OR PT Juris study guide
OR PT Juris · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The Oregon Physical Therapist Jurisprudence Examination is the law-and-rules component Oregon uses to confirm that a licensed physical therapist or physical therapist assistant knows the state Practice Act and the Oregon Board of Physical Therapy's administrative rules before practicing on patients in Oregon. It is for license applicants, licensees moving in from other states, and anyone reinstating a lapsed Oregon license who is directed by the Board to complete a jurisprudence requirement. The OR PT Juris study guide has 8 sections and about 2,578 words.
01Oregon Physical Therapy Practice Act: Scope, Definitions, and Licensure
This domain tests the statutory definition of physical therapy, protected titles, and the path to Oregon licensure. Expect questions that ask whether a task is within PT scope, whether a person may use a title, and what happens when a license lapses.
340 words, about 2 min02Oregon Board Rules and Administrative Procedures
This domain covers how the Oregon Board of Physical Therapy operates: rulemaking, licensing, complaints, investigations, contested-case hearings, and public records. Questions often test the difference between Board authority and civil remedies.
325 words, about 2 min03Supervision, Delegation, and Physical Therapist Assistant Roles
This domain tests who may perform which task, how much supervision a PTA needs, and what may be delegated to aides. The exam favors scenarios where a PTA or aide is asked to do something outside delegated treatment.
348 words, about 2 min04Direct Access, Referral Requirements, and Care Without a Referral
This domain tests when a PT may treat without a referral, when a referral or consultation is required, and how to document the decision. Oregon is a direct-access state, but access is not unlimited.
339 words, about 2 min05Documentation, Recordkeeping, and Patient Rights
This domain tests record content, retention, release of information, and patient rights. Questions often ask what must be in the plan of care or whether a record can be changed.
326 words, about 2 min06Professional Conduct, Ethics, and Boundary Issues
This domain tests ethical decision-making, informed consent, confidentiality, boundaries, and professional integrity. Scenarios often involve social media, gifts, dual relationships, or billing pressure.
306 words, about 2 min07Infection Control, Safety, and Reporting Obligations
This domain tests standard precautions, safe practice, and mandatory reporting. Expect questions on hand hygiene, PPE, equipment cleaning, needlesticks, and abuse reporting.
278 words, about 1 min08Continuing Competence, License Renewal, and Disciplinary Processes
This domain tests CE requirements, renewal, audit, and the disciplinary process. Questions often ask what happens after a lapse or what counts as acceptable CE.
316 words, about 2 min