CA Physical Therapy Jurisprudence Exam – Questions
& Correct Answers
What is the physical therapy board comprised of? Right Ans - One therapist
that is involved in education
Three physical therapists that have Greater than or equal to 5 years’
experience
Three public members not involved with PT or any other medical boards
How long are the terms of board members? Right Ans - 4 years
How many consecutive terms may board members serve for? Right Ans - 2
terms
When do the board member's terms expire? Right Ans - On the 1st of June.
What is the fee to apply for a California License? Right Ans - $300
What is the initial license fee for a CA license? Right Ans - $150
What is the cost to re-up a California license after 2 years? Right Ans - $300
If you are late applying for your CA license, what is the delinquency fee?
Right Ans - 50%, which is $150
How much does a duplicate wall certificate cost? Right Ans - $50
How much does a letter of good standing cost? Right Ans - $60
If a patient's written authorization has been provided, how many days are
given to release the records? Right Ans - 15 days
What is the financial penalty for not delivering records releases for every day
past the 15th day? Right Ans - $1,000
What is the difference between a physical therapy aide and physical therapy
technician? Right Ans - Nothing!
,After the NPTE, how long does the applicant have Physical Therapy Licensed
Applicant status Right Ans - 120 days following passing NPTE.
If you are a PTLA, what kind of supervision do you require? Right Ans -
Direct and immediate supervision. They must be on site at all times, and must
have a receipt of letter authorizing the PTLA to practice.
If a PTLA fails the license exam, or the license is denied for any reasons, is the
applicant able to practice as a PTLA? Right Ans - Nope.
Can a PTLA supervise PTA's or Aides? Right Ans - Nope
Is there a shortcut to getting licensure as a PTA? Right Ans - Yes, if the
board finds you to have proper training and adequate experience to a PTA
level of education and they meet the other requirements for licensure.
What 3 criteria need to be met for a PT to receive licensure without
examination? Right Ans - 1) They need to apply to the board
2) The applicant is a graduate of a PT or PTA assistant program
3) The applicant is already licensed as a PT/PTA in a state, district, or
territory of the US that has met the requirements for licensing.
What are the clinical educational standards required for time spent in clinical
experiences for PT's and PTA's? Right Ans - 18 weeks for PT's, and 16
weeks for PTA's.
If a foreign applicant does not have an education that matches the NPTE
standards, can they apply for a job as a PTA? Right Ans - Yes
What 3 requirements do foreign licensed applicants have to meet in order to
receive licensure? Right Ans - 1) a full transcript of professional instruction
from the office the educational institution
2) Proficiency in TOEFL
3) 9 months of clinical service with an APTA certified CI
For foreign license holding applicants, they require 9 months of service total.
What counts toward this 9 months of service? Right Ans - 1) Direct
supervision maintained by a CI at all times during patient care
, 2) Clinical service performed in a state outside of California (This can
constitute all 9 months)
3) Four CEU's of con ed in ethics counts as 3 months of service
4) 3 months are waived if a course in law and ethics is completed at a post-
secondary institution.
When does a physical therapy license expire? Right Ans - On 12 AM of the
last day of the birth month of the licensee in the second year.
When does the PTBC send out notice of renewal requirements? Right Ans -
60 days prior
What two groups are exempt from renewal fees? Right Ans - 1) Military
training or service
2) Retired licensees
How long following discharge from active duty does an applicant have to pay
renewal fees? Right Ans - 60 days
If a member of the military is exempt from a renewal fee, they are still allowed
to practice physical therapy. However, what is the scope of their practice?
Right Ans - It can only be physical therapy related to their military service.
If a military personnel within 60 days of the end of the renewal period, how is
renewal handled? Right Ans - The military personnel is exempt for that pay
period.
What requirements are required for healthcare providers every renewal
period? Right Ans - 1) 2 hours of ethics/laws/regulations
2) 4 hours of AHA BLS or equivalent
How long must continuing education requirements be kept? Right Ans - 5
years.
What are the 5 exceptions for exemption from renewal? Right Ans - 1)
Evidence the licensee was in another country for a year
2) Evidence of absence from California for > 1 year due to military service.
3) Health reasons (mental or physical) > 1 year, must be verified by
psychologist or physician.
& Correct Answers
What is the physical therapy board comprised of? Right Ans - One therapist
that is involved in education
Three physical therapists that have Greater than or equal to 5 years’
experience
Three public members not involved with PT or any other medical boards
How long are the terms of board members? Right Ans - 4 years
How many consecutive terms may board members serve for? Right Ans - 2
terms
When do the board member's terms expire? Right Ans - On the 1st of June.
What is the fee to apply for a California License? Right Ans - $300
What is the initial license fee for a CA license? Right Ans - $150
What is the cost to re-up a California license after 2 years? Right Ans - $300
If you are late applying for your CA license, what is the delinquency fee?
Right Ans - 50%, which is $150
How much does a duplicate wall certificate cost? Right Ans - $50
How much does a letter of good standing cost? Right Ans - $60
If a patient's written authorization has been provided, how many days are
given to release the records? Right Ans - 15 days
What is the financial penalty for not delivering records releases for every day
past the 15th day? Right Ans - $1,000
What is the difference between a physical therapy aide and physical therapy
technician? Right Ans - Nothing!
,After the NPTE, how long does the applicant have Physical Therapy Licensed
Applicant status Right Ans - 120 days following passing NPTE.
If you are a PTLA, what kind of supervision do you require? Right Ans -
Direct and immediate supervision. They must be on site at all times, and must
have a receipt of letter authorizing the PTLA to practice.
If a PTLA fails the license exam, or the license is denied for any reasons, is the
applicant able to practice as a PTLA? Right Ans - Nope.
Can a PTLA supervise PTA's or Aides? Right Ans - Nope
Is there a shortcut to getting licensure as a PTA? Right Ans - Yes, if the
board finds you to have proper training and adequate experience to a PTA
level of education and they meet the other requirements for licensure.
What 3 criteria need to be met for a PT to receive licensure without
examination? Right Ans - 1) They need to apply to the board
2) The applicant is a graduate of a PT or PTA assistant program
3) The applicant is already licensed as a PT/PTA in a state, district, or
territory of the US that has met the requirements for licensing.
What are the clinical educational standards required for time spent in clinical
experiences for PT's and PTA's? Right Ans - 18 weeks for PT's, and 16
weeks for PTA's.
If a foreign applicant does not have an education that matches the NPTE
standards, can they apply for a job as a PTA? Right Ans - Yes
What 3 requirements do foreign licensed applicants have to meet in order to
receive licensure? Right Ans - 1) a full transcript of professional instruction
from the office the educational institution
2) Proficiency in TOEFL
3) 9 months of clinical service with an APTA certified CI
For foreign license holding applicants, they require 9 months of service total.
What counts toward this 9 months of service? Right Ans - 1) Direct
supervision maintained by a CI at all times during patient care
, 2) Clinical service performed in a state outside of California (This can
constitute all 9 months)
3) Four CEU's of con ed in ethics counts as 3 months of service
4) 3 months are waived if a course in law and ethics is completed at a post-
secondary institution.
When does a physical therapy license expire? Right Ans - On 12 AM of the
last day of the birth month of the licensee in the second year.
When does the PTBC send out notice of renewal requirements? Right Ans -
60 days prior
What two groups are exempt from renewal fees? Right Ans - 1) Military
training or service
2) Retired licensees
How long following discharge from active duty does an applicant have to pay
renewal fees? Right Ans - 60 days
If a member of the military is exempt from a renewal fee, they are still allowed
to practice physical therapy. However, what is the scope of their practice?
Right Ans - It can only be physical therapy related to their military service.
If a military personnel within 60 days of the end of the renewal period, how is
renewal handled? Right Ans - The military personnel is exempt for that pay
period.
What requirements are required for healthcare providers every renewal
period? Right Ans - 1) 2 hours of ethics/laws/regulations
2) 4 hours of AHA BLS or equivalent
How long must continuing education requirements be kept? Right Ans - 5
years.
What are the 5 exceptions for exemption from renewal? Right Ans - 1)
Evidence the licensee was in another country for a year
2) Evidence of absence from California for > 1 year due to military service.
3) Health reasons (mental or physical) > 1 year, must be verified by
psychologist or physician.
