Ohio Physical Therapy Jurisprudence
Examination ACTUAL EXAM 2026/2027
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[DOMAIN 1: Ohio Revised Code (ORC) Chapter 4755 — Physical Therapy Practice Act (Questions 1-25)]
Q1. Under ORC 4755.48, a physical therapist in Ohio may provide evaluation and treatment without a
physician referral for up to:
A. 2 weeks or 5 visits
B. 4 weeks or 10 visits, whichever occurs first [CORRECT]
C. 6 weeks or 12 visits
D. Unlimited direct access with no restrictions
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ORC 4755.48 limits direct access to 4 weeks or 10 visits (whichever first). Option A is too
restrictive. Option C exceeds legal limit. Option D is false (Ohio has conditional direct access, not
unlimited).
Q2. Under ORC 4755.40(B)(2), a licensed physical therapist in Ohio is authorized to:
A. Prescribe medications for pain management
B. Diagnose movement system dysfunction and select appropriate interventions [CORRECT]
C. Order radiographic imaging independently
D. Perform surgical procedures
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ORC 4755.40(B)(2) explicitly authorizes PTs to diagnose movement system dysfunction.
Option A/C are physician privileges. Option D is outside all healthcare provider scope except surgeons.
,Q3. A patient receives direct access physical therapy in Ohio. After 10 visits over 3 weeks, the PT must:
A. Automatically discharge the patient
B. Obtain a referral or document consultation with a referring provider [CORRECT]
C. Continue treatment without any additional requirements
D. Refer the patient to a chiropractor
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ORC 4755.48 requires referral or documented consultation after 10 visits (or 4 weeks). Option
A is not required (patient may continue with referral). Option C violates direct access limits. Option D is
inappropriate referral.
Q4. Under ORC 4755.40, physical therapy does NOT include:
A. Examination and evaluation of movement dysfunction
B. Patient education and consultation
C. Medical diagnosis of systemic disease [CORRECT]
D. Intervention for neuromuscular conditions
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: ORC 4755.40 limits PT diagnosis to movement system dysfunction; medical diagnosis of
systemic disease remains physician scope. Options A/B/D are within PT scope per statute.
Q5. A physical therapist in Ohio must inform direct access patients in writing of:
A. The cost of each treatment session only
B. Their right to consult with a physician or other healthcare provider [CORRECT]
C. The PT's malpractice insurance carrier
D. The home address of the treating therapist
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ORC 4755.48 requires written notification of patient's right to see a physician. Option A is
financial, not clinical. Option C/D are not statutory requirements.
Q6. Under ORC 4755.50, a physical therapist assistant must work under:
A. Independent practice authority
, B. Supervision of a licensed physical therapist [CORRECT]
C. Supervision of a physician only
D. Supervision of any healthcare provider
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ORC 4755.50 mandates PTA practice under PT supervision. Option A is prohibited. Option C/D
do not meet Ohio statutory requirements.
Q7. A provisional license to practice physical therapy in Ohio may be issued to:
A. Any applicant with a bachelor's degree in kinesiology
B. A new graduate awaiting NPTE results, for supervised practice only [CORRECT]
C. A PT licensed in another state with 10 years experience
D. A retired PT seeking to re-enter practice
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Provisional licenses per ORC 4755.44 allow new graduates to practice under supervision while
awaiting exam results. Option A lacks PT degree. Option C requires full licensure. Option D requires
reactivation, not provisional status.
Q8. Under ORC 4755.47, license renewal requires completion of continuing education units totaling:
A. 12 CEUs annually
B. 24 CEUs per biennium [CORRECT]
C. 36 CEUs every 3 years
D. 40 CEUs per renewal cycle
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ORC 4755.47 requires 24 CEUs per 2-year renewal period. Options A/C/D do not match Ohio
requirements.
Q9. Of the required continuing education for Ohio PT license renewal, how many hours must be in ethics
or jurisprudence?
