2024 CA LAW EXAM STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
PTBC - CORRECT-ANSWERS-Located in Sacramento
-Responsible for PT Practice Act
What is the role of the PTBC? - CORRECT-ANSWERS-Protection of the public is
highest priority
-Whenever protection of public is inconsistent with other interests sought to
be promoted, it is the protection of the public that shall be paramount
What is the PT's role in mandated reporting? - CORRECT-ANSWERSPTs are
mandated reporters in the state of CA for: self harm, elder abuse, child
abuse, and spousal abuse.
How does a PT engage in mandated reporting? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSLicensed PTs MUST make an initial report by phone to the agency
immediately or as soon as practically possible AND fax/send a written follow-
up report within 36 hours of receiving information about event
What happens when two or more people who are required to report have
knowledge of an instance? - CORRECT-ANSWERSA member of the team is
selected to make the phone call and write the report.
What happens if you have a change of address? - CORRECT-ANSWERSYou
must report new address to board within 30 days or else there is a citation
and fine
What happens if you change your name? - CORRECT-ANSWERSReport to
board within 30 days or else there is a citation and fine
What font should the name tags be in? - CORRECT-ANSWERS18 point
When can an application be denied? - CORRECT-ANSWERSWhen an applicant
fails to pass the exam within one year from the date of the original notice to
appear for the exam
How long does the board have from the submission of an application to
inform the applicant if the application is complete or not? - CORRECT-
ANSWERS30 days
, How long does the board have after completion of the application to report
decision for approval to sit for the exam? - CORRECT-ANSWERS60 days
What does state law say about nutritional advice? - CORRECT-ANSWERSMay
give nutritional advice in the role of food, ingredients, and dietary
supplements but NOT products that may cure disease, disorders, or
conditions.
Who is the "PT of Record" - CORRECT-ANSWERSThe PT that completed the
initial eval, unless reassignment to another PT occurs in which case, a
written transfer to a succeeding therapist exists
What happens if you are charged as a registered sex offender? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSYour license will be immediately revoked without potential for
reiusse.
What is the earliest date an applicant can reapply for a license after being
revoked due to conviction of a felony? - CORRECT-ANSWERS1 year from
effective date of decision
What are the PT fees? - CORRECT-ANSWERS-License App Fee - 200 (no more
than 300)
-PT License - 100, not to exceed 150
-Renew - 200, not to exceed 300
What are the PTA fees? - CORRECT-ANSWERS-License App = 200, no more
than 300
-125 for license
-Renew - 200, no more than 300
What is the delinquency fee for late renewal? - CORRECT-ANSWERS50% of
the renewal fee
How much for duplicate wall certificate? - CORRECT-ANSWERS50
What is licensure delinquency? - CORRECT-ANSWERSWhen a license is
deemed inactive for a period of up to 60 months (5 years)
What act is responsible for the PTBC? - CORRECT-ANSWERSMoscone-Knox
Professional Corporation Act
What is the physical therapy governmental agency referred to in the
Moscone-Knox Professional Corporation Act? - CORRECT-ANSWERSThe PTBC -
Physical Therapy Board of California
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
PTBC - CORRECT-ANSWERS-Located in Sacramento
-Responsible for PT Practice Act
What is the role of the PTBC? - CORRECT-ANSWERS-Protection of the public is
highest priority
-Whenever protection of public is inconsistent with other interests sought to
be promoted, it is the protection of the public that shall be paramount
What is the PT's role in mandated reporting? - CORRECT-ANSWERSPTs are
mandated reporters in the state of CA for: self harm, elder abuse, child
abuse, and spousal abuse.
How does a PT engage in mandated reporting? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSLicensed PTs MUST make an initial report by phone to the agency
immediately or as soon as practically possible AND fax/send a written follow-
up report within 36 hours of receiving information about event
What happens when two or more people who are required to report have
knowledge of an instance? - CORRECT-ANSWERSA member of the team is
selected to make the phone call and write the report.
What happens if you have a change of address? - CORRECT-ANSWERSYou
must report new address to board within 30 days or else there is a citation
and fine
What happens if you change your name? - CORRECT-ANSWERSReport to
board within 30 days or else there is a citation and fine
What font should the name tags be in? - CORRECT-ANSWERS18 point
When can an application be denied? - CORRECT-ANSWERSWhen an applicant
fails to pass the exam within one year from the date of the original notice to
appear for the exam
How long does the board have from the submission of an application to
inform the applicant if the application is complete or not? - CORRECT-
ANSWERS30 days
, How long does the board have after completion of the application to report
decision for approval to sit for the exam? - CORRECT-ANSWERS60 days
What does state law say about nutritional advice? - CORRECT-ANSWERSMay
give nutritional advice in the role of food, ingredients, and dietary
supplements but NOT products that may cure disease, disorders, or
conditions.
Who is the "PT of Record" - CORRECT-ANSWERSThe PT that completed the
initial eval, unless reassignment to another PT occurs in which case, a
written transfer to a succeeding therapist exists
What happens if you are charged as a registered sex offender? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSYour license will be immediately revoked without potential for
reiusse.
What is the earliest date an applicant can reapply for a license after being
revoked due to conviction of a felony? - CORRECT-ANSWERS1 year from
effective date of decision
What are the PT fees? - CORRECT-ANSWERS-License App Fee - 200 (no more
than 300)
-PT License - 100, not to exceed 150
-Renew - 200, not to exceed 300
What are the PTA fees? - CORRECT-ANSWERS-License App = 200, no more
than 300
-125 for license
-Renew - 200, no more than 300
What is the delinquency fee for late renewal? - CORRECT-ANSWERS50% of
the renewal fee
How much for duplicate wall certificate? - CORRECT-ANSWERS50
What is licensure delinquency? - CORRECT-ANSWERSWhen a license is
deemed inactive for a period of up to 60 months (5 years)
What act is responsible for the PTBC? - CORRECT-ANSWERSMoscone-Knox
Professional Corporation Act
What is the physical therapy governmental agency referred to in the
Moscone-Knox Professional Corporation Act? - CORRECT-ANSWERSThe PTBC -
Physical Therapy Board of California
