CA Jurisprudence Exam – PT Questions with Verified Answers| Latest Update Graded A+
How many hours of continuing education are required when renewing a license? 2676
Required con-ed shall not exceed 30 hours for every 2 years
How does the board determine if a licensee is compliant with completing con-ed? 2676
Random audits of licensees
What records shall the board keep? 2680 The board must keep records of its proceedings
and a register of all persons licensed under it
What does the register of licensees show? 2680 Name of every living licensee, the person's
last known place of residence, and the date and number of the person's license as a PT
When must the board report the amount/source of funds collected from licensees and
applicants to the State Controller? What must be done with these funds? 2681 Within 10
days of the start of each calendar month; The funds shall be paid in full to the State Treasury
where they are credited to the PT Fund
When does a person's license expire? 2684 At midnight on the last day of the birth month of
the licensee during the second year of a two-year term (if not renewed)
How does a licensee renew an unexpired license? 2684 ON or BEFORE the dates on which it
would expire: apply for renewal, pay the fee, submit proof of con-ed, and disclose any
misdemeanor or criminal offense (found guilty for, or pleaded guilty or no contest)
How many years can you wait before renewing an expired license, and under what
circumstances can you apply? 2684 A maximum of 5 years, but payment of all accrued and
unpaid renewal fees and satisfaction of renewal requirements must be submitted
,Does the board notify licensees about the license expiration date? 2685 At least 60 days
before expiration, the board will notify licensees by mail about the expiration date and renewal
fee (and what happens if you fail to pay before the date)
What is the PT Fund for? 2687 Used to pay all salaries and other expenses necessarily
incurred to carry out the provisions of the PTPA
What is the maximum amount for applying for licensure (PT or PTA) or renewing a license?
2688 Fee can be no more than $300
How much can the exam/reexam fees cost (NPTE and CLE)? 2688 These fees cannot cost
more than the actual cost to the board for developing and writing the exam, grading the exam,
and administering the exam
How much is a delinquency fee when renewing a license? 2688 50% of the renewal fee
How much is a duplicate wall certificate fee? 2688 $50 (cannot exceed $100)
What is the endorsement of letter of good standing fee? 2688 $60 (cannot exceed $100)
When the board wishes to increase any fees, what must they do? 2688.5 Board must submit
a report to the appropriate policy committee with justification for the increase and percentage
of fee increase
How much does it cost to be certified to perform EMG testing? 2689 No more than $200 for
application and renewal fees
How much does the exam/reexam fee cost for special certifications (i.e. EMG testing)? 2689
$500
, What is a physical therapy corporation? 2690 A corporation that is authorized to render
professional services as defined in the PTPA (and has physical therapists as the employees
rendering services) and is in compliance with the Moscone-Knox Professional Corporation Act
What must a PT corporation name contain? 2693 The words "physical therapy" or "physical
therapist"
Must directors, shareholders, and officers of a PT corp be licensed? 2694 Yes, they shall be a
licensed person as defined in Section 13401 of the Corporations Code
Who is exempt from licensure requirements when engaged in the listed specific activities?
2630.5 (post Jan 2014) -An enrolled PT/PTA student during clinical education
-A PT who holds a valid and unrestricted license in another jurisdiction of the United States or
who is credentialed to practice PT in another country if that person is researching,
demonstrating, or providing PT in connection with teaching or participating in an educational
seminar of no more than 60 days in a calendar year
-A PT located outside CA, when in actual consultation, whether within CA or across state lines,
with a licensed PT of CA, or when he/she is an invited guest of the APTA or one of its
components, or an invited guest of an approved PT school or college for the sole purpose of
engaging in professional education through lectures, clinics, or demonstrations, if, at the time
of the consultation, lecture, or demonstration, he or she holds a valid and unrestricted PT
license in the state or country in which he or she resides
-A PT who holds a valid and unrestricted license in another jurisdiction of the United States or
credentialed to practice PT in another country if that person, by contract or employment, is
providing PT to individuals affiliated with or employed by established athletic teams, athletic
organizations, or performing arts companies temporarily practicing, competing, or performing
in CA for no more than 60 days in a calendar year
-A physical therapist assistant who holds a valid and unrestricted license in another jurisdiction
of the United States and is assisting a physical therapist engaged in activities described above
-A physical therapist or physical therapist assistant who has a valid and unrestricted license in a
jurisdiction of the United States who is forced to leave his or her residence in a state other than
CA due to a governmentally declared emergency. This exemption applies for no more than 60
