Kentucky Jurisprudence Practice Exam
Subject: Allied Health Licensure (PT, PTA,
OT, COTA, SLP) Year: 2026/2027.
Domain 1: Licensure, Renewal & Continuing Competency (10 Questions)
1. According to the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure and relevant Allied Health Boards,
what is the total requirement for continuing education (CE) hours during a biennial renewal
period for a licensed Physical Therapist?
A. 10 hours of approved CE
B. 20 hours of approved CE
C. 40 hours of approved CE
D. No CE is required for the first renewal
Answer: [CORRECT]
Rationale: Per Kentucky Administrative Regulations (e.g., 201 KAR 22:060 for Physical
Therapy), a licensed Physical Therapist is required to complete 20 hours of approved
continuing education during each biennial renewal period to ensure continued competency.
2. Within the required continuing education hours for renewal, which specific course content
is mandatory for all licensees?
A. Pharmacology
B. Domestic Violence
C. Jurisprudence or Ethics
D. Geriatrics
Answer: [CORRECT]
Rationale: Kentucky Administrative Regulations mandate that a portion of the required CE
hours (typically 3 hours) must be dedicated to the study of professional ethics or jurisdiction-
specific jurisprudence to ensure adherence to state laws and professional standards.
,3. Can a licensee carry over excess continuing education hours earned in one renewal period
to the next renewal cycle?
A. Yes, up to 10 hours may be carried over
B. Yes, all excess hours may be carried over
C. No, CE hours may not be carried over
D. Only "Jurisprudence" hours may be carried over
Answer: [CORRECT]
Rationale: Under Kentucky law, CE requirements are specific to the renewal period in which
they are earned; hours may not be banked or carried over to subsequent renewal cycles to
prevent hoarding of credits and ensure current education.
4. Prior to the issuance of an initial license, what specific criminal history requirement must
an applicant satisfy?
A. The applicant must submit a federal FBI background check only
B. The applicant must submit a state and federal criminal background check via the Kentucky
State Police
C. The applicant must sign an affidavit stating they have no criminal history
D. No background check is required unless the applicant is under 21
Answer: [CORRECT]
Rationale: Per KRS 327.040 (and relevant statutes for OT/SLP), an applicant for a new license
must submit a state and national criminal history background check to the Kentucky Board of
Medical Licensure or specific allied health board as part of the initial application process.
5. If a background check reveals a criminal conviction, what is the authority of the Kentucky
Board regarding licensure?
A. The Board must issue the license regardless of the conviction
B. The Board is prohibited from denying a license based on criminal history
C. The Board has the authority to refuse to issue a license based on the nature of the
conviction and its relation to the profession
, D. The applicant must wait 5 years before reapplying
Answer: [CORRECT]
Rationale: KRS 327.040 grants the Board the discretionary authority to deny an application for
licensure if the applicant has been convicted of a felony or other crime that indicates the
individual may pose a risk to public health or safety.
6. What is the specific period and expiration date for the standard biennial renewal cycle for
Kentucky allied health licenses?
A. Annually on December 31st
B. Biennially on October 1st
C. Biennially on March 31st of every odd year
D. Biennially on July 1st of every even year
Answer: [CORRECT]
Rationale: Per KRS Chapter 327 and corresponding Board administrative regulations, licenses
expire biennially on March 31st of every odd-numbered year, requiring the renewal of the
license before this date to practice legally.
7. Which of the following statements accurately describes the practice rights for a licensee
with an "Inactive" license status in Kentucky?
A. The licensee may practice in a volunteer setting only
B. The licensee may practice under the supervision of a fully licensed mentor
C. The licensee cannot practice at all in the state of Kentucky while the license is inactive
D. The licensee may provide limited home health services
Answer: [CORRECT]
Rationale: According to KRS 327.080, an individual holding an inactive license is prohibited
from engaging in the practice of physical therapy (or other applicable profession) within the
Commonwealth of Kentucky; the license is merely held, not utilized.
