CALIFORNIA PHYSICAL THERAPY JURISPRUDENCE
EXAM 2025 WITH 300 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS(100% CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS) CA PT JURISPRUDENCE TEST 2025 (NEW!)
What 3 criteria need to be met for a PT to receive licensure without examination? -
ANSWER-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 does PTBC stand for?
Physical Therapy Board of California
In relation to the PTBC board composition, the Governor of California appoints the
PT members and all public members.
A. True
B. False
B. False
"Governor of California appoints the PT members and 1 public member"
In California, are PT's able to penetrate tissues?
Yes, with specified authorization of MDs or surgeons, PTs can penetrate tissue for
the purpose of evaluating neuromuscular performance. They CANNOT make
diagnostic/prognostic interpretation.
If the license is renewed within five years after the expiration date, which is/are
required of the licensee?
A. renewal fee only
B. renewal fee and continuing competency only
C. renewal fee, continuing competency and re-take NPTE only
B. renewal fee and continuing competency only
pg. 1
,If you are working full-time in the US military, are you exempt from the license
renewal fee?
Yes
Select all who are exempt from the license renewal fee:
-Retired license
-Working full-time in the US military
-Teaching at a CAPTE-accredited PT school
-Provides pro bono services for >/= 16 days per year
Retired license
Working full-time in the US military
How many PTBC meetings happen each year?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. 5
C. 3
Where are the 3 PTBC meetings each year held?
A. San Diego, San Francisco, Los Angeles
B. San Jose, San Francisco, Los Angeles
C. Fresno, San Diego, Sacramento
D. Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Francisco
D. Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Francisco
If the patient's written authorization has been provided, the release of records to the
PTBC board shall be given within _____ days or a penalty of $____ will occur for
every day starting on the 16th day.
A. 10 days; $250
B. 10 days; $1,000
C. 15 days; $250
D. 15 days; $1,000
D. 15 days; $1,000
pg. 2
,PTBC board members are eligible to proctor exams.
A. True
B. False
B. False
"The board can appoint individuals to proctor examinations. The appointed
individuals cannot be board members."
2 members of the PTBC board must be involved in the education of PT students.
A. True
B. False
B. False
"1 board member involved in education of PT students"
Which of true of the PTBC board composition?
A. "3 PTs with ≥ 5 years experience and currently licensed"
B. "2 PTs with ≥ 3 years experience and currently licensed"
C. "4 PTs with ≥ 4 years experience and currently licensed"
A. "3 PTs with ≥ 5 years experience and currently licensed"
In regards to the PTBC board composition, how many members are citizens of
California and not licensed PT's nor licensed by any other medical board of
California?
A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3
E. 4
D. 3
Which is correct in regards to the term length of PTBC board members?
A. 4 years, expires 1st day of January
B. 4 years, expires 1st day of June
C. 3 years, expires 1st day of January
D. 3 years, expires 1st day of June
B. 4 years, expires 1st day of June
pg. 3
, Which defines the "PT of record"?
A. PT that completed the initial evaluation
B. PT that completed the discharge note
A. PT that completed the initial evaluation
Under Direct Access, prior to initiation of services, a notice, which is provided
orally and in ______ font writing shall be given to the patient.
A. 12-point
B. 14-point
C. 16-point
D. 18-point
B. 14-point
Under Direct Access, prior to initiation of services, a notice is provided orally and
in 14-point font writing shall be given to the patient and this written notice
_______ .
A. Must be signed by the patient.
B. Must be signed by the clinician.
A. Must be signed by the patient.
Under direct access, if within the scope of physical therapy, the PT has
____________ for treatment of the patient.
A. 45 calendar days or 12 visits (whichever comes first)
B. 60 calendar days or 14 visits (whichever comes first)
C. 90 calendar days or 18 visits (whichever comes first)
A. 45 calendar days or 12 visits (whichever comes first)
Note: At this time a signature and date upon the physical therapist's plan of
care MUST occur by an individual licensed by the Medical Board of California or
the Osteopathic Medical Board of California
Topical medications may be administered by a PT through:
A. Direct application
B. Iontophoresis (electrical)
C. Phonophoresis (ultrasound)
D. All of the above are correct
E. PT's in California cannot administer topical medications
pg. 4
EXAM 2025 WITH 300 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS(100% CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS) CA PT JURISPRUDENCE TEST 2025 (NEW!)
