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Occupational Therapy Laws and Rules for Florida

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1.  What is the primary purpose of the Florida Occupational Therapy Licensure? To protect the public from harm Only to have a registry Regulate people who offer OT None of the above

2.  All of the following statements are TRUE about telehealth in the state of Florida, EXCEPT: OTPs must practice in a manner consistent with their scope of practice and the prevailing professional standard of practice for a health care professional who provides in-person health care services. Telehealth includes audio-only phone calls. OTPs must keep medical records. Out of state practitioners must register with the state, have malpractice insurance, not have pending disciplinary actions against them, and cannot have an office in the state.

3.  For the human trafficking requirement, each healthcare provider licensed by one of the named Boards must: Post a sign regarding human trafficking in a conspicuous place accessible to employees by January 1, 2021. Create a sign regarding human trafficking that is at least 11 x 15 inches and in 32-point type. Create a sign regarding human trafficking that is in both English and Spanish. All of the above

4.  The Board of Occupational Therapy has the power to do all EXCEPT: Grant/deny licenses Discipline licensees Determine staffing at clinics Power to approve continuing education providers

5.  In the OT Scope of Practice in Florida, physical agent modalities (PAMs) are: Used as a stand alone activity Considered a purposeful activity Not approved Used as an adjunct or preparatory activity for purposeful activity