OHIO PTA JURISPRUDENCE ACTUAL
EXAM 2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS | GRADED A+
INTRODUCTION / EXAM OVERVIEW
This comprehensive study guide is designed for Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
candidates and licensed practitioners preparing for the Ohio PTA Jurisprudence
Examination for the 2025/2026 licensing cycle. The exam assesses knowledge of the
laws, rules, and regulations governing physical therapy practice in Ohio, as outlined in
the Ohio Revised Code (ORC) and Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) .
Key Regulatory Framework:
• Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board –
Governing body with 16 members: 5 PTs, 4 OTs, 1 OTA, 4 ATs, 1 Physician, 1
Public Representative (4 additional PT non-voting, non-board members serve on
the Physical Therapy Section)
• License Renewal: PTs must complete 24 contact hours of continuing education
every two years; PTAs must complete 12 contact hours every two years
• CE Approval: Continuing education for PTAs must have approval numbers issued
by the Ohio Physical Therapy Association
• Jurisprudence Assessment Module (JAM): Required for each renewal, counts
for 2 continuing education hours
• License Display: Must be displayed in a conspicuous location where the clinician
spends the major part of their time
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q1
A physical therapist would NOT be allowed to initiate treatment based on which of the
following?
A. a verbal order
,B. a prescription signed by a physician assistant
C. a phone order
D. a faxed prescription
Answer: B
Rationale: Treatment cannot be initiated based on a prescription signed by a physician
assistant. Proper authorization must come from appropriately licensed practitioners as
defined in Ohio law .
Q2
Which of the following organizations may the Physical Therapy Section contract with to
approve courses for physical therapy continuing education for the State of Ohio?
A. federation of state boards of physical therapy
B. Ohio physical therapy association/Ohio chapter of the American physical therapy
association
C. American physical therapy association
D. all of the above
Answer: B
Rationale: The Physical Therapy Section may contract specifically with the Ohio Physical
Therapy Association/Ohio chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association to
approve continuing education courses .
Q3
The physical therapist assistant may follow a treatment plan designed by:
A. an OT
B. a physician
C. a PT
D. all of the above
Answer: C
Rationale: The physical therapist assistant must follow a treatment plan designed by a
licensed physical therapist. Treatment plans cannot be designed by OTs or physicians for
PTA implementation .
, Q4
The powers and duties of the Physical Therapy Section include which of the following?
A. examine and license persons desiring to practice physical therapy in the state of Ohio
B. adopt rules in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code
C. Maintain registry of all physical therapist and physical therapist assistants in Ohio
D. all of the above
Answer: D
Rationale: The Physical Therapy Section has comprehensive powers including
examination and licensing, rule adoption, and maintaining the registry of all PTs and
PTAs in Ohio .
Q5
If a physical therapist is aware that another physical therapist is practicing with an
expired license, he must:
A. inform that individual that he is practicing illegally
B. report that individual to the Physical Therapy Section of the Board
C. Prohibit this individual from supervising other staff
D. all of the above
Answer: D
Rationale: A physical therapist who becomes aware of another practicing with an
expired license must take all of these actions: inform the individual, report to the Board,
and prohibit supervision of other staff .
Q6
The physical therapist assistant may perform all of the following except:
A. prosthetic and orthotic training
B. initial evaluation
C. implement treatment plan
D. select modalities
Answer: B
Rationale: Initial evaluation is the sole responsibility of the supervising physical
therapist and cannot be performed by a PTA .
EXAM 2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS | GRADED A+
INTRODUCTION / EXAM OVERVIEW
This comprehensive study guide is designed for Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
candidates and licensed practitioners preparing for the Ohio PTA Jurisprudence
Examination for the 2025/2026 licensing cycle. The exam assesses knowledge of the
laws, rules, and regulations governing physical therapy practice in Ohio, as outlined in
the Ohio Revised Code (ORC) and Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) .
Key Regulatory Framework:
• Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board –
Governing body with 16 members: 5 PTs, 4 OTs, 1 OTA, 4 ATs, 1 Physician, 1
Public Representative (4 additional PT non-voting, non-board members serve on
the Physical Therapy Section)
• License Renewal: PTs must complete 24 contact hours of continuing education
every two years; PTAs must complete 12 contact hours every two years
• CE Approval: Continuing education for PTAs must have approval numbers issued
by the Ohio Physical Therapy Association
• Jurisprudence Assessment Module (JAM): Required for each renewal, counts
for 2 continuing education hours
• License Display: Must be displayed in a conspicuous location where the clinician
spends the major part of their time
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q1
A physical therapist would NOT be allowed to initiate treatment based on which of the
following?
A. a verbal order
,B. a prescription signed by a physician assistant
C. a phone order
D. a faxed prescription
Answer: B
Rationale: Treatment cannot be initiated based on a prescription signed by a physician
assistant. Proper authorization must come from appropriately licensed practitioners as
defined in Ohio law .
Q2
Which of the following organizations may the Physical Therapy Section contract with to
approve courses for physical therapy continuing education for the State of Ohio?
A. federation of state boards of physical therapy
B. Ohio physical therapy association/Ohio chapter of the American physical therapy
association
C. American physical therapy association
D. all of the above
Answer: B
Rationale: The Physical Therapy Section may contract specifically with the Ohio Physical
Therapy Association/Ohio chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association to
approve continuing education courses .
Q3
The physical therapist assistant may follow a treatment plan designed by:
A. an OT
B. a physician
C. a PT
D. all of the above
Answer: C
Rationale: The physical therapist assistant must follow a treatment plan designed by a
licensed physical therapist. Treatment plans cannot be designed by OTs or physicians for
PTA implementation .
, Q4
The powers and duties of the Physical Therapy Section include which of the following?
A. examine and license persons desiring to practice physical therapy in the state of Ohio
B. adopt rules in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code
C. Maintain registry of all physical therapist and physical therapist assistants in Ohio
D. all of the above
Answer: D
Rationale: The Physical Therapy Section has comprehensive powers including
examination and licensing, rule adoption, and maintaining the registry of all PTs and
PTAs in Ohio .
Q5
If a physical therapist is aware that another physical therapist is practicing with an
expired license, he must:
A. inform that individual that he is practicing illegally
B. report that individual to the Physical Therapy Section of the Board
C. Prohibit this individual from supervising other staff
D. all of the above
Answer: D
Rationale: A physical therapist who becomes aware of another practicing with an
expired license must take all of these actions: inform the individual, report to the Board,
and prohibit supervision of other staff .
Q6
The physical therapist assistant may perform all of the following except:
A. prosthetic and orthotic training
B. initial evaluation
C. implement treatment plan
D. select modalities
Answer: B
Rationale: Initial evaluation is the sole responsibility of the supervising physical
therapist and cannot be performed by a PTA .
