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2023 California Code › Business and Professions Code - BPC › DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS › CHAPTER 5.6 - Occupational Therapy › Section 2570.17.

2570.17. (a) The board shall issue, upon application and payment of a twenty-five dollar ($25) fee, a retired license to an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant who holds a license that is current and active, or capable of being renewed pursuant to Section 2570.10, and whose license is not suspended, revoked, or otherwise restricted by the board or subject to discipline under this chapter.
(b) The holder of a retired license issued pursuant to this section shall not engage in any activity for which an active license is required. An occupational therapist holding a retired license shall be permitted to use the title “occupational therapist, retired” or “retired occupational therapist.” An occupational therapy assistant holding a retired license shall be permitted to use the title “occupational therapy assistant, retired” or “retired occupational therapy assistant.” The designation of retired shall not be abbreviated in any way.
(c) The holder of a retired license shall not be required to renew that license.
(d) In order for the holder of a retired license issued pursuant to this section to restore his or her license, he or she shall comply with Section 2570.14.
(Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 307, Sec. 22. (SB 821) Effective January 1, 2010.)
2023 California Code › Business and Professions Code - BPC › DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS › CHAPTER 5.6 - Occupational Therapy › Section 2570.18.5.

2570.18.5. (a) An occupational therapist shall document the occupational therapist’s evaluation, goals, treatment plan, and summary of treatment in the client record.
(b) An occupational therapy assistant shall document the services provided in the client record.
(c) Occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants shall document and sign the client record legibly.
(d) Client records shall be maintained for a period of no less than seven years following the discharge of the client, except that the records of unemancipated minors shall be maintained at least one year after the minor has reached the age of 18 years, and not in any case less than seven years.
(Added by renumbering Section 2570.185 by Stats. 2022, Ch. 290, Sec. 2. (AB 2671) Effective January 1, 2023.)
2023 California Code › Business and Professions Code - BPC › DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS › CHAPTER 5.6 - Occupational Therapy › Section 2570.19.5.

2570.19.5. Notwithstanding any other law, the repeal of Section 2570.19 renders the board subject to review by the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature.
(Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 290, Sec. 4. (AB 2671) Effective January 1, 2023.)
2023 California Code › Business and Professions Code - BPC › DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS › CHAPTER 5.6 - Occupational Therapy › Section 2570.20.

2570.20. (a) The board shall administer, coordinate, and enforce the provisions of this chapter, evaluate the qualifications for licensure, and may approve the examinations for licensure under this chapter.
(b) The board shall adopt rules in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act necessary to effectuate the purpose of this chapter for persons holding a license to practice occupational therapy or to assist in the practice of occupational therapy in this state.
(c) Proceedings under this chapter shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 490, Sec. 9. (AB 2221) Effective January 1, 2019.)
2023 California Code › Business and Professions Code - BPC › DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS › CHAPTER 5.6 - Occupational Therapy › Section 2570.21.

2570.21. Subject to Sections 107 and 154, the board may employ an executive officer and other officers and employees
(Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 697, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2001.)
2023 California Code › Business and Professions Code - BPC › DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS › CHAPTER 5.6 - Occupational Therapy › Section 2570.22.

2570.22. All fees collected by the board shall be paid into the State Treasury and shall be credited to the Occupational Therapy Fund which is hereby created. The money in the fund shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for expenditure by the board to defray its expenses and to otherwise administer this chapter.
(Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 697, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2001.)
2023 California Code › Business and Professions Code - BPC › DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS › CHAPTER 5.6 - Occupational Therapy › Section 2570.23.

2570.23. Any person who violates Section 2570.3 is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000), or by imprisonment of not more than one year in a county jail, or by both that fine and imprisonment.
(Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 697, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2001.)
2023 California Code › Business and Professions Code - BPC › DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS › CHAPTER 5.6 - Occupational Therapy › Section 2570.24.

2570.24. If any provision of this chapter, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, is held invalid, that invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end, the provisions of this chapter are declared to be severable.
(Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 697, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2001.)
2023 California Code › Business and Professions Code - BPC › DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS › CHAPTER 5.6 - Occupational Therapy › Section 2570.25.

