Ohio PT Laws and Rules, Physical
therapy Jurisprudence 100% Verified
Physical Therapy - ANSWER Evaluation and treatment of a person by physical
measures and the use of ther ex, and rehab procedures, with or without AD for the
purpose of preventing, correcting, or alleviating any disability.
Physical therapy includes: - ANSWER -Design, fabrication, revision, education and
instruction in the use of various AD's including braces, splints, ambulatory, locomotion
devices, w/c's, prosthetics and orthotics
-Administration of topical drugs that have been prescribed by a licensed health
professional authorized to prescribe drugs
-Establishment and modification of PT programs, treatment planning, patient education
and instruction, and consultative services
-Physiotherapy
Physical measures include: - ANSWER Massage, heat, cold, air, light, water, electricity,
sound, and performance of test of neuromuscular function
Physical therapy DOES NOT include: - ANSWER Medical diagnosis of patient's
disability, the use of Roentgen rays or radium for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes, or
use of electricity for cauterization or other surgical purposes.
Physical Therapist - ANSWER A person who practices or provides patient education
and instruction in physical therapy and includes a physiotherapist
Individual who performs initial examination unless that PT has transferred the
responsibility for the management of the patient's care to another PT and that PT
agrees to the transfer
Physical Therapist Assistant - ANSWER 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
Supervision - ANSWER Availability and responsibility of the supervisor for direction of
the actions of the person supervised
Duties of PT section - ANSWER -License persons desiring to practice PT or as PTA's in
this state
-Conduct investigation, inquiry, or hearings. Any findings confirmed or approved by the
section
-Keep record of proceedings
-Keep register of applicants
-Maintain a register of every PT and PTA in this state; including last known place of
business, last known residence, date and number of the license
,-Deposit all fees collected
-Provide applicant with section address, dates of upcoming meetings and list of section
member names upon receipt of an application.
License qualifications- PT - ANSWER Name
Current address
Physical description & photo
Proof of completion o a master's or doctorate program of PT educaion that is accredited
by NPT accreditation agency.
Education requirement- PT - ANSWER -Min of 120 academic semester credits or
equivalent, including courses in biological and other physical sciences
-Course in physical therapy education that has provided instruction in basic sciences,
clinical sciences, and PT theory and procedures
What is the fee for application/license? - ANSWER Not more than $125
How soon should the section approve application to sit for examination? - ANSWER No
later than 120 days after receiving the app.
The board can: - ANSWER -Request documents relevant to the section's evaluation of
the application
-Notify applicant in writing of intent to deny a license and applicant's right to request a
hearing to appeal decision
If section fails to comply: - ANSWER Section shall refund 1/2 of the application fee to
applicant
License qualifications- PTA - ANSWER Name
Current address
Physical description and photo
Proof of completion of a two year program of education accredited by national physical
therapy accreditation agency
Criminal records check - ANSWER OTPTAT board shall not grant a license to an
applicant for initial license unless applicant complies with sections of the revised code
and the board decides that the results of the criminal records check do not make the
applicant ineligible for a license.
PT exams - ANSWER To be eligible to receive a license to practice as a PT, applicant
must pass
-NPTE
-Jurisprudence Exam
PTA exams - ANSWER To be eligible to receive a license to practice as a PTA,
applicant must pass
, -NPTE
-Jurisprudence exam
How often do PT and PTA licenses expire? - ANSWER Biennially
Words/Letters that cannot be used unless person has valid license - ANSWER Physical
therapist, physical therapy, physical therapy services, physiotherapist, physiotherapy,
physiotherapy services, licensed physical therapist, PT, PhT, PTT, RPT, LPT, MPT,
DPT, MSPT, PTA, physical therapy assistant, physical therapist assistant, physical
therapy technician, licensed physical therapist assistant, LPTA, RPTA
If a person is contracted/employed with an athletic team can provide PT to any of the
following while traveling to or from a sporting event in this state: - ANSWER -A member
of athletic team
-Member of the athletic team's coaching, communications, equipment, or sports
medicine staff
-Member of a band or cheerleading squad
-Team's mascot
If a person is contracted/employed with an athletic team and traveling with the team, the
person CANNOT: - ANSWER -Provide PT at a healthcare facility
-Provide PT for more than 60 days in a calendar year
No person shall practice PT unless on prescription of, referral of a patient by a person
who is licensed to: - ANSWER -Practice medicine and surgery, chiropractic, dentistry,
osteopathic medicine and surgery, podiatric medicine and surgery
-Practice as a PA
-Practice nursing as an advanced practice RN
To practice PT without a prescription of, or referral of a patient the person must: -
ANSWER -Hold a master's or doctorate degree from a professional PT program
accredited by a national PT accreditation agency
-On or before Dec 31st 2004, person has completed at least 2 years of practical
experience as a licensed PT.
Practice without a referral: - ANSWER -PT evaluates and treats patient
-PT shall, with consent of patient, inform the relevant person of the eval not later than 5
business days after eval made
-If PT determines no progress has been made in 30 days immediately following eval, PT
shall consult with relevant person
-UNLESS: eval, tx, or services are provided for fitness, wellness, or prevention
purposes
-Pt previously diagnosed with chronic, neuromuscular, or development conditions and
services are being provided for problems or Sx associated with condition
