License: Physical Therapist Assistant

Practitioners of physical therapy. Fees: Application: $300 License: Renewal: $300 Renewal Period: Biennially (birth month). National examination: $370 Examination on California law & regulation: $30 Criminal history background check based on fingerprints: $49 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 assistant education program or documentation of training and experience equivalent to approved education program. Average Time to Process Application: 120 days. Special License Requirements: N/A Comments: N/A Authority: Business and Professions Code, Sections 2655, 2655.3-2655.6, 2655.71, 2655.75, 2655.9. California Code of Regulations, Title 16, Chapter 13.2, Sections 1398.40, 1398.47, 1398.50-1398.54.

  • Registry
  • Third-party exam required
  • Degree required
  • Continuing education required
  • Experience required
  • Background check required
License information updated 06/02/2022