NM PT Juris study guide
NM PT Juris · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The New Mexico Physical Therapist Jurisprudence Examination is the law-and-ethics component that candidates for New Mexico physical therapist or physical therapist assistant licensure must clear alongside the national NPTE. It is not a clinical exam. The NM PT Juris study guide has 8 sections and about 2,944 words.
01Practice Act Definitions, Scope of Practice, and Protected Titles
This domain asks you to define the statutory terms that control every later question: who is a physical therapist, what counts as physical therapy, and which titles are reserved to licensees. New Mexico's Physical Therapy Act (NMSA 1978, Sections 61-12D-1 et seq.) and Board rules in NMAC Title 16, Chapter 20 supply the operative language.
397 words, about 2 min02Licensure Requirements, Application Process, and License Maintenance
This domain covers the pathway from applicant to licensed PT or PTA and the rules for keeping that license valid. Expect questions on prerequisites, the New Mexico jurisprudence examination, endorsement, and what happens when a license lapses.
396 words, about 2 min03PTA Supervision, Delegation, and Scope of Duties
This domain tests the boundary between PT and PTA practice, the meaning of supervision, and what may be delegated. Most questions turn on whether the task requires the PT's judgment or only implementation.
377 words, about 2 min04Documentation, Patient Records, and Reporting Obligations
Documentation questions test whether the record is complete, timely, and defensible, and whether the licensee knows retention and reporting duties. The record is both a clinical tool and legal evidence.
357 words, about 2 min05Disciplinary Grounds, Complaint Process, and Board Enforcement Authority
This domain covers conduct that can lead to discipline, the complaint and hearing process, and the Board's remedial and punitive powers. Expect questions on the difference between a complaint, an investigation, and a final action.
385 words, about 2 min06Continuing Education and License Renewal Requirements
This domain focuses on the continuing education (CE) hours, categories, documentation, and renewal mechanics that keep a New Mexico license active. It overlaps licensure but tests the renewal cycle in detail.
334 words, about 2 min07Patient Rights, Informed Consent, Confidentiality, and Professional Conduct
This domain tests patient autonomy, consent, privacy, and professional boundaries. The exam often frames these as what the PT should do first questions.
345 words, about 2 min08Direct Access, Referral Requirements, and Practice Settings
This domain covers direct access, when a referral is required, and how setting changes the PT's obligations. The key is that direct access is not unlimited practice.
353 words, about 2 min