Allied health certifications · timed practice test · free 25-question / 31-minute diagnostic · Employer / state PT aide rules
Physical Therapy Aide Practice Test — 60 Questions (Free 25-Question Version)
Free 25-question diagnostic, then $5 for 5 full attempts · no signup
UniPrep2Go's free Physical Therapy Aide practice test is a 25-question, 31-minute timed diagnostic with a free topic report and answer review — no email, no account. The full mock is 60 questions / 75 minutes on the $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass (5 attempts on any mock).
Physical therapy aide assessments cover assisting licensed PTs/PTAs with prep, transfers, and clinic safety—scope is limited and state/employer-defined.
Official-source aligned. Topic weights, timing, and pass rules follow published Employer / state PT aide rules — no national exam outlines. Questions are original UniPrep2Go study aids — not leaked official items. Verify on the official site ↗
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- Questions
- 25 free · 60 full
- Time
- 31 min free · 75 min full
- UniPrep2Go readiness target
- 70%
- Domains
- 4
- Exam body
- Employer / state PT aide rules
- Status
- Live · free 25-question / 31-minute diagnostic
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
- October 4, 2026
- What this covers
- 60-question timed diagnostic (75 min; free 25-question / 31-min version) across 4 topic areas, with topic scoring and answer review. Official form: No national published Q-count — UniPrep diagnostic is 60 multiple-choice.
- Pass rule
- Official exam: Set by employer/state; UniPrep diagnostic target 70%. UniPrep2Go mock: 70% readiness target (not an official pass score).
- 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.
Allied health certifications · Employer / state PT aide rules
Physical Therapy Aide practice test
Free 25-question diagnostic · 31 min · full 60Q on Mock Pass
Sample Physical Therapy Aide practice questions
These sample items mirror the domains in the timed Physical Therapy Aide mock. Correct answers and explanations unlock inside the practice session.
Sample 1
A post-op patient asks the aide to skip the PT-ordered rest break and go straight to the next station so they can leave early for work. What should the aide do?
- A. Skip the rest if they sign a note taking responsibility for leaving
- B. Cut the rest in half as a compromise you think the PT would like
- C. Rebuild the stations into a harder circuit so they can leave early
- D. Keep the ordered rest and tell the PT about the request to skip
Sample 2
A patient is ready to stand from the wheelchair for gait as the PT directed. How should the aide use the gait belt?
- A. Buckle it snugly around the chair back to keep the patient seated until the PT arrives
- B. Loop it under both axillae and hoist the patient's full body weight to standing
- C. Use it instead of the ordered walker so the patient's hands stay free during gait
- D. Fasten it at the waist as trained and use it to guide, not to lift full weight
Sample 3
The PTA asked the aide to perform ice massage to a small lateral-epicondyle area after demonstrating the stroke. Midway, the patient says the skin feels dead and the area looks blotchy-white. What should the aide do?
- A. Continue because cold, then burn, then ache are the usual stages before numbness
- B. Stop at the two-minute mark regardless of skin, because that is a standard ice-massage cap
- C. Stop the ice, protect the skin, and get the PTA because sensation and color have changed
- D. Keep going while the skin is only pink, treating mild redness as proof the ice is safe
Sample 4
A rotator-cuff repair chart lists no active arm raise past 90°. The patient asks the aide to lift the involved arm straight overhead to hang a coat. What should the aide do?
- A. Lift all the way up; that 90° cap is a hip, not a shoulder, rule
- B. Move the jaw side to side instead, because the cuff holds the mandible
- C. Stay inside the written shoulder limit and get the PT; do not force overhead
- D. Push the arm behind the back; cuff rules only limit lumbar bending
Sample 5
The supervising PT left the building for a school visit. A follow-up patient is on the board for ultrasound that the PT usually delivers. The front desk asks the aide to “just run it so we do not cancel.” What should the aide do?
