FL Jurisprudence Exam - Disciplinary Action and Unlawful Practice. 6 questions || All Correct.
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What acts are grounds for denial of a license or disciplinary actions? correct answers Unable to practice physical therapy with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reasons of ILLNESS or use of alcohol, drugs, narcotics, chemicals, or any other type of material or as a result of any mental or...
FL Jurisprudence Exam - Disciplinary Action and Unlawful
Practice. 6 questions || All Correct.
What acts are grounds for denial of a license or disciplinary actions? correct answers Unable to
practice physical therapy with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reasons of ILLNESS or
use of alcohol, drugs, narcotics, chemicals, or any other type of material or as a result of any
mental or physical condition.
What can the department do if someone is unable to practice physical therapy with reasonable
skill and safety? correct answers Compel a PT or PTA to submit to a physical or mental
examination. This can be reinforced by filing a petition for enforcement.
If a licensee has a petition file for physical or mental examination against them is it kept private?
correct answers Yes. The licensee shall note be name or identified by initials in any public court
records or documents. The proceedings will be closed to the public.
If a PT or PTA's license is suspended or revoked will they be given opportunities to demonstrate
that they can resume the competent practice of PT? correct answers Yes. At intervals
If a PT committed fraud in the practice of physical therapy in obtaining a license as a PT/PTA
can it be used against them in any other proceedings? correct answers No
If a PT/PTA undertook the treatment of human ailments by means other than physical therapy
could it be used against them in another proceeding? correct answers No
If a PT/PT had their license revoked or suspended or had another disciplinary action taken
against her or him in another state or had his application for license refused could it be help
against them in another proceeding? correct answers No
If a PT/PTA practiced or offered to practice spinal manipulation or any other practice beyond
physical therapy which he or she is not competent to perform could that be help against them in
another proceeding correct answers No
What are the grounds for disciplinary action of a licensee? correct answers - Fraud in the practice
of PT
- Nolo contendere considered a conviction
- Treated an ailment by means other than physical therapy
- Failing to maintain acceptable standards of PT practice
- Engaging directly/indirectly in the dividing, transferring, assigning, rebating, or refunding of
fees received for services
, - License revoked or suspended or application refused, revoked, or suspended
- Violating a lawful order of the board or dept.
- Making or filing a false report of record. (ONLY include those which are signed in the capacity
as a PT.)
- Practicing beyond scope permitted by law or accepting and performing professional
responsibilities which the licensee knows they are not competent to perform including spinal
manipulation
Definition of sexual misconduct correct answers Violation of the trust relationship to induce or
attempt to induce the pt. to engage or attempt to engage the patient in sexual activity.
PROHIBITED
The Panel that determine by majority vote that the licensee has violated the provision of Chapter
456 or 486 or the rules of the Department or Board. correct answers Probable Cause Panel
Who selects the panel members? correct answers The Board Chair
What does the Probable Cause Panel comprise of? correct answers - 2 form of current members
of the board
- a former or present consumer member
- 1 licensed physical therapist
What appropriate penalties are issues as part of the final order when a licensee has violated the
rules/laws? correct answers - Required attendance to board meetings
- Community service
- Continuing education
- Take and pass the applicable jurisprudence exam
Can you be fined for improper delegation? correct answers Yes. $1K-5K and/or 6 months of
probation. Suspension of license for 3 years followed by 3 years of probation.
Can you receive punishment for treating the wrong patient or providing unnecessary treatment?
correct answers Yes. $1K-$10K fine and/or reprimand. 3 months suspension of license followed
by 3 years probation.
Can you be fined for obtaining a license by Department or Board error? correct answers Yes.
Minimum letter of concern and/or a find of $500 up to a maximum suspension of the license by 1
year.
If you are guilty of a crime that related to the practice or ability to practice what are you charged
with? correct answers A misdemeanor. After the first misdemeanor you are charged with a
felony.
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