Florida Jurisprudence Exam (Latest 2023 - 2024) Satisfaction Guaranteed Legislative intent of the physical therapy board - Is to ensure every PT practitioner practicing in the state meets minimum requirements for safe practice Is the intent that persons desiring to engage in any lawful profession - can and are entitled to do so if qualified Professions should be regulated only - The preservation of health, safety, welfare of the public. Professions shall be regulated when - Unregulated practice may cause harm to the public and that potential for harm outweighs the impact of regulation. Neither of the department nor the board may - Unreasonably restrict or deter qualified people from licensure or competition/create regulation that affects job creation or retention unreasonably. Policies made should be - Cost effective, maximize competition, minimize licensure costs, maximize public access to meetings. Unless expressly specifically granted in statute, duties do not include - Change to the scope of physical therapy practice. "Practice of physical therapy" - The performance and physical therapy assessments and treatment of any disability, injury, disease, or other health condition of humans or prevention of such Physical therapist treat by use of - Physical, chemical, other air properties, exercise, massage, acupuncture