As per our respective organizations definitions, the term continuing competence means the following. No new vendor registrations to aptitude are being approved. The federation of state boards of physical therapy fsbpt, and request a transfer of your exam score. To learn more about the future focus of the fsbpt continuing competence initiative, please read this forum article. Federation of state boards of physical therapy, alexandria, va. The computerbased npte and cle are administered by fsbpt through prometric. Individuals applying for initial pt or pta licensure in texas will need to take the tx jam as a licensure requirement. Thats why fsbpt developed the npte candidate handbook, an essential source of information for those individuals who are preparing to take the physical therapist or physical therapist assistant licensure exams and in some cases, state jurisprudence exams. Requirements for licensure by endorsement foreign educated. In the spring of 2016, fsbpt compiled and analyzed data on textbook use by entrylevel physical therapist pt and physical therapist assistant pta students.
Click on the topics below to find general information about the continuing competence initiative. Federation of state boards of physical therapy 124 west street south, third floor alexandria, va 22314 phone 703299. You must register directly with, and pay the required fees to, the federation of state boards of physical therapy fsbpt to take the national physical therapy examination npte or request a score transfer. National physical therapy exam npte practice test 2020. Take the fsbpt nptept practice test on our free desktop or mobile exam prep app and study fsbpt nptept exam questions anywhere, anytime. National physical therapy exam npte the npte is used to evaluate the capability of licensure candidates who have graduated from either an accredited physical therapy program or comparable nonaccredited program. Mcgrawhills npte national physical therapy exam, second edition.
Npte books therapy exam prep prepare for the npte online. Federation of state boards of physical therapy 7 hrs today we issued candidates who had registered for the april pt or pta exam a new authorization to test letter for their npte examination with an eligibility window of may 1 may 31. Click on the link for your states website and search for information on enforcement, discipline, or complaints. What fsbpt has to do federation of state boards of physical therapy 124 west south street, third floor alexandria, va 22314. The federation of state boards of physical therapy fsbpt. If you are a npte candidate, peat user or licensee and need to register for an exam, transfer a score, request a score report or check your status, please go to our services. January, april, july and october since i was graduating in may of 2016, i knew that i wanted to be completely finished with my pt licensure exam so that i could begin practicing in june. Graduate from an accredited pt or pta program register online for the npte andor cle directly with the federation of state boards of physical therapy fsbpt at the same time you submit your application to the ptbc.
As an fsbpt member, we hope you will find this area useful. One of the best ways to prepare for the national physical therapy examination npte is by taking a practice exam. This pocket notes provides condensed information on lab values, oxygen and ventilation tables. Federation of state boards of physical therapy home. It provides all the information a candidate will need. Note some states may have earlier application deadlines.
Knowing details such as how to register, what to expect on the day of the test and what to expect afterwards should be as much a part of a students test preparation as studying the content outlines of the national physical therapy exam npte itself thats why fsbpt developed the npte candidate handbook, an essential source of. Fsbpt will continue to monitor the evolving situation and provide updates physical therapy licensure compact find out about an fsbpt initiative to reduce regulatory barriers to physical therapy services. This notification explains the procert subscription refund policy. Ga licensees view this video demo to document your dry needling license and activities all activities that were certified by the aptitude system will retain their certification status through the expiration. If you have a complaint, you must use the instructions and complaint form designated by your state.
Enter your fsbpt id and click send email to receive a link to reset your password. Forgot username or password please enter the email address linked to your account below. Contact a state board follow the process in your state. To protect the public by providing service and leadership that promote. Federation of state boards of physical therapy posts. Download pocket preps free pt exam mobile test prep app to study anytime, anywhere for the physical therapy license nptept. An excellent book, i used it to study for my comprehensive exams as well as the. It is your responsibility to ensure your jurisdiction has what it needs to approve you to sit for the npte by this date. Purchased a product including peat or an exam registration from fsbpt. The tool was developed in partnership with the federation of state boards of physical therapy federation. This open book twenty 20 question multiple choice exam is included with the application for licensure forms. Please read this important announcement concerning the discontinuation of aptitude on december 31, 2019 as of september 9, 2019 no new vendor account registrations will be approved. The federation of state boards of physical therapy.
Federation of state boards of physical therapy 124 west street south, third floor alexandria, va 22314. Articles in the fsbpt forum reflect our commitment to our mission by increasing awareness and knowledge of. Npte candidate handbook an essential source of information. Fsbpt s vision is that state licensing boards and fsbpt will achieve a high level of public protection based upon a strong foundation of laws and regulatory standards in physical therapy, effective tools. Pro cert is a program of the federation of state board of physical therapy fsbpt. Use the form to the left to retrieve your fsbpt id. Questions items for the npte are written by physical therapists and physical therapist assistants representing a broad range of practice. I decided to sit for the npte pt boards exam in april of my 3rd year of pt school. Board of physical therapy rules chapter 3 section 1 a xi yes reference. Federation of state boards of physical therapy 124 west south street, third floor alexandria, va 22314. In the spring of 2016, fsbpt compiled and analyzed data on textbook use by entrylevel physical therapist pt and physical therapist assistant pta students in education programs in the united states.
If you fall into one of these categories, you have an fsbpt id and should click the forgot your fsbpt id link to retrieve your fsbpt id. Its membership comprises the 53 jurisdictional physical. Continuing education hourscontinuing competence units requirements. Exam registration and information physical therapy board of. I purchased this study book after i had exhausted the three exams which came with scott giles scorebuilders book and two versions of the peat from the fsbpt. Therapy exam prep prepare for the npte nptae online. Go to licensing authorities contact information to contact your states physical therapy licensing authority. Articles in the fsbpt forum reflect our commitment to our mission by increasing awareness and knowledge of regulatory healthcare issues and solutions. Exam registration and information physical therapy board. Therapy exam prep offered resources that i could not find anywhere else. Click on the link for your states website and search for information on enforcement. For many years, apta and the federation of state boards of physical therapy fsbpt have discussed and collaborated on continuing competence.
Exam results are reported to the wisconsin licensing board. The mission of fsbpt is to protect the public by providing service and leadership that promote safe and competent physical therapy practice. Welcome to option administered by the federation of state boards of physical therapy fsbpt log in to option using the email address used for registration, and the transaction id sent in your email confirmation. Fsbpt developed the practice exam and assessment tool peat, a timed, computerbased, multiplechoice practice exam for npte candidates. If you have already passed the national exam and are applying for licensure in this state you must contact the exam administrator, the federation of state boards of physical therapy fsbpt, and request a transfer of your exam score. Fsbpt is not responsible for the privacy statements or other content on web sites outside of the fsbpt and fsbpt family of web sites. Apta and fsbpt joint communication on continuing competence. Register online for the npte andor cle directly with the federation of state boards of physical therapy fsbpt at the same time you submit your application to. Fsbpt federation of state boards of physical therapy. No part of this website may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing from the federation of state boards of physical therapy. Register online with the fsbpt for the npte or check the status of your existing fsbpt registration by visiting if you are. Physical therapy fsbpt npte exam specialize in physical therapy exam preparation for the fsbpt npte exam.
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