Ohio OT Jurisprudence study materials
Ohio OT Jurisprudence study resources

Ohio OT Jurisprudence case studies

Ohio OT Jurisprudence · Put your knowledge to work in context.

The Ohio Occupational Therapy Jurisprudence examination is a separate knowledge check that Ohio uses, alongside the national certification examination, to confirm that a candidate understands the state laws and administrative rules that govern occupational therapy practice in Ohio. It is intended for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants who intend to practice in Ohio, including licensees relocating from other states and new graduates entering the workforce. Content centers on the chapters of the Ohio Revised Code and Ohio Administrative Code administered by the Occupational Therapy Section of the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board. Expect questions on licensure and renewal, scope of practice and supervision, documentation, referral and prescription requirements, ethics and unprofessional conduct, and the board's complaint and disciplinary process. The Ohio OT Jurisprudence case studies are 5 cases and about 2,730 words.

1

Supervision Coverage Gap in a Skilled Nursing Facility

An occupational therapist (OT) is the rehab director at a 120-bed skilled nursing facility. She directly supervises two certified occupational therapy assistants (COTAs) and one unlicensed restorative aide.

643 words, about 3 min
2

Telehealth Across State Lines and an Unlicensed “Developmental Coach”

An OT licensed only in Ohio owns a pediatric private practice in Columbus. A family she has treated for 14 months moves to northern Kentucky and asks to continue weekly telehealth sessions for sensory integration and self-regulation.

578 words, about 3 min
3

Lapsed License, Missing Continuing Education, and Retroactive Signing

An OT works in an outpatient hand clinic and supervises one COTA. Her Ohio license expired on June 30.

510 words, about 3 min
4

School-Based Aide, IEP Minutes, and Medicaid Billing

An OT is employed by a suburban school district and supervises one COTA. The OT serves 60 students with IEPs.

505 words, about 3 min
5

Mandated Reporting and Confidentiality in Community Mental Health

An OT works in a community mental health agency and provides weekly groups and individual sessions. A 29-year-old client with depression discloses that her boyfriend “shook” her 4-year-old daughter two days ago and left bruises on the child’s upper arm.

494 words, about 2 min