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OHIO PTA JURISPRUDENCE EXAM (PHYSICAL

THERAPY JURISPRUDENCE EXAM) |

QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |

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EXAM 2025

What must be submitted to the section for PT license qualifications? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------1. Name

2. Current Address
3. Proof of completion of the masters or doctorate degree from an accredited (US Dept. of education) program.
4. Physical description and photo (no longer required)
5. Pay a fee of no more than $ A minimum of _____ academic semester credits or its equivalent are required in courses including biological and physical sciences. --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------120 academic semester credits The PT section shall approve an application to sit for the NPTE no later than _______ days after receiving the application that the sections considers complete, unless ______ or ______. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------120 days Unless:
6. requested documentation
7. Notified in writing of the intent to deny the application with right to appeal request.

If the section fails to respond within 120 days of application submission, the section will refund ______ of the application fee. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------one half To be eligible to receive a license, to practice a PT must pass _____ and _____. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------1. NPTE

2. Jurisprudence exam The PT will be issued a license once they have: a) _______ and b) ________. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a) passed the NPTE b) payed the fee Under what terms is reciprocity granted? ---------CORRECT ANSWER------- ----------Within one year of filing the application, reciprocity (or the ability to practice PT without having to retake/take the NPTE) is granted if all of the following are true:
3. Presents evidence of what would have been a satisfactory score the year the NPTE was taken.
4. Passed the jurisprudence exam
5. holds a current and valid license or registration to practice PT in another state/country.
6. demonstrate that education is reasonably equivalent to educational requirements that were in force for licensure in this state on the date of the applications initial licensure or registration in the other state/country.
7. Pays the fee
8. Not in violation of any section of the chapter or rule adopted under it. How do you renew your license to practice PT in the state of OH? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Your license will expire every 2 years. To renew you must:

B. Failure of one or both examinations required. C. Permitting the use of name/license when the one giving permission is not directing treatment. D. Denial, revocation, suspension, or restriction of authority to practice for any reason other than a failure to renew in OH. E. Failure to maintain min standards of practice in admin, handling, selection of drugs or modalities. F. Willful betrayal of personal confidence G. False fraudulent deceptive misleading plains in solicitation or advertising. H. failure to conform to minimal standards of care (with or without injury) I. violation of the limitations set by the PT section J. Failure to renew K. paying for/being paid for referrals L. Mental/Physical illness rendering unable to practice according to acceptable standards. M. Termination/suspension of medicare program N. Failure to maintain supervision O. Failure to complete continuing education. P. Misdemeanor offense occurring during PT practice. Q. Failure to cooperate with an investigation, subpoena, orders, or failure to answer truthfully at a deposition.

• unless quashed or permitted to withhold testimony or evidence by a court of competent jurisdiction R. Whether or not consensual verbal or contact, unless engaging with a patient other than a spouse
• interpreted as sexually demeaning S. Failure to notify the PT section of change in name, business address, or home within 30 days T. Waiving the payment of a deductible or copayment is required to pay if used as an enticement to receive healthcare from that provider. When is an individual able to waive deductibles/copays without imposed sanctions? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------1. The plan allows it with full knowledge and consent from the plan purchaser, payer, and 3rd party administrator.
• Documentation and consent must be requested from the board.

When a license is revoked, how long must a licensee wait before applying to have the license reinstated? a. 18 months b. 1 year c. 6 months d. 2 years ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B. After a license is revoked, that licensee cannot apply for reinstatement until after: A. They plead their case B. File for permission of reinstatement C. Pass an exam D. Passed by at least 3 board members ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------- ---------C. When placed on probation, how shall a person be removed from probation? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------The sanctions order will be accompanied by conditions under which one can be removed from probation and restored to unrestricted practice. The PT section can immediately suspend the license prior to a hearing, if:

1. All members of the board are in favor
2. The person imposes an immediate threat
3. The person has violated more than one law.
4. A patient has filed a law suit against the defendant. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------2.

9. licensed clinic counselors, social workers, therapists T/F: Even though the code of ethics states you are not allowed to practice with other professional services, you in fact are allowed. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------True What are some of the non-traditional abbreviations implying that a person is a PT or PTA that is prohibited by those that do not hold a license? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Ph.T PTT RPT LPT MSPT PT technician LPTA RPTA Where must you display your current license? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------In a conspicuous location in which you spend the majority of your time practicing. The revised code does not restrict a student from practicing as long as all of the following are true: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------1. In an accredited or approved educational program
10. Activities and services constitute a part of a supervised course of study
11. Designated by a title that clearly indicates the person's status as a student.

