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National Physical Therapist Assistant Examination — NPTAE

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Description

Taking the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) is an important step toward receiving your physical therapist (PT) or physical therapist assistant (PTA) license. Here you'll find everything you need to know about the NPTE from start to finish:

Certifying Organization

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

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Details

If significant education or training is needed? Unknown
If significant work experience is needed? Unknown
Is an exam required? Yes
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

Related Programs

21 Physical Therapist Assistant programs on Career School App.

Keiser University

Physical Therapist Assistant

Associate Degree

AccreditedOn-CampusFinancial Aid
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Lakeland, FL
Next start
Nov 23, 2026
Duration
20 Months
App fee
$55
Tuition
$12,908 / Semester
Keiser University

Physical Therapist Assistant

Associate Degree

AccreditedOn-CampusFinancial Aid
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Fort Myers, FL
Next start
Nov 23, 2026
Duration
20 Months
App fee
$55
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Institute of Technology

Physical Therapist Assistant

Associate Degree

On-CampusFinancial Aid
Clovis
Clovis, CA
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Rolling enrollment
Duration
75 Weeks
App fee
None
Tuition
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Institute of Technology

Physical Therapist Assistant

Associate Degree

On-CampusFinancial Aid
Redding
Redding, CA
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
75 Weeks
App fee
None
Tuition
$33,150 for the Program
Keiser University

Physical Therapist Assistant

Associate Degree

AccreditedOn-CampusFinancial Aid
Melbourne Campus
Melbourne, FL
Next start
Nov 23, 2026
Duration
20 Months
App fee
$55
Tuition
$12,908 / Semester
Keiser University

Physical Therapist Assistant

Associate Degree

AccreditedOn-CampusFinancial Aid
Miami Campus
Miami, FL
Next start
Nov 23, 2026
Duration
20 Months
App fee
$55
Tuition
$12,908 / Semester
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Suggested because National Physical Therapist Assistant Examination applies to Physical Therapist Assistants. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.

Related Careers

Physical Therapist Assistants

Other Certifications from Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

National Physical Therapist Examination (NPTE)
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