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Ohio Physical Therapy Jurisprudence Exam – Study Guide – 2025–2026 – State Laws, Ethics, and Professional Practice Regulations Review Material

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This document reviews key topics commonly covered on the Ohio Physical Therapy Jurisprudence Exam, including state laws governing physical therapy practice, professional ethics, licensure requirements, scope of practice, documentation standards, and patient safety regulations. It is structured as a study guide to support understanding of legal and regulatory responsibilities for physical therapists in Ohio. The material focuses on concept mastery and exam preparation rather than reproduction of actual exam questions or answers.

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OHIO PT JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
WITH QUESTIONS AND 100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS WHICH ARE
FULLY SOLVED & UPDATED
GRADED A+ (LATEST VERSION
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LATEST UPDATE 2026
What disciplinary action will be taken if your license is suspended/revoked? - answer-
You will be required to surrender your wall certificate of Ohio license.



To apply for an initial application, the applicant must be ______ years or older. - answer-
18



Ohio license has adopted the Federation of State Board of PT's limit to the number of
times you can take the NPTE. An applicant can take the NPTE exam ______ times within
____ months with a lifetime number of attempts of ____.



What must the applicant satisfy as well as the NPTE to practice in the state of Ohio? -
answer-An applicant can take the NPTE exam 3 times within 6 months with a lifetime
number of attempts of 6.



(The applicant must satisfy all sections of the Revised Code and Admin cons before
being issued a license)



What are some new ways in which you can receive continuing education credits? -
answer-1. Working at a free clinic in Ohio

2. Renewal of specialty certification for 6 hours

3. Renewal of a jurisprudence module for 2 hours.

,T/F: Currently, a student PT/PTA must be 18 years old or older to be supervised by a
PT/PTA. - answer-False: This is effective January of 2020



What is the definition of Physical Therapy? - answer-The evaluation and treatment of a
person by physical measure and the use of ther ex and rehab procedures, with or
without AD, for the purpose of preventing, correcting, or alleviating physical
impairments, functional limitations, and physical disabilities.



(includes physiotherapy)



Physical therapy includes establishment and modification of physical therapy
programs, treatment planning, patient education and instruction, and consultative
services.



_________________ includes determining a physical therapy diagnosis in order to treat
the person's physical impairments, functional limitations, and physical disabilities;
determining a prognosis; and determining a plan of therapeutic intervention.



A. Examination

B. Evaluation

C. Diagnosis

D. Treatment - answer-B. Evaluation



T/F: A physical therapist is expected to design, fabricate, and revise various AD, and the
provision of education/instruction on their use (including braces, splints, ambulatory or
locomotion devices, w/c, P&O.) - answer-True: If and only if the physical therapist is
adequately trained in the design, fabrication of the specific AD, they are expected to
perform these duties under the term, "physical therapy".



Physical therapy includes all of the following, EXCEPT:



A. Administration of topical drugs that have been prescribed.

,B. Referral to a consultative service.

C. Roentgen rays or radium for diagnosis/treatment

D. Use of modalities not prescribed by MD. - answer-C. Physical therapy does not
include Roentgen rays or radium for diagnosis/treatment



OR



Electricity for cauterization or other surgical purposes.



T/F: When determining the physical therapy diagnosis, the medical diagnosis is often
included.



What is the definition of PT diagnosis? - answer-FALSE: A physical therapy diagnosis
means a judgement that is made after examining the nm system or evaluation/studying
its symptoms and that utilizes techniques and science of PT to establish a plan of
therapeutic intervention. *PT diagnosis DOES NOT include the medical diagnosis.*



What types of treatments are included under the term "physical measures"? - answer-1.
Massage

2. Manual therapy

3. Heat

4. Cold

5. Air

6. Light

7. Water

8. Electricity (with exception of cauterization/surgical use)

9. Sound

10. Performance tests of nm function.

, A person who practices or provides patient education and instruction in physical
therapy and includes physiotherapist.



A. Physical therapist technician

B. Physical therapy assistant

C. Physical Therapy aide

D. Physical Therapist - answer-D. PT



A person who assisted in the provision of physical therapy treatments, including
provisions of patient education and instruction, under the supervision of a PT.



A. Physical therapist technician

B. Physical therapy assistant

C. Physical Therapy aide

D. Physical Therapist - answer-B. PTA



All of the following are duties of the Ohio OT, PT, AT board: - answer-A. Licensing PT/PTA
in the state of Ohio

B. Provide an investigation, inquiry, or hearing associated with any finding or order
against a PT



The PT section duties include all of the following: - answer-A. Keep a record of its
proceedings

B. Keep a register of applicants

C. Maintain a register of every PT/PTA in the state



How often does a PT/PTA license expire? - answer-Biennium or once every 2 years



Late application for renewal of a license will be charged a fee of ____? - answer-An
additional fee, not to exceed $35

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