CA Jurisprudence Exam - PT
California Jurisprudence Exam – PT
Containing 119 Questions and Answers
2024.
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
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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
What is the compensation for board members? 2606 Section 103 - Answer: Per
diem $100 for each day spent in the discharge of official duties, reimbursed for
traveling and other expenses incurred from the performance of official duties.
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These are subject to the availability of money. The member cannot receive board
money for a day on which they were compensated for their regular employment.
May the board have employees? 2607 - Answer: The board may employ clerical
assistants and employees deemed necessary to carry out its powers and duties.
They shall be considered public employees
Who is the "Executive Officer?" 2607.5 - Answer: A person exempt from civil
service that exercises the powers and performs the duties delegated by the board.
They are appointed by the board.
What does the Inspections/Report section state? 2608.5 - Answer: Each board
member or licensed PT appointed by the board may inspect or require reports
from any place providing PT services including their records with respect to PT
services.
When and where MUST the board hold meetings? 2611 - Answer: At least once a
year, meetings shall be held in Sacramento, LA, and SF. Additional meetings may
be held as designated by the board until business is concluded.
How must the board give notice of meetings? 2612 - Answer: Notice will be given
in accordance with the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act
Who is the commissioner on examination? 2613 - Answer: A board appointed,
qualified person to give the whole/portion of any examination. They do not need
California Jurisprudence Exam – PT
Containing 119 Questions and Answers
2024.
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
, CA Jurisprudence Exam - PT
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
What is the compensation for board members? 2606 Section 103 - Answer: Per
diem $100 for each day spent in the discharge of official duties, reimbursed for
traveling and other expenses incurred from the performance of official duties.
, CA Jurisprudence Exam - PT
These are subject to the availability of money. The member cannot receive board
money for a day on which they were compensated for their regular employment.
May the board have employees? 2607 - Answer: The board may employ clerical
assistants and employees deemed necessary to carry out its powers and duties.
They shall be considered public employees
Who is the "Executive Officer?" 2607.5 - Answer: A person exempt from civil
service that exercises the powers and performs the duties delegated by the board.
They are appointed by the board.
What does the Inspections/Report section state? 2608.5 - Answer: Each board
member or licensed PT appointed by the board may inspect or require reports
from any place providing PT services including their records with respect to PT
services.
When and where MUST the board hold meetings? 2611 - Answer: At least once a
year, meetings shall be held in Sacramento, LA, and SF. Additional meetings may
be held as designated by the board until business is concluded.
How must the board give notice of meetings? 2612 - Answer: Notice will be given
in accordance with the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act
Who is the commissioner on examination? 2613 - Answer: A board appointed,
qualified person to give the whole/portion of any examination. They do not need
