Ohio PT Jurisprudence Exam Study Questions and Answers 2024

Definition of Physical Therapy - 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 - 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 - 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 - - shall license persons desiring to practice physical therapy/assisting - approve investigation, hearings, inquires and its findings and orders What are other responsibilities of the Physical Therapy Section - - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 Criteria to be granted reciprocity in Ohio - - 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 How often does PT/A license expire - Biennially What is the licensure renewal fee - not more than $125 What change in information should a licensee report to the PT section - Name, business address, or home address no later than 30 days Who may receive a license by endorsement - 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 What if an applicant for endorsement has been out of practice for more that 5 years - Shall retake and pass the NPTE Define "out of practice" - 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 When should an individual renew their license - January 31st. What year does PTs renew their license - even numbered years, unless received initial license after October 1st of an odd year than license is valid through the January 31st of the second even year What year does PTAs renew their license - odd numbered years, unless received initial license after October 1st of an even year than license is valid through the January 31st of the second odd year What happens if applicant allows license to expire - Have to submit a reinstatement application What happens if an individual practices with an expired license - Subject to disciplinary actions What is the protocol of submitting reinstatement application before March 1st of the year the license expired - Applicant shall complete the number of contact hours of continuing education that were required to renew the expired license