Florida Laws and Rules for
PT Exam Questions and
Answers
Denning [Date] [Course title]
, Legislative Intent - Correct Answers: 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
Board - Correct Answers: means Board of Physical Therapy
Department - Correct Answers: means Department of Health
License - Correct Answers: 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
Endorsement - Correct Answers: means licensure granted by the board
Physical Therapist - Correct Answers: a person who is licensed and who practices physical therapy in
accordance to the chapter
Physical Therapist Assistant - Correct Answers: 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 - Correct Answers: General Supervision
Physical Therapy Practitioner - Correct Answers: means a physical therapist or PTA who is licensed
T/F Physical Therapy and Physiotherapy are identical - Correct Answers: True
Direct Supervision - Correct Answers: 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
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