OHIO Physical Therapy Jurisprudence Exam
Questions and Correxct Answers
Question 1
How many years must you be a practicing PT, OT, AT to be able to join the board?
Correct Answer
5 years
Question 2
We must practice PT with the referral/prescription of an acceptable referral source,
unless the following applies:
Correct Answer
1. You have a master's or doctorate in PT
2. On or before Dec. 21, 2004, the person has completed at least 2 years of practical
experience as a licensed PT.
Question 3
You must request an administrative hearing request within_____ days of the mailing of
a notice of denial of application
Correct Answer
30 days
*Or they will take action without you and you will have to pay the court fees
Question 4
T/F: The PT section will grant no more than 24 units of continuing education for
teaching during a biennial renewal period.
Correct Answer
FALSE: No more than 12 units
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,Question 5
What criteria allows active duty armed forces an extension on the time period
required for continuing education?
Correct Answer
1. Must have served >31 days.
2. May submit application for extension
-documentation certifying active duty/length of active duty
3. Extension equal to the total number of months the licensee was on active duty
4. Must submit 90 days prior to expiration of the license
Question 6
License renewal requirements for armed forces.
Correct Answer
1. Evidence that not more than 6 mos. prior to the date the evidence is submitted,
the licensee was honorably discharged/separated under honorable conditions.
2. Not suffering mental/physical illness
3. meets the requirements for renewal
*Also applies if spouse served in the armed forces or caused absence.
Question 7
T/F: Currently, a student PT/PTA must be 18 years old or older to be supervised by a
PT/PTA.
Correct Answer
False: This is effective January of 2020
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,Question 8
What actions can the board take if they decide to take disciplinary action?
Correct Answer
1. Limit
2. Suspend
3. Revoke
4. Reprimand
5. Fine
6. Probate
7. Require corrective action
Question 9
What is cooperation?
Correct Answer
Responding fully/promptly to any questions raised by PT section and providing
copies of medical records/other documents requested.
Question 10
On what specific date should a PT renew their license by?
Correct Answer
January 31st of each even-numbered year.
-except when issued on or after October 1st of the odd-numbered year (Jan 31 of
second even numbered year)
Question 11
The PT will be issued a license once they have: a) _______ and b) ________.
Correct Answer
a) passed the NPTE
b) payed the fee
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, Question 12
Temporary license is permissible in what situation?
-What is required?
Correct Answer
1. Temporary military spousal license.
-proof of marriage, valid unrestricted license, assigned to duty site, application fee
of $100
-expires at 6 mos. (not renewable)
Question 13
When should you give your patient your national provider identifier?
Correct Answer
When the patient is responsible for submitting a claim to a governmental healthcare
program or 3rd party payer. Submit with a written explanation of the provisions.
Question 14
Ohio license has adopted the Federation of State Board of PT's limit to the number of
times you can take the NPTE. An applicant can take the NPTE exam ______ times within
____ months with a lifetime number of attempts of ____.
What must the applicant satisfy as well as the NPTE to practice in the state of Ohio?
Correct Answer
An applicant can take the NPTE exam 3 times within 6 months with a lifetime
number of attempts of 6.
(The applicant must satisfy all sections of the Revised Code and Admin cons before
being issued a license)
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Questions and Correxct Answers
Question 1
How many years must you be a practicing PT, OT, AT to be able to join the board?
Correct Answer
5 years
Question 2
We must practice PT with the referral/prescription of an acceptable referral source,
unless the following applies:
Correct Answer
1. You have a master's or doctorate in PT
2. On or before Dec. 21, 2004, the person has completed at least 2 years of practical
experience as a licensed PT.
Question 3
You must request an administrative hearing request within_____ days of the mailing of
a notice of denial of application
Correct Answer
30 days
*Or they will take action without you and you will have to pay the court fees
Question 4
T/F: The PT section will grant no more than 24 units of continuing education for
teaching during a biennial renewal period.
Correct Answer
FALSE: No more than 12 units
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,Question 5
What criteria allows active duty armed forces an extension on the time period
required for continuing education?
Correct Answer
1. Must have served >31 days.
2. May submit application for extension
-documentation certifying active duty/length of active duty
3. Extension equal to the total number of months the licensee was on active duty
4. Must submit 90 days prior to expiration of the license
Question 6
License renewal requirements for armed forces.
Correct Answer
1. Evidence that not more than 6 mos. prior to the date the evidence is submitted,
the licensee was honorably discharged/separated under honorable conditions.
2. Not suffering mental/physical illness
3. meets the requirements for renewal
*Also applies if spouse served in the armed forces or caused absence.
Question 7
T/F: Currently, a student PT/PTA must be 18 years old or older to be supervised by a
PT/PTA.
Correct Answer
False: This is effective January of 2020
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,Question 8
What actions can the board take if they decide to take disciplinary action?
Correct Answer
1. Limit
2. Suspend
3. Revoke
4. Reprimand
5. Fine
6. Probate
7. Require corrective action
Question 9
What is cooperation?
Correct Answer
Responding fully/promptly to any questions raised by PT section and providing
copies of medical records/other documents requested.
Question 10
On what specific date should a PT renew their license by?
Correct Answer
January 31st of each even-numbered year.
-except when issued on or after October 1st of the odd-numbered year (Jan 31 of
second even numbered year)
Question 11
The PT will be issued a license once they have: a) _______ and b) ________.
Correct Answer
a) passed the NPTE
b) payed the fee
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, Question 12
Temporary license is permissible in what situation?
-What is required?
Correct Answer
1. Temporary military spousal license.
-proof of marriage, valid unrestricted license, assigned to duty site, application fee
of $100
-expires at 6 mos. (not renewable)
Question 13
When should you give your patient your national provider identifier?
Correct Answer
When the patient is responsible for submitting a claim to a governmental healthcare
program or 3rd party payer. Submit with a written explanation of the provisions.
Question 14
Ohio license has adopted the Federation of State Board of PT's limit to the number of
times you can take the NPTE. An applicant can take the NPTE exam ______ times within
____ months with a lifetime number of attempts of ____.
What must the applicant satisfy as well as the NPTE to practice in the state of Ohio?
Correct Answer
An applicant can take the NPTE exam 3 times within 6 months with a lifetime
number of attempts of 6.
(The applicant must satisfy all sections of the Revised Code and Admin cons before
being issued a license)
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