Florida Jurisprudence Pt Examination (Graded A+)

FLORIDA JURISPRUDENCE PT EXAMINATION (GRADED A+) The Laws and Rules Examination has 40 scored questions and the content and approximate weights are: - 1. Legislative Intent and Definitions 25% 2. Board Powers and Duties 5% 3. Licensure and Examination 7.5% 4. Patient Care 35% 5. Disciplinary Action and Unlawful Practice 15% 6. Consumer Advocacy 12.5% 1.1 Legislative intent: the sole purpose in chapter - ensure every PT/PTA in state meets min requirements for safe practice. If PT/PTA fall below min competency or present a danger to the public be prohibited from practicing in this state. 1.1 Legislative intent: requirements: - (1) INTENT: if a person wants to be a PT/PTA, they are entitled to if qualified 1.1 Legislative intent: requirements: why regulated? - preservation of the health, safety, and welfare of the public under the POLICE powers of the state 1.1 Legislative intent: requirements: when regulated? - - practice can harm or endanger the health, safety, and welfare of the public - public not effectively protected by other means, (other state statutes, local ordinances, or federal legislation). - Less restrictive means of regulation are not available.1.1 Legislative intent: requirements: restrictions - - Neither the department nor any board may take