Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) · NPTE-PTA Test Content Outline, Version 1.2, dated September 28, 2023, effective January 2024; currently linked by FSBPT as of October 15, 2026. The assigned workbook label maps to the physical therapist assistant examination within the NPTE program, rather than a separate certification.

This original 20-question sample covers selected topics across the outline. It does not reproduce official exam questions or cover every tested topic.

• FSBPT: General Information
• FSBPT: NPTE Content
• NPTE-PTA Test Content Outline, Version 1.2
• NPTE-PTA Test Content Outline, effective January 2024
• National Physical Therapy Examination Candidate Handbook
• NIAMS: Osteoarthritis—Diagnosis, Treatment, and Steps to Take
• OpenStax: Nervous System Control of Muscle Tension
• Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation: Proper Body Alignment
• AAOS: Knee Conditioning Program
• APTA: Physical Therapist Management of Parkinson Disease Clinical Practice Guideline
• ANPT: Clinical Pearls from the Updated Vestibular Hypofunction Rehabilitation CPG
• PVA: Evaluation and Management of Autonomic Dysreflexia and Other Autonomic Dysfunctions
• CDC: Signs and Symptoms of Stroke
• CDC STEADI: Measuring Orthostatic Blood Pressure
• American Heart Association: How Do Beta Blocker Drugs Affect Exercise?
• CDC: About Venous Thromboembolism
• NPIAP: Pressure Injury and Stages
• NIDDK: Low Blood Glucose
• National Cancer Institute: Lymphedema and Cancer
• AAOS: How to Use Crutches, Canes, and Walkers
• Electrophysical Agents: Contraindications and Precautions
• CDC: Clinical Safety—Hand Hygiene for Healthcare Workers
• APTA: Direction and Supervision of the Physical Therapist Assistant
• CDC: Principles of Epidemiology—Measures of Association
• AAOS: Sprains, Strains, and Other Soft-Tissue Injuries
• NIAMS: Rheumatoid Arthritis
• NIAMS: Exercise for Your Bone Health
• NIH: Multiple Sclerosis
• NIDDK: Preventing and Treating Diabetic Neuropathy
• American Thoracic Society: Field Walking Tests
• FDA: Pulse Oximeters
• NHLBI: Heart Failure Symptoms
• NIDDK: The A1C Test and Diabetes
• NIDDK: Treatment for Constipation
• NIDDK: Definition and Facts for Bladder Control Problems
• CDC STEADI: Medications Linked to Falls
• APTA: Documentation of a Visit
• CDC Field Epidemiology Manual: Analyzing and Interpreting Data
• ANPT: Clinical Practice Guidelines for Peripheral Vestibular Hypofunction—Reference for Rehabilitation Professionals
• NIDDK: Symptoms and Causes of Constipation
• NIDDK: Kegel Exercises
• NIDDK: Diabetes and Foot Problems
• CDC: Standard Precautions for All Patient Care
• APTA: Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapy Profession