days following the declaration
How many hours of continuing education are required when renewing a license? 2676
Required con-ed shall not exceed 30 hours for every 2 years
How does the board determine if a licensee is compliant with completing con-ed? 2676
Random audits of licensees
What records shall the board keep? 2680 The board must keep records of its proceedings
and a register of all persons licensed under it
What does the register of licensees show? 2680 Name of every living licensee, the person's
last known place of residence, and the date and number of the person's license as a PT
When must the board report the amount/source of funds collected from licensees and
applicants to the State Controller? What must be done with these funds? 2681 Within 10
days of the start of each calendar month; The funds shall be paid in full to the State Treasury
where they are credited to the PT Fund
When does a person's license expire? 2684 At midnight on the last day of the birth month of
the licensee during the second year of a two-year term (if not renewed)
How does a licensee renew an unexpired license? 2684 ON or BEFORE the dates on which it
would expire: apply for renewal, pay the fee, submit proof of con-ed, and disclose any
misdemeanor or criminal offense (found guilty for, or pleaded guilty or no contest)
How many years can you wait before renewing an expired license, and under what
circumstances can you apply? 2684 A maximum of 5 years, but payment of all accrued and
unpaid renewal fees and satisfaction of renewal requirements must be submitted
,Does the board notify licensees about the license expiration date? 2685 At least 60 days
before expiration, the board will notify licensees by mail about the expiration date and renewal
fee (and what happens if you fail to pay before the date)
What is the PT Fund for? 2687 Used to pay all salaries and other expenses necessarily
incurred to carry out the provisions of the PTPA
What is the maximum amount for applying for licensure (PT or PTA) or renewing a license?
2688 Fee can be no more than $300
How much can the exam/reexam fees cost (NPTE and CLE)? 2688 These fees cannot cost
more than the actual cost to the board for developing and writing the exam, grading the exam,
and administering the exam
How much is a delinquency fee when renewing a license? 2688 50% of the renewal fee
How much is a duplicate wall certificate fee? 2688 $50 (cannot exceed $100)
What is the endorsement of letter of good standing fee? 2688 $60 (cannot exceed $100)
When the board wishes to increase any fees, what must they do? 2688.5 Board must submit
a report to the appropriate policy committee with justification for the increase and percentage
of fee increase
How much does it cost to be certified to perform EMG testing? 2689 No more than $200 for
application and renewal fees
How much does the exam/reexam fee cost for special certifications (i.e. EMG testing)? 2689
$500
, What is a physical therapy corporation? 2690 A corporation that is authorized to render
professional services as defined in the PTPA (and has physical therapists as the employees
rendering services) and is in compliance with the Moscone-Knox Professional Corporation Act
What must a PT corporation name contain? 2693 The words "physical therapy" or "physical
therapist"
Must directors, shareholders, and officers of a PT corp be licensed? 2694 Yes, they shall be a
licensed person as defined in Section 13401 of the Corporations Code
Who is exempt from licensure requirements when engaged in the listed specific activities?
2630.5 (post Jan 2014) -An enrolled PT/PTA student during clinical education
-A PT who holds a valid and unrestricted license in another jurisdiction of the United States or
who is credentialed to practice PT in another country if that person is researching,
demonstrating, or providing PT in connection with teaching or participating in an educational
seminar of no more than 60 days in a calendar year
-A PT located outside CA, when in actual consultation, whether within CA or across state lines,
with a licensed PT of CA, or when he/she is an invited guest of the APTA or one of its
components, or an invited guest of an approved PT school or college for the sole purpose of
engaging in professional education through lectures, clinics, or demonstrations, if, at the time
of the consultation, lecture, or demonstration, he or she holds a valid and unrestricted PT
license in the state or country in which he or she resides
-A PT who holds a valid and unrestricted license in another jurisdiction of the United States or
credentialed to practice PT in another country if that person, by contract or employment, is
providing PT to individuals affiliated with or employed by established athletic teams, athletic
organizations, or performing arts companies temporarily practicing, competing, or performing
in CA for no more than 60 days in a calendar year
-A physical therapist assistant who holds a valid and unrestricted license in another jurisdiction
of the United States and is assisting a physical therapist engaged in activities described above
-A physical therapist or physical therapist assistant who has a valid and unrestricted license in a
jurisdiction of the United States who is forced to leave his or her residence in a state other than
CA due to a governmentally declared emergency. This exemption applies for no more than 60
days following the declaration
