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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
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
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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. 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 to be a member of the board, but they are
subject to the same rules/regulations and entitled to the same fee as if they were a board member.
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What type of hearings may the board conduct, and what can they do upon conclusion of the hearing?
2614 -(ANSWER)The board shall hear matters including but not limited to any contested case or any
petition for reinstatement, restoration, or modification of probation; conducted in accordance with
Chapter 5...At the conclusion, the board shall deny an application for, suspend or revoke, or impose
probation conditions upon, a license or approval
What kind of regulations may the board adopt? 2615 -(ANSWER)The board may adopt regulations (from
time to time) that may be necessary to enforce the PT Practice Act.
According to Article 2 General Provisions, what does Physical Therapy mean? 2620 -(ANSWER)"The art
and science of physical or corrective rehabilitation or of physical or corrective treatment of any bodily or
mental condition of any person by the use of the physical, chemical, and other properties of heat, light,
water, electricity, sound, massage, and active, passive, and resistive exercise, and shall include PT
evaluation, treatment planning, instruction and consultative services."
What does the practice of PT include? 2620 -(ANSWER)The practice of PT includes the promotion and
maintenance of physical fitness to enhance the bodily movement related health and wellness of
individuals through the use of physical therapy interventions.
What is not authorized under the term physical therapy? 2620 -(ANSWER)The use of roentgen rays and
radioactive materials for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes, the use of electricity for surgical purposes,
and the diagnosis of disease.
May PTs use topical medications as part of their practice? 2620.3 -(ANSWER)A licensed PT may apply
topical medications as part of their practice if they comply with regulations and the Administrative
Procedure Act
When is a PT allowed to perform tissue penetration? 2620.5 -(ANSWER)A PT may perform tissue
penetration when specified authorization is made by a physician and surgeon, and if it is for the purpose
of evaluating neuromuscular performance as part of PT practice. The PT must be certified by the board
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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
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
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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. 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 to be a member of the board, but they are
subject to the same rules/regulations and entitled to the same fee as if they were a board member.
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What type of hearings may the board conduct, and what can they do upon conclusion of the hearing?
2614 -(ANSWER)The board shall hear matters including but not limited to any contested case or any
petition for reinstatement, restoration, or modification of probation; conducted in accordance with
Chapter 5...At the conclusion, the board shall deny an application for, suspend or revoke, or impose
probation conditions upon, a license or approval
What kind of regulations may the board adopt? 2615 -(ANSWER)The board may adopt regulations (from
time to time) that may be necessary to enforce the PT Practice Act.
According to Article 2 General Provisions, what does Physical Therapy mean? 2620 -(ANSWER)"The art
and science of physical or corrective rehabilitation or of physical or corrective treatment of any bodily or
mental condition of any person by the use of the physical, chemical, and other properties of heat, light,
water, electricity, sound, massage, and active, passive, and resistive exercise, and shall include PT
evaluation, treatment planning, instruction and consultative services."
What does the practice of PT include? 2620 -(ANSWER)The practice of PT includes the promotion and
maintenance of physical fitness to enhance the bodily movement related health and wellness of
individuals through the use of physical therapy interventions.
What is not authorized under the term physical therapy? 2620 -(ANSWER)The use of roentgen rays and
radioactive materials for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes, the use of electricity for surgical purposes,
and the diagnosis of disease.
May PTs use topical medications as part of their practice? 2620.3 -(ANSWER)A licensed PT may apply
topical medications as part of their practice if they comply with regulations and the Administrative
Procedure Act
When is a PT allowed to perform tissue penetration? 2620.5 -(ANSWER)A PT may perform tissue
penetration when specified authorization is made by a physician and surgeon, and if it is for the purpose
of evaluating neuromuscular performance as part of PT practice. The PT must be certified by the board
