Ohio PTA Jurisprudence PREPARATION
TEST 2026 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
● Definition of Physical Therapist. Answer: 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. Answer: 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. Answer: - 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.
Answer: - keep a record of its proceeds
- 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. Answer: 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. Answer: 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.
Answer: 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. Answer: - 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
TEST 2026 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
● Definition of Physical Therapist. Answer: 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. Answer: 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. Answer: - 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.
Answer: - keep a record of its proceeds
- 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. Answer: 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. Answer: 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.
Answer: 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. Answer: - 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
