Jurisprudence exams
A jurisprudence exam tests the laws and rules of a specific jurisdiction. FSBPT describes these exams for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. Occupational therapy boards may use their own jurisprudence or law exams; those are set by the board, not by this page.
Quoted from official pages checked November 10, 2026. Confirm current requirements, fees, and dates on those sites. This page is not legal advice and does not guarantee eligibility, certification, or licensure.
What FSBPT says a jurisprudence exam is
FSBPT’s jurisprudence exam page, checked November 10, 2026, states: “A jurisprudence exam is a test of your state’s laws and rules.” It also states: “All licensed physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs) should be familiar with the practice act and rules under which they are allowed to work.”
How many states require one
That page states: “Currently, more than 50 percent of states require a jurisprudence exam for initial licensure.” It tells readers to contact the licensing authority in the jurisdiction in which they want to practice to get the most up-to-date information.
It also states: “Currently, a jurisprudence exam is required in twenty-nine states for licensure.” For a list of those states and other licensure requirements, it points readers to FSBPT’s licensure reference guide, and then says: “However, you should contact your licensing authority to ensure you have the most recent, up-to-date information.” This site does not copy that guide’s state list, because FSBPT itself says to confirm with the board.
Exams FSBPT administers
The same page has a heading, “FSBPT Develops, Maintains, and Administers Jurisprudence Exams for Two Jurisdictions.” It states that if your jurisdiction requires that you take the jurisprudence exam through FSBPT, the policies and procedures are the same as those for the NPTE; that all jurisprudence exams will be administered on a continuous basis, with exam dates available most days of the year; and that once you register, the registration must be approved by your jurisdiction within six months. Unapproved registrations will be closed after six months, and the exam fee, minus a $15 processing fee, will be refunded. The page links District of Columbia and Florida law content outlines. That is not the same thing as the twenty-nine-state requirement figure above; other jurisdictions may require a jurisprudence exam that FSBPT does not administer.
For people who are already licensed, that page asks whether you want to take the jurisprudence exam to meet a portion of licensure renewal or continuing competence requirements if it is available in the jurisdiction where you practice. It states: “Currently, Florida offers the jurisprudence exam for continuing competence credit.”
Jurisprudence Assessment Modules
FSBPT also publishes a separate Jurisprudence Assessment Module (JAM) page. That page, checked November 10, 2026, states: “The FSBPT Jurisprudence Assessment Module (JAM) is a convenient, easy-to-use learning opportunity for applicants for physical therapy licensure, and for physical therapist and physical therapist assistants renewing their licenses, to meet certain jurisdiction-specific requirements.”
Under “Current Jurisprudence Assessment Modules,” that page listed modules for Alabama, Arizona, California, Georgia, Hawaii, Kansas, Maryland, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Ohio, Oregon, and Texas. Confirm the current list on the official JAM page and with the licensing authority; availability can change.
Registering for an exam or module, and applying for a license, still happens through the processes FSBPT and the jurisdiction describe. See the NPTE page and Applying for State License.