Licensure and Examination
Jurisprudence Questions Solved
Correctly.
What must an applicant submit to the board? - Answer a completed application and the associated fee
($300 or $50 for duplicates)
What are the 5 reasons the board may deny a license or certificate to an applicant, licensee or cert
holder? - Answer 1. knowingly making a false statement or fact required to be revealed in the initial,
renewal or reinstatement application
2. committing fraud in the procurement of a license/cert
3. committing a felony, whether or not involving moral turpitude or a misdemeanor involving moral
turpitude
4. attempting to engage in conduct that subverts or undermines the integrity of the examination or exam
process
5. engaging in any conduct that would be considered a violation of 32-2044 (grounds for disciplinary
action)
What actions are prohibited when it comes to the integrity of the examination? - Answer 1. recalled or
memorized exam questions from or with a person/entity
2. failing to comply with all test center security procedures
3. communicating or attempting to communicate with other examinees
4. copying or sharing exam questions/portions of questions
What happens if the board denies an application because of deficiencies OR a reason in 2023? - Answer
The board must inform the applicant of the deficiencies
(On written request by an applicant who disagrees with the denial, the board shall hold a hearing)
Who prescribes examinations and determines the passing score? - Answer the board
, What must accompany the application and fees for an individual who has not yet graduated? - Answer
a letter on official letterhead of the accredited educational institution (with signature of program
director, department chairperson or other authorized person) that states the individual is a (1) candidate
for degree as PT at next graduation date, (2) date for NPTE is one nearest and before the expected
graduation date (no more than 120 days before graduation) and (3) applicant meets any other
established requirements of the accredited program
What happens if an applicant for licensure/certification does not pass the NPTE on first attempt? -
Answer May retake the exam ONE more time within 6 months after the first failure without
reapplication for licensure/certification
Will the board license an individual who passes the exam through fraud? - Answer No
What does the PT national exam test? - Answer ENTRY LEVEL competence related to PT theory, exam
and evaluation, dx, px, tx intervention, prevention and consultation
What does the PTA national exam test? - Answer requisite knowledge and skills in the technical
application of PT services
days - Answer calendar days
Application for licensure includes... - Answer 1. name, business/residential/e-mail addresses,
business/residential telephone, birth date, SSN
2. name and address of each university of college, dates of attendance and graduation, and degree
received
3. name and address of college/university where applicant completed accredited educational program
and dates of attendance
4. a statement of whether the applicant has ever been licensed as a PT in any other jurisdiction
5. professional employment hx for past 5 yrs (name, address, telephone, job title, description of work,
explanation of breaks in employment)
6. STATEMENTS
What "statements" are included in an application? - Answer 1. ever been convicted of, pled guilty or no
contest to or entered into diversion in lieu of prosecution for any criminal offense
Jurisprudence Questions Solved
Correctly.
What must an applicant submit to the board? - Answer a completed application and the associated fee
($300 or $50 for duplicates)
What are the 5 reasons the board may deny a license or certificate to an applicant, licensee or cert
holder? - Answer 1. knowingly making a false statement or fact required to be revealed in the initial,
renewal or reinstatement application
2. committing fraud in the procurement of a license/cert
3. committing a felony, whether or not involving moral turpitude or a misdemeanor involving moral
turpitude
4. attempting to engage in conduct that subverts or undermines the integrity of the examination or exam
process
5. engaging in any conduct that would be considered a violation of 32-2044 (grounds for disciplinary
action)
What actions are prohibited when it comes to the integrity of the examination? - Answer 1. recalled or
memorized exam questions from or with a person/entity
2. failing to comply with all test center security procedures
3. communicating or attempting to communicate with other examinees
4. copying or sharing exam questions/portions of questions
What happens if the board denies an application because of deficiencies OR a reason in 2023? - Answer
The board must inform the applicant of the deficiencies
(On written request by an applicant who disagrees with the denial, the board shall hold a hearing)
Who prescribes examinations and determines the passing score? - Answer the board
, What must accompany the application and fees for an individual who has not yet graduated? - Answer
a letter on official letterhead of the accredited educational institution (with signature of program
director, department chairperson or other authorized person) that states the individual is a (1) candidate
for degree as PT at next graduation date, (2) date for NPTE is one nearest and before the expected
graduation date (no more than 120 days before graduation) and (3) applicant meets any other
established requirements of the accredited program
What happens if an applicant for licensure/certification does not pass the NPTE on first attempt? -
Answer May retake the exam ONE more time within 6 months after the first failure without
reapplication for licensure/certification
Will the board license an individual who passes the exam through fraud? - Answer No
What does the PT national exam test? - Answer ENTRY LEVEL competence related to PT theory, exam
and evaluation, dx, px, tx intervention, prevention and consultation
What does the PTA national exam test? - Answer requisite knowledge and skills in the technical
application of PT services
days - Answer calendar days
Application for licensure includes... - Answer 1. name, business/residential/e-mail addresses,
business/residential telephone, birth date, SSN
2. name and address of each university of college, dates of attendance and graduation, and degree
received
3. name and address of college/university where applicant completed accredited educational program
and dates of attendance
4. a statement of whether the applicant has ever been licensed as a PT in any other jurisdiction
5. professional employment hx for past 5 yrs (name, address, telephone, job title, description of work,
explanation of breaks in employment)
6. STATEMENTS
What "statements" are included in an application? - Answer 1. ever been convicted of, pled guilty or no
contest to or entered into diversion in lieu of prosecution for any criminal offense
