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 466 Ans- Dentists
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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 466 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
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