CA Jurisprudence Exam – PT Correct Questions & Answers

Article 1. Administration - ANSWER Chapter may be cited as the Physical Therapy Practice Act What is the highest priority of the PTBC in exercising its licensing, regulatory, and disciplinary functions? 2602.1 - ANSWER Protection of the public Who composes the members of the PTBC? 2603 - ANSWER One PT involved in PT education (the only one that can be full-time faculty), 3 licensed PTs that have been practicing PT for 5 years, 3 public members who are not licensed by the PTBC or any other Medical Board of CA What is the term of the board members? When does this term expire? 2604 - ANSWER Term is 4 years, expires on June 1st each year Who appoints the board members? 2604 - ANSWER The Governor appoints one public member and the 4 PTs. The Senate Rules Committee and the Speaker of the Assembly both appoint 1 public member each How long can a member serve for the board? 2604 - ANSWER No more than 2 consecutive terms Who is president of the board? 2604 - ANSWER The members elect one of the members to act as president. This occurs annually Who can remove members of the board, and under what circumstances? 2604 - ANSWER The appointing power has the ability to remove members for neglect of duties required by law OR for unprofessional/dishonorable conduct What are the mandatory qualifications for the public members of the board? 2604.5 - ANSWER Shall be a citizen of CA, shall NOT be an officer/faculty member engaged in PT education, shall NOT be licensed by the Medical Board of CA