About NPTE-PTA Exam Prep
An independent practice platform for the National Physical Therapy Examination for Physical Therapist Assistants (NPTE-PTA) exam - real questions across every exam domain, each with a plain-language explanation.
What's on the NPTE-PTA exam
The National Physical Therapy Examination for Physical Therapist Assistants (NPTE-PTA) exam is organized into 14 knowledge domains. It has 180 questions and is completed in 4 hours. Each domain makes up a different share of the exam, so the most efficient way to prepare is to know where the weight sits and practice accordingly:
- Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Systems16.7% of the exam
- Musculoskeletal System25.5% of the exam
- Neuromuscular & Nervous Systems22.2% of the exam
- Integumentary System3.8% of the exam
- Metabolic & Endocrine Systems3.7% of the exam
- Gastrointestinal System1.1% of the exam
- Genitourinary System1.1% of the exam
- Lymphatic System1.8% of the exam
- System Interactions4.6% of the exam
- Equipment, Devices, & Technologies6.4% of the exam
- Therapeutic Modalities4.5% of the exam
- Safety & Protection4.9% of the exam
- Professional Responsibilities2.2% of the exam
- Research & Evidence-Based Practice1.4% of the exam
Every practice question on this site is organized across these 14 domains, so your study tracks the real exam structure instead of guesswork. As you answer, the per-domain analytics surface the areas still costing you points, so your review goes where it moves your score.
What we believe good exam prep looks like
Realistic practice beats passive reading. Every question is written to mirror the style and difficulty of the real exam, with a clear explanation of why the right answer is right and the others aren't.
Your weak spots should find you. Domain analytics, mistake review, and re-drilling are built in, so study time goes where it moves your score.
Pricing should be simple. One payment for a fixed access window matched to your exam date. No subscription, no auto-renewal, and 10 free questions to try before you spend anything.
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