2570.25. Protection of the public shall be the highest priority for the California Board of Occupational Therapy 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. 8. Effective January 1, 2003.)
2023 California Code › Business and Professions Code - BPC › DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS › CHAPTER 5.6 - Occupational Therapy › Section 2570.26.

2570.26. (a) The board may, after a hearing, deny, suspend, revoke, or place on probation a license, inactive license, or limited permit.
(b) As used in this chapter, “license” includes a license, limited permit, or any other authorization to engage in practice regulated by this chapter.
(c) The proceedings under this section 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, and the board shall have all the powers granted therein.
(Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 307, Sec. 25. (SB 821) Effective January 1, 2010.)
2023 California Code › Business and Professions Code - BPC › DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS › CHAPTER 5.6 - Occupational Therapy › Section 2570.27.

2570.27. (a) The board may discipline a licensee by any or a combination of the following methods:
(1) Placing the license on probation with terms and conditions.
(2) Suspending the license and the right to practice occupational therapy for a period not to exceed one year.
(3) Revoking the license.
(4) Suspending or staying the disciplinary order, or portions of it, with or without conditions.
(5) Taking other action as the board, in its discretion, deems proper.
(b) The board may issue an initial license on probation, with specific terms and conditions, to any applicant who has violated any provision of this chapter or the regulations adopted pursuant to it, but who has met all other requirements for licensure.
(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1079, Sec. 6. Effective September 29, 2002.)
2023 California Code › Business and Professions Code - BPC › DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS › CHAPTER 5.6 - Occupational Therapy › Section 2570.29.

2570.29. In addition to other acts constituting unprofessional conduct within the meaning of this chapter, it is unprofessional conduct for a person licensed under this chapter to do any of the following:
(a) Obtain or possess in violation of law, or prescribe, or, except as directed by a licensed physician and surgeon, dentist, optometrist, or podiatrist, to administer to himself or herself, or furnish or administer to another, any controlled substance as defined in Division 10 (commencing with Section 11000) of the Health and Safety Code or any dangerous drug or dangerous device as defined in Section 4022.
(b) Use to an extent or in a manner dangerous or injurious to himself or herself, to any other person, or to the public, or that impairs his or her ability to conduct with safety to the public the practice authorized by his or her license, of any of the following:
(1) A controlled substance as defined in Division 10 (commencing with Section 11000) of the Health and Safety Code.
(2) A dangerous drug or dangerous device as defined in Section 4022.
(3) Alcoholic beverages.
(c) Be convicted of a criminal offense involving the prescription, consumption, or self-administration of any of the substances described in subdivisions (a) and (b) of this section, or the possession of, or falsification of a record pertaining to, the substances described in subdivision (a) of this section, in which event the record of the conviction is conclusive evidence thereof.
(d) Be committed or confined by a court of competent jurisdiction for intemperate use of any of the substances described in subdivisions (a) and (b) of this section, in which event the court order of commitment or confinement is prima facie evidence of the commitment or confinement.
(e) Falsify, or make grossly incorrect, grossly inconsistent, or unintelligible entries in any hospital or client record, or any other record, pertaining to the substances described in subdivision (a) of this section.
(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 490, Sec. 11. (AB 2221) Effective January 1, 2019.)
2023 California Code › Business and Professions Code - BPC › DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS › CHAPTER 5.6 - Occupational Therapy › Section 2570.30.

2570.30. The board shall retain jurisdiction to proceed with any investigation, action or disciplinary proceeding against a license, or to render a decision suspending or revoking a license, regardless of the expiration, lapse, or suspension of the license by operation of law, by order or decision of the board or a court of law, or by the voluntary surrender of a license by the licensee.
(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1079, Sec. 9. Effective September 29, 2002.)
2023 California Code › Business and Professions Code - BPC › DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS › CHAPTER 5.6 - Occupational Therapy › Section 2570.31.

