OHIO PTA Jurisprudence Exam
Actual 2025–2026 Questions and
100% Correct Answers with
Rationales | Complete Study Guide
THIS EXAM INCLUDES:
• Verified Questions and Answers
• Detailed Rationales and Explanations
• Ohio Physical Therapy Laws and Rules
• Exam-Style Multiple-Choice Questions
• Professional Ethics Review
• Scope of Practice Guidelines
• Updated 2025–2026 Study Material
,Ohio Physical Therapy Laws & Rules – Complete
Question 1
A physical therapist must complete which of the following to renew her
license?
a) 24 contact hours of continuing education every two years
b) 12 contact hours of continuing education every two years
c) 24 contact hours of continuing education every year
d) 12 contact hours of continuing education every year
Correct Answer: a) 24 contact hours of continuing education every two
years
Rationale: The document (Q63) states PTs need 24 CEUs every 2 years.
Question 2
The following individuals are prohibited by law from using the terms
physical therapist or physiotherapist when providing service to patients:
a) Chiropractor
b) Massage therapist
c) Kinesiologist
d) All of the above
Correct Answer: d) All of the above
Rationale: Only licensed PTs may use those titles; the others are not
licensed as PTs.
,Question 3
The physical therapy section, upon request from another state board of
physical therapy, may provide which of the following information:
a) date the license was initially issued
b) date of license expiration
c) any disciplinary actions taken
d) all of the above
Correct Answer: d) all of the above
Rationale: The document explicitly lists all three as shareable information.
Question 4
Except in the case of a first license renewal, a physical therapist assistant is
eligible for renewal of the license only if he has completed:
a) 20 units of continuing education approved by the Physical Therapy
Section
b) 24 units of continuing education approved by the Athletic Trainers
Section
c) 12 units of continuing education with approval numbers issued by the
Ohio Physical Therapy Association
d) 10 units of continuing education approved by either the American
Physical Therapy Association or the Physical Therapy Section
Correct Answer: c) 12 units of continuing education with approval
numbers issued by the Ohio Physical Therapy Association
Rationale: Q64 confirms PTA needs 12 CEUs every 2 years, and Q4’s key
specifies OPTA approval.
, Question 5
To legally practice as a physical therapist in the State of Ohio, an individual
must hold a current:
a) Temporary license from the Board
b) License issued by the Ohio OT, PT, and AT Board
c) License from any US state
d) Registration with the Ohio Physical Therapy Association
Correct Answer: b) License issued by the Ohio OT, PT, and AT Board
Rationale: Q14 states that out-of-state license holders must obtain an Ohio
license before working.
Question 6
A physical therapist must notify the Physical Therapy Section within 30 days
in all of the following situations EXCEPT:
a) employment or place of business change
b) additional education degrees or professional certification
c) mailing address change
d) name change
Correct Answer: b) additional education degrees or professional
certification
Rationale: Q53 lists name, address, and business address changes – not
degrees/certifications.
Actual 2025–2026 Questions and
100% Correct Answers with
Rationales | Complete Study Guide
THIS EXAM INCLUDES:
• Verified Questions and Answers
• Detailed Rationales and Explanations
• Ohio Physical Therapy Laws and Rules
• Exam-Style Multiple-Choice Questions
• Professional Ethics Review
• Scope of Practice Guidelines
• Updated 2025–2026 Study Material
,Ohio Physical Therapy Laws & Rules – Complete
Question 1
A physical therapist must complete which of the following to renew her
license?
a) 24 contact hours of continuing education every two years
b) 12 contact hours of continuing education every two years
c) 24 contact hours of continuing education every year
d) 12 contact hours of continuing education every year
Correct Answer: a) 24 contact hours of continuing education every two
years
Rationale: The document (Q63) states PTs need 24 CEUs every 2 years.
Question 2
The following individuals are prohibited by law from using the terms
physical therapist or physiotherapist when providing service to patients:
a) Chiropractor
b) Massage therapist
c) Kinesiologist
d) All of the above
Correct Answer: d) All of the above
Rationale: Only licensed PTs may use those titles; the others are not
licensed as PTs.
,Question 3
The physical therapy section, upon request from another state board of
physical therapy, may provide which of the following information:
a) date the license was initially issued
b) date of license expiration
c) any disciplinary actions taken
d) all of the above
Correct Answer: d) all of the above
Rationale: The document explicitly lists all three as shareable information.
Question 4
Except in the case of a first license renewal, a physical therapist assistant is
eligible for renewal of the license only if he has completed:
a) 20 units of continuing education approved by the Physical Therapy
Section
b) 24 units of continuing education approved by the Athletic Trainers
Section
c) 12 units of continuing education with approval numbers issued by the
Ohio Physical Therapy Association
d) 10 units of continuing education approved by either the American
Physical Therapy Association or the Physical Therapy Section
Correct Answer: c) 12 units of continuing education with approval
numbers issued by the Ohio Physical Therapy Association
Rationale: Q64 confirms PTA needs 12 CEUs every 2 years, and Q4’s key
specifies OPTA approval.
, Question 5
To legally practice as a physical therapist in the State of Ohio, an individual
must hold a current:
a) Temporary license from the Board
b) License issued by the Ohio OT, PT, and AT Board
c) License from any US state
d) Registration with the Ohio Physical Therapy Association
Correct Answer: b) License issued by the Ohio OT, PT, and AT Board
Rationale: Q14 states that out-of-state license holders must obtain an Ohio
license before working.
Question 6
A physical therapist must notify the Physical Therapy Section within 30 days
in all of the following situations EXCEPT:
a) employment or place of business change
b) additional education degrees or professional certification
c) mailing address change
d) name change
Correct Answer: b) additional education degrees or professional
certification
Rationale: Q53 lists name, address, and business address changes – not
degrees/certifications.
