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Physical Therapy Aide Exam Prep — Planned cards + Free Mock
Planned 60-card PT aide Anki (modalities assist, transfers, anatomy, ethics). 60Q / 75 min diagnostic live now (free 25-question version) — no national PT aide exam. ≠ NPTE / PTA.
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Exam version & sources
Physical therapy aide / PT tech competency (employer / state)— what this product is (and isn't)
- Exam version
- State practice act + employer policy — current year
- Official source
- APTA — physical therapist / PTA roles
- Last reviewed
- August 13, 2026
- What this covers
- Modalities assist; Safety & transfers; Basic anatomy; Ethics & scope
- Does not replace
- Independent study aid — it does not replace official Employers and, where applicable, state practice acts — no national certifier materials, practice exams, or required training.
Free practice test
Free Physical Therapy Aide Practice Test 2026 | 25Q Free
Physical Therapy Aide knowledge diagnostic — 60-question timed check (free 25-question version) with topic scoring and a readiness report before you buy the deck. It checks what you know; it is not a copy of the official exam format.
Take the free 25-question diagnosticSample cards
Documenting a modality the aide helped with should:
State what you set up and what the clinician did, honestly
A patient with a new total hip and a posterior precaution:
Must follow the clinician's listed motion limits — the aide does not invent ROM
If a patient asks 'am I getting better?' the aide should:
Defer progress opinions to the PT/PTA
Product facts
- Cards
- Planned
- Coverage
- Modalities assist; Safety & transfers; Basic anatomy; Ethics & scope
- Format
- .apkg
- Price
- Coming soon
- Checkout
- Waitlist
- Exam cycle
- Current exam cycle
- Delivery
- Digital download (planned)
Coverage by exam topic
| Topic | Exam weight | Cards |
|---|---|---|
| Modalities assist | Diagnostic topic (equal mock share — not official domain weight) | Planned |
| Safety & transfers | Diagnostic topic (equal mock share — not official domain weight) | Planned |
| Basic anatomy | Diagnostic topic (equal mock share — not official domain weight) | Planned |
| Ethics & scope | Diagnostic topic (equal mock share — not official domain weight) | Planned |
Exam facts
Physical therapy aide / PT tech competency (employer / state)
There is no single national physical therapy aide exam. Hiring and competency checks are employer- and state-specific. Aides are unlicensed assistive personnel who work under a PT or PTA and do not independently evaluate patients, progress a plan of care, or deliver skilled modalities. UniPrep’s check is a 60-question / 75-minute knowledge diagnostic (free 25-question version). Independent prep. Not the NPTE and not a PTA exam.
- Questions
- No national published Q-count — UniPrep diagnostic is 60 multiple-choice
- Time
- No national published clock — UniPrep diagnostic is 75 minutes
- Passing score
- Set by employer/state; UniPrep diagnostic target 70%
- Delivery
- Employer onboarding / in-service; not a national computer exam
- Administered by
- Employers and, where applicable, state practice acts — no national certifier
Knowledge domains and weights
| Domain | Official weight |
|---|---|
| UniPrep buckets | Modalities assist, safety/transfers, anatomy, ethics/scope — 15 each |
What changed in the current exam cycle
- Do not treat this as NPTE or PTA exam prep.
- Aides do not independently apply ultrasound/electrical stimulation or progress exercise.
High-yield facts (commonly tested)
- No national PT aide exam. UniPrep: 60Q / 75 min / 70%.
- Work under PT/PTA direction. Do not evaluate or progress the plan.
- ≠ NPTE and ≠ PTA.
Common Physical therapy aide / PT tech competency (employer / state) questions
Straight answers to the questions candidates usually search before buying prep or booking the exam.
Is there a national physical therapy aide exam?
No. Competency is employer- and state-specific. UniPrep’s check is a 60-question / 75-minute knowledge diagnostic (free 25-question version), not a license exam.
Is this the NPTE or PTA exam?
No. The NPTE is for PT and PTA licensure. This check is aide-scope only. Matching Anki is planned.
Verify current exam fees, scheduling, and administrative details at www.apta.org/. Independent study aid — not official exam material.
More about Physical Therapy AideStudy tips, positioning, and how this deck compares
Physical Therapy Aide exam prep
Planned physical therapy aide Anki for modalities assist, transfers, anatomy, and ethics/scope. 60-question / 75-minute readiness check (free 25-question version) is live; there is no national PT aide exam. Not NPTE and not PTA.
Built for: Candidates preparing for the Employer / state PT aide rules Physical Therapy Aide pathway who want spaced repetition after a free timed readiness check.
Covers: Modalities assist; Safety & transfers; Basic anatomy; Ethics & scope.
- Spaced-repetition flashcards
- Planned exam-focused flashcards
- Topic coverage table on this page
- Linked 60-question practice test (free 25-question version)
How this deck compares
Job-quiz sites own volume. UniPrep wins when you want a timed 60Q aide-scope diagnostic (free 25-question version) plus a planned Anki waitlist — not NPTE or PTA licensure prep.
| Approach | Typical size | Tradeoffs |
|---|---|---|
| Free community decks | 1,000–3,000 |
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| Budget mega-packs | 1,000+ |
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| This deck | Planned exam-focused flashcards |
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Physical Therapy Aide study guide
What is inside
Planned **60** flashcards across modalities assist, transfers/safety, anatomy, and ethics/scope — the same four buckets as the free readiness check. Built for **PT aides / rehab techs**, not NPTE or PTA licensure.
Plan with the free Physical Therapy Aide mock (live now)
**Start:** Take the [60-question Physical Therapy Aide readiness check (free 25-question version)](/mock-exams/physical-therapy-aide-readiness-check) (75 minutes / 70% diagnostic). **Then:** Follow your clinic’s competency packet. **When Anki ships:** 15–20 cards/day on the weakest topic row only.
There is **no national PT aide exam**. Our mock is a 60-question knowledge diagnostic.
Pitfalls this deck targets (when live)
Candidates run ultrasound without a PT/PTA on site, progress loads off-plan, or treat swelling as a diagnosis.
What this does not replace
Employer competency or PT/PTA licensure. Anki is **planned**. Independent prep.
Physical therapy aide / PT tech competency (employer / state) & product FAQ
Is there a national physical therapy aide exam?
No. Competency is employer- and state-specific. UniPrep’s check is a 60-question / 75-minute knowledge diagnostic (free 25-question version), not a license exam.
Is this the NPTE or PTA exam?
No. The NPTE is for PT and PTA licensure. This check is aide-scope only. Matching Anki is planned.
Is there a free Physical Therapy Aide practice test?
Yes. Take the 60-question readiness check (free 25-question version) at /mock-exams/physical-therapy-aide-readiness-check. Your first UniPrep2Go mock, including this Physical Therapy Aide one, is a free 25-question timed diagnostic (any exam, Exam or Learn mode, no signup); full-length mocks and retakes run on the $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass — 5 attempts on any mock.
Is this official exam material?
No. Independent UniPrep2Go study aid — not affiliated with or endorsed by Employer / state PT aide rules.
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