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OHIO PT JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT
SOLUTIONS.
Definition of Physical Therapy - correct answer- 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 - correct answer- A person who practices or provides patient education and instruction of physical therapy. An individual who performs the initial; examination unless that therapist has transferred the responsibility for management of the patient's care to another
Definition of Physical Therapist Assistant - correct answer- A person who assist in the provision of physical therapy treatments, including the provision of patient education and instruction, under supervision of a physical therapist
What are the main responsibilities of the Physical Therapy Section of the OTPTAT Board - correct answer- - shall license persons desiring to practice physical therapy/assisting
- approve investigation, hearings, inquires and its findings and
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What are other responsibilities of the Physical Therapy Section
- correct answer- - 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 - correct answer- 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 - correct answer- Investigate compliants, conduct inspections and make inquires as in the judgement. Right to review, obtain copies, and audit the patient 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 - correct answer- 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 2 / 3
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Criteria to be granted reciprocity in Ohio - correct answer- - 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
- applicant's education is reasonably equivalent to the
in another state
educational requirements that were enforced for licensure
How often does PT/A license expire - correct answer- Biennially
What is the licensure renewal fee - correct answer- not more than $125
What change in information should a licensee report to the PT section - correct answer- Name, business address, or home address no later than 30 days
Who may receive a license by endorsement - correct answer- An applicant who is currently licensed as a PT/A under the laws of another state provided the requirements for registration or
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