Ohio PT Jurisprudence Exam
Can the PT section approve CEU's from another state - ANS-PT section may approve if
determined to meet the standards
Criteria to be granted reciprocity in Ohio - ANS-- 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
Define "out of practice" - ANS-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
Definitin of Direct Supervision - ANS-The PT or PTA is in the same building and available to
immediately respond to the needs of the patient. The PT/A shall have direct contact with the
patient during each visit
Definition of "Student Physical Therapist" - ANS-A student enrolled in an accredited or
candidacy status entry level physical therapist education program who is completing a required
clinical education course
Definition of a "unit" - ANS-One clock hour spent in a continuing education activity
Definition of Other Licensed Personnel - ANS-Any person holding an Ohio license to practice as
a health care practitioner in a profession other than PT and is working under the direct
supervision of physical therapist/assistant as delegated by the PT and is performing task and
duties related to delivery of physical therapy
Definition of Physical Therapist - ANS-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 - ANS-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
Definition of Physical Therapy - ANS-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 Practice of Physical Therapy - ANS-Engaging in physical therapy including
providing consultative services
Definition of Student Physical Therapist Assistant - ANS-A student enrolled in an accredited or
candidacy status entry level PTA education program who is completing a required clinical
education course
Definition of Supervising Physical Therapist - ANS-Physical Therapist who is available to
supervise the physical therapist assistant, SPT and SPTA, other licensed and unlicensed
personnel. May be the PT who performed the initial examination or another PT
Definition of Supervising Physical Therapist Assistant - ANS-The PTA who is appropriately
available to supervise the SPTA, other licensed and unlicensed personnel
Definition of Unlicensed Personnel - ANS-Any person who is on the job trained and supports the
delivery of physical therapy services by personally assisting the PT, PTA, SPT, SPTA while
therapy services is concurrently providing to the same patient
Disciplinary actions the PT section can make after an investigation or hearing - ANS-License
suspension, revocation or refusal to issue or renew license, or limit permit
How long is a waiver granted for - ANS-not to exceed one renewal cycle
How long may a licensed PT from another state teach a physical therapy theory or procedures
course in Ohio - ANS-no more than 1 year without obtaining a license as a PT in Ohio
How many CEU's is granted for published work - ANS-up to 10 units as determined by the PT
section
How many CEU's is granted for teaching a non-circulum course - ANS-3 units for each hour of
teaching the course, program or activity the first time and .5 unit for each hour of teaching
afterwards
How many CEU's is granted for teaching as a faculty member - ANS-.5 unit for each semester
hour of the course
How many CEU's is granted from completing a course, program or activity - ANS-one unit for
each hour of instruction received
How many contact hours are granted for completion of an APTA residency or fellowship -
ANS-24 contact hours of CEUs
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