Who issues, suspends, revokes and disciplines PT licenses in the state of California?

The PTBC

How many PTBC meetings are held each year?

Where are the meetings held?

What 3 locations are used for the PTBC board meetings?

3

1 meeting is held in NorCal and another is held in SoCal.

SF, LA and Sacramento

Who is the creator and enforcer of the Physical Therapy Practice Act?

The Physical Therapy Board Of California (PTBC)

What is the Practice Act's Number One Goal?

The protection of the public is the highest priority and paramount above all else

Who has the authority to inspect PT facilities and Pt. records?

The board members

If a pt's written consent is acquired for authorization of reviewing their medical records, how many days does a PT/clinic have to provide the records?

The PT has 15 days to provide the records; on the 16th day the clinic will be charged a penalty of $1,000 and everyday thereafter

Can the board appoint individuals to proctor examinations?

Yes

Can the appointed individuals be members of the board?

No

What is the composition of the board?

1 PT that is involved in PT education