Ohio PT Jurisprudence Exam Latest Update
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Can the PT section approve CEU's from another state - CORRECT ANSWER: PT
section may approve if determined to meet the standards
Criteria to be granted reciprocity in Ohio - CORRECT 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
Define "out of practice" - CORRECT ANSWER: Being actively engaged in the practice
of physical therapy for fewer than 500 hours over a 5 year period prior to date the
applicant submits endorsement application
Definitin of Direct Supervision - CORRECT ANSWER: The PT or PTA is in the same
building and available to immediately respond to the needs of the patient. The PT/A
shall have direct contact with the patient during each visit
Definition of "Student Physical Therapist" - CORRECT ANSWER: A student enrolled in
an accredited or candidacy status entry level physical therapist education program who
is completing a required clinical education course
Definition of a "unit" - CORRECT ANSWER: One clock hour spent in a continuing
education activity
Definition of Other Licensed Personnel - CORRECT ANSWER: Any person holding an
Ohio license to practice as a health care practitioner in a profession other than PT and
, is working under the direct supervision of physical therapist/assistant as delegated by
the PT and is performing task and duties related to delivery of physical therapy
Definition of Physical Therapist - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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
Definition of Physical Therapy - CORRECT 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 Practice of Physical Therapy - CORRECT ANSWER: Engaging in physical
therapy including providing consultative services
Definition of Student Physical Therapist Assistant - CORRECT ANSWER: A student
enrolled in an accredited or candidacy status entry level PTA education program who is
completing a required clinical education course
Definition of Supervising Physical Therapist - CORRECT ANSWER: Physical Therapist
who is available to supervise the physical therapist assistant, SPT and SPTA, other
licensed and unlicensed personnel. May be the PT who performed the initial
examination or another PT
Definition of Supervising Physical Therapist Assistant - CORRECT ANSWER: The PTA
who is appropriately available to supervise the SPTA, other licensed and unlicensed
personnel
2025-2026 Exam 85 Questions with 100% Verified
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Can the PT section approve CEU's from another state - CORRECT ANSWER: PT
section may approve if determined to meet the standards
Criteria to be granted reciprocity in Ohio - CORRECT 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
Define "out of practice" - CORRECT ANSWER: Being actively engaged in the practice
of physical therapy for fewer than 500 hours over a 5 year period prior to date the
applicant submits endorsement application
Definitin of Direct Supervision - CORRECT ANSWER: The PT or PTA is in the same
building and available to immediately respond to the needs of the patient. The PT/A
shall have direct contact with the patient during each visit
Definition of "Student Physical Therapist" - CORRECT ANSWER: A student enrolled in
an accredited or candidacy status entry level physical therapist education program who
is completing a required clinical education course
Definition of a "unit" - CORRECT ANSWER: One clock hour spent in a continuing
education activity
Definition of Other Licensed Personnel - CORRECT ANSWER: Any person holding an
Ohio license to practice as a health care practitioner in a profession other than PT and
, is working under the direct supervision of physical therapist/assistant as delegated by
the PT and is performing task and duties related to delivery of physical therapy
Definition of Physical Therapist - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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
Definition of Physical Therapy - CORRECT 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 Practice of Physical Therapy - CORRECT ANSWER: Engaging in physical
therapy including providing consultative services
Definition of Student Physical Therapist Assistant - CORRECT ANSWER: A student
enrolled in an accredited or candidacy status entry level PTA education program who is
completing a required clinical education course
Definition of Supervising Physical Therapist - CORRECT ANSWER: Physical Therapist
who is available to supervise the physical therapist assistant, SPT and SPTA, other
licensed and unlicensed personnel. May be the PT who performed the initial
examination or another PT
Definition of Supervising Physical Therapist Assistant - CORRECT ANSWER: The PTA
who is appropriately available to supervise the SPTA, other licensed and unlicensed
personnel
