PT JURISPRUDENCE CERTIFICATION EXAM
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026
▶ PT does not include..... Answer: 1. The medical diagnosis of a patient's
disability
2. the use of Roentgen rays or radium for diagnosis or therapeutic
purposes
3. the use of electricity for cauterization or other surgical purposes
▶ The PT section shall.... Answer: 1) keep a record of its proceedings
2) keep a register of applicants showing the name and location of the
institution grants the applicant's degree or certificate in PT and whether or
not a license was issued
3) maintain a register of every PT and PTA in the state including the
licensee's last place of business, last known residence and the date and
number of the licensees license
4)deposit all fees collected by the section in accordance with 4755.03
5) on receipt of application for license, provide to the applicant the section's
address, dates of upcoming section meetings and a list of names of the
section members
▶ Investigation for suspension, revocation or refusal to issue or renew
licenses. Answer: The appropriate section of the Ohio occupational
therapy, PT and AT board will investigate, subpoena witnesses and
documents in connections with its investigations. Where a violation of this
,chapter allegedly occurs, a licensed law professional will take charge of the
conduct and prosecution
▶ Investigator's Rights. Answer: Review, obtain copies and audit personal
records and personnel files of licensees and limited permit holders at the
place of business of the licensees or limited permit holders or any other
place where documents may be and shall be given access to such
documents during normal business hours.
▶ . Answer: Information and records received or generated by the board
pursuant to an investigation are confidential, are not public records, are not
subject to discovery in any civil or administrative action.
▶ Obtaining a copy of the licensure standards. Answer: each section shall
publish and make available, upon request and for a fee not to exceed the
actual cost of printing and mailing, the licensure standards prescribed by
the relevant sections of this chapter and the administrative code
▶ Annual Submissions. Answer: Each year the board shall submit to the
governor and general assembly for all its official actions during the
preceding year, together with any recommendations and findings with
regard to the status of the professions of PT, OT and AT
▶ Requirements for Teaching PT. Answer: An individual may teach a PT
course as faculty without holding an Ohio license if...
1) holds a current, valid license in another U.S. state or territory, they may
teach for up to one year without obtaining a license in Ohio
2) A PT who holds a current, valid license or registration to practice PT in
another country who is not licensed as a PT in the US may teach if...
, a) either the foreign licensed individual or the PT institution apply to the PT
section for authorization for the individual to teach up to one year, AND...
b) A designated member(s) of the PT section approves this application
▶ One year. Answer: 365 consecutive days from the first day the individual
teaches in Ohio
▶ Pursuant to the the rules described above in regards to teaching PT
without an Ohio license the PT must notify the PT section with a notification
that should include. Answer: 1) the individuals name
2) the PT education institution where the individual will teach
3) the name and number of the course(s) that the individual will teach
4) the date that the individual will commence teaching in ohio
5) the license number for all valid PT licenses held in the US or any foreign
country
▶ The OTPTAT shall grant a PT License by Reciprocity (an agreement
between states to issue licenses to applicants from other states with credit
for their courses or license level to reduce requirement) if all of the
following are true. Answer: 1) Passed NPTE
2) Passed Jurisprudence
3) Holds a current and valid license or registration to practice PT in another
state or country
4) Minimal education requirements met
5) the applicant pays the fee described in section B of 4755.42 of the
revised code
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026
▶ PT does not include..... Answer: 1. The medical diagnosis of a patient's
disability
2. the use of Roentgen rays or radium for diagnosis or therapeutic
purposes
3. the use of electricity for cauterization or other surgical purposes
▶ The PT section shall.... Answer: 1) keep a record of its proceedings
2) keep a register of applicants showing the name and location of the
institution grants the applicant's degree or certificate in PT and whether or
not a license was issued
3) maintain a register of every PT and PTA in the state including the
licensee's last place of business, last known residence and the date and
number of the licensees license
4)deposit all fees collected by the section in accordance with 4755.03
5) on receipt of application for license, provide to the applicant the section's
address, dates of upcoming section meetings and a list of names of the
section members
▶ Investigation for suspension, revocation or refusal to issue or renew
licenses. Answer: The appropriate section of the Ohio occupational
therapy, PT and AT board will investigate, subpoena witnesses and
documents in connections with its investigations. Where a violation of this
,chapter allegedly occurs, a licensed law professional will take charge of the
conduct and prosecution
▶ Investigator's Rights. Answer: Review, obtain copies and audit personal
records and personnel files of licensees and limited permit holders at the
place of business of the licensees or limited permit holders or any other
place where documents may be and shall be given access to such
documents during normal business hours.
▶ . Answer: Information and records received or generated by the board
pursuant to an investigation are confidential, are not public records, are not
subject to discovery in any civil or administrative action.
▶ Obtaining a copy of the licensure standards. Answer: each section shall
publish and make available, upon request and for a fee not to exceed the
actual cost of printing and mailing, the licensure standards prescribed by
the relevant sections of this chapter and the administrative code
▶ Annual Submissions. Answer: Each year the board shall submit to the
governor and general assembly for all its official actions during the
preceding year, together with any recommendations and findings with
regard to the status of the professions of PT, OT and AT
▶ Requirements for Teaching PT. Answer: An individual may teach a PT
course as faculty without holding an Ohio license if...
1) holds a current, valid license in another U.S. state or territory, they may
teach for up to one year without obtaining a license in Ohio
2) A PT who holds a current, valid license or registration to practice PT in
another country who is not licensed as a PT in the US may teach if...
, a) either the foreign licensed individual or the PT institution apply to the PT
section for authorization for the individual to teach up to one year, AND...
b) A designated member(s) of the PT section approves this application
▶ One year. Answer: 365 consecutive days from the first day the individual
teaches in Ohio
▶ Pursuant to the the rules described above in regards to teaching PT
without an Ohio license the PT must notify the PT section with a notification
that should include. Answer: 1) the individuals name
2) the PT education institution where the individual will teach
3) the name and number of the course(s) that the individual will teach
4) the date that the individual will commence teaching in ohio
5) the license number for all valid PT licenses held in the US or any foreign
country
▶ The OTPTAT shall grant a PT License by Reciprocity (an agreement
between states to issue licenses to applicants from other states with credit
for their courses or license level to reduce requirement) if all of the
following are true. Answer: 1) Passed NPTE
2) Passed Jurisprudence
3) Holds a current and valid license or registration to practice PT in another
state or country
4) Minimal education requirements met
5) the applicant pays the fee described in section B of 4755.42 of the
revised code
