Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

FSBPT will be closed Wednesday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.

Get ready for our eye-opening June Regulatory Hour on Administrative and Criminal Expungements! Don't miss out on important insights on June 20 at 4 pm ET. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/pEnS50Sh8jk

Special thank you to the CAO Physical Therapy & Sports Performance Center for allowing us to film in their California, Maryland clinic. Our collaboration to augment the video library supports our mission to protect the public by providing a method to analyze movement for competent physical therapy practice.

FSBPT will be closed Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day.

Learn how to register for the NPTE if your school is not CAPTE accredited:

The NPTE in Sixty Seconds: Registering for Non-CAPTE Candidates

Do you know you need to take the NPTE but are not sure where to start? Watch our series of short videos "The NPTE in 60 Seconds" https://ow.ly/WGye50RBtar

Join our team! FSBPT is seeking a Chief Financial Officer who is smart, energetic, passionate, and results-focused. https://ow.ly/lxgB50Rj12p

FSBPT has delayed the NPTE fee increase until after 2027. This means candidates will pay the current rate of $485 for both the NPTE-PT and NPTE-PTA until the end of 2027. https://ow.ly/9xi050R7yyb

Are you preparing to take the NPTE? Look no further than the NPTE Candidate Handbook. This comprehensive resource has everything you need to successfully register, sit for, and obtain the results of the exam. Visit our website for free resources! 💪📚👩‍⚕️

Stay up to date with the latest news and regulatory updates in the world of physical therapy education with The Faculty Newsletter published by FSBPT! https://ow.ly/Xk8T50R7xA8

Need help navigating the NPTE registration process? Access your Journey Map on the FSBPT website to guide you through each step! 🗺️

Join our team! We currently have two open positions:
CUSTOMER SUPPORT ANALYST
COMMUNICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR

Learn more about these positions and our competitive benefits package: https://ow.ly/CB8I50QWCmb

Our homepage got a refresh! Check it out and see the sleek new look! www.fsbpt.org

Read the latest Faculty Newsletter https://ow.ly/bFkP50QSGm4

Come work with us and help advance public protection. We are currently looking for a Customer Support Analyst to join our team! https://ow.ly/VC9N50QNMmh

FSBPT will be closed Monday, February 19, in observance of Presidents’ Day.

At ? Visit us at booth 7033! Learn about the NPTE and how we advance our mission of public protection.

Read the January News Brief! Learn about our new resource directories, upcoming webinars, and available grants. Also, share your ideas for sessions at the Annual Education Meeting!

https://ow.ly/G6AT50QuYa7

FSBPT will be closed Monday, January 15, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Not long ago, the entry of major retail pharmacy chains into primary care was viewed as a threat to traditional healthcare providers. However, a series of financial difficulties, leadership changes, staffing shortages, and the recent bankruptcy filing by Rite Aid have forced CVS Health, Walgreens Boots Alliance, and others to scale back their primary care initiatives.

Altogether, the nation's top three pharmacy chains plan to shut down nearly 1,500 underperforming stores, according to HealthLeaders Media: https://ow.ly/gApu50QmFxE

Google lobbies to deploy AI across the healthcare spectrum. How will Washington respond? Politico reports: https://ow.ly/nIeq50Qmymx

Get involved in the new year: learn, grow, write—be an NPTE item writer!

Item writing for the NPTE is a great way to gain expertise in crafting multiple-choice questions, share your knowledge of the profession, work with and learn from colleagues, and have fun! We will share more information about the 2024 workshops soon.

If you or someone you know would like to participate in an Item Writing Workshop, learn more and apply at https://www.fsbpt.org/Secondary-Pages/Volunteers/Volunteer-Opportunities/NPTE-Opportunities or send an inquiry to Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

FSBPT > Secondary Pages > Volunteers > Volunteer Opportunities > NPTE Opportunities Item writers and exam committee members share their expertise to contribute to the creation of the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE®), which helps ensure that only competent individuals are licensed as PTs and PTAs.

FSBPT will be closed Monday, January 1, in observance of New Year’s Day.

FSBPT's Q4 Faculty Newsletter feature article, "This Quarter's Question," is full of great resources covering the 2024 NPTE redesign. Tap in to learn more: https://ow.ly/jtJG50QmxZT

The FSBPT December News Brief is now available! Get a preview of what's coming up in the new year: https://ow.ly/aKoe50QmeHa

December FSBPT News Brief - Volume 25, No 12 Plan for the New Year! Model Practice Act Moment Key Resources for Understanding the 2024 NPTE Redesign Available Funding Opportunities Upcoming Webinars Scam Alert Reminder Send Us Additional Recipients FSBPT Forum: CBA: We Are the Fifty-Three Spotlight on Member Resources: FS

In a post-COVID world, telehealth is a new standard method of care.

Learn how it has impacted physical therapy in FSBPT’s resource, "Telehealth in Physical Therapy," now available in a quick four-page summary: https://ow.ly/hfwh50Qm9TA

FSBPT will be closed Monday, December 25, and Tuesday, December 26, in observance of Christmas Day

Join us in Boston right before for an in-person NPTE Workshop for Educators! https://ow.ly/VLax50QhT7Y

The FSBPT Fourth Quarter Faculty Newsletter is now available! Discover this quarter's question, the details of the February 2024 Workshop for Educators, PEAT product survey results, and more. It's all here: https://ow.ly/YSvR50Qi2Gi

Faculty Newsletter 2023 Fourth Quarter Do your students have questions about the PT Compact that you feel ill-equipped to answer? How confident are you teaching about the PT Compact, a major policy initiative that will impact careers? If you have been avoiding adding the PT Compact to your curriculum due to a lack of knowledge, there is....

FSBPT has been dedicated to enhancing the National Physical Therapy Examinations (NPTE) by incorporating new item types to better evaluate entry-level physical therapy knowledge. Some of these efforts have already been implemented, while others will be effective in 2024.

We have compiled numerous resources to help you understand these important changes, available in our most recent News Brief: https://ow.ly/9epG50QgwGe