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Texas Physical Therapy Jurisprudence Exam
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Texas Physical Therapy Jurisprudence Exam
Based on official TBPTE guidelines and the Texas Physical Therapy Practice Act, this exam (TX JAM)
consists of 75 multiple-choice questions with a 2-hour 20-minute time limit and a required 80% passing
score (60/75) . The exam is open-book, and completion earns 2 Continuing Competence Units
(CCUs) for renewal .
Important Update (Effective June 1, 2017): The TX JAM is now an interactive online assessment that
combines and replaces the previous Jurisprudence Exam and the ethics/professional responsibility CCU
renewal requirement . It covers the Texas Physical Therapy Practice Act and Rules, APTA Code of Ethics,
and APTA Core Values .
Below are 150 scenario-based questions with answers and italicized rationales, designed to reflect the
current exam format.
Part 1: Exam Coverage Summary (Point Form)
I. Regulatory Authority & Licensing
• TBPTE (Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners) is the regulatory agency responsible for
licensing PTs and PTAs
• Board composition: 9 members (5 PTs, 4 public members)
• Primary purpose of Practice Act: Protect the public by ensuring safe and competent practice
• Licensure requirements: CAPTE-accredited degree + NPTE (passing score 600) + Jurisprudence
Exam
• Minimum age: 21 years
• Licensure by endorsement for out-of-state licensees in good standing
II. License Renewal & Continuing Competence
• Renewal period: Every 2 years (biennial, by end of birth month)
• Required CCUs: 30 for PTs, 20 for PTAs
• CCUs must be completed within the last 24 months; cannot carry over
• Keep CCU proof for 4 years after license expiration
• TX JAM provides 2 CCUs toward renewal
III. Supervision & Delegation
• PTA supervision: PT must be on call and readily available; documented conferences required
• PT Aide supervision: On-site by PT or PTA; within reasonable proximity during patient
interaction
• PTA CANNOT perform initial evaluation, alter POC, or recommend equipment
• Aides CANNOT perform evaluative/assessment activities; can only document quantitative info
IV. Referral Requirements & Direct Access
• Texas has direct access with provisions
• Qualified referral sources: Physicians, dentists, chiropractors, podiatrists, PAs, and advanced
nurse practitioners
• Exceptions to referral requirement: Evaluation (no diagnosis/treatment), asymptomatic
(wellness/fitness), emergency circumstances, prior referrals
• Prior referral rules: Notify referral HCP within 5 days; max 20 visits OR 30 consecutive calendar
days; referral must be less than 1 year old; PT licensed >1 year
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V. Disciplinary Actions & Definitions
Term Definition
Reprimand Public, formal censure against a license
Suspension Temporary withdrawal; placed on probation
Revocation Permanent withdrawal; reinstatement petitions considered no sooner than 180 days
Probation Condition during suspension period
Moral turpitude Baseness, vileness, or dishonesty of high degree
Complaint Written statement of allegations filed with board
VI. Documentation & Practice Standards
• Re-evaluation required: Every 60 days, with change in medical status, prior to planned D/C, or
when POC changes
• Order of credentials: Professional title (PT) first, educational degree (DPT) second
• Required display: License and consumer information sign in practice location
• Address change notification: Within 30 days
VII. TX JAM (Jurisprudence Assessment Module)
• Open-book, online assessment
• Tests: Practice Act & Rules, APTA Code of Ethics, APTA Standards of Ethical Conduct, APTA Core
Values
• Replaces both jurisprudence exam AND ethics/professional responsibility CCU requirement
• Required for: Initial licensure (examination/endorsement) AND license renewal
Question 1
A patient asks their physical therapist whether the therapist is licensed by the state of Texas. The
therapist should:
A) Decline to answer, as licensing information is confidential
B) Provide their license number upon request
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C) Refer the patient to the TBPTE website only
D) Tell the patient to ask their physician instead
Answer: B
Rationale: Physical therapists must provide their license number to patients upon request as part of
transparency and professional accountability under Texas law .
Question 2
Which of the following is NOT a power granted to the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners?
A) Issuing licenses to qualified applicants
B) Investigating complaints against licensees
C) Setting reimbursement rates for physical therapy services
D) Imposing disciplinary sanctions for violations
Answer: C
Rationale: The TBPTE regulates licensure, practice standards, and discipline but does NOT set
reimbursement rates for services .
Question 3
A physical therapist wants to advertise their new clinic. Which of the following would be considered
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unprofessional conduct?
A) Stating "Board Certified in Orthopedics" when certified
B) Claiming "100% success rate for back pain" without evidence
C) Listing their PT license number
D) Including their DPT degree after "PT"
Answer: B
Rationale: Making false or misleading claims about treatment outcomes violates advertising standards
and can lead to disciplinary action .
