PTBC California Law Exam - The Physical Therapy
Practice Act Newest 2026-2027 Questions and Correct
Detailed Answers Already Graded A+
Who is allowed to use "P.T."and "D.P.T." - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Only a
licensed PT can use the letters "P.T."
2) A licensed PT who has received a doctoral degree in PT may use "D.P.T."use
unabbreviated qualification in speaking and writing after using Dr. but must
specify it is in PT
3) Can use DPT, PhD or EdD as appropriate with approved doctoral degrees
4) WASC approval for doctoral degree for accreditation
PT Applicant Qualifications - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Over 18 years old.
2) Successful education and training.
3) Not addicted to drugs/alcohol.
4) No crimes (constituting denial of license).
Examinations required before licensing - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Laws &
regulations to the practice of PT.
2) National Physical Therapy Examination
,Requirements for Reciprocity Applicant - CORRECT ANSWER-Requirements for
being issued a license without a written examination
1) Licensed in another state, district or territory
2) Graduated PT Edu program deemed equal/higher than CA, passed NPTE or
equivalent (and or met the requirements for foreign applicants if applicable)
3) Files an app and meets requirements
4) Application based on a license certificate from another state - May need oral
exam and present file of past work to board
5) May perform as a PTLA while waiting for license (from receipt of application till
license - only for 1 st time applicants)
Conditions of Graduate Practice as a PTLA - CORRECT ANSWER-- Letter of
authorization after completing approved course and applied to board for 1st time
- will be able to be PTLA
PTLA in effect until regular, renewable license is issued or licensure denied by
board.
PART ONE - CORRECT ANSWER-BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE
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
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.
- 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
Practice Act Newest 2026-2027 Questions and Correct
Detailed Answers Already Graded A+
Who is allowed to use "P.T."and "D.P.T." - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Only a
licensed PT can use the letters "P.T."
2) A licensed PT who has received a doctoral degree in PT may use "D.P.T."use
unabbreviated qualification in speaking and writing after using Dr. but must
specify it is in PT
3) Can use DPT, PhD or EdD as appropriate with approved doctoral degrees
4) WASC approval for doctoral degree for accreditation
PT Applicant Qualifications - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Over 18 years old.
2) Successful education and training.
3) Not addicted to drugs/alcohol.
4) No crimes (constituting denial of license).
Examinations required before licensing - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Laws &
regulations to the practice of PT.
2) National Physical Therapy Examination
,Requirements for Reciprocity Applicant - CORRECT ANSWER-Requirements for
being issued a license without a written examination
1) Licensed in another state, district or territory
2) Graduated PT Edu program deemed equal/higher than CA, passed NPTE or
equivalent (and or met the requirements for foreign applicants if applicable)
3) Files an app and meets requirements
4) Application based on a license certificate from another state - May need oral
exam and present file of past work to board
5) May perform as a PTLA while waiting for license (from receipt of application till
license - only for 1 st time applicants)
Conditions of Graduate Practice as a PTLA - CORRECT ANSWER-- Letter of
authorization after completing approved course and applied to board for 1st time
- will be able to be PTLA
PTLA in effect until regular, renewable license is issued or licensure denied by
board.
PART ONE - CORRECT ANSWER-BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE
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
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.
- 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
