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CA Bus & Prof Code § 2602 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.7 - Physical Therapy|ARTICLE 1 - Administration and General Provisions|Section 2602.

2602.  (a) The Physical Therapy Board of California, hereafter referred to as the board, shall enforce and administer this chapter.(b) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2023, and as of that date is repealed.(c) Notwithstanding any other law, the repeal of this section renders the board subject to review by the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature.(Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 312, Sec. 22. (SB 1474) Effective January 1, 2021. Repealed as of January 1, 2023, by its own provisions.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2602.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.7 - Physical Therapy|ARTICLE 1 - Administration and General Provisions|Section 2602.1.

2602.1.  Protection of the public shall be the highest priority for the Physical Therapy Board of California in exercising its licensing, regulatory, and disciplinary functions. Whenever the protection of the public is inconsistent with other interests sought to be promoted, the protection of the public shall be paramount.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 107, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2603 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.7 - Physical Therapy|ARTICLE 1 - Administration and General Provisions|Section 2603.

2603.  The members of the board shall consist of four physical therapists, only one of whom shall be involved in physical therapy education, and three public members.(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 389, Sec. 6. (SB 198) Effective January 1, 2014.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2603.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.7 - Physical Therapy|ARTICLE 1 - Administration and General Provisions|Section 2603.5.

2603.5.  (a) The physical therapist members of the board shall be appointed from persons having all of the following qualifications:(1) Be a resident of California.(2) Possess a valid and unrestricted license in California issued pursuant to this chapter.(3) Have been licensed pursuant to this chapter and practicing in California for at least five years prior to appointment to the board.(b) (1) The public members of the board shall have both of the following qualifications:(A) Be appointed from persons having all of the qualifications as set forth in Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 450) of Division 1.(B) Be a resident of California.(2) No public member of the board shall be, nor have been, any of the following:(A) An officer or faculty member of any college, school, or institution involved in physical therapy education.(B) A licentiate of the Medical Board of California or of any board under this division or of any board referred to in Section 1000 or 3600.(Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 389, Sec. 7. (SB 198) Effective January 1, 2014.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2604 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.7 - Physical Therapy|ARTICLE 1 - Administration and General Provisions|Section 2604.

2604.  The members of the board shall be appointed for a term of four years, expiring on the first day of June of each year.The Governor shall appoint one of the public members and the four physical therapist members of the board qualified as provided in Sections 2603 and 2603.5. The Senate Committee on Rules and the Speaker of the Assembly shall each appoint a public member qualified as provided in Section 2603.5.No person may serve as a member of the board for more than two consecutive terms. Vacancies shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term. Annually, the board shall elect one of its members as president and one of its members as vice president.The appointing power shall have the power to remove any member of the board from office for neglect of any duty required by law or for incompetency or unprofessional or dishonorable conduct.(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 389, Sec. 8. (SB 198) Effective January 1, 2014.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2605 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.7 - Physical Therapy|ARTICLE 1 - Administration and General Provisions|Section 2605.

2605.  The board shall do all of the following:(a) Evaluate the qualifications of applicants for licensure.(b) Provide for the examinations of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants and establish a passing score for each examination.(c) Issue all licenses for the practice of physical therapy in California. Except as otherwise required by the director pursuant to Section 164, the license issued by the board shall describe the licensee as a “physical therapist” or “physical therapist assistant” licensed by the Physical Therapy Board of California.(d) Suspend and revoke licenses and otherwise enforce the provisions of this chapter.(e) Administer a continuing competency program.(f) Participate, as a member, in the Delegate Assembly, and in applicable committee meetings, of the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy.(g) Publish, at least annually, a newsletter that includes, but is not limited to, actions taken by the board, disciplinary actions, and relevant statutory and regulatory changes.(h) Provide for the timely orientation and training of new professional and public member appointees to the board directly related to board licensing and disciplinary functions and board rules, policies, and procedures.(i) Adopt and administer a program of education in matters relevant to the regulation of physical therapy.(Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 389, Sec. 10. (SB 198) Effective January 1, 2014.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2606 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.7 - Physical Therapy|ARTICLE 1 - Administration and General Provisions|Section 2606.