2570.31. If a license is suspended, the holder may not practice occupational therapy during the term of suspension. Upon the expiration of the term of suspension, the license shall be reinstated and the holder entitled to resume practice under any remaining terms of the discipline, unless it is established to the satisfaction of the board that the holder of the license practiced in this state during the term of suspension. In this event, the board may, after a hearing on this issue alone, revoke the license.
(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1079, Sec. 10. Effective September 29, 2002.)
2023 California Code › Business and Professions Code - BPC › DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS › CHAPTER 5.6 - Occupational Therapy › Section 2570.32.

2570.32. (a) A holder of a license that has been revoked, suspended, or placed on probation, may petition the board for reinstatement or modification of a penalty, including reduction or termination of probation, after a period not less than the applicable following minimum period has elapsed from either the effective date of the decision ordering that disciplinary action, or, if the order of the board or any portion of it was stayed, from the date the disciplinary action was actually implemented in its entirety. The minimum periods that shall elapse prior to a petition are as follows:
(1) For a license that was revoked for any reason other than mental or physical illness, at least three years.
(2) For early termination of probation scheduled for three or more years, at least two years.
(3) For modification of a penalty, reinstatement of a license revoked for mental or physical illness, or termination of probation scheduled for less than three years, at least one year.
(4) The board may, in its discretion, specify in its disciplinary order a lesser period of time, provided that the period shall not be less than one year.
(b) The petition submitted shall contain any information required by the board, which may include a current set of fingerprints accompanied by the fingerprinting fee.
(c) The board shall give notice to the Attorney General of the filing of the petition. The petitioner and the Attorney General shall be given timely notice by letter of the time and place of the hearing on the petition, and an opportunity to present both oral and documentary evidence and argument to the board. The petitioner shall at all times have the burden of proof to establish by clear and convincing evidence that he or she is entitled to the relief sought in the petition.
(d) The board itself shall hear the petition and the administrative law judge shall prepare a written decision setting forth the reasons supporting the decision.
(e) The board may grant or deny the petition, or may impose any terms and conditions that it reasonably deems appropriate as a condition of reinstatement or reduction of penalty.
(f) The board may refuse to consider a petition while the petitioner is under sentence for any criminal offense, including any period during which the petitioner is on court-imposed probation or parole or subject to an order of registration pursuant to Section 290 of the Penal Code.
(g) No petition shall be considered while there is an accusation or petition to revoke probation pending against the petitioner.
(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1079, Sec. 11. Effective September 29, 2002.)
2023 California Code › Business and Professions Code - BPC › DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS › CHAPTER 5.6 - Occupational Therapy › Section 2570.36.

2570.36. If a licensee has knowledge that an applicant or licensee may be in violation of, or has violated, any of the statutes or regulations administered by the board, the licensee shall report this information to the board in writing and shall cooperate with the board in providing information or assistance as may be required.
(Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 308, Sec. 32. (SB 819) Effective January 1, 2010.)
2023 California Code › Business and Professions Code - BPC › DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS › CHAPTER 5.6 - Occupational Therapy › Section 2571.

2571. (a) An occupational therapist licensed pursuant to this chapter and approved by the board in the use of physical agent modalities may apply topical medications prescribed by the client’s physician and surgeon, certified nurse-midwife pursuant to Section 2746.51, nurse practitioner pursuant to Section 2836.1, or nurse practitioner practicing pursuant to Section 2837.103 or 2837.104, or physician assistant pursuant to Section 3502.1, if the licensee complies with regulations adopted by the board pursuant to this section.
(b) The board shall adopt regulations implementing this section, after meeting and conferring with the Medical Board of California, the California State Board of Pharmacy, and the Physical Therapy Board of California, specifying those topical medications applicable to the practice of occupational therapy and protocols for their use.
(c) This section does not authorize an occupational therapist to prescribe medications.
(Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 413, Sec. 3. (AB 2684) Effective January 1, 2023.)
2023 California Code › Business and Professions Code - BPC › DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS › CHAPTER 5.6 - Occupational Therapy › Section 2572.

