- The GA JAM has 50 questions, a 90-minute limit, and requires an 80% score to pass.
- Licensure & Examination is the heaviest domain at 32% - study it first.
- Cost is $65 plus a 1.6% processing fee, rounded up to the nearest dollar.
- You get four attempts; after that, Board-accepted proof of extensive study is required.
Quick Facts Snapshot
Keep this section open in a second tab while you study - it's the entire GA JAM in miniature. The Georgia Physical Therapy Jurisprudence Assessment Module is approved by the Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy and administered online, on-demand, by FSBPT. It exists to confirm that PTs and PTAs practicing in Georgia - including those relying on PT Compact privileges - understand the state's practice act, board rules, and disciplinary framework before they touch a patient.
| Detail | Fact |
|---|---|
| Format | 50 questions, online, on-demand |
| Time limit | 90 minutes |
| Passing score | 80% |
| Attempts allowed | 4 (further attempts need Board-accepted proof of additional study) |
| Completion window | 96 hours from purchase |
| Cost | $65 + 1.6% processing fee (rounded up) |
| Score reporting | Immediate, detailed |
| Blueprint revised | January 20, 2016 |
For a slower, section-by-section walkthrough of these numbers, see the full GA-JAM Study Guide 2026, and if you want the exact math on fees, check the GA-JAM Certification Cost breakdown.
Domain Weighting Cheat Sheet
The GA JAM blueprint splits into six domains, but they are not weighted evenly. Three domains - Licensure & Examination, Patient Care Management, and Disciplinary Actions and Unlawful Practice - make up 90% of the exam. Memorize this hierarchy before you memorize anything else.
Domain 3: Licensure & Examination - 32%
The single largest domain. Covers licensure pathways, examination requirements, renewal cycles, and Compact privilege eligibility.
- Initial licensure requirements for PTs and PTAs
- PT Compact privilege issuance and renewal
- License renewal and the 30 continuing-competence hours per biennium
Domain 4: Patient Care Management - 30%
Focuses on scope of practice, supervision, referral requirements, and documentation obligations under Georgia rules.
- PTA supervision ratios and delegation limits
- Direct access and referral-for-services rules
- Recordkeeping and informed consent expectations
Domain 5: Disciplinary Actions and Unlawful Practice - 28%
Tests recognition of grounds for discipline, unlicensed practice, and Board enforcement authority.
- Grounds for license suspension or revocation
- Definitions of unlawful/unlicensed practice
- Reporting obligations and investigative process
Domains 1, 2 & 6 - Combined 10%
Legislative Intent & Definitions (4%), Board of Physical Therapy Powers & Duties (4%), and Consumer Advocacy (2%) are small but still scoreable points - don't skip them entirely.
- Statutory definitions used throughout the practice act
- Board composition, rulemaking authority, and duties
- Consumer complaint and advocacy mechanisms
Registration & Fee Mechanics
Unlike a scheduled licensing exam with testing windows, the GA JAM is purchased and taken on-demand. There's no waiting for a seat - but there is a strict clock once you begin the purchase process.
- Base cost: $65
- Processing fee: 1.6% of the base cost, rounded up to the nearest whole dollar
- Completion deadline: the module must be finished within 96 hours of purchase - plan your test session before you buy access
- Score delivery: immediate, with detailed reporting so you know exactly which domains cost you points
Because the assessment is administered by FSBPT under Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy approval, requirements and fee structures can be updated by the Board. Always confirm current figures before you pay. A more detailed line-item explanation lives in the GA-JAM Certification Cost 2026 article, and general eligibility questions are answered in GA-JAM Requirements 2026.
Key Takeaway
Buy your GA JAM access only when you're ready to sit for it within the next 96 hours - don't purchase early "just to have it ready."
Scoring, Attempts & the 96-Hour Clock
The GA JAM passing threshold is 80% - meaning 40 of 50 questions correct, in plain terms. There's no partial credit for domain performance; you either clear 80% overall or you don't. For a deeper look at how this compares to other assessments, see GA-JAM Passing Score 2026: Exactly What You Need to Pass.
