OHIO Physical Therapy Jurisprudence Exam | Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest Update
Question : 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
Question : 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
Question : 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
Question : 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 : 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
Question : 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 : 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 : 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
Question : 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
