Physical Therapy Board of California

Physical Therapy Board of California Mission

To protect 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.

Stay connected with the PTBC by following us on social media:📘 Facebook: 🐦 X (formerly Twitter): 📸 Instagram: 🎵 TikTok: ...
04/10/2026

Stay connected with the PTBC by following us on social media:
📘 Facebook:
🐦 X (formerly Twitter):
📸 Instagram:
🎵 TikTok:
We look forward to staying connected and keeping you up to date on all our platforms.

Your voice matters. Help shape the future of physical therapy in California! Serve on the Physical Therapy Board and mak...
04/09/2026

Your voice matters. Help shape the future of physical therapy in California! Serve on the Physical Therapy Board and make a real difference for consumers statewide.
Learn more and explore board member resources at:
www.dca.ca.gov/about_us/board_members/resources

Happy Birthday to all of you that have birthdays in April!We hope you have an amazing Birthday Month!Also, if it is time...
04/08/2026

Happy Birthday to all of you that have birthdays in April!
We hope you have an amazing Birthday Month!
Also, if it is time, don’t forget to renew your license online at breeze.ca.gov

Processing update as of 4/6/2026 for new graduates of a CAPTE-accredited programs.1) Intake – Determine whether applicat...
04/06/2026

Processing update as of 4/6/2026 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 3/30/2026
PTAs 3/30/2026
Endorsement (PT & PTA) 3/29/2026
Military - 4/5/2026
For Foreign-educated (International) and Equivalency - 3/17/2026
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 3/23/2026
PTAs 3/30/2026
Endorsement (PT & PTA) 3/15/2026
Military - 4/6/2026
For Foreign-educated (International) and Equivalency applications, analysts are processing applications received on 2/21/2026

04/06/2026

Serving on the Physical Therapy Board of California is more than a position, it’s an opportunity to help protect consumers and ensure the highest standards of safe, ethical physical therapy care across the state. Hear why Karen Brandon chose to serve and how you can make a difference. Apply to serve on the Board:
www.gov.ca.gov/join-the-administration/government-appointments/

Processing update as of 4/2/2026 for new graduates of a CAPTE-accredited programs.1) Intake – Determine whether applicat...
04/02/2026

Processing update as of 4/2/2026 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 3/23/2026
PTAs 3/25/2026
Endorsement (PT & PTA) 3/22/2026
Military - 3/29/2026
For Foreign-educated (International) and Equivalency - 3/17/2026
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 3/9/2026
PTAs 3/25/2026
Endorsement (PT & PTA) 3/10/2026
Military - 3/29/2026
For Foreign-educated (International) and Equivalency applications, analysts are processing applications received on 2/21/2026

Processing update as of 3/24/2026 for new graduates of a CAPTE-accredited programs.1) Intake – Determine whether applica...
03/24/2026

Processing update as of 3/24/2026 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 3/17/2026
PTAs 3/16/2026
Endorsement (PT & PTA) 3/15/2026
Military - 3/16/2026
For Foreign-educated (International) and Equivalency - 3/17/2026
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 3/5/2026
PTAs 3/16/2026
Endorsement (PT & PTA) 3/1/2026
Military - 3/16/2026
For Foreign-educated (International) and Equivalency applications, analysts are processing applications received on 2/21/2026

If you receive a communication from an individual claiming to be a PTBC or DCA employee who is attempting to gather your...
03/23/2026

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.

Know a PT or PTA making a difference?The PTBC is looking for licensees to feature in an upcoming Progress Notes edition!...
03/19/2026

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!

The PTBC is meeting today at 9:00 a.m.Today’s meeting will include discussions and updates on:✔️Discussion and recommend...
03/19/2026

The PTBC is meeting today at 9:00 a.m.
Today’s meeting will include discussions and updates on:
✔️Discussion and recommendations to increase the Board's statutory fee caps as part of the Sunset Review Process
✔️ Legislative and regulatory updates
✔️Outreach updates
✔️ Budget updates
✔️Licensing updates
✔️Consumer Protection and Probation updates
View details here:
https://www.ptbc.ca.gov/about_us/meetings/agenda/20260319_agenda.pdf

📢Upcoming Board Meeting Reminder📢 The PTBC will hold its next Board Meeting on March 19, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.Location: Depa...
03/18/2026

📢Upcoming Board Meeting Reminder📢
The PTBC will hold its next Board Meeting on March 19, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

Location: Department of Consumer Affairs
2005 Evergreen St., Hearing Room
Sacramento, CA 95815

View the full agenda and access details here:https://www.ptbc.ca.gov/about_us/meetings/agenda/20260319_agenda.pdf

🍀Happy St. Patrick’s Day! May your day be filled with rainbows, shamrocks, and good luck! Share your favorite traditions...
03/17/2026

🍀Happy St. Patrick’s Day! May your day be filled with rainbows, shamrocks, and good luck! Share your favorite traditions or green treats in the comments below!

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2005 Evergreen Street, Ste 2600
Sacramento, CA
95815

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

Telephone

+19165618200

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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.