OHIO PTA JURISPRUDENCE EXAM NEWEST

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OHIO PTA JURISPRUDENCE EXAM NEWEST

QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED

ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)

The physical therapist must complete which of the following to renew her license?

• 24 contact hours of continuing education every two years
• 12 contact hours of continuing education every two years
• 24 contact hours of continuing education every year
• 12 contact hours of continuing education every year

Correct answer: a. 24 contact hours of continuing education

every two years

Explanation: ORC 4755.51 requires physical therapists (PTs) to

complete 24 continuing education units (CEUs) biennially for license renewal.

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The following individuals are prohibited by law from using the terms physical therapist or physiotherapist when providing

service to patients:

• Chiropractor

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• Massage therapist
• Kinesiologist
• All of the above

Correct answer: d. all of the above

Explanation: ORC 4755.48 prohibits anyone not licensed as a

PT from using these titles, including chiropractors, massage therapists, and kinesiologists.

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The physical therapy section, upon request from another state board of physical therapy, may provide which of the following

information:

• date the license was initially issued
• date of license expiration
• any disciplinary actions taken
• all of the above

Correct answer: d. all of the above

Explanation: ORC 4755.47 allows the Physical Therapy Section

to share licensure details, including issuance, expiration, and disciplinary history, with other state boards.

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Except in the case of a first license renewal, a physical therapist assistant is eligible for renewal of the license only if he has

completed:

• 20 units of continuing education approved by the Physical

Therapy Section of the Ohio OT, PT and AT Board

• 24 units of continuing education approved by the Athletic

Trainers Section of the Ohio OT, PT and AT Board

• 12 units of continuing education with approval numbers

issued by the Ohio Physical Therapy Association

• 10 units of continuing education approved by either the

American Physical Therapy Association or the Physical Therapy Section of the Ohio OT, PT and AT Board

Correct answer: c. 12 units of continuing education with

approval numbers issued by the Ohio Physical Therapy Association

Explanation: ORC 4755.52 requires PTAs to complete 12 CEUs

biennially, approved by the Ohio Physical Therapy Association (OPTA), except for the first renewal.

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To legally practice as a physical therapist in the State of Ohio,

an individual must hold a current:

• Document
• Certificate
• License
• Voucher

Correct answer: c. License

Explanation: ORC 4755.40 mandates a current Ohio PT license

to practice.

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A physical therapist must notify the Physical Therapy Section

within 30 days in all of the following situations EXCEPT:

• employment or place of business change
• additional education degrees or professional certification
• mailing address change
• name change