OHIO PT JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
2026
Definition of Physical Therapy - ANS The evaluation and treatment of a person by physical
measures and the use of therapeutic exercises and rehabilitative procedures, with or without
assistive devices, for the purpose of preventing, correcting or alleviating any disability
Definition of Physical Therapist - ANS A person who practices or provides patient education
and instruction of physical therapy. An individual who performs the initial; examination unless
that therapist has transferred the responsibility for management of the patient's care to
another
Definition of Physical Therapist Assistant - ANS A person who assist in the provision of
physical therapy treatments, including the provision of patient education and instruction, under
supervision of a physical therapist
What are the main responsibilities of the Physical Therapy Section of the OTPTAT Board -
ANS - shall license persons desiring to practice physical therapy/assisting
- approve investigation, hearings, inquires and its findings and orders
What are other responsibilities of the Physical Therapy Section - ANS - keep a record of its
proceeds
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, - keep a register of applicants and PT/A in the state
- deposit all fees collected
- on the receipt of an application for a license to practice as a PT/A provide to the applicant the
sections address, dates of upcoming section meetings and a list of names of the section
members
Disciplinary actions the PT section can make after an investigation or hearing - ANS License
suspension, revocation or refusal to issue or renew license, or limit permit
If a investigator is employed by the PT section, what rights do they have - ANS Investigate
compliants, conduct inspections and make inquires as in the judgement. Right to review, obtain
copies, and audit the patient records and personnel files of the licensee and limit permit of the
holders place of business
May the PT section disclose information gathered in an investigation - ANS For good cause.
May disclose to federal, state or local law enforcement, prosecutor or regulatory agency or its
officers or agents engaging in an investigation
Criteria to be granted reciprocity in Ohio - ANS - applicant received a score on the NPTE that
would have been a passing score
- applicant passed the jursiprudence exam
- holds a current and valid license or registration to practice PT in another state
- applicant's education is reasonably equivalent to the educational requirements that were
enforced for licensure
How often does PT/A license expire - ANS Biennially
What is the licensure renewal fee - ANS not more than $125
What change in information should a licensee report to the PT section - ANS Name, business
address, or home address no later than 30 days
@COPYRIGHT 2026/2027 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
2026
Definition of Physical Therapy - ANS The evaluation and treatment of a person by physical
measures and the use of therapeutic exercises and rehabilitative procedures, with or without
assistive devices, for the purpose of preventing, correcting or alleviating any disability
Definition of Physical Therapist - ANS A person who practices or provides patient education
and instruction of physical therapy. An individual who performs the initial; examination unless
that therapist has transferred the responsibility for management of the patient's care to
another
Definition of Physical Therapist Assistant - ANS A person who assist in the provision of
physical therapy treatments, including the provision of patient education and instruction, under
supervision of a physical therapist
What are the main responsibilities of the Physical Therapy Section of the OTPTAT Board -
ANS - shall license persons desiring to practice physical therapy/assisting
- approve investigation, hearings, inquires and its findings and orders
What are other responsibilities of the Physical Therapy Section - ANS - keep a record of its
proceeds
@COPYRIGHT 2026/2027 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
1
, - keep a register of applicants and PT/A in the state
- deposit all fees collected
- on the receipt of an application for a license to practice as a PT/A provide to the applicant the
sections address, dates of upcoming section meetings and a list of names of the section
members
Disciplinary actions the PT section can make after an investigation or hearing - ANS License
suspension, revocation or refusal to issue or renew license, or limit permit
If a investigator is employed by the PT section, what rights do they have - ANS Investigate
compliants, conduct inspections and make inquires as in the judgement. Right to review, obtain
copies, and audit the patient records and personnel files of the licensee and limit permit of the
holders place of business
May the PT section disclose information gathered in an investigation - ANS For good cause.
May disclose to federal, state or local law enforcement, prosecutor or regulatory agency or its
officers or agents engaging in an investigation
Criteria to be granted reciprocity in Ohio - ANS - applicant received a score on the NPTE that
would have been a passing score
- applicant passed the jursiprudence exam
- holds a current and valid license or registration to practice PT in another state
- applicant's education is reasonably equivalent to the educational requirements that were
enforced for licensure
How often does PT/A license expire - ANS Biennially
What is the licensure renewal fee - ANS not more than $125
What change in information should a licensee report to the PT section - ANS Name, business
address, or home address no later than 30 days
@COPYRIGHT 2026/2027 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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