Question 4
A PTA has been treating a patient for three weeks under the supervision of a PT. The patient shows
significant improvement. The PTA believes the plan of care needs modification. The PTA should:
A) Modify the plan of care independently
B) Discuss the proposed changes with the supervising PT
C) Discharge the patient without consulting the PT
D) Continue with the original plan unchanged
Answer: B
Texas Physical Therapy Jurisprudence Exam
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS JUST
RELEASED
Texas Physical Therapy Jurisprudence Exam
Based on official TBPTE guidelines and the Texas Physical Therapy Practice Act, this exam (TX JAM)
consists of 75 multiple-choice questions with a 2-hour 20-minute time limit and a required 80% passing
score (60/75) . The exam is open-book, and completion earns 2 Continuing Competence Units
(CCUs) for renewal .
Important Update (Effective June 1, 2017): The TX JAM is now an interactive online assessment that
combines and replaces the previous Jurisprudence Exam and the ethics/professional responsibility CCU
renewal requirement . It covers the Texas Physical Therapy Practice Act and Rules, APTA Code of Ethics,
and APTA Core Values .
Below are 150 scenario-based questions with answers and italicized rationales, designed to reflect the
current exam format.
Part 1: Exam Coverage Summary (Point Form)
I. Regulatory Authority & Licensing
• TBPTE (Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners) is the regulatory agency responsible for
licensing PTs and PTAs
• Board composition: 9 members (5 PTs, 4 public members)
• Primary purpose of Practice Act: Protect the public by ensuring safe and competent practice
• Licensure requirements: CAPTE-accredited degree + NPTE (passing score 600) + Jurisprudence
Exam
• Minimum age: 21 years
• Licensure by endorsement for out-of-state licensees in good standing
II. License Renewal & Continuing Competence
• Renewal period: Every 2 years (biennial, by end of birth month)
• Required CCUs: 30 for PTs, 20 for PTAs
• CCUs must be completed within the last 24 months; cannot carry over
• Keep CCU proof for 4 years after license expiration
• TX JAM provides 2 CCUs toward renewal
III. Supervision & Delegation
• PTA supervision: PT must be on call and readily available; documented conferences required
• PT Aide supervision: On-site by PT or PTA; within reasonable proximity during patient
interaction
• PTA CANNOT perform initial evaluation, alter POC, or recommend equipment
• Aides CANNOT perform evaluative/assessment activities; can only document quantitative info
IV. Referral Requirements & Direct Access
• Texas has direct access with provisions
• Qualified referral sources: Physicians, dentists, chiropractors, podiatrists, PAs, and advanced
nurse practitioners
• Exceptions to referral requirement: Evaluation (no diagnosis/treatment), asymptomatic
(wellness/fitness), emergency circumstances, prior referrals
• Prior referral rules: Notify referral HCP within 5 days; max 20 visits OR 30 consecutive calendar
days; referral must be less than 1 year old; PT licensed >1 year
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V. Disciplinary Actions & Definitions
Term Definition
Reprimand Public, formal censure against a license
Suspension Temporary withdrawal; placed on probation
Revocation Permanent withdrawal; reinstatement petitions considered no sooner than 180 days
Probation Condition during suspension period
Moral turpitude Baseness, vileness, or dishonesty of high degree
Complaint Written statement of allegations filed with board
VI. Documentation & Practice Standards
• Re-evaluation required: Every 60 days, with change in medical status, prior to planned D/C, or
when POC changes
• Order of credentials: Professional title (PT) first, educational degree (DPT) second
• Required display: License and consumer information sign in practice location
• Address change notification: Within 30 days
VII. TX JAM (Jurisprudence Assessment Module)
• Open-book, online assessment
• Tests: Practice Act & Rules, APTA Code of Ethics, APTA Standards of Ethical Conduct, APTA Core
Values
• Replaces both jurisprudence exam AND ethics/professional responsibility CCU requirement
• Required for: Initial licensure (examination/endorsement) AND license renewal
Question 1
A patient asks their physical therapist whether the therapist is licensed by the state of Texas. The
therapist should:
A) Decline to answer, as licensing information is confidential
B) Provide their license number upon request
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C) Refer the patient to the TBPTE website only
D) Tell the patient to ask their physician instead
Answer: B
Rationale: Physical therapists must provide their license number to patients upon request as part of
transparency and professional accountability under Texas law .
Question 2
Which of the following is NOT a power granted to the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners?
A) Issuing licenses to qualified applicants
B) Investigating complaints against licensees
C) Setting reimbursement rates for physical therapy services
D) Imposing disciplinary sanctions for violations
Answer: C
Rationale: The TBPTE regulates licensure, practice standards, and discipline but does NOT set
reimbursement rates for services .
Question 3
A physical therapist wants to advertise their new clinic. Which of the following would be considered
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unprofessional conduct?
A) Stating "Board Certified in Orthopedics" when certified
B) Claiming "100% success rate for back pain" without evidence
C) Listing their PT license number
D) Including their DPT degree after "PT"
Answer: B
Rationale: Making false or misleading claims about treatment outcomes violates advertising standards
and can lead to disciplinary action .
Question 4
A PTA has been treating a patient for three weeks under the supervision of a PT. The patient shows
significant improvement. The PTA believes the plan of care needs modification. The PTA should:
A) Modify the plan of care independently
B) Discuss the proposed changes with the supervising PT
C) Discharge the patient without consulting the PT
D) Continue with the original plan unchanged
Answer: B
