Ohio PTA Jurisprudence Exam (Latest 2026
/ 2027)100% Correct Questions & Answers
Which of the following statements is true?
a. a physical therapist may not accept a verbal order from a physician
b. an electronic signature is acceptable whenever a PT or PTA signs his/her name
c. a PTA is not required to notify the Board of a change of address within 30 days of the
change
d. a physical therapist assistant may perform discharge evaluations - Correct answer
b. an electronic signature is acceptable whenever a PT or PTA signs his/her name
The PTA shall:
a. have on-site direct supervision by a PT
b. evaluate and complete discharge summaries as indicated by the PT
c. supervise occupational therapy assistants
d. display wall certificate in a conspicuous location in the place of employment -
Correct answer d. display wall certificate in a conspicuous location in the place of
employment
,The OT, PT and AT Board may suspend or revoke the license of a PT or PTA for all of
the following EXCEPT:
a. conviction of a felony or crime involving moral turpitude
b. violation of the code of ethics of the American physical therapy association
c. obtaining a license by fraud
d. waiving of health insurance deductibles or co-payments with knowledge and
consent of the plan purchaser - Correct answer d. waiving of health insurance
deductibles or co-payments with knowledge and consent of the plan purchaser
The Ohio Physical Therapy Practice Act defines other assistive physical therapy
personnel as:
a. those individuals who are within the supervision of the PT/PTA and participating in
physical therapy patient care
b. those individuals who hold a license, certificate, or other evidence of formal training
in health care
c. those individuals that require on-site supervision
d. all of the above - Correct answer d. all of the above
, With regard to supervision, a PTA licensure applicant:
a. shall at all times function under the on-site supervision of either a PT or PTA
b. may only practice at the level of an aide/technician
c. may function independently doing treatment but not evaluation
d. shall at all times function under the on-site supervision of a licensed physician -
Correct answer a. shall at all times function under the on-site supervision of either a
PT or PTA
A supervising physical therapist and physical therapist assistant both work in an
outpatient setting. To provide adequate supervision, the supervising physical therapist
must:
a. meet with the assistant once every seven days
b. be on-site when supervising the assistant
c. be available by telephone when supervising the assistant from a remote location
d. approve direct supervision by a referring physician - Correct answer c. be available
by telephone when supervising the assistant from a remote location
/ 2027)100% Correct Questions & Answers
Which of the following statements is true?
a. a physical therapist may not accept a verbal order from a physician
b. an electronic signature is acceptable whenever a PT or PTA signs his/her name
c. a PTA is not required to notify the Board of a change of address within 30 days of the
change
d. a physical therapist assistant may perform discharge evaluations - Correct answer
b. an electronic signature is acceptable whenever a PT or PTA signs his/her name
The PTA shall:
a. have on-site direct supervision by a PT
b. evaluate and complete discharge summaries as indicated by the PT
c. supervise occupational therapy assistants
d. display wall certificate in a conspicuous location in the place of employment -
Correct answer d. display wall certificate in a conspicuous location in the place of
employment
,The OT, PT and AT Board may suspend or revoke the license of a PT or PTA for all of
the following EXCEPT:
a. conviction of a felony or crime involving moral turpitude
b. violation of the code of ethics of the American physical therapy association
c. obtaining a license by fraud
d. waiving of health insurance deductibles or co-payments with knowledge and
consent of the plan purchaser - Correct answer d. waiving of health insurance
deductibles or co-payments with knowledge and consent of the plan purchaser
The Ohio Physical Therapy Practice Act defines other assistive physical therapy
personnel as:
a. those individuals who are within the supervision of the PT/PTA and participating in
physical therapy patient care
b. those individuals who hold a license, certificate, or other evidence of formal training
in health care
c. those individuals that require on-site supervision
d. all of the above - Correct answer d. all of the above
, With regard to supervision, a PTA licensure applicant:
a. shall at all times function under the on-site supervision of either a PT or PTA
b. may only practice at the level of an aide/technician
c. may function independently doing treatment but not evaluation
d. shall at all times function under the on-site supervision of a licensed physician -
Correct answer a. shall at all times function under the on-site supervision of either a
PT or PTA
A supervising physical therapist and physical therapist assistant both work in an
outpatient setting. To provide adequate supervision, the supervising physical therapist
must:
a. meet with the assistant once every seven days
b. be on-site when supervising the assistant
c. be available by telephone when supervising the assistant from a remote location
d. approve direct supervision by a referring physician - Correct answer c. be available
by telephone when supervising the assistant from a remote location
