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A comprehensive overview of the florida physical therapy jurisprudence exam, covering key topics such as direct supervision, board membership, licensing requirements, continuing education, prohibited acts, and exemptions. It includes a series of questions and answers related to the exam, offering valuable insights for aspiring physical therapists in florida.
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Direct Supervision - answers 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 - answers 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 - answers -At least 18 years old -Good moral character
Requirements to administer dry needling - answers -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 - answers -Continuing education ( 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? - answers - 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? - answers 2 hours of medical error prevention What is limit on number of hours for risk management? - answers No more than 5
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? - answers 60 days
What fees do you have to pay to reactivate an inactive license? - answers -application fee for inactive status - $100? -renewal fee for inactive status - $ -delinquency fee - $ -Reactivation Fee - $ Initial Licensure Fee - answers $ Biennial Renewal Fee - answers Active License - $ Inactive License - $ Retired Status Fee - answers $
Unlicensed Activity Fee - answers $ What can you do with your license at the end of the biennium? - answers 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? - answers Within six months How many times can you take the NPTE in total? - answers Five
How many times can you take the NPTE before required to complete additional educational or training requirements prescribed by the board? - answers Three Requirements for Temporary License - answers -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
Prohibited Acts and Offenses (21) - answers -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
-PT student -PT licensed in another state -Delegation to support personnel as defined by board rule Excused Absences for Board Meeting - answers -Another court date -Death of family member -Illness of Board member -Hospitalization of immediate family -Other reason with good cause shown Probable Cause Panel - answers At least two members - Both are either current or former members of the
board (one must be current), one current or former consumer, and one licensed PT Appointed by the board chair What is the time limit for public comment? - answers 3 minutes "Actively engaged in physical therapy" - answers practiced at least 400 hours per year Physical Therapist Responsibilities - answers -Informed consent -Safeguard patients' confidentiality
-Interpretation of practitioner's referral -Initial PT assessment -PT re-assessments -Identification and documentation of precautions, contraindications, and special problems -Development of POC including goals -Implementation and direction of POC -Modification of POC Direct supervision in telehealth - answers immediately physically available to visualize, hear, and speak with patient and student during synchronous fashion
Who requires direct supervision? - answers Students, PTA in an acute phase of injury or inpatient setting, athletic trainers, aides/support personnel Requirements if a practice terminates or relocates - answers -Newspaper announcement in one with greatest circulation in each county posted at least four times across at least 4 week time period (including date and where to access medical records after) -Notice on the office door for at least thirty days prior