Physical Therapist Certification Exam (NPTE) Study Guide
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The National Physical Therapy Certification Exam (NPTE) is administered by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) and is accredited by the Commission on Creditation in PHysical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
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To register online, go to the jurisdiction licensing authority, which will take the registration and contact FSBPT.
About the Exam
The exam is a computer based exam (CBE).
The fee for taking this exam is $350.
The exam is 5 hours with a 30 minute orientation.
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Sample of topics covered:
Pathology
Adhesive Capsulitis
Diabetes Mellitus
HIV and AIDS
Anterior Compartment Syndrome
Hepatitis Virus
First degree AV Block
Myasthenia Gravis
Ischemic Heart Disease
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Bell's Palsy
Multiple Sclerosis
Pharmacology
Adrenergic receptors
Decongestants
Cephalosporins
Anti-viral Drugs
Aspirin
Opiods
Cholinergic Drugs
Uricosurics
Anti-thyroid Drugs
Anti-gout Drugs
Methylxanthines
Miscellaneous
Dix-Hallpike maneuver
Dementia
Hawthorne effect
Codman's Pendulum Exercises
Wheelchair ramp Construction
Fall risk factors
Ethical Decision Making
Types of Validity
Phantom Pain
Manic Depression Disorder
Types of Anxiety Disorders
Pediatrics
Birth injuries and Newborns
Acne
Iron Deficiency Anemia
CHF in Children
Sickle Cell Anemia
ATNR
Beta Thalassemia
Eating Disorders
STNR
Vision Development
Freud, Erikson, and Piaget
AND A LOT MORE...
Immune System
Primary Immune Responses
Secondary Immune Responses
CDC Prevention Isolation Guidelines
Key Antibiotics
Risk Factors of Infection
Phagocytosis
Chickenpox
Nosocomial Infections
Types of Cytokines
Auto-Immunity
Virchow's triad
Anatomy/Physiology
Adenohypophysis
Respiratory Control Center
Spine Anatomy
Special Tests
Q angle
Spinal Tracts
Receptor Types
Types of Clavicle Fractures
Right vs. Left Lung
Muscle Hypertrophy
Nuchal Rigidity
Medical Testing
Babinski's reflex
The Brunnstrom Scale
Manual Muscle testing
Romberg's test
Level of Consciousness
Mental Exam
TB testing
DTR grading
Normal Lab Values
Hyperkalemia
Glascow Coma Scale
Gait/O&P
Stance and Swing phases of Gait
Levels of Amputation
Gait Cycle by Joint Position
Quadrilateral Socket
Transfemoral Socket
Gait Deviations
Fitting crutches
Posterior Leaf Orthosis
Shoe Inserts
Heel Modifications
Thermoplastic AFOs
