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Ohio Physical Therapy Practice Act
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The physical therapist assistant may progress a patient treatment program within the parameters of the POC as established by the
supervising physical therapist. - Correct Ans : ✅ True
The physical therapist may assign treatment procedures beyond the scope of entry level physical therapist assistant practice in accordance with the physical therapist assistant's ability, provided that both the supervising physical therapist and the physical therapist assistant have documented training and demonstrated
competency in the procedure. - Correct Ans : ✅ True
Supervision for a PTA does not require the supervising physical therapist to be on-site or on location. The supervising physical
therapist must be available by? - Correct Ans : ✅ telecommunication at all times and able to respond appropriately to the needs of the patient
A license holder must:
-Respect the rights and dignity of all patients and provide compassionate care
-Recognize individual differences with patients and must respect and be responsive to those differences.
-Be guided by concern for the physical, psychosocial, and socioeconomic welfare of patients.
-Exercise sound judgment, place the best interests of the patient over the interests of the license holder, and act in a trustworthy manner in all aspects of physical therapy practice. Regardless of practice setting, the license holder must maintain the ability to make independent judgments and strive to effect changes that benefit the patient.
-Only seek compensation that is reasonable for the physical therapy services delivered. A license holder must never place the license holder's own financial interests above the welfare of the license holder's patients. A license holder, regardless of the practice
setting, must safeg - Correct Ans : ✅ Ethical integrity
This includes conforming to the minimal standards of acceptable and prevailing physical therapy practice based on current available evidence. It may be considered unethical regardless of whether or not actual injury to a patient occurred.
A license holder must:
-Adhere to the standards of ethical practice by practicing in a manner that is moral and honorable. A license holder may be disciplined for violating any provision contained in division (A).
-Not cheat or assist others in conspiring to cheat on the national physical therapy examination, the state jurisprudence examination, or the renewal jurisprudence module.
-A person must not practice physical therapy without a valid license, or without holding student status, including:
or without assistive devices, for the purpose of preventing, correcting, or alleviating physical impairments, functional
limitations, and physical disabilities.
-includes physiotherapy, the establishment and modification of physical therapy programs, treatment planning, patient education and instruction, and consultative services; with respect to the evaluation of a person, it includes determining a physical therapy diagnosis in order to treat the person's physical impairments, functional limitations, and physical disabilities; determining a prognosis; and determining a plan of therapeutic intervention.
If performed by a person who is adequately trained, it includes:
-The design, fabrication, and revision of various assistive devices, and
the provision of education and instruction in - Correct Ans : ✅ Physical therapy
A judgment that is made after examining the neuromusculoskeletal system or evaluating or studying its symptoms and that utilizes the techniques and science of physical therapy to establish a plan of therapeutic intervention.
- Does not include a medical diagnosis - Correct Ans : ✅ Physical therapy diagnosis
This includes massage and other manual therapy techniques, heat, cold, air, light, water, electricity, sound, and the performance of tests of neuromuscular function as an aid to the provision of treatment. -
Correct Ans : ✅ Physical measures
This means a person who practices or provides patient education and instruction in physical therapy and includes a physiotherapist. -
Correct Ans : ✅ Physical therapist
This means a person who assists in the provision of physical therapy treatments, including the provision of patient education and
instruction, under the supervision of a physical therapist. - Correct
Ans : ✅ Physical therapist assistant
This means the availability and responsibility of the supervisor for
direction of the actions of the person supervised. - Correct Ans : ✅ Supervision
-Keep a record of its proceedings;
-Keep a register of applicants showing the name and location of the institution granting the applicant's degree or certificate in physical therapy and whether or not a license was issued;
-Maintain a register of every physical therapist and physical therapist assistant in this state, including the licensee's last known place of business, the licensee's last known residence, and the date and number of the licensee's license;
-Deposit all fees collected by the section;
-On receipt of an application for a license to practice as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant, provide to the applicant the section's address, dates of upcoming section meetings, and a list of
names of the section members. - Correct Ans : ✅ The physical therapy section
application that the section considers complete unless the board has done either of the following:
-Requested documents relevant to the section's evaluation of the application;
-Notified the applicant in writing of the section's intent to deny a license and the applicant's right to request a hearing in accordance with Chapter 119 to appeal the section's intent to deny a license. -
Correct Ans : ✅ 120 days
If the section fails to comply, the section shall refund ______ of the
application fee to the applicant. - Correct Ans : ✅ 1/
To be eligible to receive a license to practice as a ____, an applicant must pass both of the following:
-A national physical therapy examination for PTs approved by the physical therapy section of the Ohio occupational therapy, physical therapy, and athletic trainers board that tests the applicant's knowledge of the basic and applied sciences as they relate to physical therapy and physical therapy theory and procedures.
-A jurisprudence examination on Ohio's laws and rules governing the practice of PT that is approved by the physical therapy section -
Correct Ans : ✅ PT
To be eligible to receive a license to practice as a _____, an applicant must pass both of the following:
-A national physical therapy examination for PTAs approved by the physical therapy section of the Ohio occupational therapy, physical therapy, and athletic trainers board.
