NPTE^® Workshop for Educators

There will be one NPTE Workshop for Educators held in 2019

This workshop is currently full. Waitlist registration below.

Date: October 5-6, 2019

Location:
Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport
6225 West Century Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90045

Workshop fee: $595

Purpose:
This workshop is designed to provide educators with an increased knowledge of the National Physical Therapy Examination program, which may benefit their program and students.

Objectives:

• How to write better multiple-choice questions for your exams that follow the same format as the NPTE
• How to statistically analyze your test questions to determine if they are good questions
• How the NPTE is developed from content outline through scoring
• How to prepare your students for the test administration experience
• How to interpret and use your school pass rate reports
• And much more.

REGISTRATION PROCESS
This class is currently full. Please use the following link to register for the waitlist: 

https://survey.fsbpt.org/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=764K392

• Remember to make your own travel and lodging arrangements
• Hotel block information will be released as soon as it becomes available and will be posted on this page and in the online registration.

Tentative Daily Agenda
Saturday, October 5, 2019: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Receive expert psychometric training on writing multiple-choice test questions that more accurately test your students' understanding of the material.

• Learn to use item statistics to analyze items that you use on your exams
• Understand the characteristics of "good" multiple-choice test questions
• Review the barriers to writing good test questions
• Practice writing test questions and receive feedback on your practice questions

Sunday, October 6, 2019: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Review NPTE test development.

• Review the steps used to construct the NPTE
• Review the psychometric principles used to develop "high stakes" exams
• Review what students need to know about applying for and taking the NPTE
• Review the analysis of PT and PTA practice and how it is used to update the NPTE
• Receive assistance with interpreting school reports
• Discuss the issue of cheating
• Discuss your questions, concerns and issues regarding the NPTE

Additional Information
Participants should bring a laptop or mobile device on which to write items and take notes. Participants should also consider bringing a textbook to use when writing items.
Participants will be given materials on a USB flash drive. Printed materials are available at a fee of $45.

Refunds Policy:
Refunds will be issued for conditions of hardship at the discretion of the FSBPT’s Board of Directors. A refund process fee may be assessed.
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