National Physical Therapy Exam

Changes in the board exam schedule have you worried? Hopefully this will clear up some confusion.

Starting 2011, the chance to sit for the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) changed from continuous testing to specific test dates offered about every 10 weeks. Upcoming dates for 2012 include:

· January 30

· March 29

· July 2

· July 31

· October 23

What can I do?

It is advised to submit the licensure application about 2 months prior to graduation and to sign up for the test early. Once signed up, you will remain on a pending list until the DOH receives notification from your school of your graduation.

The deadline for the registration for the exam is generally one month prior to the exam date. But it will not hurt to register even earlier.

https://pt.fsbpt.net/

Apply for an interim permit while you are waiting to sit the exam.

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=246-915-078

Getting Involved

HEY STUDENTS!

Thinking about attending the PTWA 2011 Fall Conference?

Whether this will be your first PTWA conference attendance or you are a veteran, there is an amazing line up to further your education. Make sure you plan to be in Tacoma at the conference on October 28-29, 2011.

Choose from:

An Introduction to Movement System Impairments with Carrie Hall, PT, MHS

Two day presentation of concepts and principles of the Movement System Impairment diagnostic classifications, developed by Shirley Sahrmann, PT, PhD, FAPTA and their relationship to mechanical musculoskeletal pain in the lumbopelvic-hip complex.

Watch a video preview at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Se6sXDilATo

Or

Limb Viability Management with members of Harborview Medical Center’s Limb Viability Team

Topics Discussed on Friday:

-Skin Care

-Prosthetic and orthotic interventions

-Management of wounds

- Edema and pain

-Contracture prevention

-Self-care and mobility training

-Practice related to surgical interventions

-Psychological adjustment and coping

Highly Effective Wound Care: From the Basics to the Cutting Edge with Tim Paine, PT, CWS, FCCWS

This Saturday course with provide attendees with clinically relevant, evidence-based information needed to provide high-quality wound care services.

Watch a video preview at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hb2bxZmUcME

Get the APTA Student early bird rate of $120 if you register before October 14, 2011.

For registration information or to register visit:

http://www.ptwa.org/Content/Conference/Conference.htm