MICHIGAN OT JURISPRUDENCE EXAM 2026/2027 PRACTICE
QUESTIONS (MOST TESTED QUESTIONS FROM PAST EXAMS) &
STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (100% EXPERT VERIFIED
ANSWERS) LATEST UPDATED VERSION 2026 EDITION
|GUARANTEED PASS A+ |BRAND NEW! | FULL REVISED MICHIGAN
OT JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
Under the Michigan Occupational Therapy Licensure Act, which entity has the
authority to issue, deny, renew, or revoke an occupational therapy license?
A. Michigan Board of Occupational Therapy
B. Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) Director
CORRECT ANSWER
C. American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
D. National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
Rationale: The Michigan Public Health Code grants the Director of the Department
of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) the final authority over licensing
actions, including issuance, denial, renewal, and revocation, based on
recommendations from the Michigan Board of Occupational Therapy.
What is the minimum number of continuing education (CE) hours required for
license renewal for an occupational therapist in Michigan for a 2-year renewal
cycle?
A. 10 hours
B. 15 hours
C. 20 hours CORRECT ANSWER
D. 30 hours
,Rationale: Michigan Administrative Rule R 338.1165 requires a minimum of 20
continuing education hours every two years for renewal of an occupational
therapist license.
A licensed occupational therapist in Michigan renews their license on August 31 of
an even-numbered year. If the licensee fails to complete the required CE hours by
that date, what is the consequence?
A. Automatic fine of $500
B. License becomes inactive and cannot be practiced until CE is completed and
late fee paid CORRECT ANSWER
C. License is permanently revoked
D. A 90-day grace period is granted with no penalty
Rationale: Michigan rules allow a licensee to renew late with a late fee and
submission of deficient CE within a specified period; however, practicing without
a current license is prohibited. The license becomes inactive if CE requirements are
not met by the renewal deadline.
Which of the following is NOT within the scope of practice for an occupational
therapist in Michigan?
A. Assessing a patient’s ability to perform activities of daily living
B. Designing and fabricating splints
C. Prescribing medication for pain management CORRECT ANSWER
D. Providing ergonomic consultation
Rationale: Occupational therapists are not authorized to prescribe medications in
Michigan; prescribing is outside the legal scope of OT practice. Evaluation,
intervention, splinting, and ergonomics are within the defined scope.
,An occupational therapist assistant (OTA) in Michigan must practice under what
level of supervision when providing direct patient care?
A. Direct supervision with the OT present on site
B. General supervision with the OT available by telephone CORRECT ANSWER
C. No supervision required for routine treatments
D. Indirect supervision with monthly chart review only
Rationale: Michigan Administrative Rule R 338.1151 permits OTAs to work under
general supervision, meaning the OT is not required to be on site but must be
available for consultation via electronic or other means.
How many occupational therapy assistants may one occupational therapist
supervise at any given time in Michigan?
A. 2
B. 3 CORRECT ANSWER
C. 4
D. Unlimited with adequate documentation
Rationale: The Michigan Administrative Code (R 338.1151) limits an OT to
supervising no more than three OTAs simultaneously to ensure adequate oversight
and patient safety.
An applicant for an initial Michigan OT license must have successfully completed
which national certification examination?
A. AOTA’s OT Certification Exam
B. NBCOT Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR) exam CORRECT ANSWER
C. Michigan Jurisprudence Exam only
D. NCLEX-RN
, Rationale: Michigan requires passage of the NBCOT OTR exam as part of the
licensure application process. The jurisprudence exam is an additional state
requirement.
A temporary limited license issued to a new graduate in Michigan is valid for how
many months?
A. 6 months
B. 12 months CORRECT ANSWER
C. 18 months
D. 24 months
Rationale: Under Michigan Public Health Code, a temporary limited license for a
new OT graduate is valid for 12 months, during which the individual must practice
under direct supervision.
During the first 90 days of practice under a temporary limited license in Michigan,
what type of supervision is required?
A. General supervision
B. Direct supervision, with the supervising OT present in the facility CORRECT
ANSWER
C. Telehealth supervision only
D. No supervision required after 30 days
Rationale: For the initial 90 days, Michigan rules mandate direct supervision (on-
site presence of the supervising OT). After 90 days, supervision may become
general.