A. 1 CEU
B. 2 CEUs [CORRECT]
Examination ACTUAL EXAM 2026/2027
| Ohio OTPTAT Board | Licensure
Preparation | Verified Q&A | Pass
Guaranteed - A+ Graded
[DOMAIN 1: Ohio Revised Code (ORC) Chapter 4755 — Physical Therapy Practice Act (Questions 1-25)]
Q1. Under ORC 4755.48, a physical therapist in Ohio may provide evaluation and treatment without a
physician referral for up to:
A. 2 weeks or 5 visits
B. 4 weeks or 10 visits, whichever occurs first [CORRECT]
C. 6 weeks or 12 visits
D. Unlimited direct access with no restrictions
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ORC 4755.48 limits direct access to 4 weeks or 10 visits (whichever first). Option A is too
restrictive. Option C exceeds legal limit. Option D is false (Ohio has conditional direct access, not
unlimited).
Q2. Under ORC 4755.40(B)(2), a licensed physical therapist in Ohio is authorized to:
A. Prescribe medications for pain management
B. Diagnose movement system dysfunction and select appropriate interventions [CORRECT]
C. Order radiographic imaging independently
D. Perform surgical procedures
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ORC 4755.40(B)(2) explicitly authorizes PTs to diagnose movement system dysfunction.
Option A/C are physician privileges. Option D is outside all healthcare provider scope except surgeons.
,Q3. A patient receives direct access physical therapy in Ohio. After 10 visits over 3 weeks, the PT must:
A. Automatically discharge the patient
B. Obtain a referral or document consultation with a referring provider [CORRECT]
C. Continue treatment without any additional requirements
D. Refer the patient to a chiropractor
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ORC 4755.48 requires referral or documented consultation after 10 visits (or 4 weeks). Option
A is not required (patient may continue with referral). Option C violates direct access limits. Option D is
inappropriate referral.
Q4. Under ORC 4755.40, physical therapy does NOT include:
A. Examination and evaluation of movement dysfunction
B. Patient education and consultation
C. Medical diagnosis of systemic disease [CORRECT]
D. Intervention for neuromuscular conditions
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: ORC 4755.40 limits PT diagnosis to movement system dysfunction; medical diagnosis of
systemic disease remains physician scope. Options A/B/D are within PT scope per statute.
Q5. A physical therapist in Ohio must inform direct access patients in writing of:
A. The cost of each treatment session only
B. Their right to consult with a physician or other healthcare provider [CORRECT]
C. The PT's malpractice insurance carrier
D. The home address of the treating therapist
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ORC 4755.48 requires written notification of patient's right to see a physician. Option A is
financial, not clinical. Option C/D are not statutory requirements.
Q6. Under ORC 4755.50, a physical therapist assistant must work under:
A. Independent practice authority
, B. Supervision of a licensed physical therapist [CORRECT]
C. Supervision of a physician only
D. Supervision of any healthcare provider
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ORC 4755.50 mandates PTA practice under PT supervision. Option A is prohibited. Option C/D
do not meet Ohio statutory requirements.
Q7. A provisional license to practice physical therapy in Ohio may be issued to:
A. Any applicant with a bachelor's degree in kinesiology
B. A new graduate awaiting NPTE results, for supervised practice only [CORRECT]
C. A PT licensed in another state with 10 years experience
D. A retired PT seeking to re-enter practice
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Provisional licenses per ORC 4755.44 allow new graduates to practice under supervision while
awaiting exam results. Option A lacks PT degree. Option C requires full licensure. Option D requires
reactivation, not provisional status.
Q8. Under ORC 4755.47, license renewal requires completion of continuing education units totaling:
A. 12 CEUs annually
B. 24 CEUs per biennium [CORRECT]
C. 36 CEUs every 3 years
D. 40 CEUs per renewal cycle
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ORC 4755.47 requires 24 CEUs per 2-year renewal period. Options A/C/D do not match Ohio
requirements.
Q9. Of the required continuing education for Ohio PT license renewal, how many hours must be in ethics
or jurisprudence?
A. 1 CEU
B. 2 CEUs [CORRECT]
