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.)
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