Nothing in the revised code shall prevent a person who holds a license in another state to practice in Ohio with their designated traveling team. They are allowed to treat all of the following, EXCEPT: A. A patient at a local healthcare facility B. The team's equipment staff C. The team's Mascot D. Treat the team's communications staff ---------CORRECT ANSWER------- ----------A. A PT traveling with an athletic team to Ohio from out of state for a game is not allowed to provide more than ____ days of PT in a calendar year in the state of OH. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------60 days We obtain referrals from all of the following except: A. RN B. PA C. Dentist D LPN ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------D. Must have an advanced nursing degree, such as RN Chiropractors are also allowed to send us referrals. The more you know We must practice PT with the referral/prescription of an acceptable referral source, unless the following applies: ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------- ----1. You have a master's or doctorate in PT

2. On or before Dec. 21, 2004, the person has completed at least 2 years of practical experience as a licensed PT.

T/F: A self-referred patient does not oblige the health insurance entity to pay for services rendered without the referral of an appropriate medical professional. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------True. What disciplinary action will be taken if your license is suspended/revoked? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------You will be required to surrender your wall certificate of Ohio license. To apply for an initial application, the applicant must be ______ years or older. ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- 18 Ohio license has adopted the Federation of State Board of PT's limit to the number of times you can take the NPTE. An applicant can take the NPTE exam ______ times within ____ months with a lifetime number of attempts of ____. What must the applicant satisfy as well as the NPTE to practice in the state of Ohio? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------An applicant can take the NPTE exam 3 times within 6 months with a lifetime number of attempts of 6. (The applicant must satisfy all sections of the Revised Code and Admin cons before being issued a license) What are some new ways in which you can receive continuing education credits? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------1. Working at a free clinic in Ohio

2. Renewal of specialty certification for 6 hours
3. Renewal of a jurisprudence module for 2 hours.

T/F: Currently, a student PT/PTA must be 18 years old or older to be supervised by a PT/PTA. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------False: This is effective January of 2020 What is the definition of Physical Therapy? ---------CORRECT ANSWER---- -------------The evaluation and treatment of a person by physical measure and the use of ther ex and rehab procedures, with or without AD, for the purpose of preventing, correcting, or alleviating physical impairments, functional limitations, and physical disabilities. (includes physiotherapy) Physical therapy includes establishment and modification of physical therapy programs, treatment planning, patient education and instruction, and consultative services. _________________ includes determining a physical therapy diagnosis in order to treat the person's physical impairments, functional limitations, and physical disabilities; determining a prognosis; and determining a plan of therapeutic intervention. A. Examination B. Evaluation C. Diagnosis D. Treatment ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B. Evaluation T/F: A physical therapist is expected to design, fabricate, and revise various AD, and the provision of education/instruction on their use (including braces, splints, ambulatory or locomotion devices, w/c, P&O.) ---- -----CORRECT ANSWER-----------------True: If and only if the physical therapist is adequately trained in the design, fabrication of the specific AD, they are expected to perform these duties under the term, "physical therapy".

A person who practices or provides patient education and instruction in physical therapy and includes physiotherapist. A. Physical therapist technician B. Physical therapy assistant C. Physical Therapy aide D. Physical Therapist ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------D. PT A person who assisted in the provision of physical therapy treatments, including provisions of patient education and instruction, under the supervision of a PT. A. Physical therapist technician B. Physical therapy assistant C. Physical Therapy aide D. Physical Therapist ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B. PTA All of the following are duties of the Ohio OT, PT, AT board: --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A. Licensing PT/PTA in the state of Ohio B. Provide an investigation, inquiry, or hearing associated with any finding or order against a PT The PT section duties include all of the following: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A. Keep a record of its proceedings B. Keep a register of applicants C. Maintain a register of every PT/PTA in the state How often does a PT/PTA license expire? ---------CORRECT ANSWER------ -----------Biennium or once every 2 years