QUESTIONS (MOST TESTED QUESTIONS FROM PAST EXAMS) &
STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (100% EXPERT VERIFIED
ANSWERS) LATEST UPDATED VERSION 2026 EDITION
|GUARANTEED PASS A+ |BRAND NEW! | FULL REVISED MICHIGAN
OT JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
Under the Michigan Occupational Therapy Licensure Act, which entity has the
authority to issue, deny, renew, or revoke an occupational therapy license?
A. Michigan Board of Occupational Therapy
B. Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) Director
CORRECT ANSWER
C. American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
D. National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
Rationale: The Michigan Public Health Code grants the Director of the Department
of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) the final authority over licensing
actions, including issuance, denial, renewal, and revocation, based on
recommendations from the Michigan Board of Occupational Therapy.
What is the minimum number of continuing education (CE) hours required for
license renewal for an occupational therapist in Michigan for a 2-year renewal
cycle?
A. 10 hours
B. 15 hours
C. 20 hours CORRECT ANSWER
D. 30 hours
,Rationale: Michigan Administrative Rule R 338.1165 requires a minimum of 20
continuing education hours every two years for renewal of an occupational
therapist license.
A licensed occupational therapist in Michigan renews their license on August 31 of
an even-numbered year. If the licensee fails to complete the required CE hours by
that date, what is the consequence?
A. Automatic fine of $500
B. License becomes inactive and cannot be practiced until CE is completed and
late fee paid CORRECT ANSWER
C. License is permanently revoked
D. A 90-day grace period is granted with no penalty
Rationale: Michigan rules allow a licensee to renew late with a late fee and
submission of deficient CE within a specified period; however, practicing without
a current license is prohibited. The license becomes inactive if CE requirements are
not met by the renewal deadline.
Which of the following is NOT within the scope of practice for an occupational
therapist in Michigan?
A. Assessing a patient’s ability to perform activities of daily living
B. Designing and fabricating splints
C. Prescribing medication for pain management CORRECT ANSWER
D. Providing ergonomic consultation
Rationale: Occupational therapists are not authorized to prescribe medications in
Michigan; prescribing is outside the legal scope of OT practice. Evaluation,
intervention, splinting, and ergonomics are within the defined scope.
,An occupational therapist assistant (OTA) in Michigan must practice under what
level of supervision when providing direct patient care?
A. Direct supervision with the OT present on site
B. General supervision with the OT available by telephone CORRECT ANSWER
C. No supervision required for routine treatments
D. Indirect supervision with monthly chart review only
Rationale: Michigan Administrative Rule R 338.1151 permits OTAs to work under
general supervision, meaning the OT is not required to be on site but must be
available for consultation via electronic or other means.
How many occupational therapy assistants may one occupational therapist
supervise at any given time in Michigan?
A. 2
B. 3 CORRECT ANSWER
C. 4
D. Unlimited with adequate documentation
Rationale: The Michigan Administrative Code (R 338.1151) limits an OT to
supervising no more than three OTAs simultaneously to ensure adequate oversight
and patient safety.
An applicant for an initial Michigan OT license must have successfully completed
which national certification examination?
A. AOTA’s OT Certification Exam
B. NBCOT Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR) exam CORRECT ANSWER
C. Michigan Jurisprudence Exam only
D. NCLEX-RN
, Rationale: Michigan requires passage of the NBCOT OTR exam as part of the
licensure application process. The jurisprudence exam is an additional state
requirement.
A temporary limited license issued to a new graduate in Michigan is valid for how
many months?
A. 6 months
B. 12 months CORRECT ANSWER
C. 18 months
D. 24 months
Rationale: Under Michigan Public Health Code, a temporary limited license for a
new OT graduate is valid for 12 months, during which the individual must practice
under direct supervision.
During the first 90 days of practice under a temporary limited license in Michigan,
what type of supervision is required?
A. General supervision
B. Direct supervision, with the supervising OT present in the facility CORRECT
ANSWER
C. Telehealth supervision only
D. No supervision required after 30 days
Rationale: For the initial 90 days, Michigan rules mandate direct supervision (on-
site presence of the supervising OT). After 90 days, supervision may become
general.
