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PTA CA LAW EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
GRADED A++ 2025/2026
Terms in this set (76)
Boards highest Protection of the public
priority
Composition of 4 PTs, 3 public members
board
Terms of board 4 years, expiring on June 1. Can't serve
members more than 2 consecutive terms.
Meetings One meeting a year in: Sacramento, LA ,
San Francisco
Board members of any licensed PT
Inspection appointed by the board, may
inspect, or require reports from, any
facility providing PT care, with
respect to that care at any time.
Include PT staff. Only PTs may inspect PT
patient records.
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The art and science of physical or
corrective rehabilitation or of
definition of PT 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.
The practice of PT The promotion and maintenance of
includes: physical fitness to enhance the
bodily movement related health and
wellness of individuals through the
use of PT interventions
X-rays and radioactive materials
Not authorized: for diagnostic and therapeutic
purposes. The use of electricity
for surgical purposes, including
cauterization.
The diagnosis of disease.
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Direct access Allows patients to access PT
services without a diagnosis for 45
calendar days or 12 visits, whoever
occurs first.
Rebate, refund, commission,
preference, patronage dividend,
discount, or other consideration,
whether in the form of money or
Unlawful otherwise, as compensation or
inducement for referring patients,
clients, or customers to any person,
irrespective of any membership,
proprietary interest, or co-
ownership in or with any person to
whom these patients, clients or
customers are referred.
If not prohibited, must still disclose
the financial interest to the patient,
or the legal guarding of the patient,
in writing, at the time of the referral
or request for consultation.
Direct access 14 point type.
PT may apply
topical
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PM
PTA CA LAW EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
GRADED A++ 2025/2026
Terms in this set (76)
Boards highest Protection of the public
priority
Composition of 4 PTs, 3 public members
board
Terms of board 4 years, expiring on June 1. Can't serve
members more than 2 consecutive terms.
Meetings One meeting a year in: Sacramento, LA ,
San Francisco
Board members of any licensed PT
Inspection appointed by the board, may
inspect, or require reports from, any
facility providing PT care, with
respect to that care at any time.
Include PT staff. Only PTs may inspect PT
patient records.
https://quizlet.com/305004618/pta-ca-law- 1/
flash-cards/ 25
,7/20/25, 4:35
PM
The art and science of physical or
corrective rehabilitation or of
definition of PT 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.
The practice of PT The promotion and maintenance of
includes: physical fitness to enhance the
bodily movement related health and
wellness of individuals through the
use of PT interventions
X-rays and radioactive materials
Not authorized: for diagnostic and therapeutic
purposes. The use of electricity
for surgical purposes, including
cauterization.
The diagnosis of disease.
https://quizlet.com/305004618/pta-ca-law- 2/
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, 7/20/25, 4:35
PM
Direct access Allows patients to access PT
services without a diagnosis for 45
calendar days or 12 visits, whoever
occurs first.
Rebate, refund, commission,
preference, patronage dividend,
discount, or other consideration,
whether in the form of money or
Unlawful otherwise, as compensation or
inducement for referring patients,
clients, or customers to any person,
irrespective of any membership,
proprietary interest, or co-
ownership in or with any person to
whom these patients, clients or
customers are referred.
If not prohibited, must still disclose
the financial interest to the patient,
or the legal guarding of the patient,
in writing, at the time of the referral
or request for consultation.
Direct access 14 point type.
PT may apply
topical
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