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OTR MICHIGAN JURISPRUDENCE EXAM WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS.
SECTION 1: MICHIGAN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE ACT (Questions 1–20)
Q1: Under the Michigan Public Health Code, which governing body is responsible for licensing
and regulating occupational therapists in Michigan?
A. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
B. The Michigan Board of Occupational Therapists
C. The Michigan Occupational Therapy Association
D. The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because the Michigan Board of Occupational Therapists is the governing
body established under the Michigan Public Health Code to license and regulate occupational
therapists and occupational therapy assistants in the state.
Q2: What is the primary purpose of the Michigan Board of Occupational Therapists?
A. To advance the professional interests of occupational therapists
B. To protect the public's health, safety, and welfare
C. To establish national standards for occupational therapy education
D. To administer the NBCOT certification examination
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because per Michigan Public Health Code Article 15, the Board serves to
protect the public's health, safety, and welfare by ensuring that only qualified individuals
practice occupational therapy in Michigan.
Q3: Which of the following professional titles is protected under Michigan law for use only by
licensed individuals?
A. Rehabilitation Specialist
B. Occupational Therapist
C. Therapy Assistant
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D. Physical Therapy Aide
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because the Michigan Occupational Therapy Practice Act designates
"Occupational Therapist" and "Occupational Therapy Assistant" as protected titles that may
only be used by individuals holding a valid Michigan license.
Q4: The scope of occupational therapy practice in Michigan addresses which of the following
aspects of performance?
A. Physical and cognitive only
B. Physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and sensory
C. Physical and sensory only
D. Cognitive and psychosocial only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because Michigan Administrative Rules define the scope of occupational
therapy practice as addressing physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and sensory aspects of
performance to enable engagement in meaningful occupations.
Q5: Under Michigan law, the practice of occupational therapy does NOT include which of the
following?
A. Evaluation of fine motor skills
B. Cognitive retraining for activities of daily living
C. The practice of medicine, physical therapy, or optometry
D. Sensory integration interventions
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because the Michigan Occupational Therapy Practice Act explicitly states
that the scope of occupational therapy does not include the practice of medicine, physical
therapy, or optometry, and OTs must not engage in activities outside their legally defined
scope.
Q6: Where must a licensed occupational therapist display their certificate of licensure?
A. In a locked file cabinet at the practice location
B. At their primary residence for inspection upon request
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C. In a prominent place visible to the public at the practice location
D. Only on the LARA online verification system
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because Michigan Administrative Rules require that a certificate of
licensure for an occupational therapist must be displayed in a prominent place visible to the
public at the practice location.
Q7: Which of the following best defines the legal authority for occupational therapy practice
in Michigan?
A. The NBCOT Code of Ethics
B. The Michigan Public Health Code, Articles 1 and 15
C. The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Standards of Practice
D. Federal Medicare regulations only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because the Michigan Public Health Code, specifically Articles 1 and 15,
provides the statutory legal authority governing the licensure, regulation, and practice of
occupational therapy in Michigan.
Q8: Under Michigan law, who is authorized to define occupational therapy services?
A. The employing healthcare facility
B. The Michigan Board of Occupational Therapists
C. Individual occupational therapists based on their training
D. The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because occupational therapy services are defined by the Michigan Board
of Occupational Therapy through the Michigan Public Health Code and Administrative Rules,
which establish the legally recognized scope of services.
Q9: A licensed occupational therapist in Michigan may legally use which of the following
credentials after their name?
A. Dr. Smith, OTR
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B. OTR/L
C. MD, OTR
D. DPT, OTR
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because Michigan law recognizes "OTR" (Occupational Therapist
Registered) as a protected credential; the "/L" designation indicates state licensure, and this
combination is permissible under Michigan regulations.
Q10: Which of the following is TRUE regarding the definition of occupational therapy under
Michigan law?
A. It includes the diagnosis of medical conditions
B. It is limited to physical rehabilitation only
C. It encompasses therapeutic use of everyday life activities to promote health and
participation
D. It permits the prescription of medications for treatment
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because Michigan law defines occupational therapy as the therapeutic use
of everyday life activities (occupations) to promote health, well-being, and participation in life
for individuals with disabling conditions or risk factors.
Q11: An individual holds an NBCOT certification but has not obtained a Michigan license.
Under Michigan law, this individual:
A. May practice occupational therapy under supervision for up to 6 months
B. May use the title "Occupational Therapist" in Michigan
C. Is not authorized to practice occupational therapy or use protected titles in Michigan
D. May practice in Michigan if certified by AOTA
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because Michigan law requires state licensure in addition to NBCOT
certification; an individual without a Michigan license is not authorized to practice or use
protected professional titles in the state.
