CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
PTAs require _________ supervision of a PT but do not require ________
supervision. correct answer General; onsite
True or False - Physical therapist and PTAs are both considered physical therapy
practitioners correct answer True
Another interchangeable term for physical therapy is... correct answer
physiotherapy
When practicing under a temporary permit, PTs and PTAs require what type of PT
supervision? correct answer Direct supervision
Direct supervision requires what? correct answer The physical presence of the
licensed physical therapist.
Who are the 5 Practitioners of record? correct answer MD, DO, Dentist,
Podiatrist, DC
The Board of PT practice consists of how many members? How many of these are
PTs? correct answer 7, 5 of which are PTs - The other 2 cannot be health care
professionals
, For the 5 PT board members, how many years of practice experience must they
have? correct answer 4 years prior to serving their term
How many PT teachers can serve on the Board of PT practice? correct answer 1
What are the Requirements for licensure in Florida? Generally. correct answer 1 -
Be at least 18
2 - Be of good moral character
3 - Graduate from an accredited PT school
4 - Pass boards
Application fee for your license by examination is _____. correct answer 100
Dollars.
How many time can you attempt to pass the board exam before having to
complete further education and training requirements prescribed by the boards?
correct answer 3 attempts
After completing additional education and training (because you failed the boards
3 times) how many more times are you eligible to sit for boards? correct answer
2 more
After ___ total attempts to take board examination, you are no longer eligible to
sit for the exam. correct answer 5
Initial license fee is _____. correct answer 75$