2572. An occupational therapy corporation is a corporation that is authorized to render professional services, as defined in Sections 13401 and 13401.5 of the Corporations Code, if that corporation, its shareholders, officers, directors, and employees rendering professional services are in compliance with the Moscone-Knox Professional Corporation Act (Part 4 (commencing with Section 13400) of Division 3 of Title 1 of the Corporations Code), this chapter, and other statutes, rules, and regulations applicable to an occupational therapy corporation and the conduct of its affairs. Subject to all applicable statutes, rules, and regulations, an occupational therapy corporation is entitled to practice occupational therapy. With respect to an occupational therapy corporation, the governmental agency referred to in the Moscone-Knox Professional Corporation Act is the California Board of Occupational Therapy.
(Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 290, Sec. 5. (AB 2671) Effective January 1, 2023.)
2023 California Code › Business and Professions Code - BPC › DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS › CHAPTER 5.65 - Dietitians › Section 2586.2.

2586.2. A person may engage in the activities set forth in subdivision (a) of Section 2586 if the person meets both of the following requirements:
(a) The person is engaged in the activities as part of a supervised practice program for a registered dietitian pursuant to subparagraph (C) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 2585.
(b) The person is enrolled in or has completed a course of study to fulfill the educational requirements for a registered dietitian in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 2585.
(Added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 69, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2004.)
2023 California Code › Business and Professions Code - BPC › DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS › CHAPTER 5.65 - Dietitians › Section 2586.4.

2586.4. A person may engage in the activities set forth in subdivision (d) of Section 2586 if the person meets both of the following requirements:
(a) The person is engaged in the activities as part of a supervised practice program for a dietetic technician, registered pursuant to subparagraph (A) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of Section 2585.
(b) The person has completed a course of study to fulfill the educational requirements for a dietetic technician, registered in subparagraph (A) or (B) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of Section 2585.
(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 622, Sec. 3. (SB 993) Effective January 1, 2015.)
2023 California Code › Business and Professions Code - BPC › DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS › CHAPTER 5.65 - Dietitians › Section 2586.6.

2586.6. A person may engage in the activities set forth in subdivision (a) of Section 2586 for six months from the date that he or she completed a supervised practice program, or until the person receives notice that he or she failed the examination specified in subdivision (d), whichever occurs first, if all of the following conditions apply:
(a) The person performs under the direct and immediate supervision of a registered dietitian.
(b) The person has completed the supervised practice program requirements under subdivision (a) of Section 2585.
(c) The person has written verification, including the program director’s original signature, that the person has completed the required supervised practice program.
(d) The person has applied to take the registered dietitian examination specified in subparagraph (D) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 2585 and is waiting for an examination date.
(Added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 69, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2004.)
2023 California Code › Business and Professions Code - BPC › DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS › CHAPTER 5.65 - Dietitians › Section 2586.8.

2586.8. A person may engage in the activities set forth in subdivision (d) of Section 2586 for six months from the date he or she completed the academic requirements for dietetic technicians specified in subparagraph (A) or (B) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of Section 2585, or until the person receives notice that he or she has failed the examination specified in subdivision (c), whichever occurs first, if all of the following conditions apply:
(a) The person performs under the direct and immediate supervision of a registered dietitian.
(b) The person has written verification, including the program director’s original signature, that the person has completed the educational program and possesses an associate’s degree or higher.
(c) The person has applied to take the dietetic technician, registered examination specified in paragraph (3) of subdivision (b) of Section 2585 and is waiting for an examination date.
(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 622, Sec. 4. (SB 993) Effective January 1, 2015.)
2023 California Code › Business and Professions Code - BPC › DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS › CHAPTER 5.67 - Perfusionists › Section 2591.

2591. (a) After completion of an approved perfusion training program, as defined in Section 2592, and until notification of passage of the entire examination of the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion, or its successor agency, that person shall identify himself or herself only as a “graduate perfusionist.”
(b) The use of the title “graduate perfusionist” is valid for no more than three years from the date of completion of an approved perfusion training program.
(Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 677, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1998.)
2023 California Code › Business and Professions Code - BPC › DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS › CHAPTER 5.67 - Perfusionists › Section 2592.