2606.  Each member of the board shall receive a per diem and expenses as provided in Section 103.(Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 829, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 1997.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2607 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.7 - Physical Therapy|ARTICLE 1 - Administration and General Provisions|Section 2607.

2607.  The board may employ, subject to law, such clerical assistants and, except as provided in Section 159.5, other employees as it may deem necessary to carry out its powers and duties.The board may enter into contracts for services necessary for enforcement of this chapter and may as necessary select and contract with physical therapy consultants who are licensed physical therapists to assist it in its programs on an intermittent basis. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the board may contract with these consultants on a sole source basis. For the purposes of Division 3.6 (commencing with Section 810) of Title 1 of the Government Code, any consultant under contract with the board shall be considered a public employee.(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 389, Sec. 11. (SB 198) Effective January 1, 2014.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2607.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.7 - Physical Therapy|ARTICLE 1 - Administration and General Provisions|Section 2607.5.

2607.5.  (a) The board may employ an executive officer exempt from the provisions of the State Civil Service Act (Part 2 (commencing with Section 18500) of Division 5 of Title 2 of the Government Code) and may also employ investigators, legal counsel, physical therapist consultants, and other assistance as it may deem necessary to carry out this chapter. The board may fix the compensation to be paid for services and may incur other expenses as it may deem necessary. Investigators employed by the board shall be provided special training in investigating physical therapy practice activities.(b) The Attorney General shall act as legal counsel for the board for any judicial and administrative proceedings and their services shall be a charge against it.(c) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2023, and as of that date is repealed.(Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 312, Sec. 23. (SB 1474) Effective January 1, 2021. Repealed as of January 1, 2023, by its own provisions.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2608 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.7 - Physical Therapy|ARTICLE 1 - Administration and General Provisions|Section 2608.

2608.  The procedure in all matters and proceedings relating to the denial, suspension, revocation, or probationary restriction of licenses issued by the board under this chapter shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 389, Sec. 13. (SB 198) Effective January 1, 2014.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2608.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.7 - Physical Therapy|ARTICLE 1 - Administration and General Provisions|Section 2608.5.

2608.5.  Each member of the board, or any licensed physical therapist appointed by the board, may inspect, or require reports from, a general or specialized hospital or any other facility providing physical therapy care, treatment or services and the physical therapy staff thereof, with respect to the physical therapy care, treatment, services, or facilities provided therein, and may inspect physical therapy patient records with respect to the care, treatment, services, or facilities. The authority to make inspections and to require reports as provided by this section shall not be delegated by a member of the board to any person other than a physical therapist and shall be subject to the restrictions against disclosure described in subdivision (u) of Section 2660.(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 389, Sec. 14. (SB 198) Effective January 1, 2014.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2611 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.7 - Physical Therapy|ARTICLE 1 - Administration and General Provisions|Section 2611.

2611.  The board shall meet at least three times each calendar year, meeting at least once each calendar year in northern California and once each calendar year in southern California. The board may convene from time to time until its business is concluded. Special meetings of the board may be held at any time and place as the board may designate. Four members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 389, Sec. 16. (SB 198) Effective January 1, 2014.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2612 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.7 - Physical Therapy|ARTICLE 1 - Administration and General Provisions|Section 2612.

2612.  The board shall comply with the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act (Article 9 (commencing with Section 11120) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code).(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 389, Sec. 17. (SB 198) Effective January 1, 2014.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2613 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.7 - Physical Therapy|ARTICLE 1 - Administration and General Provisions|Section 2613.

