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Ohio Physical Therapy Jurisprudence Examination
(OH JAM)||Verified Exam!!!||, 2026/2027 – Question
Physical Therapy Legal Competency
Assessment||Newest Exam!!!
Definition of Physical Therapy - Answer-The evaluation
and treatment of a person by physical measures and the
use of therapeutic exercises and rehabilitative procedures,
with or without assistive devices, for the purpose of
preventing, correcting or alleviating any disability
Definition of Physical Therapist - Answer-A person who
practices or provides patient education and instruction of
physical therapy. An individual who performs the initial;
examination unless that therapist has transferred the
responsibility for management of the patient's care to
another
Definition of Physical Therapist Assistant - Answer-A
person who assist in the provision of physical therapy
treatments, including the provision of patient education
and instruction, under supervision of a physical therapist
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What change in information should a licensee report to the
PT section - Answer-Name, business address, or home
address no later than 30 days
Who may receive a license by endorsement - Answer-An
applicant who is currently licensed as a PT/A under the
laws of another state provided the requirements for
registration or licensure under the appropriate category in
that state include minimal education and passing score on
the NPTE
What if an applicant for endorsement has been out of
practice for more that 5 years - Answer-Shall retake and
pass the NPTE
Define "out of practice" - Answer-Being actively engaged
in the practice of physical therapy for fewer than 500 hours
over a 5 year period prior to date the applicant submits
endorsement application
When should an individual renew their license - Answer-
January 31st.
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What year does PTs renew their license - Answer-even
numbered years, unless received initial license after
October 1st of an odd year than license is valid through
the January 31st of the second even year
What year does PTAs renew their license - Answer-odd
numbered years, unless received initial license after
October 1st of an even year than license is valid through
the January 31st of the second odd year
What happens if applicant allows license to expire -
Answer-Have to submit a reinstatement application
What happens if an individual practices with an expired
license - Answer-Subject to disciplinary actions
What is the protocol of submitting reinstatement
application before March 1st of the year the license
expired - Answer-Applicant shall complete the number of
contact hours of continuing education that were required
to renew the expired license
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What is the protocol of submitting reinstatement
application after March 1st of the year the license expired -
Answer-Applicant shall complete the number of continuing
education within two years period immediately preceding
the date the board received the application
How many continuing education units does a PT require
for renewal - Answer-24 CEU's
What are the main responsibilities of the Physical Therapy
Section of the OTPTAT Board - Answer-- shall license
persons desiring to practice physical therapy/assisting
- approve investigation, hearings, inquires and its findings
and orders
What are other responsibilities of the Physical Therapy
Section - Answer-- keep a record of its proceeds
- keep a register of applicants and PT/A in the state
- deposit all fees collected
- on the receipt of an application for a license to practice
as a PT/A provide to the applicant the sections address,
dates of upcoming section meetings and a list of names of
the section members
Ohio Physical Therapy Jurisprudence Examination
(OH JAM)||Verified Exam!!!||, 2026/2027 – Question
Physical Therapy Legal Competency
Assessment||Newest Exam!!!
Definition of Physical Therapy - Answer-The evaluation
and treatment of a person by physical measures and the
use of therapeutic exercises and rehabilitative procedures,
with or without assistive devices, for the purpose of
preventing, correcting or alleviating any disability
Definition of Physical Therapist - Answer-A person who
practices or provides patient education and instruction of
physical therapy. An individual who performs the initial;
examination unless that therapist has transferred the
responsibility for management of the patient's care to
another
Definition of Physical Therapist Assistant - Answer-A
person who assist in the provision of physical therapy
treatments, including the provision of patient education
and instruction, under supervision of a physical therapist
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What change in information should a licensee report to the
PT section - Answer-Name, business address, or home
address no later than 30 days
Who may receive a license by endorsement - Answer-An
applicant who is currently licensed as a PT/A under the
laws of another state provided the requirements for
registration or licensure under the appropriate category in
that state include minimal education and passing score on
the NPTE
What if an applicant for endorsement has been out of
practice for more that 5 years - Answer-Shall retake and
pass the NPTE
Define "out of practice" - Answer-Being actively engaged
in the practice of physical therapy for fewer than 500 hours
over a 5 year period prior to date the applicant submits
endorsement application
When should an individual renew their license - Answer-
January 31st.
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What year does PTs renew their license - Answer-even
numbered years, unless received initial license after
October 1st of an odd year than license is valid through
the January 31st of the second even year
What year does PTAs renew their license - Answer-odd
numbered years, unless received initial license after
October 1st of an even year than license is valid through
the January 31st of the second odd year
What happens if applicant allows license to expire -
Answer-Have to submit a reinstatement application
What happens if an individual practices with an expired
license - Answer-Subject to disciplinary actions
What is the protocol of submitting reinstatement
application before March 1st of the year the license
expired - Answer-Applicant shall complete the number of
contact hours of continuing education that were required
to renew the expired license
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What is the protocol of submitting reinstatement
application after March 1st of the year the license expired -
Answer-Applicant shall complete the number of continuing
education within two years period immediately preceding
the date the board received the application
How many continuing education units does a PT require
for renewal - Answer-24 CEU's
What are the main responsibilities of the Physical Therapy
Section of the OTPTAT Board - Answer-- shall license
persons desiring to practice physical therapy/assisting
- approve investigation, hearings, inquires and its findings
and orders
What are other responsibilities of the Physical Therapy
Section - Answer-- keep a record of its proceeds
- keep a register of applicants and PT/A in the state
- deposit all fees collected
- on the receipt of an application for a license to practice
as a PT/A provide to the applicant the sections address,
dates of upcoming section meetings and a list of names of
the section members
