Board - CORRECT-ANSWERSBoard of Physical Therapy Practice
Department - CORRECT-ANSWERSDepartment of Health
License - CORRECT-ANSWERSdocument of authorization granted by the
board and issued by the department for a person to engage in the practice of
physical therapy
how many hours allowed to be used for home study biennially? - CORRECT-
ANSWERS12 hours
how many hours can be used as a course instructor? - CORRECT-ANSWERSup
to 6 contact hours per biennium
how many hours can you receive for being a clinical instructor? - CORRECT-
ANSWERS1 contact hour for every 120 hours of clinical internship up to a
maximum of 8 contact hours per instructor per biennium
CIs must be APTA credentialed to receive credit
prohibited acts; penalty - CORRECT-ANSWERSit is unlawful for any person to:
practice PT or attempt to practice without an active license or temporary
permit
use or attempt to use a license or temporary permit to practice PT by
fraudulent misrepresentation
obtain or attempt to obtain a license or temporary permit to practice PT by
fraudulent misrepresentation
use the name of title "physical therapist" "physical therapist assistant"
"D.P.T." unless licensed/have DPT
many any willfully false oath or affirmation whenever an oath of affirmation
is required by this chapter
knowingly conceal info relating to violation of this chapter
, any person who violates any of the provisions of this section is guilty of a
misdemeanor of the first degree
requirements for reactivation of inactive or retired license - CORRECT-
ANSWERSpayment of all fees (biennial renewal fee, unlicensed activity fee,
reactivation fee, change of status fee)
AND
documentation of compliance with CE requirements including prevention of
medical errors, 10 hours of CE with 2 on Florida PT Laws and Rules or for
taking and passing Florida Law Exam within 12 months prior to reactivation
OR
documentation of application for and passing NPTE
spouse of armed forces member - exemption - CORRECT-ANSWERSa spouse
of military is exempt from all licensure renewal provisions for any time which
the licensee is absent from the State of Florida due to the spouses duties
with the Armed Forces
must notify the board within 6 months of return to state of the spouse's
discharge from active duty
if change of state occurs within the second half od the biennium, the licensee
is exempt from CE requirement for that biennium
direct supervision - CORRECT-ANSWERSlicensed supervisor is immediately
physically available
general supervision - CORRECT-ANSWERSsupervision of physical therapist
assistant whereby the PT is accessible at all times by two-way
communication, available, to respond and consult during the delivery of care,
and is within same geographic location
unlicensed personnel - CORRECT-ANSWERSany individual working or
volunteering in a PT setting, not holding a current license as a PT or PTA
Physical Therapy Personnel Responsibilities: - CORRECT-
ANSWERScommunicate effectively to patient the treatment and techniques
before beginning and during course of treatment
safeguard confidentiality of info and require written consent from patient or
legally authorized rep prior to releasing info to third party
avoid acts which disregard the patient's modesty
refrain from engaging in sexual misconduct
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