Florida Physical Therapy Jurisprudence Practice Exam

What is one way an inactive licensee can avoid completing continuing education requirements for reactivation?

1. Complete 40 hours of observation of a licensed physical therapist

2. Submit three letters of recommendation by professional colleagues

3. Take and pass the national examination

4. Participate in a practical clinical scenario for evaluation

The correct answer is: Take and pass the national examination

An inactive licensee can avoid completing continuing education requirements for reactivation by taking and passing the national examination. This is because the Florida Board of Physical Therapy has established guidelines that allow individuals who have let their licenses become inactive to reinstate their licensure by demonstrating competency through passing the national exam, which serves as an assessment of their current knowledge and skills in the field. This option is designed to ensure that the practitioner is up-to-date with practices and standards expected in the profession, rather than going through the usual continuing education courses that may not adequately assess their readiness to return to practice. The other choices do not fulfill the requirements for reactivation in the same manner. Observing a licensed physical therapist, submitting letters of recommendation, or participating in a practical clinical scenario may be beneficial activities, but they do not meet the specific requirements laid out by the Florida Board of Physical Therapy for demonstrating competency or meeting the necessary qualifications for reactivating one's license.