Title: Laws and rules
Course: PHT 2931 Trends in Physical Therapy > Section: Module 6

Introduction

All applicants for PTA licensure in the state of Florida are required to take and pass the Florida Jurisprudence Examination.  This test has been developed by the Federation of the State Boards of Physical Therapy.  The actual test has 50 multiple choice questions:  40 of which receive a score and 10 of which are pilot questions to see if they are appropriate for inclusion in a future test.  You are allowed an hour to take the test.  When taking the test, you must pick the best answer of the multiple choice questions.  Pages 2 through 5 of the July 2010 Edition of the Laws and Rules Handout explain the test in more detail and give a few sample questions.

Outcomes

This module covers the following outcomes:

- Demonstrate knowledge of the health care delivery system and health occupations
- Demonstrate computer literacy

Objectives

Upon successful completion, the student should be able to:

- Evaluate personal and peer physical therapy academic progress and goals
- Complete successfully the licensure exams

Readings and Resources

- Florida Laws and Rules Study Guide: http://www.floridahealth.gov/licensing-and-regulation/physical-therapy/_documents/pt-study-5-2013.pdf
- Florida Health PT Applications and Forms: http://www.floridahealth.gov/licensing-and-regulation/physical-therapy/applications-and-forms/index.html

Assignments

- Post and reply to Discussion 8
- Complete Final Exam