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Preparing for the Examination
How can I prepare for the examination?
Preparation should involve review of the specific content areas within the content outline.
The content outline is provided within this handbook.
Since the examination is multiple choice and computerized,
candidates should make sure they are comfortable taking multiple-choice, computerized examinations.
Arranging to Take the NPTE
What are the steps for taking the examination?
Obtain registration materials from the licensing authority of the jurisdiction in which you are seeking licensure.
Some jurisdictions allow online registration.
If you have a documented disability, you may request special accommodations to take the examination.
Contact the licensing authority in the jurisdiction in which you are seeking licensure for details.
You must request special accommodations at the time you register.
Return completed registration materials, along with payment,
to the appropriate organization as identified on the instructions you received from the licensing authority.
If either the scannable registration or payment form is incomplete, it will be returned to you.
If you register online, you will not need to complete the scannable registration form or payment form.
The jurisdiction licensing authority will approve your eligibility and notify FSBPT.
FSBPT will send you an Authorization to Test" "letter containing instructions on how to schedule an appointment with Prometric.
Questions regarding registration processing may be directed to examregistration@fsbpt.org .
Schedule an appointment for the examination with Prometric.
You may schedule your appointment with Prometric by calling the number given in your
"Authorization to Test" letter or you may schedule online at www.prometric.com .
Sit for the examination at your chosen Prometric testing site.
You must sit for the examination within your 60-day eligibility period as indicated on the "Authorization-to-Test" letter provided by FSBPT.
If you do not sit for the examination or withdraw your registration within these 60 days,
you will be removed from the eligibility list and will be required to begin the registration process again.
Must I sit for the examination in the jurisdiction in which I am seeking licensure?
No. You may sit for the examination at any of the approximately 300 testing centers in the United States, U.S. territories and Canada.
You are not required to sit for the examination within the jurisdiction in which you are seeking licensure.
May I register to take the examination with more than one jurisdiction at the same time?
No. You may not register to take the examination through more than one jurisdiction at the same time.
If you submit registration forms for more than one jurisdiction,
FSBPT will process only the first registration form received and register you to take the examination for licensure in that jurisdiction.
Once you are registered in one jurisdiction, if you attempt to register with another jurisdiction at the same time,
examination registration fees that you submit to FSBPT will not be refunded.
If you do not pass the examination, you may register with the same jurisdiction or a different jurisdiction.
However, as before, you may register through only one jurisdiction to retake the examination.
What are my licensure and examination registration fees?
Fees vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
Please consult the materials provided by the licensing authority for more information on fees.
The NPTE registration form asks for a Social Security Number and I do not have one. What do I do?
We require a unique identification number in order for you to sit for the examination.
This should be your US Social Security Number.
If you do not have a Social Security Number, you can obtain one from the Social Security Administration web site or call 1-800-772-1213.
In rare cases where a candidate cannot obtain a Social Security Number, an Alternate Identification Number (AIN) may be obtained from FSBPT.
After you have filled out the application, mail it to FSBPT.
Your registration will not be processed without either a Social Security Number or an Alternate Identification Number.
Can individuals with disabilities be accommodated?
You must submit appropriate documentation of your request for special accommodations to the licensing authority
of the jurisdiction in which you are seeking licensure, at the time that you submit your initial application materials.
Only those candidates who have been granted approval from their licensing authority will receive special accommodations during testing.
For information about how to request special accommodations, you must contact the jurisdiction licensing authority
in which you are seeking licensure prior to registering to take the examination.
All Prometric testing centers are fully accessible and compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Making a Testing Appointment
What is Prometric?
Prometric is the name of the company that provides our computer-based testing services.
When may I take my examination?
You must sit for the examination within your 60-day eligibility period as indicated on your "Authorization to Test" letter provided by FSBPT.
You are strongly encouraged to call Prometric to make an appointment as soon as you receive notification from FSBPT that you are eligible.
Testing will be scheduled at the location and on the date and time of your choosing, if available.
If not available, alternate dates, times and/or locations will be offered.
What information must I provide when I schedule my examination with Prometric?
