In this issue:
Join us in Anaheim, California! The workshop will take place February 10–11, 2026, immediately preceding the APTA-CSM meeting. The workshop will include presentations from FSBPT staff and trainers on item writing, test construction, preparing students for the NPTE, registering for and taking the NPTE, and other relevant topics. There will also be time for one-on-one assistance from trainers and staff. Secure your spot and register now!
The web address for the FSBPT Member Portal has changed. This is the portal you would use to register for upcoming webinars and find important resources. (Please note, it is not the same as your educator login.)
If you are getting to the portal through the FSBPT website or recent emails, you should be fine! However, please update any personal bookmarks or saved links to ensure uninterrupted access to the portal. Please reach out if you have any questions or run into any problems.
The NPTE is designed to reflect the realities of modern physical therapy practice, and FSBPT does this by conducting regular practice analyses.
The latest analysis, the 2025 Practice Analysis, is now available on our website. This comprehensive report, prepared by HumRRO in collaboration with FSBPT, provides an in-depth analysis of the work activities, knowledge, and skills essential for entry-level physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.
The practice analysis serves as the foundation for ensuring that the NPTE remains a valid and reliable measure of competence. By examining current trends in physical therapy practice, this report helps guide updates to test specifications and item development, ensuring that the exam reflects the realities of modern clinical practice.
You can access the full report on our Ensuring Validity webpage.
FSBPT, in collaboration with HRRI, recently developed the Healthy Practice Resource. The Healthy Practice Resource is a confidential self-assessment tool with ten modules addressing critical areas, including emotional, mental, physical, and financial well-being. The modules also address work-related factors, such as practice climate and role support. It’s designed for self-reflection and resource connection, not for setting standards or influencing licensure decisions.
This tool offers a proactive approach that can equip students with strategies to manage stress, burnout, and workplace challenges. It can help them foster habits that support sustainable, healthy practice. Encourage your students to explore the Healthy Practice Resource at https://healthypractice.hrri.org/.
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!
The following workshops are tentative for 2026:
Basic
Regional
If you or someone you know would like to participate in an Item Writing Workshop, learn more and apply or send an inquiry to volunteer@fsbpt.org.
Visit the FSBPT website for information on a range of topics.
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If you have questions, challenges or ideas, we want to hear from you! FSBPT (703) 299-3100 | FCCPT (703) 684-8406 (Call FSBPT unless otherwise noted after name)
Contact Person
Title
Topics
William A. Hatherill
Chief Executive Officer
FSBPT issues
Susan Layton Rich Woolf
Chief Operating Officer Chief Professional Officer
General questions and feedback; research questions
Lorin Mueller, PhD
Managing Director of Assessment
Psychometrics, test development, and test construction
Christine Sousa
Managing Director of Exam Services
Exam administration issues, ADA
Jamie Nolan, FCCPT
Managing Director of the Foreign Credentialing Commission on Physical Therapy (FCCPT)
Foreign-educated graduates
School Reports: schoolreports@fsbpt.org
Practice Exam and Assessment Tool (PEAT): peat@fsbpt.org