Subject: Allied Health Licensure (PT, PTA,
OT, COTA, SLP) Year: 2026/2027.
Domain 1: Licensure, Renewal & Continuing Competency (10 Questions)
1. According to the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure and relevant Allied Health Boards,
what is the total requirement for continuing education (CE) hours during a biennial renewal
period for a licensed Physical Therapist?
A. 10 hours of approved CE
B. 20 hours of approved CE
C. 40 hours of approved CE
D. No CE is required for the first renewal
Answer: [CORRECT]
Rationale: Per Kentucky Administrative Regulations (e.g., 201 KAR 22:060 for Physical
Therapy), a licensed Physical Therapist is required to complete 20 hours of approved
continuing education during each biennial renewal period to ensure continued competency.
2. Within the required continuing education hours for renewal, which specific course content
is mandatory for all licensees?
A. Pharmacology
B. Domestic Violence
C. Jurisprudence or Ethics
D. Geriatrics
Answer: [CORRECT]
Rationale: Kentucky Administrative Regulations mandate that a portion of the required CE
hours (typically 3 hours) must be dedicated to the study of professional ethics or jurisdiction-
specific jurisprudence to ensure adherence to state laws and professional standards.
,3. Can a licensee carry over excess continuing education hours earned in one renewal period
to the next renewal cycle?
A. Yes, up to 10 hours may be carried over
B. Yes, all excess hours may be carried over
C. No, CE hours may not be carried over
D. Only "Jurisprudence" hours may be carried over
Answer: [CORRECT]
Rationale: Under Kentucky law, CE requirements are specific to the renewal period in which
they are earned; hours may not be banked or carried over to subsequent renewal cycles to
prevent hoarding of credits and ensure current education.
4. Prior to the issuance of an initial license, what specific criminal history requirement must
an applicant satisfy?
A. The applicant must submit a federal FBI background check only
B. The applicant must submit a state and federal criminal background check via the Kentucky
State Police
C. The applicant must sign an affidavit stating they have no criminal history
D. No background check is required unless the applicant is under 21
Answer: [CORRECT]
Rationale: Per KRS 327.040 (and relevant statutes for OT/SLP), an applicant for a new license
must submit a state and national criminal history background check to the Kentucky Board of
Medical Licensure or specific allied health board as part of the initial application process.
5. If a background check reveals a criminal conviction, what is the authority of the Kentucky
Board regarding licensure?
A. The Board must issue the license regardless of the conviction
B. The Board is prohibited from denying a license based on criminal history
C. The Board has the authority to refuse to issue a license based on the nature of the
conviction and its relation to the profession
, D. The applicant must wait 5 years before reapplying
Answer: [CORRECT]
Rationale: KRS 327.040 grants the Board the discretionary authority to deny an application for
licensure if the applicant has been convicted of a felony or other crime that indicates the
individual may pose a risk to public health or safety.
6. What is the specific period and expiration date for the standard biennial renewal cycle for
Kentucky allied health licenses?
A. Annually on December 31st
B. Biennially on October 1st
C. Biennially on March 31st of every odd year
D. Biennially on July 1st of every even year
Answer: [CORRECT]
Rationale: Per KRS Chapter 327 and corresponding Board administrative regulations, licenses
expire biennially on March 31st of every odd-numbered year, requiring the renewal of the
license before this date to practice legally.
7. Which of the following statements accurately describes the practice rights for a licensee
with an "Inactive" license status in Kentucky?
A. The licensee may practice in a volunteer setting only
B. The licensee may practice under the supervision of a fully licensed mentor
C. The licensee cannot practice at all in the state of Kentucky while the license is inactive
D. The licensee may provide limited home health services
Answer: [CORRECT]
Rationale: According to KRS 327.080, an individual holding an inactive license is prohibited
from engaging in the practice of physical therapy (or other applicable profession) within the
Commonwealth of Kentucky; the license is merely held, not utilized.
