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.

Happy World Physical Therapy Day! 🌍Today, the PTBC recognizes California’s licensed PTs and PTAs for their vital role in...
09/08/2025

Happy World Physical Therapy Day! 🌍

Today, the PTBC recognizes California’s licensed PTs and PTAs for their vital role in helping people move better, recover safely, and live healthier lives.

Thank you for your dedication to quality care and public protection!

Processing update for the week of 9/3/2025 for new graduates of a CAPTE-accredited programs.1) Intake – Determine whethe...
09/03/2025

Processing update for the week of 9/3/2025 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 8/25/2025
PTAs 8/18/2025
Endorsement (PT & PTA) 8/24/2025
Military - 8/26/2025
For Foreign-educated (International) and Equivalency - 8/28/2025
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 8/14/2025
PTAs 8/18/2025
Endorsement (PT & PTA) 8/7/2025
Military - 8/26/2025
For Foreign-educated (International) and Equivalency applications, analysts are processing applications received on 8/1/2025

Join us at the Senior Health & Resource Fair!The PTBC will be at the Wyndham in Sacramento on Saturday, September 13, fr...
09/03/2025

Join us at the Senior Health & Resource Fair!
The PTBC will be at the Wyndham in Sacramento on Saturday, September 13, from 10 AM–3 PM. Stop by our booth to ask questions and connect with us—we look forward to seeing you there!

September 8th is World PT Day!
09/03/2025

September 8th is World PT Day!

Happy Labor Day from the PTBC!Today we recognize the dedication of all workers.Thank you for all you do!
09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day from the PTBC!
Today we recognize the dedication of all workers.
Thank you for all you do!

Mark your calendars! The PTBC is excited to participate in the Senior Health & Resource Fair on Saturday, September 13, ...
08/27/2025

Mark your calendars! The PTBC is excited to participate in the Senior Health & Resource Fair on Saturday, September 13, 10 AM–3 PM at Wyndham Sacramento. Come visit us! Whether it’s to chat, connect, or just say hi, we’d love to see you.

Processing update for the week of 8/25/2025 for new graduates of a CAPTE-accredited programs.1) Intake – Determine wheth...
08/26/2025

Processing update for the week of 8/25/2025 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 8/14/2025
PTAs 8/10/2025
Endorsement (PT & PTA) 8/17/2025
Military - 8/19/2025
For Foreign-educated (International) and Equivalency - 8/18/2025
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 8/9/2025
PTAs 8/10/2025
Endorsement (PT & PTA) 7/28/2025
Military - 8/19/2025
For Foreign-educated (International) and Equivalency applications, analysts are processing applications received on 7/20/2025

08/20/2025

Which of these professionals isn’t licensed? You don’t know until you check! Always check a professional’s license with DCA’s free online search tool: https://search.dca.ca.gov

Processing update for the week of 8/18/2025 for new graduates of a CAPTE-accredited programs.1) Intake – Determine wheth...
08/18/2025

Processing update for the week of 8/18/2025 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 8/8/2025
PTAs 7/18/2025
Endorsement (PT & PTA) 8/12/2025
Military - 8/11/2025
For Foreign-educated (International) and Equivalency - 8/11/2025
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 8/4/2025
PTAs 7/18/2025
Endorsement (PT & PTA) 7/20/2025
Military - 8/11/2025
For Foreign-educated (International) and Equivalency applications, analysts are processing applications received on 7/15/2025

08/18/2025

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Processing update for the week of 8/13/2025 for new graduates of a CAPTE-accredited programs.1) Intake – Determine wheth...
08/13/2025

Processing update for the week of 8/13/2025 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 8/4/2025
PTAs 7/18/2025
Endorsement (PT & PTA) 8/4/2025
Military - 8/7/2025
For Foreign-educated (International) and Equivalency - 8/5/2025
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 7/21/2025
PTAs 7/18/2025
Endorsement (PT & PTA) 7/13/2025
Military - 8/7/2025
For Foreign-educated (International) and Equivalency applications, analysts are processing applications received on 6/30/2025

Processing update for the week of 8/4/2025 for new graduates of a CAPTE-accredited programs.1) Intake – Determine whethe...
08/04/2025

Processing update for the week of 8/4/2025 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 7/28/2025
PTAs 7/18/2025
Endorsement (PT & PTA) 7/29/2025
Military - 8/1/2025
For Foreign-educated (International) and Equivalency - 7/30/2025
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 7/20/2025
PTAs 7/16/2025
Endorsement (PT & PTA) 7/5/2025
Military - 8/1/2025
For Foreign-educated (International) and Equivalency applications, analysts are processing applications received on 6/25/2025

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

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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.