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Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist Assistant Program Handbook

Physical Therapist Assistant Handbook

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION

The following documents provide more information on the program and immunization or certification requirements.

Links to resources for the physical therapist student:

Visible Body Anatomy App

Cohort Lab Schedules

Clinical Education

Thank you to our Clinical Partners and Instructors for offering your time and energy to help educate our PTA students!
We really appreciate all your hard work.

This Clinical Education tab hosts specific clinical information that may not be in the Program Handbook or is presented differently than in the Handbook. The PTA Program Handbook is available on this web page's “Program Handbook” tab. This resource intends to help orient you to more specifics related to the clinical education portion of our Program. This will never replace our regular communication with you! Should you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please get in touch with your Clinical Education Coordinator.

About the National Physical Therapy Examination
The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) administers the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE), the examination that every graduate of a physical therapy or physical therapist assistant education program must pass to become a licensed physical therapist or licensed/certified physical therapist assistant (or to regain licensure/certification if lapsed) in the United States (US). Foreign-educated candidates who wish to become licensed in the US must also take and pass this examination.
American Physical Therapy Association
Website of the American Physical Therapy Association, with access to news, patient care, and advocacy information.
Cyber PT
A comprehensive physical therapy resource for patients, physical therapy professionals, and students.
The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy
The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy develops and administers the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) for both physical therapists and physical therapist assistants in 53 jurisdictions – the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. These high-stakes exams assess the basic entry-level competence for first time licensure or registration as a PT or PTA within the 53 jurisdictions.
Medbridge Education
Medbridge offers continuing education courses, webinars, exam prep courses, and patient education in physical therapy.
Move Forward
Move Forward: Physical Therapy Brings Motion to Life is a respository of physical therapy information tailored for a general audience. This site is provided by the American Physical Therapy Association.
PEDro
PEDro is the Physiotherapy Evidence Database. PEDro is a free database of over 34,000 randomised trials, systematic reviews and clinical practice guidelines in physiotherapy. For each trial, review or guideline, PEDro provides the citation details, the abstract and a link to the full text, where possible.

Physical Therapist Assistant Practice Exams

Learning Express is a free tool available for Rasmussen students to access Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) practice exams and other learning resources.

How do I register for my free Learning Express account?

Click here to learn how to register for a Learning Express account.

How do I log into Learning Express to access PTA practice exams?

Physical Therapist Assistant Practice Exams (learningexpresshub.com)

For a printable version click the link below.

Guide to access PTA practice exams

National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE)

The National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) for Physical Therapist Assistants is an essential part of the licensing process. You can see more information about the NPTE at the link below:

Exam Candidates
This page from the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) describes the steps to take to become a licensee.

Flashcards are a fabulous way to test your knowledge and identify where you may need additional practice. For tips on how to create and effectively use flashcards, watch the quick 10-minute video below. For resources to create your own flashcards, click here or check out the links below the video.

Flashcard Machine
StudyStack Flashcards: Medical
Poke-A-Muscle
Poke-A-Muscle is designed to help the learning of the major superficial muscles of the body. Hunt for muscles with an x-ray scanner and poke the right muscles with your finger. There are 10 stages in all that will challenge most students of anatomy.
Whack-A-Bone
Whack-A-Bone will lead you toward an instinctive knowledge of the major bones of the body. Build up, scan and whack the arm, leg and core. When that has been perfected, scan the entire skeleton and finally, whack Harold silly.

Mobile Apps

Med Term Scrabble
Med Term Scrabble is a free game that lets you test your knowledge of Medical Terminology. Challenge yourself to attain perfect accuracy, or race for the best time possible.
Medical Terminology
A quick medical terminology reference app.
Merriam-Webster apps
In addition to all the definitions from Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, the app offers voice search, synonyms, antonyms, example sentences, Word of the Day, and more.

American Physical Therapy Association
Minimum Required Skills of Physical Therapist Assistant Graduate at Entry Level