The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) is enhancing the National Physical Therapy Examinations (NPTE) by incorporating new item types to better evaluate entry-level physical therapy knowledge. Some of these efforts have already been implemented, while others will be effective in 2024.

Below is more information from FSPBT to help you understand the NPTE changes.

• The when, how & why of the 2024 NPTE redesign - webinar recording explaining NPTE redesign background, new item types, PEAT updates & implications for educators & candidates. 

• Practice Exam & Assessment Tool (PEAT) - updated to 2024 Content Outlines as of mid-October 2023.

• Free demonstration examination - shows candidates the look & feel of exams administered at Prometric, with sample PT and PTA questions, including video & scenario items.
  

• NPTE Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - including exam format & scoring. 

• Candidate handbook - all the information candidates need to know about the exam & how it's administered.  
  
  
• Learn more at this NPTE workshop for educators - a pre-CSM workshop on February 13-14, 2024.