OHIO PHYSICAL THERAPY
JURISPRUDENCE FINAL STUDY GUIDE
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED
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⫸ Physical therapy includes: Answer: -Design, fabrication, revision,
education and instruction in the use of various AD's including braces,
splints, ambulatory, locomotion devices, w/c's, prosthetics and orthotics
-Administration of topical drugs that have been prescribed by a licensed
health professional authorized to prescribe drugs
-Establishment and modification of PT programs, treatment planning,
patient education and instruction, and consultative services
-Physiotherapy
⫸ Physical measures include: Answer: Massage, heat, cold, air, light,
water, electricity, sound, and performance of test of neuromuscular
function
⫸ Physical therapy DOES NOT include: Answer: Medical diagnosis of
patient's disability, the use of Roentgen rays or radium for diagnostic or
therapeutic purposes, or use of electricity for cauterization or other
surgical purposes.
⫸ Physical Therapist 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 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 Answer: Availability and responsibility of the supervisor
for direction of the actions of the person supervised
⫸ Duties of PT section Answer: -License persons desiring to practice
PT or as PTA's in this state
-Conduct investigation, inquiry, or hearings. Any findings confirmed or
approved by the section
-Keep record of proceedings
-Keep register of applicants
-Maintain a register of every PT and PTA in this state; including last
known place of business, last known residence, date and number of the
license
-Deposit all fees collected
-Provide applicant with section address, dates of upcoming meetings and
list of section member names upon receipt of an application.
⫸ License qualifications- PT Answer: Name
Current address
,Physical description & photo
Proof of completion o a master's or doctorate program of PT educaion
that is accredited by NPT accreditation agency.
⫸ Education requirement- PT Answer: -Min of 120 academic semester
credits or 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
⫸ What is the fee for application/license? Answer: Not more than $125
⫸ How soon should the section approve application to sit for
examination? Answer: No later than 120 days after receiving the app.
⫸ The board can: Answer: -Request documents relevant to the section's
evaluation of the application
-Notify applicant in writing of intent to deny a license and applicant's
right to request a hearing to appeal decision
⫸ If section fails to comply: Answer: Section shall refund 1/2 of the
application fee to applicant
⫸ License qualifications- PTA Answer: Name
Current address
Physical description and photo
, Proof of completion of a two year program of education accredited by
national physical therapy accreditation agency
⫸ Criminal records check Answer: OTPTAT board shall not grant a
license to an applicant for initial license unless applicant complies with
sections of the revised code and the board decides that the results of the
criminal records check do not make the applicant ineligible for a license.
⫸ PT exams Answer: To be eligible to receive a license to practice as a
PT, applicant must pass
-NPTE
-Jurisprudence Exam
⫸ PTA exams Answer: To be eligible to receive a license to practice as
a PTA, applicant must pass
-NPTE
-Jurisprudence exam
⫸ How often do PT and PTA licenses expire? Answer: Biennially
⫸ What is the biennial license renewal fee? Answer: Not more than
$125
⫸ How long does a licensee have to report change of name, business
address, or home address? Answer: 30 days
JURISPRUDENCE FINAL STUDY GUIDE
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED
A+
⫸ Physical therapy includes: Answer: -Design, fabrication, revision,
education and instruction in the use of various AD's including braces,
splints, ambulatory, locomotion devices, w/c's, prosthetics and orthotics
-Administration of topical drugs that have been prescribed by a licensed
health professional authorized to prescribe drugs
-Establishment and modification of PT programs, treatment planning,
patient education and instruction, and consultative services
-Physiotherapy
⫸ Physical measures include: Answer: Massage, heat, cold, air, light,
water, electricity, sound, and performance of test of neuromuscular
function
⫸ Physical therapy DOES NOT include: Answer: Medical diagnosis of
patient's disability, the use of Roentgen rays or radium for diagnostic or
therapeutic purposes, or use of electricity for cauterization or other
surgical purposes.
⫸ Physical Therapist 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 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 Answer: Availability and responsibility of the supervisor
for direction of the actions of the person supervised
⫸ Duties of PT section Answer: -License persons desiring to practice
PT or as PTA's in this state
-Conduct investigation, inquiry, or hearings. Any findings confirmed or
approved by the section
-Keep record of proceedings
-Keep register of applicants
-Maintain a register of every PT and PTA in this state; including last
known place of business, last known residence, date and number of the
license
-Deposit all fees collected
-Provide applicant with section address, dates of upcoming meetings and
list of section member names upon receipt of an application.
⫸ License qualifications- PT Answer: Name
Current address
,Physical description & photo
Proof of completion o a master's or doctorate program of PT educaion
that is accredited by NPT accreditation agency.
⫸ Education requirement- PT Answer: -Min of 120 academic semester
credits or 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
⫸ What is the fee for application/license? Answer: Not more than $125
⫸ How soon should the section approve application to sit for
examination? Answer: No later than 120 days after receiving the app.
⫸ The board can: Answer: -Request documents relevant to the section's
evaluation of the application
-Notify applicant in writing of intent to deny a license and applicant's
right to request a hearing to appeal decision
⫸ If section fails to comply: Answer: Section shall refund 1/2 of the
application fee to applicant
⫸ License qualifications- PTA Answer: Name
Current address
Physical description and photo
, Proof of completion of a two year program of education accredited by
national physical therapy accreditation agency
⫸ Criminal records check Answer: OTPTAT board shall not grant a
license to an applicant for initial license unless applicant complies with
sections of the revised code and the board decides that the results of the
criminal records check do not make the applicant ineligible for a license.
⫸ PT exams Answer: To be eligible to receive a license to practice as a
PT, applicant must pass
-NPTE
-Jurisprudence Exam
⫸ PTA exams Answer: To be eligible to receive a license to practice as
a PTA, applicant must pass
-NPTE
-Jurisprudence exam
⫸ How often do PT and PTA licenses expire? Answer: Biennially
⫸ What is the biennial license renewal fee? Answer: Not more than
$125
⫸ How long does a licensee have to report change of name, business
address, or home address? Answer: 30 days
