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

How often can a licensee be granted an exemption for continuing competency?

1. For 2 consecutive renewal periods

2. Only once

3. For every renewal period

4. Not for 2 consecutive renewal periods

The correct answer is: Not for 2 consecutive renewal periods

The correct answer is D because while licensees are generally required to comply with continuing competency requirements for every renewal period, exemptions can be granted for medical or military reasons. However, these exemptions cannot be granted for two consecutive renewal periods. Therefore, option D, "Not for 2 consecutive renewal periods," is the most accurate option as it clarifies that while exemptions can be granted, they cannot be granted two times in a row. Option A, "For 2 consecutive renewal periods," is incorrect because it implies that exemptions can be granted two times in a row, when in fact, they cannot. Option B, "Only once," is incorrect because exemptions can be granted more than once, but not two times in a row. Option C, "For every renewal period," is incorrect because it suggests that exemptions are granted every time for all renewal periods, when in reality, they