PTBC (Physical Therapy Board of California) California Law Practice Exam

Under what condition can a PTA license be issued without a written examination?

1. If the applicant has been licensed in another state with equivalent or higher standards

2. If the applicant promises to take the exam within a year

3. If the applicant has over 10 years of experience as a PT

4. If the applicant has a recommendation from a licensed PT

The correct answer is: If the applicant has been licensed in another state with equivalent or higher standards

A PTA license can be issued without a written examination if the applicant holds a current license in another state with equivalent or higher standards. This option demonstrates that the applicant has already passed a qualification exam and has met the standards set by another state. Option B is incorrect because simply promising to take the exam does not demonstrate that the applicant has already met the required standards. Option C is incorrect because while having over 10 years of experience may be beneficial, it does not guarantee that the applicant has passed an exam or met the standards required for a license. Option D is incorrect because a recommendation from a licensed PT may be helpful but it does not substitute for meeting the necessary requirements set by the licensing board. Therefore, option A is the most suitable answer because it provides evidence that the applicant has already met the necessary qualifications in order to be issued a PTA license without having to take a written exam.