OHIO PT JURISPRUDENCE EXAM WITH 90+
QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS
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
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
Disciplinary actions the PT section can make after an investigation or hearing -
ANSWER-License suspension, revocation or refusal to issue or renew license, or
limit permit
If a investigator is employed by the PT section, what rights do they have -
ANSWER-Investigate compliants, conduct inspections and make inquires as in the
judgement. Right to review, obtain copies, and audit the patient records and
personnel files of the licensee and limit permit of the holders place of business
May the PT section disclose information gathered in an investigation - ANSWER-
For good cause. May disclose to federal, state or local law enforcement, prosecutor
or regulatory agency or its officers or agents engaging in an investigation
Criteria to be granted reciprocity in Ohio - ANSWER-- applicant received a score
on the NPTE that would have been a passing score
- applicant passed the jursiprudence exam
- holds a current and valid license or registration to practice PT in another state
- applicant's education is reasonably equivalent to the educational requirements
that were enforced for licensure
How often does PT/A license expire - ANSWER-Biennially
What is the licensure renewal fee - ANSWER-not more than $125
QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS
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
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
Disciplinary actions the PT section can make after an investigation or hearing -
ANSWER-License suspension, revocation or refusal to issue or renew license, or
limit permit
If a investigator is employed by the PT section, what rights do they have -
ANSWER-Investigate compliants, conduct inspections and make inquires as in the
judgement. Right to review, obtain copies, and audit the patient records and
personnel files of the licensee and limit permit of the holders place of business
May the PT section disclose information gathered in an investigation - ANSWER-
For good cause. May disclose to federal, state or local law enforcement, prosecutor
or regulatory agency or its officers or agents engaging in an investigation
Criteria to be granted reciprocity in Ohio - ANSWER-- applicant received a score
on the NPTE that would have been a passing score
- applicant passed the jursiprudence exam
- holds a current and valid license or registration to practice PT in another state
- applicant's education is reasonably equivalent to the educational requirements
that were enforced for licensure
How often does PT/A license expire - ANSWER-Biennially
What is the licensure renewal fee - ANSWER-not more than $125
