Ohio PT Jurisprudence EXAM (Latest 2026
/ 2027)100% Correct Questions & Answers
When must the request of waiver forms be received by the PT section - Correct
answer no later than October 1st of the year preceeding the renewal date
How long is a waiver granted for - Correct answer not to exceed one renewal cycle
How long may a licensed PT from another state teach a physical therapy theory or
procedures course in Ohio - Correct answer no more than 1 year without obtaining a
license as a PT in Ohio
Definition of Practice of Physical Therapy - Correct answer Engaging in physical
therapy including providing consultative services
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 Unlicensed Personnel - Correct answer Any person who is on the job
trained and supports the delivery of physical therapy services by personally assisting
the PT, PTA, SPT, SPTA while therapy services is concurrently providing to the same
patient
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 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
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
What duties are the PTAs not qualified for - Correct answer - interpret physician
referrals
- conduct initial patient evaluation
- write initial or ongoing patient plans of care
- conduct re-evaluations of the patient or make changes to the patient plan of care
- perform the discharge evaluation and complete the final discharge summary
/ 2027)100% Correct Questions & Answers
When must the request of waiver forms be received by the PT section - Correct
answer no later than October 1st of the year preceeding the renewal date
How long is a waiver granted for - Correct answer not to exceed one renewal cycle
How long may a licensed PT from another state teach a physical therapy theory or
procedures course in Ohio - Correct answer no more than 1 year without obtaining a
license as a PT in Ohio
Definition of Practice of Physical Therapy - Correct answer Engaging in physical
therapy including providing consultative services
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 Unlicensed Personnel - Correct answer Any person who is on the job
trained and supports the delivery of physical therapy services by personally assisting
the PT, PTA, SPT, SPTA while therapy services is concurrently providing to the same
patient
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 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
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
What duties are the PTAs not qualified for - Correct answer - interpret physician
referrals
- conduct initial patient evaluation
- write initial or ongoing patient plans of care
- conduct re-evaluations of the patient or make changes to the patient plan of care
- perform the discharge evaluation and complete the final discharge summary
