The National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) and National Physical Therapy Assistant Examination (NPTAE) offered by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) qualify successful test takers as Physical Therapist (PT) or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA). The test is created to assist state’s with their licensing requirements. The test is currently administered in all fifty US states as well as District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
States typically handle the eligibility requirements for both the NPTE and the NPTAE. Candidates can expect to fulfill education requirements or a comparable work history experience requirement. The exam fees are also determined by the state licensing board. Check with the state in which you practice for their specific requirements and exam fees.
Both of the exams are administered at computer-based testing centers located throughout the US. Candidates will receive correspondence after their application has been accepted on how to register for an exam site. The tests are available six days a week and all year long.
The PT Exam consists of 250 questions, while the PTA consists of 200.
The NPTE Exam covers the following content areas at length:
* Clinical Application of Foundational Sciences
* Examination Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, and Prognosis
* Interventions/Equipment & Devices; Therapeutic Modalities
* Safety, Protection, and Professional Roles; Teaching and Learning; Research and Evidence-Based Practice
The NPTAE Exam consists of 200 questions revolving around the following content areas:
* Clinical Application of Foundational Sciences
* Data Collection/Interventions/Equipment & Devices; Therapeutic Modalities
* Safety, Protection, and Professional Roles; Teaching and Learning; Research and Evidence-Based Practice
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