or PTA who is practicing under a temporary permit and who is a candidate for licensure by
examination.
Physical therapy assessment
Observational, verbal, or manual determinations of the function of the musculoskeletal or
neuromuscular system relative to physical therapy, including, but not limited to, rang of motion of a
joint, motor power, postural attitudes, biomechanical function, locomotion, or functional abilities, for
the purpose of making recommendations for treatment.
24 hours
How many continuing education hours are required biennially?
$75
Initial licensure fee is?
Rated A+Upgraded 2024
Legislative Intent
Ensure that every physical therapy practitioner practicing in this state meets minimum requirements
for safe practice. It is the legislative intent that physical therapy practitioners who fall below minimum
competency or who otherwise present a danger to the public be prohibited from practicing in this
state.
License
The document of authorization granted by the board and issued by the department for a person to
engage in the practice of physical therapy.
physical therapist
A person who is licensed and who practices physical therapy in accordance with the provisions of this
chapter.
Physical therapist assistant
A person who is licensed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter to perform 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 as set forth in rules adopted pursuant to this
chapter.
Physical therapy practitioner
A PT or a PTA who is licensed and who practices physical therapy in accordance with the provisions of
this chapter.
Physical therapy or Physiotherapy
Each of which terms is deemed identical and interchangeable with each other, means a health care
profession.
Direct supervision
Requires the physical presence of the licensed PT for consultation and direction of the actions of a PT
or PTA who is practicing under a temporary permit and who is a candidate for licensure by
examination.
Physical therapy assessment
Observational, verbal, or manual determinations of the function of the musculoskeletal or
neuromuscular system relative to physical therapy, including, but not limited to, rang of motion of a
joint, motor power, postural attitudes, biomechanical function, locomotion, or functional abilities, for
the purpose of making recommendations for treatment.
24 hours
How many continuing education hours are required biennially?
$75
Initial licensure fee is?
