*PTBC California Law Exam - The Physical Therapy Practice Act

PART ONE BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE Article 1: Administration Members of the Board 1) 1 PT involved in PT education, 2) 3 PTs with 5 years experience, 3) 3 public members who aren't licentiates of the boar ...

PART ONE BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE Article 1: Administration Members of the Board 1) 1 PT involved in PT education, 2) 3 PTs with 5 years experience, 3) 3 public members who aren't licentiates of the board or any other medical board (CA citizen, not school faculty) Priority of the Board Protection of the public Licensing, regulating and disciplinary roles The mission of the Physical Therapy Board of California is to promote and protect the interests of the people of California by the effective and consistent administration and enforcement of the Physical Therapy Practice Act. Terms of Serving on the Board 1) Appointed 4 years, exp. on June 1 2) 1 public and 4 PT members appt'd by governor 3) Senate Rules Committee and speaker of assembly each appoint 1 public 4) Members of the Board elect a president 5) Board may elect an executive officer to exercise the duties required 6) Board may appoint an commissioner on examination -who is suitable qualified but not a member of the Board but will be subject to the rules and regs and same fees 3) Cannot serve more than 2 consecutive terms Qualifications of Public Members - Be a citizen of CA. - Shall not be an officer or faculty member of any college in PT education. - Shall not be a licentiate of the Medical Board of CA Meetings 1 regular meeting annually in Sacramento, LA or SF or from time to time till business is complete Duties of the Members of the Board 1) May inspect PT facilities 2) May review patient charts 3) Can suspend and revoke licenses (notice must be given) How is this Chapter cited? This chapter may be cited as the Physical Therapy Practice Act Public Employees PT consultants under contract for the board are considered a public employee; or clerical or other employees necessary to carry out powers and duties of Board Article 2 General Provisions Definition of Physical Therapy "art and science of physical or corrective rehab of any bodily or mental condition of any person by use of physical, chemical or other properties of heat, light, water, electricity...active, passive and resistive exercise and shall include PT evals, treatment planning, instruction and consultative services"