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• Jurisprudence Assessment Module accepted in addition to Ohio Law Exam for PT and PTA Applicants

In recognition that available slots at Ohio Prometric locations are currently limited, the PT Section will now accept the new Ohio Jurisprudence Assessment Module (JAM) as an alternative to the Ohio Law Exam for the purposes of granting licensure by examination, endorsement, or reinstatement for the duration of the Executive Order 2020-01D, which declares a state of emergency in Ohio due to COVID-19. You may register and take the JAM at the following link: https://www.fsbpt.org/Our-Services/Jurisprudence-Assessment-Module-JAM-Services/Ohio. The cost of the JAM is $48. Please note, you will be asked if you have ever held a license in Ohio. When you select “No” you will get a pop up message that indicates that you must take the Ohio Law exam for initial licensure. Please disregard this alert and select the "Confirm and Continue" button.

If you have already registered for the Ohio Law exam, the PT Section will continue to accept that exam for the purposes of licensure. If you wish to cancel your Law exam and register for the JAM, please follow these instructions. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Board at Board@otptat.ohio.gov.

• September 25, 2020 - Sports Order
• July 7, 2020 - Extension of various orders
• May 20, 2020 - Urgent Health Advisory - Ohioans Protecting Ohioans
• May 20, 2020 - Order that Rescinds and Modifies Portions of the Stay Safe Ohio Order
• April 30, 2020 - Stay Safe Ohio Order (replaces March 22 Stay at Home Order)
• April 27, 2020 - Responsible Restart Ohio
• Link to Local Health Districts
• Link to Local Emergency Management Agencies
• April 2, 2020 - Amended and Extended Stay at Home Order
• March 22, 2020 - Stay at Home Order
  • Director's Stay at Home Order
  • Stay at Home Order FAQ
  • Information on Stay at Home Order
• Information for Job Seekers
• Telehealth for Ohio Medicaid​
  • Executive Order 2020-05D
  • Rule 5160-1-21
  • Rule Appendix
  • Medicaid Telehealth FAQ version 2 (updated 4/13/2020)
  • For more information: https://medicaid.ohio.gov/COVID/ODM-Emergency-Telehealth or medicaid@medicaid.ohio.gov
• OTPTAT Board guidance on telehealth
• OTPTAT Board guidance on televisits within nursing facilities
• Ohio Department of Education guidance on telehealth
• Ohio Department of Education Reset and Restart - special education resources
• Ohio Department of Education Reset and Restart - Remote Learning for Students with Disabilities Who Have Complex Needs
• U.S. Department of Education guidance on Parental Consent and IEP Signatures in COVID environment
• Roles for occupational therapy, physical therapy, and athletic training in the COVID-19 crisis
  • Possible roles for PTs and PTAs in the COVID-19 Pandemic
  • Integrating Athletic Trainers Amidst COVID-19 Overcrowding and Workforce Shortages
  • Occupational Therapy's Role with Acute Care
• Updated PPE Guidance from ODH: ODH PPE message, PPE strategies, PPE use & reuse
• Information for Healthcare Workers - Coronavirus.ohio.gov
  • Emergency Preparedness in Long-Term Care Facilities
  • March 14, 2020 Guidance for Primary Care and Outpatient Providers (ODH)
  • March 9, 2020 Guidance for Outpatient Providers (ODH)
• HHS Guidance on HIPAA
• ODE - Considerations for Students with Disabilities During School Building Closure
• CDCP Information for Healthcare Professionals
• World Health Organization