License: Physical Therapist

Department of Consumer Affairs Physical Therapy Board of California Applications and Licensing Services Unit external site

2005 Evergreen Street, Suite 1350

Sacramento, CA 95815

(916) 561-8200

Practitioners of physical therapy. Fees: Application: $300 License: $150 National examination: $370 Examination on California laws & regulations: $30 Criminal history background check based on fingerprints: $49 Renewal: $300 Renewal Period: Biennially (birth month). Examination Frequency: Fixed date testing 4 times a year Exam Locations: Throughout California and most other states. Experience Requirement: Graduation from a Board-approved physical therapist education program. Foreign-educated candidates must meet academic requirements in Business and Professions Code, Section 2653. Average Time to Process Application: 120 days. Special License Requirements: Private practice physical therapy certification by the Department of Health Services to perform outpatient Medicare services. Comments: N/A Authority: Business and Professions Code, Sections 2630-2632, 2634-2635, 2635.1, 2636, 2636.5, 2650, 2650.1, 2651, 2652. California Code of Regulations, Title 16, Chapter 13.2, Sections 1398.24, 1398.25, 1398.30-1398.38, 1399.10.