You are permitted four attempts. If you don't pass within those four, further attempts require Board-accepted proof of extensive additional study - this isn't a simple "pay again and retake" situation, so treat attempt four seriously.
Since attempts are limited and scores are visible immediately, most candidates benefit from understanding realistic difficulty expectations before attempt one. The How Hard Is the GA-JAM Exam? Difficulty Guide 2026 and GA-JAM Pass Rate 2026 articles both go deeper on this without relying on invented numbers.
Who Actually Needs the GA JAM
The GA JAM isn't optional trivia - it's a licensure gatekeeper. You need a passing result if you're:
- Applying for initial PT or PTA licensure in Georgia
- Applying for an initial PT Compact privilege to practice in Georgia under the Compact
- Renewing a PT Compact privilege that requires a current jurisprudence result
Employers hiring PTs and PTAs across Georgia - outpatient clinics, hospital systems, home health agencies, school-based therapy programs - will expect this requirement to already be satisfied before onboarding, since it's tied directly to licensure status rather than being an optional add-on credential. If you're mapping out how this fits your broader career plan, the GA-JAM Jobs and GA-JAM Salary Guide 2026 pages cover how licensure status intersects with hiring, while Is the GA-JAM Certification Worth It? weighs the time and cost investment against the licensure requirement.
Not sure whether you're even eligible yet, or what "initial" versus "renewal" means for your situation? Start with GA-JAM Requirements 2026 before you register.
Must-Know Topics by Domain
Beyond the domain names, here's the practical content most candidates underestimate:
Licensure & Examination (32%)
Know the difference between initial licensure requirements and Compact privilege requirements - they're tested separately. Understand renewal timing tied to the 30-hour biennial continuing-competence requirement, and know exactly which scenarios allow a passing GA JAM to count toward those hours.
Patient Care Management (30%)
This domain leans heavily on supervision rules between PTs and PTAs, what can and cannot be delegated, and documentation standards. Expect scenario-based questions describing a clinical situation and asking whether the described action complies with Georgia rules.
Disciplinary Actions and Unlawful Practice (28%)
Study the categories of conduct that trigger Board discipline and how "unlawful practice" is defined for unlicensed individuals performing PT-like services. Questions here often test recognition rather than recall - you're identifying which scenario violates the practice act.
Last-Week Review Plan
If you already have a full study plan underway (see the GA-JAM Study Guide 2026 for the complete version), use this compressed final-week structure to consolidate before your 96-hour testing window opens.
Heavy Domains First
- Re-read Licensure & Examination (32%) rules on initial licensure vs. Compact privileges
- Drill Patient Care Management (30%) supervision and documentation scenarios
Disciplinary Framework
- Review grounds for discipline and unlawful practice definitions (28%)
- Practice distinguishing reportable vs. non-reportable conduct
Small Domains & Definitions
- Cover Legislative Intent, Board Powers & Duties, and Consumer Advocacy (10% combined)
- Confirm you know statutory definitions cold - these questions are usually direct recall
Simulate & Purchase
- Run a full 50-question, 90-minute timed practice session on the practice test site
- Only purchase official GA JAM access once you're ready to complete it inside the 96-hour window
Practicing under real time pressure matters more for this exam than most jurisprudence assessments, because 90 minutes for 50 scenario-based questions leaves little room to second-guess. Run timed sets on our practice test platform until pacing feels automatic, then check your readiness against the benchmarks in the GA-JAM Passing Score guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
The GA JAM has 50 questions with a 90-minute time limit, delivered online and on-demand through FSBPT.
You need 80% correct to pass. Scoring is immediate and detailed, so you'll know your domain-level performance right away.
The base cost is $65, plus a 1.6% processing fee rounded up to the nearest dollar.
Yes, you get four total attempts. Beyond that, you'll need to submit Board-accepted proof of extensive additional study before retesting.
A newly passing result can satisfy all four mandatory ethics-and-jurisprudence units once per competence cycle toward Georgia's 30 continuing-competence hours per biennium - unless that result was already used for licensure or a Board order, in which case it cannot be reused for CE credit.