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Ohio Physical Therapy Jurisprudence Exam – 2025/
2026 Study Guide for PT Laws & Rules with Correct
Answers||Latest Exam!!!
Definition of Physical Therapy - Answer-The evaluation
and treatment of a person by physical measures and the
use of therapeutic exercises and rehabilitative procedures,
with or without assistive devices, for the purpose of
preventing, correcting or alleviating any disability
Definition of Physical Therapist - Answer-A person who
practices or provides patient education and instruction of
physical therapy. An individual who performs the initial;
examination unless that therapist has transferred the
responsibility for management of the patient's care to
another
Definition of Physical Therapist Assistant - Answer-A
person who assist in the provision of physical therapy
treatments, including the provision of patient education
and instruction, under supervision of a physical therapist
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What are the main responsibilities of the Physical Therapy
Section of the OTPTAT Board - Answer-- shall license
persons desiring to practice physical therapy/assisting
- approve investigation, hearings, inquires and its findings
and orders
What are other responsibilities of the Physical Therapy
Section - Answer-- keep a record of its proceeds
- keep a register of applicants and PT/A in the state
- deposit all fees collected
- on the receipt of an application for a license to practice
as a PT/A provide to the applicant the sections address,
dates of upcoming section meetings and a list of names of
the section members
Disciplinary actions the PT section can make after an
investigation or hearing - Answer-License suspension,
revocation or refusal to issue or renew license, or limit
permit
If a investigator is employed by the PT section, what rights
do they have - Answer-Investigate compliants, conduct
inspections and make inquires as in the judgement. Right
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to review, obtain copies, and audit the patient records and
personnel files of the licensee and limit permit of the
holders place of business
May the PT section disclose information gathered in an
investigation - Answer-For good cause. May disclose to
federal, state or local law enforcement, prosecutor or
regulatory agency or its officers or agents engaging in an
investigation
Criteria to be granted reciprocity in Ohio - Answer--
applicant received a score on the NPTE that would have
been a passing score
- applicant passed the jursiprudence exam
- holds a current and valid license or registration to
practice PT in another state
- applicant's education is reasonably equivalent to the
educational requirements that were enforced for licensure
How often does PT/A license expire - Answer-Biennially
What is the licensure renewal fee - Answer-not more than
$125
Ohio Physical Therapy Jurisprudence Exam – 2025/
2026 Study Guide for PT Laws & Rules with Correct
Answers||Latest Exam!!!
Definition of Physical Therapy - Answer-The evaluation
and treatment of a person by physical measures and the
use of therapeutic exercises and rehabilitative procedures,
with or without assistive devices, for the purpose of
preventing, correcting or alleviating any disability
Definition of Physical Therapist - Answer-A person who
practices or provides patient education and instruction of
physical therapy. An individual who performs the initial;
examination unless that therapist has transferred the
responsibility for management of the patient's care to
another
Definition of Physical Therapist Assistant - Answer-A
person who assist in the provision of physical therapy
treatments, including the provision of patient education
and instruction, under supervision of a physical therapist
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What are the main responsibilities of the Physical Therapy
Section of the OTPTAT Board - Answer-- shall license
persons desiring to practice physical therapy/assisting
- approve investigation, hearings, inquires and its findings
and orders
What are other responsibilities of the Physical Therapy
Section - Answer-- keep a record of its proceeds
- keep a register of applicants and PT/A in the state
- deposit all fees collected
- on the receipt of an application for a license to practice
as a PT/A provide to the applicant the sections address,
dates of upcoming section meetings and a list of names of
the section members
Disciplinary actions the PT section can make after an
investigation or hearing - Answer-License suspension,
revocation or refusal to issue or renew license, or limit
permit
If a investigator is employed by the PT section, what rights
do they have - Answer-Investigate compliants, conduct
inspections and make inquires as in the judgement. Right
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to review, obtain copies, and audit the patient records and
personnel files of the licensee and limit permit of the
holders place of business
May the PT section disclose information gathered in an
investigation - Answer-For good cause. May disclose to
federal, state or local law enforcement, prosecutor or
regulatory agency or its officers or agents engaging in an
investigation
Criteria to be granted reciprocity in Ohio - Answer--
applicant received a score on the NPTE that would have
been a passing score
- applicant passed the jursiprudence exam
- holds a current and valid license or registration to
practice PT in another state
- applicant's education is reasonably equivalent to the
educational requirements that were enforced for licensure
How often does PT/A license expire - Answer-Biennially
What is the licensure renewal fee - Answer-not more than
$125
