Ohio PT Laws and Rules, Physical therapy
Jurisprudence UPDATED Exam Questions
and CORRECT Answers
Physical Therapy - CORRECT ANSWER- Evaluation and treatment of a person by physical
measures and the use of therapeutic exercise, and rehabilitative procedures, with or without
assistive devices for the purpose of preventing, correcting, or alleviating any physical
disabilities. Includes physiotherapy.
Physical therapy includes: - CORRECT ANSWER- - Establishment and modification of PT
programs, treatment planning, patient education and instruction, and consultative services
- Determining a PT 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
- Design, fabrication, and revision of various assistive devices, and provision of education
and instruction in the use of those devices including braces, splints, ambulatory or
locomotion devices, wheelchairs, prosthetics and orthotics
- Administration of topical drugs that have been prescribed by a licensed health professional
authorized to prescribe drugs
Physical therapy diagnosis means: - CORRECT ANSWER- Judgement that is made after
examining the neuro musculoskeletal system or evaluating or studying its symptoms and that
utilizes the techniques and science of physical therapy to establish a pan of therapeutic
intervention. PT diagnosis does not include a medical diagnosis.
Physical measures include: - CORRECT ANSWER- Massage and other manual therapy
techniques, heat, cold, air, light, water, electricity, sound, and performance of tests of
neuromuscular function
Physical therapy DOES NOT include: - CORRECT ANSWER- - The use of electricity for
cauterization or other surgical purposes.
- The use of Roentgen rays or radium for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes
Physical Therapist - CORRECT ANSWER- A person who practices or provides patient
education and instruction in physical therapy and includes a physiotherapist
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Individual who performs initial examination unless that PT has transferred the responsibility
for the management of the patient's care to another PT and that PT agrees to the transfer
Physical Therapist Assistant - CORRECT ANSWER- A person who assists in the provision of
physical therapy treatments, including the provision of patient education and instruction,
under the supervision of a physical therapist
Supervision - CORRECT ANSWER- Availability and responsibility of the supervisor for
direction of the actions of the person supervised
Duties of PT section - CORRECT ANSWER- - Ohio OTPTAT board licenses persons
desiring to practice PT or to practice as PTAs in this state
- Section conducts investigations, inquiries, or hearings. Any findings should be confirmed or
approved by the section
The Section shall:
-Keep record of its proceedings
-Keep register of applicants showing name and location of the institution granting applicant's
degree/certificate in PT and whether or not license was issued
-Maintain a register of every PT and PTA in this state; including last known place of business,
last known residence, and date and number of the license
-Deposit all fees collected by the section
-Provide applicant with section's address, dates of upcoming meetings, and a list of section
member names upon receipt of a license application.
PT License Qualifications - CORRECT ANSWER- Submit to PT section of OTPTAT board:
- Name
- Current address
- Physical description & photo
,- Proof of completion of a master's or doctorate program of PT educaion that is accredited by
NPT accreditation agency
- Application fee of no more than $125
PT Education Requirements - CORRECT ANSWER- - Minimum of 120 academic semester
credits or its equivalent, including courses in biological and other physical sciences
- Course in physical therapy education that has provided instruction in basic sciences, clinical
sciences, and PT theory and procedures
PT License Approval - CORRECT ANSWER- Section will approve application to sit for the
examination no later than 120 days after receiving the complete application
- CORRECT ANSWER-
The board can/should - CORRECT ANSWER- -Request documents relevant to the section's
evaluation of the application
-Notify applicant in writing of section's intent to deny a license and applicant's right to
request a hearing to appeal the section's decision
If the section fails to comply they should refund 1/2 of the application fee to the applicant
PT Examinations - CORRECT ANSWER- To receive license must pass:
- NPTE for PTs approved by PT section of OTPTAT board that tests knowledge of basic and
applied sciences as they relate to PT and PT theory and procedures
- Jurisprudence exam on Ohio's laws and rules governing practice of PT that is approved by
the PT section
PT License Reciprocity - CORRECT ANSWER- Applicant may receive license without
taking the NPTE if applicant:
- Presents satisfactory evidence that the applicant received a score on a national PT exam that
would have been a passing score according to the board in the year the exam was taken
- Presents satisfactory evidence that applicant passed the jurisprudence exam
- Holds a current and valid license or registration to practice PT in another state or country
, - Can demonstrate that their education is reasonably equivalent to educational requirements
that were in force for licensure in OH on the applicant's initial license date
- Pays required fee of no more than $125
- Is not in violation of any section of this chapter or rule adopted under it
Section should send written notice if applicant's application information is insufficient
denying approval with explanation through certified mail with in 30 days of making their
decision
PTA License Reciprocity - CORRECT ANSWER- Applicant may receive license without
taking the NPTE if applicant:
- Presents satisfactory evidence that the applicant received a score on a national PTA exam
that would have been a passing score according to the board in the year the exam was taken
- Presents satisfactory evidence that applicant passed the jurisprudence exam
- Holds a current and valid license or registration to practice as a PTA in another state or
country
- Can demonstrate that their education is reasonably equivalent to educational requirements
that were in force for licensure in OH on the applicant's initial license date
- Pays required fee of no more than $125
- Is not in violation of any section of this chapter or rule adopted under it
Section should send written notice if applicant's application information is insufficient
denying approval with explanation through certified mail with in 30 days of making their
decision
License Renewal - CORRECT ANSWER- Licenses must be renewed biennially and
licensees should:
- Apply to PT section of OTPTAT board for renewal
- Pay renewal fee of no more than $125
- Turn in signed statements verifying completion of CEU requirements
- Report changes in name, business address, or home address in writing to PT section no later
than 30 days after the date change
Licenses not renewed before last day of renewal will automatically expire
Jurisprudence UPDATED Exam Questions
and CORRECT Answers
Physical Therapy - CORRECT ANSWER- Evaluation and treatment of a person by physical
measures and the use of therapeutic exercise, and rehabilitative procedures, with or without
assistive devices for the purpose of preventing, correcting, or alleviating any physical
disabilities. Includes physiotherapy.