-A jurisprudence examination approved by the physical therapy section on Ohio's laws and rules governing the practice of physical
therapy - Correct Ans : ✅ PTA
If an applicant passes the examination or examinations required and pays the fee required, the physical therapy section of the Ohio occupational therapy, physical therapy, and athletic trainers board shall issue a license, attested by the seal of the board, to the
applicant to practice as a PT. - Correct Ans : ✅ License for a PT
If an applicant passes the examination or examinations required and pays the fee required, the physical therapy section of the Ohio occupational therapy, physical therapy, and athletic trainers board shall issue a license, attested by the seal of the board, to the
applicant to practice as a PTA. - Correct Ans : ✅ License for a PTA
The physical therapy section of the Ohio OT, PT, and AT board shall issue to an applicant a license to practice as a PT without requiring the applicant to have passed the national examination for physical therapists within ________ of filing an application if all of the following are true:
-The applicant presents evidence satisfactory to the physical therapy section that the applicant received a score on the national physical therapy examination that would have been a passing score according to the board in the year the applicant sat for the examination;
-The applicant presents evidence satisfactory to the physical therapy section that the applicant passed the jurisprudence examination;
-The applicant holds a current and valid license or registration to practice PT in another state or country;
Each licensee shall report to the section in writing a change in name, business address, or home address not later than _______ after the
date of the change. - Correct Ans : ✅ 30 days
If a physical therapist evaluates and treats a patient without the prescription of, or the referral of the patient, all of the following apply:
-The PT shall, upon consent of the patient, inform the relevant person of the evaluation not later than ____ business days after the evaluation is made.
-If the PT determines, based on reasonable evidence, that no substantial progress has been made with respect to that patient during the 30 day period immediately following the date of the patient's initial visit with the PT, the PT shall consult with or refer the patient to a person described, unless either of the following applies:
(a) The evaluation, treatment, or services are being provided for fitness, wellness, or prevention purposes.
(b) The patient previously was diagnosed with chronic, neuromuscular, or developmental conditions and the evaluation, treatment, or services are being provided for problems or symptoms
asso - Correct Ans : ✅ 5
For purposes of this section, "business day" means? - Correct Ans :
✅ Any calendar day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday.
PT Continuing Ed:
Except in the case of a 1st license renewal, a PT is eligible for renewal of the PT's license only if the PT has completed __________ of
continuing education in one or more courses, activities, or programs approved by the PT section of the Ohio board. On request of the physical therapy section, an applicant for license renewal shall submit evidence satisfactory to the section of completion of the
required continuing physical therapy education. - Correct Ans : ✅ 24 units
PTA continuing Ed:
Except in the case of a 1st license renewal, a PTA is eligible for renewal of the PTA's license only if the PTA has completed _______ of continuing education in one or more courses, activities, or programs approved by the physical therapy section of the Ohio board. On request of the physical therapy section, an applicant for license renewal shall submit evidence satisfactory to the section of completion of the required continuing physical therapist assistant
education. - Correct Ans : ✅ 12 units
To be eligible for approval by the PT section, a continuing education course, program, or activity shall meet all of the following requirements:
-Include significant intellectual or practical content, the primary objective of which is to improve the professional competence of the participant;
-Be an organized program of learning dealing with matters directly related to the practice of physical therapy, professional responsibility, ethical obligations, or similar subjects that the section determines maintain and improve the quality of physical therapy services in this state;
There is hereby created the Ohio occupational therapy, physical therapy, and athletic trainers board consisting of _______ residents of this state, who shall be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate. The board shall be composed of a physical therapy section, an occupational therapy section, and an
athletic trainers section. - Correct Ans : ✅ 16
______ members of the board shall be PTs who are licensed to practice physical therapy and who have been engaged in or actively associated with the practice of physical therapy in this state for at least 5 years immediately preceding appointment. Such members of the board shall sit on the physical therapy section. The physical therapy section also shall consist of 4 additional members, appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate, who satisfy the same qualifications as the members of the board sitting on the physical therapy section, but who are not members of the board. Of the additional physical therapy section members whose terms commence on August 28, 2007, one shall be for a term of 1 year, one for a term of 2 years, one for a term of 3 years, and one for a term of 4 years. Such additional members of the physical therapy section are vested with only such powers and shall perform only such
____ members of the board shall be OTs and ____ member shall be a licensed OTA, all of whom have been engaged in or actively associated with the practice of occupational therapy or practice as an occupational therapy assistant in this state for at least 5 years immediately preceding appointment. Such members of the board
shall sit on the occupational therapy section. - Correct Ans : ✅ 4, 1
____ members of the board shall be ATs who have been engaged in the practice of athletic training in Ohio for at least 5 years immediately preceding appointment. 1 member of the board shall be a physician licensed to practice medicine and surgery in this state. Such members of the board shall sit on the athletic trainers section. -
Correct Ans : ✅ 4
1 member of the board shall represent the public. This member shall sit on the board and shall attend each year at least 3 meetings of the physical therapy section, 3 meetings of the occupational therapy section, and 3 meetings of the athletic trainers section.
