Therapy license and compact rules in California

California is not in the PT Compact. California is not in the OT Compact. California is not in the speech-language pathology compact (ASLP-IC). The agencies that license each profession are listed below with links to their official sites.

Physical therapy boardPhysical Therapy Board of California official source
PT CompactNot a member official source
Occupational therapy boardCalifornia Board of Occupational Therapy official source
OT CompactNot a member official source
Speech-language pathology boardSpeech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board (California) official source
ASLP CompactNot a member official source
Respiratory care boardRespiratory Care Board of California official source
Respiratory therapist licenseRespiratory therapists are licensed in this state official source

Checked against official sources on Oct 27, 2026. Compact membership is not the same as being able to work there today: a compact privilege starts only once the compact issues privileges in that state. Confirm with the board before you apply.

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