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PTBC CALIFORNIA LAW EXAM - THE
PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE ACT
2026|ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS
Article 1: Administration
Members of the Board - correct-answer -1) 1 PT involved in PT education,
2) 3 PTs with 5 years experience,
3) 3 public members who aren't licentiates of the board or any other medical
board (CA citizen, not school faculty)
Priority of the Board - correct-answer -Protection of the public
Licensing, regulating and disciplinary roles
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The mission of the Physical Therapy Board of California is to promote and protect
the interests of the people of California by the effective and consistent
administration and enforcement of the Physical Therapy Practice Act.
Terms of Serving on the Board - correct-answer -1) Appointed 4 years, exp. on
June 1
2) 1 public and 4 PT members appt'd by governor
3) Senate Rules Committee and speaker of assembly each appoint 1 public
4) Members of the Board elect a president
5) Board may elect an executive officer to exercise the duties required
6) Board may appoint an commissioner on examination -who is suitable qualified
but not a member of the Board but will be subject to the rules and regs and same
fees
3) Cannot serve more than 2 consecutive terms
Qualifications of Public Members - correct-answer -- Be a citizen of CA.
- Shall not be an officer or faculty member of any college in PT education.
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- Shall not be a licentiate of the Medical Board of CA
Meetings - correct-answer -1 regular meeting annually in Sacramento, LA or SF or
from time to time till business is complete
Duties of the Members of the Board - correct-answer -1) May inspect PT facilities
2) May review patient charts
3) Can suspend and revoke licenses (notice must be given)
How is this Chapter cited? - correct-answer -This chapter may be cited as the
Physical Therapy Practice Act
Public Employees - correct-answer -PT consultants under contract for the board
are considered a public employee; or clerical or other employees necessary to
carry out powers and duties of Board
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Article 2
General Provisions
Definition of Physical Therapy - correct-answer -"art and science of physical or
corrective rehab of any bodily or mental condition of any person by use of
physical, chemical or other properties of heat, light, water, electricity...active,
passive and resistive exercise and shall include PT evals, treatment planning,
instruction and consultative services"
ARTICLE 2 General Provisions - correct-answer -- NOT ALLOWED:
- use of roentgen rays/radioactive materials for diagnostic or therapeutic
purposes
- electricity for surgical purposes is authorized
PTBC CALIFORNIA LAW EXAM - THE
PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE ACT
2026|ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS
Article 1: Administration
Members of the Board - correct-answer -1) 1 PT involved in PT education,
2) 3 PTs with 5 years experience,
3) 3 public members who aren't licentiates of the board or any other medical
board (CA citizen, not school faculty)
Priority of the Board - correct-answer -Protection of the public
Licensing, regulating and disciplinary roles
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The mission of the Physical Therapy Board of California is to promote and protect
the interests of the people of California by the effective and consistent
administration and enforcement of the Physical Therapy Practice Act.
Terms of Serving on the Board - correct-answer -1) Appointed 4 years, exp. on
June 1
2) 1 public and 4 PT members appt'd by governor
3) Senate Rules Committee and speaker of assembly each appoint 1 public
4) Members of the Board elect a president
5) Board may elect an executive officer to exercise the duties required
6) Board may appoint an commissioner on examination -who is suitable qualified
but not a member of the Board but will be subject to the rules and regs and same
fees
3) Cannot serve more than 2 consecutive terms
Qualifications of Public Members - correct-answer -- Be a citizen of CA.
- Shall not be an officer or faculty member of any college in PT education.
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- Shall not be a licentiate of the Medical Board of CA
Meetings - correct-answer -1 regular meeting annually in Sacramento, LA or SF or
from time to time till business is complete
Duties of the Members of the Board - correct-answer -1) May inspect PT facilities
2) May review patient charts
3) Can suspend and revoke licenses (notice must be given)
How is this Chapter cited? - correct-answer -This chapter may be cited as the
Physical Therapy Practice Act
Public Employees - correct-answer -PT consultants under contract for the board
are considered a public employee; or clerical or other employees necessary to
carry out powers and duties of Board
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Article 2
General Provisions
Definition of Physical Therapy - correct-answer -"art and science of physical or
corrective rehab of any bodily or mental condition of any person by use of
physical, chemical or other properties of heat, light, water, electricity...active,
passive and resistive exercise and shall include PT evals, treatment planning,
instruction and consultative services"
ARTICLE 2 General Provisions - correct-answer -- NOT ALLOWED:
- use of roentgen rays/radioactive materials for diagnostic or therapeutic
purposes
- electricity for surgical purposes is authorized
