OHIO PHYSICAL THERAPY

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OHIO PHYSICAL THERAP Y

JURISPRUDENCE EX AM

QUESTIONS WITH CORRE CT

SOLUTIONS

Question 1: 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 orders

Question 2: 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

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Question 3: 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

Question 4: 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

Question 5: 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

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Question 6: 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 in another state

• applicant's education is reasonably equivalent to the

educational requirements that were enforced for licensure

Question 7: How often does PT/A license expire

CORRECT ANSWER: Biennially

Question 8: What is the licensure renewal fee

CORRECT ANSWER: not more than $125

Question 9: 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

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Question 10: 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 licensure under the appropriate category in that state include minimal education and passing score on the NPTE

Question 11: What if an applicant for endorsement has

been out of practice for more that 5 years

CORRECT ANSWER: Shall retake and pass the NPTE

Question 12: Define "out of practice"

CORRECT ANSWER: Being actively engaged in the

practice of physical therapy for fewer than 500 hours over a 5 year period prior to date the applicant submits endorsement application

Question 13: When should an individual renew their

license

CORRECT ANSWER: January 31st.