Florida Laws and Rules for PT Exam / Comprehensive Practice Test Study Guide Newest Actual Questions & Answers (A+ Guide Solutions) Terms in this set (115) 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 Boardmeans Board of Physical Therapy Departmentmeans 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 Endorsementmeans 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 1 / 3
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 2 / 3
- Provide satisfactory evidence of being activelyengaged (400+ hrs a
- Pass NPTE and pay fees
- / 3
year) in physical therapy in Possibly replacement another state for the 4 yrs immediately preceding the requirements for filing for reactivation reactivating license
What Fees are associatedApplication Fee for inactive status, a renewal fee, a with Reactivation ofdelinquency fee, and a fee for reactivation License How many hours for 24 hours continue education do we need biennially What courses are Those sponsored by a college or university which approved for continuing provides curriculum for PTs or PTAs which is educationaccredited by UDOE or sponsored by FPTA or APTA T/F Sexual misconduct in True physical therapy is prohibited