Physical Therapists (NPTE) Examination :


The purpose of the physical therapist exam is to assess the competence of an entry-level candidate. The exam is developed and maintained by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT).

Format Of The Physical Therapists (NPTE) Examination:


The physical therapist (NPTE) examination is offered in multiple-choice format. It consists of 250 questions covering the following content areas:
Clinical Application of Foundational Sciences:
Cardiac, Vascular & Pulmonary Systems (5)
Musculoskeletal System (6)
Neuromuscular & Nervous Systems (6)
Integumentary System (3)
Other Systems (9)
Examination/ Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis Examination:
Cardiac, Vascular & Pulmonary Systems (4)
Musculoskeletal System (9)
Neuromuscular & Nervous Systems (9)
Integumentary System (3)
Other Systems (1)
Foundations for Evaluation, Differential Diagnosis, & Prognosis:
Cardiac, Vascular & Pulmonary Systems (7)
Musculoskeletal System (10)
Neuromuscular & Nervous Systems (9)
Integumentary System (3)
Other Systems (18)
Interventions/ Equipment & Devices; Therapeutic Modalities Interventions:
Cardiac, Vascular & Pulmonary Systems (7)
Musculoskeletal System (11)
Neuromuscular & Nervous Systems (10)
Integumentary System (5)
Other Systems (4)
Equipment & Devices; Therapeutic Modalities:
Equipment & Devices (10)
Therapeutic Modalities (12)
Safety, Protection, & Professional Roles; Teaching & Learning; Research & Evidence-Based Practice:
Safety, Protection, & Professional Roles (15)
Teaching & Learning (11)
Research & Evidence-Based Practice (13)

Study Guide and Preparation for Physical Therapists (NPTE) Examination


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