JURISPRUDENCE PT EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
If performed by a person who is adequately trained PT includes.... - Answers -1) The
design, fabrication, revision, education, and instruction in the use of various ADs
2) The administration of topical drugs that have been prescribed by a licensed health
professional authorized to prescribe drugs
3) Physiotherapy: physical measures include massage, heat, cold, air, light, water,
electricity, sound, and the performance of test of neuromuscular function as an aid to
such treatment
PT does not include.... - Answers -1. The medical diagnosis of a patient's disability
2. the use of Roentgen rays or radium for diagnosis or therapeutic purposes
3. the use of electricity for cauterization or other surgical purposes
The PT section shall... - Answers -1) keep a record of its proceedings
2) keep a register of applicants showing the name and location of the institution grants
the applicant's degree or certificate in PT and whether or not a license was issued
3) maintain a register of every PT and PTA in the state including the licensee's last
place of business, last known residence and the date and number of the licensees
license
4)deposit all fees collected by the section in accordance with 4755.03
5) on receipt of application for license, provide to the applicant the section's address,
dates of upcoming section meetings and a list of names of the section members
Investigation for suspension, revocation or refusal to issue or renew licenses - Answers
-The appropriate section of the Ohio occupational therapy, PT and AT board will
investigate, subpoena witnesses and documents in connections with its investigations.
Where a violation of this chapter allegedly occurs, a licensed law professional will take
charge of the conduct and prosecution
Investigator's Rights - Answers -Review, obtain copies and audit personal records and
personnel files of licensees and limited permit holders at the place of business of the
licensees or limited permit holders or any other place where documents may be and
shall be given access to such documents during normal business hours.
- Answers -Information and records received or generated by the board pursuant to an
investigation are confidential, are not public records, are not subject to discovery in any
civil or administrative action.
Obtaining a copy of the licensure standards - Answers -each section shall publish and
make available, upon request and for a fee not to exceed the actual cost of printing and
mailing, the licensure standards prescribed by the relevant sections of this chapter and
the administrative code
, Annual Submissions - Answers -Each year the board shall submit to the governor and
general assembly for all its official actions during the preceding year, together with any
recommendations and findings with regard to the status of the professions of PT, OT
and AT
Requirements for Teaching PT - Answers -An individual may teach a PT course as
faculty without holding an Ohio license if...
1) holds a current, valid license in another U.S. state or territory, they may teach for up
to one year without obtaining a license in Ohio
2) A PT who holds a current, valid license or registration to practice PT in another
country who is not licensed as a PT in the US may teach if...
a) either the foreign licensed individual or the PT institution apply to the PT section for
authorization for the individual to teach up to one year, AND...
b) A designated member(s) of the PT section approves this application
One year - Answers -365 consecutive days from the first day the individual teaches in
Ohio
Pursuant to the the rules described above in regards to teaching PT without an Ohio
license the PT must notify the PT section with a notification that should include -
Answers -1) the individuals name
2) the PT education institution where the individual will teach
3) the name and number of the course(s) that the individual will teach
4) the date that the individual will commence teaching in ohio
5) the license number for all valid PT licenses held in the US or any foreign country
The OTPTAT shall grant a PT License by Reciprocity (an agreement between states to
issue licenses to applicants from other states with credit for their courses or license
level to reduce requirement) if all of the following are true - Answers -1) Passed NPTE
2) Passed Jurisprudence
3) Holds a current and valid license or registration to practice PT in another state or
country
4) Minimal education requirements met
5) the applicant pays the fee described in section B of 4755.42 of the revised code
6) the applicant is not in violation of any section of this chapter or rule adopted under it
If the applicant's education is not reasonably equivalent to the educational requirements
that were in force for licensure in the state on the date of the applicant's licensure... -
Answers -the section shall send a written notice to the applicant denying the applicant's
request and state the specific reason why. Sending this notice through certified mail
within 30 days after the section makes that determination.