2613.  The board may appoint qualified persons to give the whole or any portion of any examination as provided in this chapter, who shall be designated as a commissioner on examination. A commissioner on examination need not be a member of the board but shall be subject to the same rules and regulations and shall be entitled to the same fee as if he or she were a member of the board.(Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 829, Sec. 16. Effective January 1, 1997.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2614 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.7 - Physical Therapy|ARTICLE 1 - Administration and General Provisions|Section 2614.

2614.  The board shall hear all matters, including, but not limited to, any contested case or any petition for reinstatement, restoration, or modification of probation. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, all hearings shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. If a contested case is heard by the board the hearing officer who presided at the hearing shall be present during the board’s consideration of the case and, if requested, shall assist and advise the board. The board shall issue its decision pursuant to Section 11517 of the Government Code.(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 389, Sec. 18. (SB 198) Effective January 1, 2014.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2615 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.7 - Physical Therapy|ARTICLE 1 - Administration and General Provisions|Section 2615.

2615.  The board shall adopt those regulations as may be necessary to effectuate this chapter. In adopting regulations the board shall comply with Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 389, Sec. 19. (SB 198) Effective January 1, 2014.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2620 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.7 - Physical Therapy|ARTICLE 2 - Scope of Regulation and Exemptions|Section 2620.

2620.  (a) Physical therapy means 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 physical therapy evaluation, treatment planning, instruction and consultative services. The practice of physical therapy 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. The use of roentgen rays and radioactive materials, for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, and the use of electricity for surgical purposes, including cauterization, are not authorized under the term “physical therapy” as used in this chapter, and a license issued pursuant to this chapter does not authorize the diagnosis of disease.(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to restrict or prohibit other healing arts practitioners licensed or registered under this division from practice within the scope of their license or registration.(Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 117, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2005.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2620.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.7 - Physical Therapy|ARTICLE 2 - Scope of Regulation and Exemptions|Section 2620.3.

2620.3.  A physical therapist licensed pursuant to this chapter may apply topical medications as part of the practice of physical therapy as defined in Section 2620 if he or she complies with regulations duly adopted by the board pursuant to this section and the Administrative Procedure Act. The board shall adopt regulations implementing this section after meeting and conferring with the Medical Board of California and the California State Board of Pharmacy specifying those topical medications applicable to the practice of physical therapy and protocols for their use. Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize a physical therapist to prescribe medications.(Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 829, Sec. 19. Effective January 1, 1997.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2620.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.7 - Physical Therapy|ARTICLE 2 - Scope of Regulation and Exemptions|Section 2620.5.

2620.5.  A physical therapist may, upon specified authorization of a physician and surgeon, perform tissue penetration for the purpose of evaluating neuromuscular performance as a part of the practice of physical therapy, as defined in Section 2620, provided the physical therapist is certified by the board to perform the tissue penetration and evaluation and provided the physical therapist does not develop or make diagnostic or prognostic interpretations of the data obtained. Any physical therapist who develops or makes a diagnostic or prognostic interpretation of this data is in violation of the Medical Practice Act (Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 2000) of Division 2), and may be subject to all of the sanctions and penalties set forth in that act.The board, after meeting and conferring with the Division of Licensing of the Medical Board of California, shall do all of the following:(a) Adopt standards and procedures for tissue penetration for the purpose of evaluating neuromuscular performance by certified physical therapists.(b) Establish standards for physical therapists to perform tissue penetration for the purpose of evaluating neuromuscular performance.(c) Certify physical therapists meeting standards established by the board pursuant to this section.(Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 427, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2001.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2620.7 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.7 - Physical Therapy|ARTICLE 2 - Scope of Regulation and Exemptions|Section 2620.7.

2620.7.  (a) Patient records shall be documented as required in regulations promulgated by the board.(b) Patient records shall be maintained for a period of no less than seven years following the discharge of the patient, except that the records of unemancipated minors shall be maintained at least one year after the minor has reached 18 years of age, and not in any case less than seven years.(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 389, Sec. 21. (SB 198) Effective January 1, 2014.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2621 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.7 - Physical Therapy|ARTICLE 2 - Scope of Regulation and Exemptions|Section 2621.

