How to study & prepare National Physical Therapy Examination

Choosing a career line to earn living is the fundamental concern of all. There are numerous vocations but one has to judge his/her inclination for the right job that would bring peace and prosperity. Physiotherapy is one domain that is rewarding in terms of both peace of mind and financial security. Physiotherapy is associated with the power of healing. Patient's physical ailments and pains are alleviated and their muscle movement is maximized using manual therapy, therapeutic exercises and electro-physical modalities. It doesn't matter if you have completed a master or doctor of physical therapy, you must pass the Physiotherapist Exam to become a fully qualified and licensed practitioner. The Physiotherapist Exam is given by the Federation of National Physical Therapy Examination and is designed to determine if you have the minimum required knowledge to safely practice physical therapy. If you don't pass the Physical Therapy Exam you can't practice, so here is what you need to do to make it easy.

STEP 1: Familiarize Yourself: The Physical Therapy Exam is a 5 hour computer based exam that consists of 5 sections, each containing 50 multiple choice questions. You are marked on how many questions you answer correctly and do not get penalized if you answer incorrectly. To pass you will need to score more than 600 out of a possible 800. If you fail you can retake the exam 3 times in a 12 month period. You can find all this information in detail through the Candidate Hand Book.

STEP 2: Register: Contact the licensing authority in the state or jurisdiction in which you want to practise then go to the Npteff website to register. There are deadlines for application and set dates to take the exam, so be sure to check the dates.