If a non-ohio licensed PT plans on teaching for more than one year... - Answers -the
individual must obtain an Ohio PT license prior to the completion of the one year period
If performed by a person who is adequately trained PT includes.... - Answers -1) The
design, fabrication, revision, education, and instruction in the use of various ADs
2) The administration of topical drugs that have been prescribed by a licensed health
professional authorized to prescribe drugs
3) Physiotherapy: physical measures include massage, heat, cold, air, light, water,
electricity, sound, and the performance of test of neuromuscular function as an aid to
such treatment
PT does not include.... - Answers -1. The medical diagnosis of a patient's disability
2. the use of Roentgen rays or radium for diagnosis or therapeutic purposes
3. the use of electricity for cauterization or other surgical purposes
The PT section shall... - Answers -1) keep a record of its proceedings
2) keep a register of applicants showing the name and location of the institution grants
the applicant's degree or certificate in PT and whether or not a license was issued
3) maintain a register of every PT and PTA in the state including the licensee's last
place of business, last known residence and the date and number of the licensees
license
4)deposit all fees collected by the section in accordance with 4755.03
5) on receipt of application for license, provide to the applicant the section's address,
dates of upcoming section meetings and a list of names of the section members
Investigation for suspension, revocation or refusal to issue or renew licenses - Answers
-The appropriate section of the Ohio occupational therapy, PT and AT board will
investigate, subpoena witnesses and documents in connections with its investigations.
Where a violation of this chapter allegedly occurs, a licensed law professional will take
charge of the conduct and prosecution
Investigator's Rights - Answers -Review, obtain copies and audit personal records and
personnel files of licensees and limited permit holders at the place of business of the
licensees or limited permit holders or any other place where documents may be and
shall be given access to such documents during normal business hours.
- Answers -Information and records received or generated by the board pursuant to an
investigation are confidential, are not public records, are not subject to discovery in any
civil or administrative action.
Obtaining a copy of the licensure standards - Answers -each section shall publish and
make available, upon request and for a fee not to exceed the actual cost of printing and
mailing, the licensure standards prescribed by the relevant sections of this chapter and
the administrative code
, Annual Submissions - Answers -Each year the board shall submit to the governor and
general assembly for all its official actions during the preceding year, together with any
recommendations and findings with regard to the status of the professions of PT, OT
and AT
Requirements for Teaching PT - Answers -An individual may teach a PT course as
faculty without holding an Ohio license if...
1) holds a current, valid license in another U.S. state or territory, they may teach for up
to one year without obtaining a license in Ohio
2) A PT who holds a current, valid license or registration to practice PT in another
country who is not licensed as a PT in the US may teach if...
a) either the foreign licensed individual or the PT institution apply to the PT section for
authorization for the individual to teach up to one year, AND...
b) A designated member(s) of the PT section approves this application
One year - Answers -365 consecutive days from the first day the individual teaches in
Ohio
Pursuant to the the rules described above in regards to teaching PT without an Ohio
license the PT must notify the PT section with a notification that should include -
Answers -1) the individuals name
2) the PT education institution where the individual will teach
3) the name and number of the course(s) that the individual will teach
4) the date that the individual will commence teaching in ohio
5) the license number for all valid PT licenses held in the US or any foreign country
The OTPTAT shall grant a PT License by Reciprocity (an agreement between states to
issue licenses to applicants from other states with credit for their courses or license
level to reduce requirement) if all of the following are true - Answers -1) Passed NPTE
2) Passed Jurisprudence
3) Holds a current and valid license or registration to practice PT in another state or
country
4) Minimal education requirements met
5) the applicant pays the fee described in section B of 4755.42 of the revised code
6) the applicant is not in violation of any section of this chapter or rule adopted under it
If the applicant's education is not reasonably equivalent to the educational requirements
that were in force for licensure in the state on the date of the applicant's licensure... -
Answers -the section shall send a written notice to the applicant denying the applicant's
request and state the specific reason why. Sending this notice through certified mail
within 30 days after the section makes that determination.
If a non-ohio licensed PT plans on teaching for more than one year... - Answers -the
individual must obtain an Ohio PT license prior to the completion of the one year period
