1|Page
Ohio Physical Therapy Jurisprudence
Examination||Verified Exam!!||, 2026/2027 –
Comprehensive Physical Therapy Legal and Licensure
Preparation Collection
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
,2|Page
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
,3|Page
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
The physical therapy section will accept a foreign physical
therapist (and assistant) education if the following is true:
A. If the degree was received from an institution that
speaks english.
B. If the institution uses a course evaluation tool/form
approved by the PT section
C. If the credentialing organization provides a course
schedule to the PT section
D. If the director of programs provides a signature to the
PT section certifying authenticity of program. - Answer-B.
, 4|Page
T/F: When evaluating whether an applicant's education is
equivalent to educational requirements in the state of Ohio
for PT/PTA licensure, the education needs to meet the up
to date requirements for education criteria. - Answer-
False: It must be equivalent to the educational
requirements on the date of the applications initial
licensure or registration in another state or country.
The licensee must notify the section within _____ days of
a change of name, address, or both. - Answer-30 days
T/F: The physical therapy section may establish fees in
excess of the amounts provided by the section. - Answer-
True: Only IF those fees do not exceed the original
amounts by more than 50%.
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.
Ohio Physical Therapy Jurisprudence
Examination||Verified Exam!!||, 2026/2027 –
Comprehensive Physical Therapy Legal and Licensure
Preparation Collection
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
,2|Page
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
,3|Page
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
The physical therapy section will accept a foreign physical
therapist (and assistant) education if the following is true:
A. If the degree was received from an institution that
speaks english.
B. If the institution uses a course evaluation tool/form
approved by the PT section
C. If the credentialing organization provides a course
schedule to the PT section
D. If the director of programs provides a signature to the
PT section certifying authenticity of program. - Answer-B.
, 4|Page
T/F: When evaluating whether an applicant's education is
equivalent to educational requirements in the state of Ohio
for PT/PTA licensure, the education needs to meet the up
to date requirements for education criteria. - Answer-
False: It must be equivalent to the educational
requirements on the date of the applications initial
licensure or registration in another state or country.
The licensee must notify the section within _____ days of
a change of name, address, or both. - Answer-30 days
T/F: The physical therapy section may establish fees in
excess of the amounts provided by the section. - Answer-
True: Only IF those fees do not exceed the original
amounts by more than 50%.
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.
