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Rehabilitation Sciences Library: Exam Resources

BOC Exam

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

National Exam (NPTE®)

Taking the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) is an important step toward receiving your physical therapist (PT) or physical therapist assistant (PTA) license. Here you'll find everything you need to know about the NPTE from start to finish:

Preparing for Board Examinations

This page contains resources that can be helpful as you prepare for Board Examinations.  Please note:

  • Do not search the Internet for practice questions other students may have remembered from their examinations.
  • Recalling and sharing questions is illegal, unethical and could jeopardize your career. 
  • Always contact your UIW faculty advisors for additional information or clarification.

To find out more, please go to:

Using AccessPhysiotherapy for NPTE Preperation

You can set up a free account through AccessPhyisiotherapy to keep track of your individual quizzes and practice NPTE.  See the demonstration video below for detailed instructions.

PT Final Exam Video About NPTE in 2020

This is a video that has some good information about how the examination is set up and created.  However, note that it was for the 2020 NPTE.  There are usually changes.  

 

Sections by minute markers:

  • 0-41:44: main information
  • 50-56:40: 2 practice/quiz questions
  • 56:40: Question and answer session including study strategies tips then information about the course PTFinal Exam.

NPTE Essentials: The NPTE Blueprint and Ideal Study Strategy.  https://youtu.be/nw-RWM90ufY

Exam Preparation Books from the Library

Therapy Ed NPTE Review & Study Guide

The UIW School of Physical Therapy provides this guide to you before you leave for PPE.  

TherapyEd

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