Physical therapy includes: - CORRECT ANSWER- - Establishment and modification of PT
programs, treatment planning, patient education and instruction, and consultative services
- Determining a PT 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
- Design, fabrication, and revision of various assistive devices, and provision of education
and instruction in the use of those devices including braces, splints, ambulatory or
locomotion devices, wheelchairs, prosthetics and orthotics
- Administration of topical drugs that have been prescribed by a licensed health professional
authorized to prescribe drugs
Physical therapy diagnosis means: - CORRECT ANSWER- Judgement that is made after
examining the neuro musculoskeletal system or evaluating or studying its symptoms and that
utilizes the techniques and science of physical therapy to establish a pan of therapeutic
intervention. PT diagnosis does not include a medical diagnosis.
Physical measures include: - CORRECT ANSWER- Massage and other manual therapy
techniques, heat, cold, air, light, water, electricity, sound, and performance of tests of
neuromuscular function
Physical therapy DOES NOT include: - CORRECT ANSWER- - The use of electricity for
cauterization or other surgical purposes.
- The use of Roentgen rays or radium for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes
Physical Therapist - CORRECT ANSWER- A person who practices or provides patient
education and instruction in physical therapy and includes a physiotherapist
,*********
Individual who performs initial examination unless that PT has transferred the responsibility
for the management of the patient's care to another PT and that PT agrees to the transfer
Physical Therapist Assistant - CORRECT ANSWER- A person who assists in the provision of
physical therapy treatments, including the provision of patient education and instruction,
under the supervision of a physical therapist
Supervision - CORRECT ANSWER- Availability and responsibility of the supervisor for
direction of the actions of the person supervised
Duties of PT section - CORRECT ANSWER- - Ohio OTPTAT board licenses persons
desiring to practice PT or to practice as PTAs in this state
- Section conducts investigations, inquiries, or hearings. Any findings should be confirmed or
approved by the section
The Section shall:
-Keep record of its proceedings
-Keep register of applicants showing name and location of the institution granting applicant's
degree/certificate in PT and whether or not license was issued
-Maintain a register of every PT and PTA in this state; including last known place of business,
last known residence, and date and number of the license
-Deposit all fees collected by the section
-Provide applicant with section's address, dates of upcoming meetings, and a list of section
member names upon receipt of a license application.
PT License Qualifications - CORRECT ANSWER- Submit to PT section of OTPTAT board:
- Name
- Current address
- Physical description & photo
,- Proof of completion of a master's or doctorate program of PT educaion that is accredited by
NPT accreditation agency
- Application fee of no more than $125
PT Education Requirements - CORRECT ANSWER- - Minimum of 120 academic semester
credits or its equivalent, including courses in biological and other physical sciences
- Course in physical therapy education that has provided instruction in basic sciences, clinical
sciences, and PT theory and procedures
PT License Approval - CORRECT ANSWER- Section will approve application to sit for the
examination no later than 120 days after receiving the complete application
- CORRECT ANSWER-
The board can/should - CORRECT ANSWER- -Request documents relevant to the section's
evaluation of the application
-Notify applicant in writing of section's intent to deny a license and applicant's right to
request a hearing to appeal the section's decision
If the section fails to comply they should refund 1/2 of the application fee to the applicant
PT Examinations - CORRECT ANSWER- To receive license must pass:
- NPTE for PTs approved by PT section of OTPTAT board that tests knowledge of basic and
applied sciences as they relate to PT and PT theory and procedures
- Jurisprudence exam on Ohio's laws and rules governing practice of PT that is approved by
the PT section
PT License Reciprocity - CORRECT ANSWER- Applicant may receive license without
taking the NPTE if applicant:
- Presents satisfactory evidence that the applicant received a score on a national PT exam that
would have been a passing score according to the board in the year the exam was taken
- Presents satisfactory evidence that applicant passed the jurisprudence exam
- Holds a current and valid license or registration to practice PT in another state or country
, - Can demonstrate that their education is reasonably equivalent to educational requirements
that were in force for licensure in OH on the applicant's initial license date
- Pays required fee of no more than $125
- Is not in violation of any section of this chapter or rule adopted under it
Section should send written notice if applicant's application information is insufficient
denying approval with explanation through certified mail with in 30 days of making their
decision
PTA License Reciprocity - CORRECT ANSWER- Applicant may receive license without
taking the NPTE if applicant:
- Presents satisfactory evidence that the applicant received a score on a national PTA exam
that would have been a passing score according to the board in the year the exam was taken
- Presents satisfactory evidence that applicant passed the jurisprudence exam
- Holds a current and valid license or registration to practice as a PTA in another state or
country
- Can demonstrate that their education is reasonably equivalent to educational requirements
that were in force for licensure in OH on the applicant's initial license date
- Pays required fee of no more than $125
- Is not in violation of any section of this chapter or rule adopted under it
Section should send written notice if applicant's application information is insufficient
denying approval with explanation through certified mail with in 30 days of making their
decision
License Renewal - CORRECT ANSWER- Licenses must be renewed biennially and
licensees should:
- Apply to PT section of OTPTAT board for renewal
- Pay renewal fee of no more than $125
- Turn in signed statements verifying completion of CEU requirements
- Report changes in name, business address, or home address in writing to PT section no later
than 30 days after the date change
Licenses not renewed before last day of renewal will automatically expire
