Florida Laws and Rules for PT Exam Latest Update Graded A+

Florida Laws and Rules for PT Exam Latest Update Graded A+ Legislative Intent 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 means Board of Physical Therapy Department means Department of Health License 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 means licensure granted by the board Physical Therapist a person who is licensed and who practices physical therapy in accordance to the chapter Physical Therapist Assistant 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 General Supervision Physical Therapy Practitioner means a physical therapist or PTA who is licensed T/F Physical Therapy and Physiotherapy are identical True Direct Supervision 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 means observation, verbal, or manual determinations of function of the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular system Types of physical therapy assessment range of motion of joint, motor power, postural attitudes, biomechanical function, locomotion, or functional abilities Practice of Physical Therapy means the performance of physical therapy assessments When can we use acupuncture 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 true T/F the use of roentgen rays and radium are able to used for physical therapy False Up to how many CEU hours may a candidate have to complete to reactive license? 10 hours Possibly replacement requirements for reactivating license 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 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 24 hours What courses are approved for continuing education 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 True Reason for denial of License 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 T/F A PT or PTA whose licensed has been suspended or revoked will be given the opportunity to demonstrate they can resume competent practice True Injunctive Relief When the department applies for any court of jurisdiction to stop any person from committing any act in violation of this chapter Continuing Education requirements to Reactive License 1. Completion of 10 continuing education hours for each year license was inactive 2.Must include 2 hours on prevention in medical errors 3. No more than 6 hours may be completed by home study per year 4. 2 hours specifically on Florida Physical Therapy Laws and Rules within 12 months preceding application for reactivation For reactivation of license, how many years must licensee be in good standing in another state and actively engage in physical therapy 4 years Acute care the stage of illness or injury characterized by actual or reasonable potential for a rapid change in medical status that would affect the physical therapy plan of care Consultation the offering of information aimed at the resolution of perceived problem Direction the PT's authorization and empowerment of a PTA or unlicensed personnel to carry out actions requiring licensure Assessment Observational, verbal, or manual determinations of the function of the musculoskeletal or neuromuscular system relative to physical therapy T/F Direct Supervision is the same as On-site Supervision True General Supervision supervision of a PTA whereby the PT is accessible at all times by two-way communication to respond to an inquiry when made and readily available in same geographic location Program Plan The establishment of objectives (goals) and specific remediation techniques Standards Conditions and performances which are essential for quality physical therapy service and patient care Unlicensed Personnel Any individual, working or volunteering in a physical therapy setting, not holding a current license as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant Primary concern of the PT & PTA the safety, well being, and best interest of the patient who must therefore recognize and carry out services consistent with legal rights and personal dignity of the patient. General Responsibilities of PT and PTAs 1. Communicate effectively to the patient about the treatment and evaluation process 2. Safeguard patient confidentiality and require written consent from patient or legal guardian 3. Avoid acts which blatantly disregard patient's modesty 4. Never to use any false information or any form of bribery for misinformation 5. Not exploit the patient or client for financial gain 6. Practice physical therapy with level of care, skill, and treatment in an acceptable manner. Physical Therapist Responsibilities 1. Be professionally responsible for providing a referring practitioner regarding any medical info 2. Not implement any plan of care that is contraindicated. Immediately notify referring practitioner reason for refusal 3. Not direct any function or task which requires skill, knowledge, and judgement of the PT 4. Assume responsibility for assessing the patient the following plan of care 5. Hold primary responsibility for care under therapist's direction Physical Therapist Professional Responsibilities 1. Interpretation of practitioner's referral 2. Provision of initial physical therapy assessment 3. Initial documentation of precautions, special problems, & contraindications 4. Development of plan including short & long term goals 5. Implementation of or direction implementation of treatment plan 6. Direction of appropriate tasks 7. Reassessment of patient with goals or modifying the treatment plan Types of medical records to keep initial physical assessment, plan of treatment, treatment notes, progress notes, examination results, test results, and discharge summary