2592. (a) Except as otherwise provided in Section 2590, all persons calling themselves perfusionists shall be graduates of an approved perfusion training program.
(b) For purposes of this article, an “approved perfusion training program” means a training program in perfusion reviewed by the Accreditation Committee on Perfusion Education and approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or its successor or the equivalent training program if an equivalent is determined to be necessary by the Division of Licensing of the Medical Board of California.
(Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 677, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1998.)
2023 California Code › Business and Professions Code - BPC › DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS › CHAPTER 5.67 - Perfusionists › Section 2593.

2593. (a) During the period of any clinical training provided by an approved perfusion training program, perfusion may be performed by a student enrolled in the approved perfusion training program when those services are part of his or her course of study.
(b) A person enrolled as a student in an approved perfusion training program shall be identified as a “student perfusionist” or as a “perfusion intern.”
(c) During the period of any clinical training, a student perfusionist or perfusion intern shall be under the direct supervision of a perfusionist who has met all the requirements of this chapter. For purposes of this section, “direct supervision” means assigned to a perfusionist who is on duty and immediately available in the assigned patient care area.
(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 343, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1993)
2023 California Code › Business and Professions Code - BPC › DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS › CHAPTER 5.67 - Perfusionists › Section 2595.

2595. Nothing in this chapter shall limit, preclude, or otherwise interfere with the practices of other persons licensed or otherwise authorized to practice under this division in performing perfusion services consistent with the laws governing their respective scopes of practice. None of the activities described in subdivisions (b) and (c) of Section 2590, including, but not limited to, extracorporeal life support, shall be construed to be exclusively perfusion services, but may be performed by other licensed persons when consistent with their respective scopes of practice.
(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 343, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1993)
2023 California Code › Business and Professions Code - BPC › DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS › CHAPTER 5.67 - Perfusionists › Section 2596.

2596. It is the intent of the Legislature that authority be reserved to the Division of Licensing of the Medical Board of California to adopt examination, continuing education, and training standards for perfusionists, with appropriate consultation, in the event that existing standards of the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion or the Accreditation Committee on Perfusion Education of the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association prove inadequate after an appropriate trial period of at least three years.
(Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1267, Sec. 47. Effective January 1, 1994.)
2023 California Code › Business and Professions Code - BPC › DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS › CHAPTER 5.7 - Physical Therapy › ARTICLE 1 - Administration and General Provisions › Section 2601.

2601. For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings, unless otherwise specified:
(a) “Board” means the Physical Therapy Board of California.
(b) “Physical therapist” means a person who is licensed pursuant to this chapter to practice physical therapy.
(c) “Physical therapist assistant” means a person who is licensed pursuant to this chapter to assist in the provision of physical therapy under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. “Physical therapy assistant” and “physical therapist assistant” shall be deemed identical and interchangeable terms.
(d) “Physical therapist technician” and “physical therapy aide,” as described in Section 2630.4, shall be deemed identical and interchangeable terms.
(e) “Physiotherapy” shall be synonymous with “physical therapy.”
(Repealed and added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 389, Sec. 4. (SB 198) Effective January 1, 2014.)
2023 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, 2027, 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. 2022, Ch. 509, Sec. 1. (SB 1438) Effective January 1, 2023. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, by its own provisions.)
2023 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.)
2023 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.)
2023 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.)
2023 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.)
2023 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.)
2023 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.)
2023 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.)
2023 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 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, 2027, and as of that date is repealed.
(Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 509, Sec. 2. (SB 1438) Effective January 1, 2023. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, by its own provisions.)
2023 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.)
2023 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.)
2023 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.)
2023 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.)
2023 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.)
2023 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.)
2023 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.)
2023 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.)
2023 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.)
2023 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.)
2023 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.)
2023 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.)
2023 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.)
2023 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.)
2023 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.)
2023 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.)
2023 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.)