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CA Jurisprudence Exam - PTArticle 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 - answerOne 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 -
answerTerm is 4 years, expires on June 1st each year
Who appoints the board members? 2604 - answerThe 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 - answerNo more than 2
consecutive terms
Who is president of the board? 2604 - answerThe 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 -
answerThe 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 -
answerShall 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
What is the compensation for board members? 2606 Section 103 - answerPer 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 - answerThe 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 - answerA 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 - answerEach 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 - answerAt 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 - answerNotice will be given in
accordance with the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act
Who is the commissioner on examination? 2613 - answerA 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.
What type of hearings may the board conduct, and what can they do upon conclusion of
the hearing? 2614 - answerThe 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 - answerThe 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 - answerThe 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.
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