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what physical, chemical and other properties are included within the practice of physical therapy? ANS
- air
electricity
exercise
massage
performance of acupuncture (no penetration of the skin)
radiant energy (UV, visible, and infrared)
ultrasound
water
T or F: physical therapists are allowed to perform electromyography ANS - T -- upon compliance with
the criteria set forth by the Board of Medicine
When does a PT need a referral from a practitioner/physician? ANS - if the patient is receiving PT
beyond 30 days for a condition not previously assessed by a practitioner of record
the PT shall have a practitioner of review and sign the plan
T or F: the use of roentgen rays and radium for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes are including within
PT ANS - F -- they are not
T or F: PTs can perform specific spinal manipulations ANS - F -- PT are not authorized to perform
specific spinal manipulations as defined in chapter 460 (practice of chiropractic medicine)
What type of supervision do PTAs require? ANS - General supervision of a PT
,Does not require onsite supervision by a PT
Who is an unlicensed/support personnel? ANS - any individual, working or volunteering in a physical
therapy setting, not holding a current license as a PT or PTA
T or F: the renewal fee for an inactive license can exceed the fee for an active status license ANS - F
the renewal fee for an inactive license CANNOT exceed that of an active license
Can a licensee change their licensure status at any time? ANS - Yes
an active status licensee choosing inactive status must do what? ANS - if choosing at the time of license
renewal, must pay the inactive status renewal fee (and any other applicable fees)
if choosing at any other time other than renewal, must pay the fee to change licensure status
what must a licensee do if they wish to choose a retired status? ANS - If an active or inactive licensee
chooses a retired status at the time of license renewal they must pay a retired status fee (must not
exceed $50)
if they are doing so at any time other than renewal, must pay the retired status fee plus a change of
status fee
can an inactive licensee change to active status at any time? ANS - yes, if they meet all requirement for
active status
if doing so at renewal, must pay applicable fees
if doing so at any other time, must pay the difference between the inactive and active renewal fees (if
they exist)
,The retired status fee must not exceed $____ ANS - $50
what happens if a licensee fails to renew their license before it expires? ANS - the license becomes
delinquent in the license cycle following expiration
what happens if a delinquent license does not become active or inactive before the expiration of the
current licensure cycle? ANS - the license is rendered null without any further action by the board or
department
T or F: the board shall impose an additional delinquency fee on a delinquent license when such license
applies for an active or inactive license ANS - T
How much is the delinquency fee? ANS - Cannot exceed the biennial renewal fee for an active license
T or F: the board will not impose an additional fee to those requesting to change licensure status at any
time other than at the beginning of the licensure cycle ANS - F -- there will be an additional fee
the additional fee shall not exceed the biennial renewal fee for an active license
What are reasonable conditions that the board can impose if a licensee has been on inactive status for
more than 2 consecutive biennial licensure cycles who applies for active status? ANS - Excludes full re-
examination but can include part of national exam or special purpose examination to assess current
competency
these requirements may differ depending on the length of time licensee is inactive
the board can impose a full re-examination to assess current competency for whom? ANS - Those who
have been on retired status for more than 5 years and applies for active status
or
, a licensee from another state who has not been in active practice within the past 5 years and who
applies for active status
What are the requirements for reactivation of an inactive or retired license? ANS - Payment of
applicable fees (biennial renewal fee, unlicensed activity fee, reactivation fee, change of status fee)
documentation of compliance with all continuing education requirements for the biennium during which
the licensee last head an active license
Documentation of completion of 10 hours of continuing education for each year the license was inactive
including 2 hours on the prevention of medical errors
If not completing continuing education requirements, the applicant can provide documentation of
application for and successful passage of the NPTE
For reactivation of an inactive or retired license, the licensee must complete ___ hours of continuing
education for each year the license was inactive including ___ hours on prevention of medical errors
ANS - 10 hours
2 hours on medical errors
for reactivation of inactive or retired license, no more than ___ hours of the continuing education
requirements can be completed by home study or online per year of inactive status ANS - no more than
6 hours
as part of the 10 hours of continuing education for reactivation of inactive or retired license, the
applicant must document completion of ___ hours of continuing education specifically on Florida
Physical Therapy Laws and Rules within ___ months preceding application for reactivation.
In lieu of this, what can an applicant do? ANS - 2 hours; within 12 months preceding application for
reactivation
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