OTR MICHIGAN JURISPRUDENCE EXAM WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS.
SECTION 1: MICHIGAN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE ACT (Questions 1–20)
Q1: Under the Michigan Public Health Code, which governing body is responsible for licensing
and regulating occupational therapists in Michigan?
A. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
B. The Michigan Board of Occupational Therapists
C. The Michigan Occupational Therapy Association
D. The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because the Michigan Board of Occupational Therapists is the governing
body established under the Michigan Public Health Code to license and regulate occupational
therapists and occupational therapy assistants in the state.
Q2: What is the primary purpose of the Michigan Board of Occupational Therapists?
A. To advance the professional interests of occupational therapists
B. To protect the public's health, safety, and welfare
C. To establish national standards for occupational therapy education
D. To administer the NBCOT certification examination
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because per Michigan Public Health Code Article 15, the Board serves to
protect the public's health, safety, and welfare by ensuring that only qualified individuals
practice occupational therapy in Michigan.
Q3: Which of the following professional titles is protected under Michigan law for use only by
licensed individuals?
A. Rehabilitation Specialist
B. Occupational Therapist
C. Therapy Assistant
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D. Physical Therapy Aide
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because the Michigan Occupational Therapy Practice Act designates
"Occupational Therapist" and "Occupational Therapy Assistant" as protected titles that may
only be used by individuals holding a valid Michigan license.
Q4: The scope of occupational therapy practice in Michigan addresses which of the following
aspects of performance?
A. Physical and cognitive only
B. Physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and sensory
C. Physical and sensory only
D. Cognitive and psychosocial only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because Michigan Administrative Rules define the scope of occupational
therapy practice as addressing physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and sensory aspects of
performance to enable engagement in meaningful occupations.
Q5: Under Michigan law, the practice of occupational therapy does NOT include which of the
following?
A. Evaluation of fine motor skills
B. Cognitive retraining for activities of daily living
C. The practice of medicine, physical therapy, or optometry
D. Sensory integration interventions
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because the Michigan Occupational Therapy Practice Act explicitly states
that the scope of occupational therapy does not include the practice of medicine, physical
therapy, or optometry, and OTs must not engage in activities outside their legally defined
scope.
Q6: Where must a licensed occupational therapist display their certificate of licensure?
A. In a locked file cabinet at the practice location
B. At their primary residence for inspection upon request
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C. In a prominent place visible to the public at the practice location
D. Only on the LARA online verification system
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because Michigan Administrative Rules require that a certificate of
licensure for an occupational therapist must be displayed in a prominent place visible to the
public at the practice location.
Q7: Which of the following best defines the legal authority for occupational therapy practice
in Michigan?
A. The NBCOT Code of Ethics
B. The Michigan Public Health Code, Articles 1 and 15
C. The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Standards of Practice
D. Federal Medicare regulations only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because the Michigan Public Health Code, specifically Articles 1 and 15,
provides the statutory legal authority governing the licensure, regulation, and practice of
occupational therapy in Michigan.
Q8: Under Michigan law, who is authorized to define occupational therapy services?
A. The employing healthcare facility
B. The Michigan Board of Occupational Therapists
C. Individual occupational therapists based on their training
D. The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because occupational therapy services are defined by the Michigan Board
of Occupational Therapy through the Michigan Public Health Code and Administrative Rules,
which establish the legally recognized scope of services.
Q9: A licensed occupational therapist in Michigan may legally use which of the following
credentials after their name?
A. Dr. Smith, OTR
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B. OTR/L
C. MD, OTR
D. DPT, OTR
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because Michigan law recognizes "OTR" (Occupational Therapist
Registered) as a protected credential; the "/L" designation indicates state licensure, and this
combination is permissible under Michigan regulations.
Q10: Which of the following is TRUE regarding the definition of occupational therapy under
Michigan law?
A. It includes the diagnosis of medical conditions
B. It is limited to physical rehabilitation only
C. It encompasses therapeutic use of everyday life activities to promote health and
participation
D. It permits the prescription of medications for treatment
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because Michigan law defines occupational therapy as the therapeutic use
of everyday life activities (occupations) to promote health, well-being, and participation in life
for individuals with disabling conditions or risk factors.
Q11: An individual holds an NBCOT certification but has not obtained a Michigan license.
Under Michigan law, this individual:
A. May practice occupational therapy under supervision for up to 6 months
B. May use the title "Occupational Therapist" in Michigan
C. Is not authorized to practice occupational therapy or use protected titles in Michigan
D. May practice in Michigan if certified by AOTA
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because Michigan law requires state licensure in addition to NBCOT
certification; an individual without a Michigan license is not authorized to practice or use
protected professional titles in the state.