Scheduling can be done online at www.prometric.com/fsbpt once you have received your Authorization to Test (ATT) letter.
Prometric will always endeavor to accommodate your scheduling preferences as closely as possible.
Please keep in mind that it is in your best interest to schedule and test early in your eligibility period.
What are the acceptable forms of payment for the Prometric test center fee?
Payment for the Prometric test center fee may be made by credit card (Visa or MasterCard) or by direct debit to a checking account.
Payment information must be provided at the time you schedule your examination.
It is not possible to pay at the testing center.
To pay by credit card, you will be asked to provide a valid credit card number and expiration date.
To pay by direct debit to a checking account, you will be asked to provide bank information and a checking account number.
This information can be found on one of your blank checks.
Your credit card will be charged or your account debited, on the day of your examination.
The Prometric testing fee is payable to Prometric and therefore can only be refunded by Prometric.
Should I reconfirm my appointment before my testing date?
Yes. It is an excellent idea to confirm your appointment. To do so, you can check online.
Or you may call Prometric at 1-800-796-9857.
When you call, you will need the confirmation number provided when your appointment was scheduled.
You can reconfirm the date, time and location of your appointment using Prometric's automated system.
If you schedule online with Prometric at www.prometric.com you will automatically receive an email confirmation with your appointment information.
How will I find my local Prometric Testing Center?
There are three easy ways to get directions to your local Prometric Testing Center.
1) You may access directions through Prometric's Registration Center at 1-800-796-9857.
2) You may call a local Prometric Center and ask for directions.
3) You may obtain test center directions via the Internet. Once there, click on "Locate a Test Center."
Is the NPTE available at all Prometric test centers?
No. The NPTE is not offered at all Prometric test centers in the United States, nor is it offered overseas.
For a complete list of Prometric sites that offer the NPTE, visit Prometric's Web site.
Taken from FSBPT's Official Website.
fsbpt.org/index.asp
How can I prepare for the examination?
Preparation should involve review of the specific content areas within the content outline.
The content outline is provided within this handbook.
Since the examination is multiple choice and computerized,
candidates should make sure they are comfortable taking multiple-choice, computerized examinations.
Arranging to Take the NPTE
What are the steps for taking the examination?
Obtain registration materials from the licensing authority of the jurisdiction in which you are seeking licensure.
Some jurisdictions allow online registration.
If you have a documented disability, you may request special accommodations to take the examination.
Contact the licensing authority in the jurisdiction in which you are seeking licensure for details.
You must request special accommodations at the time you register.
Return completed registration materials, along with payment,
to the appropriate organization as identified on the instructions you received from the licensing authority.
If either the scannable registration or payment form is incomplete, it will be returned to you.
If you register online, you will not need to complete the scannable registration form or payment form.
The jurisdiction licensing authority will approve your eligibility and notify FSBPT.
FSBPT will send you an Authorization to Test" "letter containing instructions on how to schedule an appointment with Prometric.
Questions regarding registration processing may be directed to examregistration@fsbpt.org .
Schedule an appointment for the examination with Prometric.
You may schedule your appointment with Prometric by calling the number given in your
"Authorization to Test" letter or you may schedule online at www.prometric.com .
Sit for the examination at your chosen Prometric testing site.
You must sit for the examination within your 60-day eligibility period as indicated on the "Authorization-to-Test" letter provided by FSBPT.
If you do not sit for the examination or withdraw your registration within these 60 days,
you will be removed from the eligibility list and will be required to begin the registration process again.
Must I sit for the examination in the jurisdiction in which I am seeking licensure?
No. You may sit for the examination at any of the approximately 300 testing centers in the United States, U.S. territories and Canada.
You are not required to sit for the examination within the jurisdiction in which you are seeking licensure.
May I register to take the examination with more than one jurisdiction at the same time?
No. You may not register to take the examination through more than one jurisdiction at the same time.
If you submit registration forms for more than one jurisdiction,
FSBPT will process only the first registration form received and register you to take the examination for licensure in that jurisdiction.