2621.  Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as authorizing a physical therapist to practice medicine, surgery, or any other form of healing except as authorized by Section 2620.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1284.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2622 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.7 - Physical Therapy|ARTICLE 2 - Scope of Regulation and Exemptions|Section 2622.

2622.  (a) A physical therapist shall be responsible for managing all aspects of the care of each patient as set forth in regulations promulgated by the board.(b) A physical therapist shall not supervise more than two physical therapist assistants at one time to assist the physical therapist in his or her practice of physical therapy.(c) A physical therapist may utilize the services of one aide engaged in patient-related tasks to aid the physical therapist in his or her practice of physical therapy. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 389, Sec. 23. (SB 198) Effective January 1, 2014.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2623 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.7 - Physical Therapy|ARTICLE 2 - Scope of Regulation and Exemptions|Section 2623.

2623.  The board may, by regulation, prescribe, amend, or repeal any rules contained within a code of professional conduct appropriate to the establishment and maintenance of integrity and dignity in the profession of physical therapy. Every licensee of the board shall be governed and controlled by the rules and standards adopted by the board. (Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 389, Sec. 24. (SB 198) Effective January 1, 2014.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2630 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.7 - Physical Therapy|ARTICLE 2 - Scope of Regulation and Exemptions|Section 2630.

2630.  It is unlawful for any person or persons to practice, or offer to practice, physical therapy in this state for compensation received or expected, or to hold himself or herself out as a physical therapist, unless at the time of so doing the person holds a valid, unexpired, and unrevoked physical therapist license issued under this chapter, except as authorized by subdivisions (c), (d), (e), and (g) of Section 2630.5.(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 389, Sec. 26. (SB 198) Effective January 1, 2014.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2630.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.7 - Physical Therapy|ARTICLE 2 - Scope of Regulation and Exemptions|Section 2630.3.

2630.3.  (a) A licensed physical therapist assistant holding a valid, unexpired, and unrevoked physical therapist assistant license may assist in the provision of physical therapy services only under the supervision of a physical therapist licensed by the board. A licensed physical therapist shall at all times be responsible for the extent, kind, quality, and documentation of all physical therapy services provided by the physical therapist assistant. (b) It is unlawful for any person or persons to hold himself or herself out as a physical therapist assistant, unless at the time of so doing the person holds a valid, unexpired, and unrevoked physical therapist assistant license issued under this chapter, except as authorized in subdivisions (f) and (g) of Section 2630.5. (c) Physical therapist assistants shall not be independently supervised by a physical therapist license applicant, as defined in Section 2639, or a physical therapist student, as defined in Section 2633.7. (d) A physical therapist assistant shall not perform any evaluation of a patient or prepare a discharge summary. The supervising physical therapist shall determine which elements of the treatment plan, if any, shall be assigned to the physical therapist assistant. Assignment of patient care shall be commensurate with the competence of the physical therapist assistant. (Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 389, Sec. 27. (SB 198) Effective January 1, 2014.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2630.4 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.7 - Physical Therapy|ARTICLE 2 - Scope of Regulation and Exemptions|Section 2630.4.

2630.4.  (a) A “physical therapy aide” is an unlicensed person, at least 18 years of age, who aids a licensed physical therapist consistent with subdivision (b). (b) The aide shall at all times be under the supervision of the physical therapist. An aide shall not independently perform physical therapy or any physical therapy procedure. The board shall adopt regulations that set forth the standards and requirements for the supervision of an aide by a physical therapist. (c) Physical therapy aides shall not be independently supervised by a physical therapist license applicant, as defined in Section 2639, or a physical therapist student, as defined in Section 2633.7. (d) This section does not prohibit the administration by a physical therapy aide of massage, external baths, or normal exercise not a part of a physical therapy treatment. (Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 389, Sec. 28. (SB 198) Effective January 1, 2014.)