Ohio PT Jurisprudence Exam-with
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Definition of Physical Therapy
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
A person who practices or provides client education and instruction of physical
therapy. An individual who performs the initial; examination unless that therapist has
transferred the responsibility for management of the client's care to another
Definition of Physical Therapist Assistant
A person who assist in the provision of physical therapy treatments, including the
provision of client education and instruction, under supervision of a physical therapist
What are the main responsibilities of the Physical Therapy Section of the OTPTAT
Board
- 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
- 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
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
Investigate compliants, conduct inspections and make inquires as in the judgement.
Right to review, obtain copies, and audit the client 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
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
- 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
Biennially
What is the licensure renewal fee
not more than $125
What change in information should a licensee report to the PT section
Name, business address, or home address no later than 30 days
Who may receive a license by endorsement
An applicant who is currently licensed as a PT/A under the laws of another state
provided the requirements for registration or licensure under the appropriate
category in that state include minimal education and passing score on the NPTE
What if an applicant for endorsement has been out of practice for more that 5 years
Shall retake and pass the NPTE
Define "out of practice"
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2026 latest update
Definition of Physical Therapy
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
A person who practices or provides client education and instruction of physical
therapy. An individual who performs the initial; examination unless that therapist has
transferred the responsibility for management of the client's care to another
Definition of Physical Therapist Assistant
A person who assist in the provision of physical therapy treatments, including the
provision of client education and instruction, under supervision of a physical therapist
What are the main responsibilities of the Physical Therapy Section of the OTPTAT
Board
- 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
- 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
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
Investigate compliants, conduct inspections and make inquires as in the judgement.
Right to review, obtain copies, and audit the client 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
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
- 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
Biennially
What is the licensure renewal fee
not more than $125
What change in information should a licensee report to the PT section
Name, business address, or home address no later than 30 days
Who may receive a license by endorsement
An applicant who is currently licensed as a PT/A under the laws of another state
provided the requirements for registration or licensure under the appropriate
category in that state include minimal education and passing score on the NPTE
What if an applicant for endorsement has been out of practice for more that 5 years
Shall retake and pass the NPTE
Define "out of practice"
