Physical Therapy Board of California

Physical Therapy Board of California Mission

To advance and protect the interests of the people of California by the effective administration of the Physical Therapy Practice Act.

Vision

The Board is the standard of excellence in Consumer Protection. The PTBC is a California State government agency, which licenses and disciplines physical therapist and physical therapist assistants. The PTBC provides three principal types of consumer services: verifies education and background prior to licensure, provides information about the practice of physical therapy by physical therapists and physical therapist assistants, and investigates complaints against physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.

If you receive a communication from an individual claiming to be a PTBC or DCA employee who is attempting to gather your...
02/23/2026

If you receive a communication from an individual claiming to be a PTBC or DCA employee who is attempting to gather your personal and financial information: REFUSE payment, NEVER disclose personal information. Consider REPORTING the call.

Processing update as of 2/19/2026 for new graduates of a CAPTE-accredited programs.1) Intake – Determine whether applica...
02/19/2026

Processing update as of 2/19/2026 for new graduates of a CAPTE-accredited programs.
1) Intake – Determine whether application is accepted and issue PTLA/PTALA, if P1E received.
Intake is processing applications received on:
PTs 2/9/2026
PTAs 2/9/2026
Endorsement (PT & PTA) 2/8/2026
Military - 2/12/2026
For Foreign-educated (International) and Equivalency - 2/13/2026
2) Analyst Evaluation – Evaluate application for licensure; identify deficiencies, if any. Provide status in Breeze account; and/or issue license.
Analysts are processing applications received on:
PTs 2/5/2026
PTAs 2/9/2026
Endorsement (PT & PTA) 1/30/2026
Military - 2/12/2026
For Foreign-educated (International) and Equivalency applications, analysts are processing applications received on 1/13/2026

Know a PT or PTA making a difference?The PTBC is looking for licensees to feature in an upcoming Progress Notes edition!...
02/19/2026

Know a PT or PTA making a difference?

The PTBC is looking for licensees to feature in an upcoming Progress Notes edition!
Send us a message with a short summary and their contact info.

Thank you to all who give back to their communities!

02/18/2026
02/18/2026
02/18/2026

During the storm, it’s important to stay informed and sign up for alerts.

Remember emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere. Visit ready.ca.gov for more.

Attention U.S. servicemembers and spouses: For information about Federal Professional License Portability and State Regi...
02/18/2026

Attention U.S. servicemembers and spouses: For information about Federal Professional License Portability and State Registration & how to register in California, visit https://dca.ca.gov/military/federal.shtml.

02/17/2026
Happy Lunar New Year! Wishing you a joyful and prosperous Lunar New Year!
02/17/2026

Happy Lunar New Year! Wishing you a joyful and prosperous Lunar New Year!

Happy Presidents Day from the PTBC! In observance of Presidents Day, the PTBC office will be closed. We will resume norm...
02/16/2026

Happy Presidents Day from the PTBC!

In observance of Presidents Day, the PTBC office will be closed. We will resume normal business hours tomorrow, February 17th.

Thank you, and we wish you a meaningful holiday.

🌹❤️ Happy Valentine's Day! We hope you all enjoy this day with your loved ones! 💌
02/14/2026

🌹❤️ Happy Valentine's Day! We hope you all enjoy this day with your loved ones! 💌

Processing update for the week of 2/11/2026 for new graduates of a CAPTE-accredited programs.1) Intake – Determine wheth...
02/11/2026

Processing update for the week of 2/11/2026 for new graduates of a CAPTE-accredited programs.
1) Intake – Determine whether application is accepted and issue PTLA/PTALA, if P1E received.
Intake is processing applications received on:
PTs 2/2/2026
PTAs 2/5/2026
Endorsement (PT & PTA) 2/1/2026
Military - 2/4/2026
For Foreign-educated (International) and Equivalency - 2/2/2026
2) Analyst Evaluation – Evaluate application for licensure; identify deficiencies, if any. Provide status in Breeze account; and/or issue license.
Analysts are processing applications received on:
PTs 1/27/2026
PTAs 2/5/2026
Endorsement (PT & PTA) 1/20/2026
Military - 2/4/2026
For Foreign-educated (International) and Equivalency applications, analysts are processing applications received on 1/6/2026

Address

2005 Evergreen Street, Ste 2600
Sacramento, CA
95815

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+19165618200

Website

https://X.com/PTBCnews, http://www.ptbc.ca.gov/, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ph

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The PTBC is a California State government agency, which licenses and disciplines physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. The PTBC provides three principal types of consumer services: verifies education and background prior to licensure, provides information about the practice of physical therapy by physical therapists and physical therapist assistants, and investigates complaints against physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.