Late application for renewal of a license will be charged a fee of ____? ----- ----CORRECT ANSWER-----------------An additional fee, not to exceed $ The physical therapy section will accept a foreign physical therapist (and assistant) education if the following is true: A. If the degree was received from an institution that speaks english. B. If the institution uses a course evaluation tool/form approved by the PT section C. If the credentialing organization provides a course schedule to the PT section D. If the director of programs provides a signature to the PT section certifying authenticity of program. ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- B. T/F: When evaluating whether an applicant's education is equivalent to educational requirements in the state of Ohio for PT/PTA licensure, the education needs to meet the up to date requirements for education criteria. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------False: It must be equivalent to the educational requirements on the date of the applications initial licensure or registration in another state or country. The licensee must notify the section within _____ days of a change of name, address, or both. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------30 days T/F: The physical therapy section may establish fees in excess of the amounts provided by the section. ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- True: Only IF those fees do not exceed the original amounts by more than 50%.

Continuing education must include all of the following to be considered acceptable: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------1. Include significant intellectual/practical content

2. Organized program dealing with PT, professional responsibility, ethics
3. In-person/self-study materials
4. In a setting physically suited to educational activity
5. High-quality written material Continuing education courses are worth ___ units per hour. --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------1 unit per hour For teaching as a faculty member you will receive ___ units per semester hour of the course. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------1/ Other than a faculty member, for teaching a higher education course you will receive____ units for each hour. ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------- ----1 unit for each hour of teaching the course. Teaching a course other than an institution of higher education, you will receive ___ units for each hour for the first time teaching the course and ___ units per hour for anytime there after. ---------CORRECT ANSWER------ -----------3 for the first time 1/2 for any subsequent time For authoring a published article or book you can receive up to ____ units. ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- 10

T/F: The PT section will grant no more than 24 units of continuing education for teaching during a biennial renewal period. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------FALSE: No more than 12 units You must provide your national provider identifier assigned by the US secretary of health and human services in all of the following cases EXCEPT: A. Third-party payer claim B. Government healthcare program C. Person/government entities D. Hospital ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------D. The requirement does not apply to a hospital or any entity submitting a claim on behalf of the hospital unless otherwise required by law. When should you give your patient your national provider identifier? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------When the patient is responsible for submitting a claim to a governmental healthcare program or 3rd party payer. Submit with a written explanation of the provisions. T/F: If you do not designate your national provider identifier, the governmental or 3rd party payer is not required to pay a claim rendered PT services. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------True!! The board consists of ___ residents in the state appointed by the __________ with advice/consent from the __________ ______________. - --------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- 16 Governor State senate

What are the powers and duties of the board in terms of investigating alleged grounds for legal action? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------

1. Subpoena witnesses and documents with connection to its investigation
2. Through attorney general or prosecuting attorney, may apply court order, petition, hold a hearing, court ordered injunction/ restraining order.
3. prosecuting attorney/village solicitor/city director of law will take charge upon determination of violation and conduct prosecution T/F: All information and records used in an investigation are public records. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------False: The investigators are allowed to review and obtain copies, but these records are not public and are not subject to discovers in any civil or admin action. They may also disclose any information to federal, state, or local law if within their jurisdiction. What measures are taken in an investigation to ensure confidentiality is maintained with respect to other parts of the information containing names, identifying information of patients, complaints, etc. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Sealing records or redacting information You must request an administrative hearing request within_____ days of the mailing of a notice of denial of application ---------CORRECT ANSWER- ----------------30 days *Or they will take action without you and you will have to pay the court fees T/F: the user ID is considered a signature. ---------CORRECT ANSWER----- ------------True

What constitutes "out of practice" and what requirements need to be taken to reinstate your license? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------5 or more years OR (fewer than 500 hours over the period of 5 years)

1. Retake and pass NPTE OR
2. Complete general practice review tool and submit action plan based on results of the review tool in any areas needing improvements. (this is approved by the PT section) On what specific date should a PT renew their license by? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------January 31st of each even-numbered year.

• except when issued on or after October 1st of the odd-numbered year (Jan 31 of second even numbered year) When should a PTA renew their license? ---------CORRECT ANSWER------- ----------Jan 31 of a odd numbered year
• except when issued on or after October 1st of the even-numbered year (Jan 31 of second odd numbered year) How many CEU's for PT/PTAs? In 2022 how will you receive ethics CEUs? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----- ------------24 for PT 12 for PTA 2 units for ethics with jurisprudence module.