Once you are registered in one jurisdiction, if you attempt to register with another jurisdiction at the same time,
examination registration fees that you submit to FSBPT will not be refunded.
If you do not pass the examination, you may register with the same jurisdiction or a different jurisdiction.
However, as before, you may register through only one jurisdiction to retake the examination.
What are my licensure and examination registration fees?
Fees vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
Please consult the materials provided by the licensing authority for more information on fees.
The NPTE registration form asks for a Social Security Number and I do not have one. What do I do?
We require a unique identification number in order for you to sit for the examination.
This should be your US Social Security Number.
If you do not have a Social Security Number, you can obtain one from the Social Security Administration web site or call 1-800-772-1213.
In rare cases where a candidate cannot obtain a Social Security Number, an Alternate Identification Number (AIN) may be obtained from FSBPT.
After you have filled out the application, mail it to FSBPT.
Your registration will not be processed without either a Social Security Number or an Alternate Identification Number.
Can individuals with disabilities be accommodated?
You must submit appropriate documentation of your request for special accommodations to the licensing authority
of the jurisdiction in which you are seeking licensure, at the time that you submit your initial application materials.
Only those candidates who have been granted approval from their licensing authority will receive special accommodations during testing.
For information about how to request special accommodations, you must contact the jurisdiction licensing authority
in which you are seeking licensure prior to registering to take the examination.
All Prometric testing centers are fully accessible and compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Making a Testing Appointment
What is Prometric?
Prometric is the name of the company that provides our computer-based testing services.
When may I take my examination?
You must sit for the examination within your 60-day eligibility period as indicated on your "Authorization to Test" letter provided by FSBPT.
You are strongly encouraged to call Prometric to make an appointment as soon as you receive notification from FSBPT that you are eligible.
Testing will be scheduled at the location and on the date and time of your choosing, if available.
If not available, alternate dates, times and/or locations will be offered.
What information must I provide when I schedule my examination with Prometric?
Scheduling can be done online at www.prometric.com/fsbpt once you have received your Authorization to Test (ATT) letter.
- Name of the examination (Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Jurisprudence/Law Exam)
- Where and when you would like to test (location of Prometric Center and desired date)
- Your Name
- Social Security Number or Alternate Identification Number
- Daytime telephone number
- Type of payment: credit card or direct debit
Prometric will always endeavor to accommodate your scheduling preferences as closely as possible.
Please keep in mind that it is in your best interest to schedule and test early in your eligibility period.
What are the acceptable forms of payment for the Prometric test center fee?
Payment for the Prometric test center fee may be made by credit card (Visa or MasterCard) or by direct debit to a checking account.
Payment information must be provided at the time you schedule your examination.
It is not possible to pay at the testing center.
To pay by credit card, you will be asked to provide a valid credit card number and expiration date.
To pay by direct debit to a checking account, you will be asked to provide bank information and a checking account number.
This information can be found on one of your blank checks.
Your credit card will be charged or your account debited, on the day of your examination.
The Prometric testing fee is payable to Prometric and therefore can only be refunded by Prometric.
Should I reconfirm my appointment before my testing date?
Yes. It is an excellent idea to confirm your appointment. To do so, you can check online.
Or you may call Prometric at 1-800-796-9857.
When you call, you will need the confirmation number provided when your appointment was scheduled.
You can reconfirm the date, time and location of your appointment using Prometric's automated system.
If you schedule online with Prometric at www.prometric.com you will automatically receive an email confirmation with your appointment information.
How will I find my local Prometric Testing Center?
There are three easy ways to get directions to your local Prometric Testing Center.
1) You may access directions through Prometric's Registration Center at 1-800-796-9857.
2) You may call a local Prometric Center and ask for directions.
3) You may obtain test center directions via the Internet. Once there, click on "Locate a Test Center."
Is the NPTE available at all Prometric test centers?
No. The NPTE is not offered at all Prometric test centers in the United States, nor is it offered overseas.
For a complete list of Prometric sites that offer the NPTE, visit Prometric's Web site.
Taken from FSBPT's Official Website.
fsbpt.org/index.asp