What 3 criteria need to be met for a PT to receive licensure without examination? -
ANSWER-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 does PTBC stand for?
Physical Therapy Board of California
In relation to the PTBC board composition, the Governor of California appoints the
PT members and all public members.
A. True
B. False
B. False
"Governor of California appoints the PT members and 1 public member"
In California, are PT's able to penetrate tissues?
Yes, with specified authorization of MDs or surgeons, PTs can penetrate tissue for
the purpose of evaluating neuromuscular performance. They CANNOT make
diagnostic/prognostic interpretation.
If the license is renewed within five years after the expiration date, which is/are
required of the licensee?
A. renewal fee only
B. renewal fee and continuing competency only
C. renewal fee, continuing competency and re-take NPTE only
B. renewal fee and continuing competency only
pg. 1
,If you are working full-time in the US military, are you exempt from the license
renewal fee?
Yes
Select all who are exempt from the license renewal fee:
-Retired license
-Working full-time in the US military
-Teaching at a CAPTE-accredited PT school
-Provides pro bono services for >/= 16 days per year
Retired license
Working full-time in the US military
How many PTBC meetings happen each year?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. 5
C. 3
Where are the 3 PTBC meetings each year held?
A. San Diego, San Francisco, Los Angeles
B. San Jose, San Francisco, Los Angeles
C. Fresno, San Diego, Sacramento
D. Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Francisco
D. Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Francisco
If the patient's written authorization has been provided, the release of records to the
PTBC board shall be given within _____ days or a penalty of $____ will occur for
every day starting on the 16th day.
A. 10 days; $250
B. 10 days; $1,000
C. 15 days; $250
D. 15 days; $1,000
D. 15 days; $1,000
pg. 2
,PTBC board members are eligible to proctor exams.
A. True
B. False
B. False
"The board can appoint individuals to proctor examinations. The appointed
individuals cannot be board members."
2 members of the PTBC board must be involved in the education of PT students.
A. True
B. False
B. False
"1 board member involved in education of PT students"
Which of true of the PTBC board composition?
A. "3 PTs with ≥ 5 years experience and currently licensed"
B. "2 PTs with ≥ 3 years experience and currently licensed"
C. "4 PTs with ≥ 4 years experience and currently licensed"
A. "3 PTs with ≥ 5 years experience and currently licensed"
In regards to the PTBC board composition, how many members are citizens of
California and not licensed PT's nor licensed by any other medical board of
California?
A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3
E. 4
D. 3
Which is correct in regards to the term length of PTBC board members?
A. 4 years, expires 1st day of January
B. 4 years, expires 1st day of June
C. 3 years, expires 1st day of January
D. 3 years, expires 1st day of June
B. 4 years, expires 1st day of June
pg. 3
, Which defines the "PT of record"?
A. PT that completed the initial evaluation
B. PT that completed the discharge note
A. PT that completed the initial evaluation
Under Direct Access, prior to initiation of services, a notice, which is provided
orally and in ______ font writing shall be given to the patient.
A. 12-point
B. 14-point
C. 16-point
D. 18-point
B. 14-point
Under Direct Access, prior to initiation of services, a notice is provided orally and
in 14-point font writing shall be given to the patient and this written notice
_______ .
A. Must be signed by the patient.
B. Must be signed by the clinician.
A. Must be signed by the patient.
Under direct access, if within the scope of physical therapy, the PT has
____________ for treatment of the patient.
A. 45 calendar days or 12 visits (whichever comes first)
B. 60 calendar days or 14 visits (whichever comes first)
C. 90 calendar days or 18 visits (whichever comes first)
A. 45 calendar days or 12 visits (whichever comes first)
Note: At this time a signature and date upon the physical therapist's plan of
care MUST occur by an individual licensed by the Medical Board of California or
the Osteopathic Medical Board of California
Topical medications may be administered by a PT through:
A. Direct application
B. Iontophoresis (electrical)
C. Phonophoresis (ultrasound)
D. All of the above are correct
E. PT's in California cannot administer topical medications
pg. 4
