Florida PT Jurisprudence Exam 2022

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Chapter 486 Ans- Physical Therapy Practice Chapter 458 Ans- Medical Practice (MD) Chapter 459 Ans- Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Chapter 460 Ans- Chiropractors Chapter 461 Ans- Podiatrists Chapter 46... 6 Ans- Dentists Direct Supervision Ans- requires the physical presence of the licensed physical therapist for consultation and direction of the actions Members of the Florida's Board of Physical Therapy Practice Ans- Seven members appointed by the Governor 5 practicing PT's (1 can be full-time faculty) 2 residents PT's must have been practicing for the last 4 years Physical Therapist Licensing Requirements Ans- -At least 18 years old -Good moral character -Diploma from accredited PT school -Passed examination How much continuing education every 2 years? Ans- 24 contact hours = 2.4 CEU's Licensure Fees Ans- Apply to license: < $100 Issue License: < $150 Apply to license w/ foreign exam: < $175 Renew License: < $200 Requirements to administer dry needling Ans- -2 years of practicing PT -50 hours of face-to-face continuing education on the topic of dry needling -Completion of 25 patient sessions of dry needling with supervision from a PT who has been doing dry needling for at least 1 year Ways to reactivate inactive license Ans- -Continuing education (10 hours/year); 2 must be for Florida Physical Therapy Laws and Rules -Actively engaged for last 4 years in PT practice -Passed NPTE What continuing education hours are required for first biennium? Ans- -1 hour of HIV/AID education -2 hours of medical error prevention -1 hour of human trafficking course What continuing education hours are required every biennium? Ans- 2 hours of medical error prevention What is limit on number of hours for risk management? Ans- No more than 5 What is limit on number of hours for HIV/AIDS education? Ans- No more than 3 What is limit on number of hours for medical error prevention? Ans- No more than 3 What is limit on number of hours for home study? Ans- No more than 12 What are some reasons that you would be exempt from CEU's? Ans- -Licensed during the second half of the biennium -Long term personal illness -Illness of a relative or person in which the PT has caregiving responsibilities -Left the state due to spouse of active military -Courses or not readily available -Economic, technological, or legal hardships How much time do you have to notify the board of an address change? Ans- 60 days What fees do you have to pay to reactivate an inactive license? Ans- -application fee for inactive status - $100? -renewal fee for inactive status - $50 -delinquency fee - $55 -Reactivation Fee - $50 Initial Licensure Fee Ans- $75 Biennial Renewal Fee Ans- Active License - $75 Inactive License - $50 Retired Status Fee Ans- $50 Delinquency Fee Ans- $55 Reactivation Fee Ans- $50 Change of Status Fee Ans- $40 Duplicate License Fee Ans- $25 Certification of a Public Record Fee Ans- $25 Application for License Fee Ans- $100 Unlicensed Activity Fee Ans- $5 What can you do with your license at the end of the biennium? Ans- Choose an active, inactive, or retired status But you can change your status at any time as well When must military spouse notify board of change in status? Ans- Within six months How many times can you take the NPTE in total? Ans- Five How many times can you take the NPTE before required to complete additional educational or training requirements prescribed by the board? Ans- Three Requirements for Temporary License Ans- -Application for temp license -Graduate of US PT program -Application for PT license -Proof of possession of malpractice insurance -Documentation that the temp PT will be directly supervised by a licensed PT How many temp licensees may be supervised by a licensed PT? Ans- One How long after administration of temp license must you pass the NPTE? Ans- within 6 months of graduation (not administration) How long does a PT need to be licensed before being able to supervise a temporary license? Ans- 6 months Prohibited Acts and Offenses (21) Ans- -Unable to practice safely and with reasonable skill (illness, drugs, alcohol, mental condition, physical condition) -Fraud -Crime directly related to PT -Treated outside of the scope of PT -Failing to maintain acceptable standards of PT -Embezzlement (unlawful fee splitting or solicitation; exploit patient for financial gain) -Previous disciplinary action from another state -Violating a lawful order from the board -Sexual misconduct -False Reporting -Improper use of laser device -Failure to comply with HIV/AIDS course requirement -Failure to report -Improper delegation of professional responsibilities -Improper interference with investigation, inspection, or discipline -Failure to comply with 30 day notice to board of convictions and nolo please -Medical error (wrong patient, site, or unnecessary treatment) -Being terminated from or failing to successfully complete an impaired practitioners treatment program -Practicing unlicensed (even on suspended or revoked license) -Being terminated from the state Medicaid program -Failure to comply with the parental consent Exemptions (Not prohibiting) Ans- -Chiropractors, MD, DO, podiatrists, nurses, OT, massage therapists, naturopath -PT student -PT licensed in another state -Delegation to support personnel as defined by board rule Excused Absences for Board Meeting Ans- -Another court dat [Show More]

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