(B) Except for the terms of office specified in division (A)(1) of this section for the additional members of the physical therapy section commencing on August 28, 2007, terms for the members of the board and the additional members of the physical therapy section are for 3 years. Each member's term shall commence on the 28th day of August and end on the 27th day of August. Each member shall serve subsequent to the expiration of the member's term until the member's successor is appointed and qualifies, or until a period of 60 days has elapsed, whichever occurs first. A member shall not serve for more than ______ consecutive terms. All vacancies shall be filled
Each member of the board and each additional member of the physical therapy section, before entering upon the official duties of office, shall do both of the following:
(1) Subscribe to and file with the secretary of state the constitutional oath of office;
What is defined as being actively engaged in the practice of physical therapy for fewer than 500 hours over the 5 year period prior to the
date the applicant submits the endorsement application. - Correct
Ans : ✅ Out of practice
An applicant who has been out of the practice of physical therapy for a period of ______ or more years shall:
-Retake and pass the NPTE; or
-Complete the general practice review tool and submit an action plan based on the results of the practice review tool for any knowledge areas and/or systems where the applicant is identified as needing improvement. The action plan must be approved by the physical therapy section.
-Out of practice is defined as being actively engaged in the practice of physical therapy for fewer than 500 hours over the 5 year period prior to the date the applicant submits the endorsement application.
-An applicant who satisfies all requirements of the Ohio Revised Code and Ohio Administrative Code and who fulfills the requirements of this rule shall be issued a license to practice as a
physical therapist or physical therapist assistant. - Correct Ans : ✅ 5
Who shall renew their license by the 31st day of January in each
even-numbered year. - Correct Ans : ✅ All persons licensed as a PT
When a license is issued by the board on or after October 1st of an odd-numbered year, that license shall be valid through the 31st day
of January of the 2nd even-numbered year. - Correct Ans : ✅ To practice as a PT
Who shall renew their license by the 31st day of January in each odd-
numbered year. - Correct Ans : ✅ All persons licensed as a PTA
When a license is issued by the board on or after October 1st of an even-numbered year, that license shall be valid through the 31st day
of January of the 2nd odd-numbered year. - Correct Ans : ✅ To practice as a PTA
A license holder who continues to practice physical therapy or physical therapy assisting with an expired license shall be subject to
disciplinary action. - Correct Ans : ✅ True
A licensee shall notify the physical therapy section of any change of name, place of business or employment, or mailing address within 30
days after the change. Notification may be made by? - Correct Ans :
✅ Mail, Fax, E-mail, or Electronically by logging into the Ohio e- license system
What is one clock hour spent in a continuing education activity? -
Correct Ans : ✅ Unit
Who must complete a minimum of 24 units of continuing education activities within the 2 year renewal cycle. Effective for renewal in 2022, license holders must complete at least 2 hours of ethics through a renewal jurisprudence module as determined by the physical therapy section. The 2 hours earned through completion of the module must count as part of the total 24 hour requirement. A
-Failure to respond to or acknowledge receipt of an audit notice will
result in the commencement of disciplinary action. - Correct Ans :
✅ True
Passing the following specialty examinations will qualify for ________ in the year the examination is taken:
-Specialty examinations administered by the American board of physical therapy specialties (ABPTS).
-The hand therapy certification commission (HTCC) certification
examination. - Correct Ans : ✅ 24 contact hours of continuing education
Renewal of certification of a specialty through ABPTS will qualify for
_______ in the year it is given. - Correct Ans : ✅ 6 contact hours of continuing education
The successful completion of an APTA credentialed residency or fellowship program will qualify for ________ in the year the
residency or fellowship is completed. - Correct Ans : ✅ 24 contact hours of continuing education
Serving as a CI will qualify for?
(a) To be eligible for continuing education credit in accordance with this paragraph, a physical therapist must be an APTA certified level I or level II CI and a PTA must be an APTA certified level I clinical instructor.
(b) A PT may earn up to 12 contact hours per renewal cycle by serving as a CI.
(c) A PTA may earn up to 6 contact hours per renewal cycle by serving as a CI.
(d) Proof of clinical instruction is a certificate from the student's school.
(6) Serving as a mentor in an APTA accredited clinical residency or fellowship program will qualify for 1 contact hour for each 3 hours of
mentorship. - Correct Ans : ✅ 1 contact hour for each 80 hours of clinical instruction
A PT may earn up to? - Correct Ans : ✅ 12 contact hours per renewal cycle by serving as a CI
A PTA may earn up to? - Correct Ans : ✅ 6 contact hours per renewal cycle by serving as a CI
To be eligible for continuing education credit in accordance with this paragraph, a PT must meet one of the following criteria:
(i) Currently certified as an APTA certified level I or level II clinical instructor; or (ii) Currently hold a specialty certification issued by the ABPTS or by the HTCC.
(b) A PT may earn up to ___________ per renewal cycle by serving as a mentor.
(c) Proof of mentorship is a certificate from the director of the clinical residency or fellowship documenting the number of hours of
mentorship completed. - Correct Ans : ✅ 12 contact hours
To qualify under this rule, what must:
