PTBC California Law - The Physical Therapy
Practice Act Exam Questions and Answers
with Verified Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
PART ONE BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE
Article 1: Administration 1) 1 PT involved in PT education,
Members of the Board 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 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 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 - 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 1 regular meeting annually in Sacramento,
LA or SF
or from time to time till business is
complete
,Duties of the Members of the 1) May inspect PT facilities
Board 2) May review patient charts
3) Can suspend and revoke licenses
(notice must
be given)
How is this Chapter cited? This chapter may be cited as the Physical
Therapy
Practice Act
Public Employees 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
Article 2 "art and science of physical or corrective
General Provisions rehab of
Definition of Physical Therapy 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 - NOT ALLOWED:
- use of roentgen rays/radioactive
materials for
diagnostic or therapeutic purposes
- electricity for surgical purposes is
authorized
- diagnosis of disease not under Physical
Therapy
- can apply topical meds if comply with
regs and
administration act (conferred with Medical
Board
of California as to which ones and
protocols; but
NOT prescribe them
Neuromuscular evaluation 1) Can perform tissue penetration for
evaluation
neuro performance
2) Must have authorization from
MD/surgeon
3) PT must be certified by the board
4) PT CANNOT develop or make
diagnostic or
prognostic interpretations of data obtained
(violation of the Medical Practice Act)
Practice Act Exam Questions and Answers
with Verified Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
PART ONE BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE
Article 1: Administration 1) 1 PT involved in PT education,
Members of the Board 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 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 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 - 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 1 regular meeting annually in Sacramento,
LA or SF
or from time to time till business is
complete
,Duties of the Members of the 1) May inspect PT facilities
Board 2) May review patient charts
3) Can suspend and revoke licenses
(notice must
be given)
How is this Chapter cited? This chapter may be cited as the Physical
Therapy
Practice Act
Public Employees 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
Article 2 "art and science of physical or corrective
General Provisions rehab of
Definition of Physical Therapy 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 - NOT ALLOWED:
- use of roentgen rays/radioactive
materials for
diagnostic or therapeutic purposes
- electricity for surgical purposes is
authorized
- diagnosis of disease not under Physical
Therapy
- can apply topical meds if comply with
regs and
administration act (conferred with Medical
Board
of California as to which ones and
protocols; but
NOT prescribe them
Neuromuscular evaluation 1) Can perform tissue penetration for
evaluation
neuro performance
2) Must have authorization from
MD/surgeon
3) PT must be certified by the board
4) PT CANNOT develop or make
diagnostic or
prognostic interpretations of data obtained
(violation of the Medical Practice Act)
