What do I get?

• Two timed examinations with the “look and feel” of the actual physical therapist (PT) exam or physical therapist assistant (PTA) exam. Each practice exam can be taken one time. Practice exam questions have been developed by experienced clinicians and item writers in the same format as the NPTE.
  • One retired NPTE form that will give you an estimated NPTE score based on previously used items.
  • One practice form that will give you an estimated NPTE score based on a score linking process. If you purchased PEAT between September 2012 and June 2014, the current practice consists of items from the version of PEAT you already purchased.
  • An exam interface that is very similar to the interface used for the NPTE, including the same exam navigation options and section and break timing.
  • The ability to select timing options if you plan to take the NPTE with a timing accommodation.
  • The ability to mark items for later review.
  • The ability to strike through text (e.g., to eliminate incorrect response options).
  • The ability to pause your exam if you are interrupted or cannot take the exam in one sitting.
• An immediate, online performance report in that is very similar to the NPTE Performance Feedback Reports to see how well you did on the practice exam and to show you what you need to study.
• Access to completed examinations in “study mode”, which provides:
  • Rationales explaining the reasons behind the correct answers;
  • References for further research; and
  • The ability to review questions by right/wrong, marked/unmarked, content area, body system, or section.
• The option to start either exam first.
• Supplemental materials to download and print. These are yours to keep. You can also purchase printed copies of these materials for an additional $55 if you choose not to download them. The supplemental materials include information about NPTE construction, tips on how to use the test blueprint and PEAT in your exam preparation, and more.
• As much time as you need to review the supplemental materials; your access days are not counted until you log onto the first practice examination.
• The ability to log on and off at will—the computer will remember your place.
• The opportunity to request additional access time at a discounted rate.
• The ability to print a certificate of completion if required by your school or jurisdiction.

What does my computer need to enable me to use PEAT?

• PEAT is compatible with most browsers. We cannot ensure that PEAT will work with all versions of browsers and all versions of operating systems. If you experience difficulty, consider trying to relaunch PEAT in one of the following browsers: Internet Explorer 10 or 11, the latest version of Firefox and Chrome and Safari on the PC. We will update this list when additional browsers and operating systems become available.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader installed and operational (downloadable free from the site).
• 2 MB of free hard disk space.
• 32 MB of RAM.
• 56K connection to the Internet or faster; slower connections can be used but with decreased performance.
• You must allow “pop ups.” If your internet service provider or web browser has a “pop up blocker”, you will need to disable it.

What are the costs associated with PEAT?

• PT PEAT - $99 (60 day access)
• PTA PEAT - $99 (60 day access)
• Extension of time - $50 (15 day extension)
• Printed supplemental materials - $55*
• You must have the time available to utilize PEAT for the access time you have purchased. Once you log onto the website and start your first practice exam, we cannot refund your money.

*When you purchase PEAT you have access to download and print the supplemental materials free of charge. If you prefer to have FSBPT send you a printed version, there is a $55 fee. Only candidates who have registered for PEAT can purchase the supplemental materials. Refunds will not be issued after the supplemental materials have been mailed.

How does PEAT compare with exam review materials?

• It is the only practice and assessment tool that comes to you from the people who develop, maintain and administer the NPTE. You can rely on the format and questions to give you a feel for the real thing.
• It provides you with immediate and automatic scoring for your timed, online practice examination.
• You receive a detailed performance report by content area and system.
• Rationales and references provide you with the resources to increase your knowledge.
• You get a clear picture of your knowledge base and what you most need to study.