CALIFORNIA PHYSICAL THERAPY LAW
EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026 UPDATED
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
GRADED A+
⩥ During a rotation, which are the 2 titles a PT student may be called?
Answer: "PT Student"
"PT Intern"
⩥ Student/Intern will document all treatment completed, and the
supervising CI will countersign with his/her *first initial and last name*
all entries in the patient's record ________ as the patient-related tasks
were provided.
A. on the same day
B. within 48 hours
C. within 1 business week
Answer: A. on the same day
⩥ As of Jan. 1, 2010, the CCCE and CI of a PT student must be an
APTA certified clinical instructor.
A. True
B. False
,Answer: A. True
⩥ The name tag of a PT student, PTA student, PTLA and PT
aide/technician shall have ______ font used.
A. 12-point
B. 14-point
C. 16-point
D. 18-point
Answer: D. 18-point
⩥ A PTLA...
A. Can supervise a PTA or an aide providing patient related tasks.
B. Cannot supervise a PTA or an aide providing patient related tasks.
Answer: B. Cannot supervise a PTA or an aide providing patient related
tasks.
⩥ PTLA stands for
A. Physical therapy license awaiting
B. Physical therapy licensed applicant
C. Physical therapy license approved
Answer: B. Physical therapy licensed applicant
,⩥ A PT graduate can perform as a PTLA under DIRECT and
IMMEDIATE supervision of a licensed PT for _______ pending results
of first licensing exam for which he/she is eligible.
A. 1 month
B. 120 days
C. 4 months
Answer: B. 120 days
⩥ If a graduate fails the NPTE, may they continue to practice as a
PTLA?
Answer: No, the graduate can no longer practice as a PTLA.
⩥ A licensed supervising PT must be on-site at *all* times and must
have documented receipt of the letter authorizing the PTLA to practice
as well as a record of the expiration date of that status.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A. True
⩥ May a PTA be the CI of a PTA student?
Answer: Yes
, Note: "PTA can be the clinical instructor but all clinical performance
occurs under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist."
⩥ May a PTA clinical instructor countersign for a PTA student's
patient documentation?
Answer: Yes, and it must occur the *same day*
⩥ PTALA (Physical Therapy Assistant Licensed Applicant) status will
be granted when graduated from an approved education program for
______ days.
A. 16
B. 32
C. 90
D. 120
Answer: D. 120
⩥ Is PTALA status revoked if a failure of an exam occurs?
Answer: Yes
⩥ A physical therapist can supervise _____ aide(s) engaged in patient-
related tasks.
A. 1
B. 2
EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026 UPDATED
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
GRADED A+
⩥ During a rotation, which are the 2 titles a PT student may be called?
Answer: "PT Student"
"PT Intern"
⩥ Student/Intern will document all treatment completed, and the
supervising CI will countersign with his/her *first initial and last name*
all entries in the patient's record ________ as the patient-related tasks
were provided.
A. on the same day
B. within 48 hours
C. within 1 business week
Answer: A. on the same day
⩥ As of Jan. 1, 2010, the CCCE and CI of a PT student must be an
APTA certified clinical instructor.
A. True
B. False
,Answer: A. True
⩥ The name tag of a PT student, PTA student, PTLA and PT
aide/technician shall have ______ font used.
A. 12-point
B. 14-point
C. 16-point
D. 18-point
Answer: D. 18-point
⩥ A PTLA...
A. Can supervise a PTA or an aide providing patient related tasks.
B. Cannot supervise a PTA or an aide providing patient related tasks.
Answer: B. Cannot supervise a PTA or an aide providing patient related
tasks.
⩥ PTLA stands for
A. Physical therapy license awaiting
B. Physical therapy licensed applicant
C. Physical therapy license approved
Answer: B. Physical therapy licensed applicant
,⩥ A PT graduate can perform as a PTLA under DIRECT and
IMMEDIATE supervision of a licensed PT for _______ pending results
of first licensing exam for which he/she is eligible.
A. 1 month
B. 120 days
C. 4 months
Answer: B. 120 days
⩥ If a graduate fails the NPTE, may they continue to practice as a
PTLA?
Answer: No, the graduate can no longer practice as a PTLA.
⩥ A licensed supervising PT must be on-site at *all* times and must
have documented receipt of the letter authorizing the PTLA to practice
as well as a record of the expiration date of that status.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A. True
⩥ May a PTA be the CI of a PTA student?
Answer: Yes
, Note: "PTA can be the clinical instructor but all clinical performance
occurs under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist."
⩥ May a PTA clinical instructor countersign for a PTA student's
patient documentation?
Answer: Yes, and it must occur the *same day*
⩥ PTALA (Physical Therapy Assistant Licensed Applicant) status will
be granted when graduated from an approved education program for
______ days.
A. 16
B. 32
C. 90
D. 120
Answer: D. 120
⩥ Is PTALA status revoked if a failure of an exam occurs?
Answer: Yes
⩥ A physical therapist can supervise _____ aide(s) engaged in patient-
related tasks.
A. 1
B. 2
