Dealing with NPTE Test Anxiety
When you think about preparing for the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE), do you feel that it’s a really hard exam? If you listened or heard from previous candidates over the months or years, they may have horror stories (or post traumatic test anxiety) from this...
NPTE 2019 Fee Increases
Starting in January 2019, the Federal State Board of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) implemented changes to the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE). In September 2017, there was a deferment on increasing the cost of the NPTE fee; however, this new fee increase of $485...
How Do You Motivate Yourself To Study For The NPTE?
How do you motivate yourself to study for the NPTE? Well, how would you motivate a patient that’s not interested in doing their home exercise program or coming to therapy? You know it’s good for them, yet it’s like pulling teeth for them to just do the simplest thing!...
NPTE 2019 Changes: Integumentary Pressure Injury Classifications
It’s a new year and with that comes changes to the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) and National Physical Therapy Assistant Exam (NPTAE). Last year in 2018, there were NPTE blueprint format changes to the systems and content sections as well as blood pressure...
What are the Common NPTE System Questions Missed?
“Just tell me what systems to focus on for the NPTE (National Physical Therapy Exam)!” If you are preparing for this important exam and have thought or said this, you’re definitely not alone. I often hear this statement from candidates who are just starting to prepare...