- A. Deliver the ultrasound alone using the card from the last visit so the slot is not wasted
- B. Have the PTA who is off-site on lunch text a thumbs-up, then start the unit
- C. Let the patient self-treat with the sound head while the aide watches from the doorway
- D. Hold ultrasound until a PT or PTA is on site to direct it; follow notify-and-reschedule steps
What is the Physical Therapy Aide exam?
Physical therapy aide assessments cover assisting licensed PTs/PTAs with prep, transfers, and clinic safety—scope is limited and state/employer-defined.
Administered by: Employer / state PT aide rules (official site ↗)
Official format: No national published Q-count or clock. UniPrep2Go session is a 60-question / 75-minute knowledge diagnostic (free 25-question version) for aide-scope safety — not NPTE and not PTA.
Who this exam is for
Clinic aides and rehab techs learning aide-scope safety — not PT/PTA licensure candidates.
How to prepare
Start with this free timed diagnostic to see which Physical Therapy Aide domains are weak, then review the published Employer / state PT aide rules — no national exam outline on the official site and drill missed topics with the linked Anki deck before exam day.
Confirm current fees, eligibility, and scheduling with Employer / state PT aide rules — no national exam before you book the real exam.
Topic outline
Core domains candidates usually study for Physical Therapy Aide: Modalities assist, Safety & transfers, Basic anatomy, Ethics & scope.
Modalities assist
Safety & transfers
Basic anatomy
Ethics & scope
About this free Physical Therapy Aide practice test
A timed 60-question / 75-minute knowledge diagnostic for physical therapy aide / PT tech scope — modalities assist, transfers, anatomy, and ethics. There is no single national PT aide exam. Aides work under a PT or PTA. Planned 60-card Anki waitlist. Not the NPTE and not a PTA exam.
Built for: Clinic aides and rehab techs learning aide-scope safety — not PT/PTA licensure candidates.
Topics on this practice test: Modalities assist, Safety & transfers, Basic anatomy, Ethics & scope.
- 60 timed multiple-choice questions
- 75-minute pacing target
- UniPrep2Go readiness target: 70% with topic breakdown
- Full answer review after you submit
Your first UniPrep2Go attempt is free: a 25-question timed diagnostic on any exam (Exam or Learn mode, no signup) with the full topic report. Full-length mocks and retakes run on a $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass (Gumroad license key): 5 attempts on any mock. After your score, join the linked Anki deck waitlist for the .apkg when it ships.
Join the Physical Therapy Aide Anki waitlistOfficial Physical therapy aide / PT tech competency (employer / state) facts
Structure and domain weights candidates verify against the certifying body before exam day.
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.
Verify current exam fees, scheduling, and administrative details at www.apta.org/. Independent study aid — not official exam material.
Physical Therapy Aide practice test — quick answers
Is there a national Physical Therapy Aide exam?
No. Hiring and competency are employer- and state-specific. UniPrep’s check is a 60-question / 75-minute knowledge diagnostic (free 25-question version). Aides work under a PT or PTA and do not independently evaluate or progress a plan of care.
Is this the NPTE or PTA exam?
No. The NPTE is for PT and PTA licensure. This check is aide-scope only. The matching Anki deck is planned, not a live product.
Is this an official Physical Therapy Aide exam?
No. This UniPrep2Go readiness check is independent practice — not a license exam and not FSBPT material.
Is there a free Physical Therapy Aide practice test?
Yes — your first UniPrep2Go attempt is free, and it can be this one: a 25-question / 31-minute timed diagnostic drawn by the same topic weights, a 70% readiness target, topic scoring, and a full answer review report. No signup, Exam or Learn mode. The full 60-question / 75-minute mock runs on the $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass (5 attempts on any mock).
How many free attempts do I get on this Physical Therapy Aide practice test?
One. Your first UniPrep2Go attempt is free: a 25-question timed diagnostic on any exam (Exam or Learn mode, no signup) with the full topic report. Full-length mocks and retakes run on a $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass (Gumroad license key): 5 attempts on any mock. Every attempt ends with the full topic report and answer review — the report itself is never paywalled.
How many questions are on this free Physical Therapy Aide practice test?
This UniPrep2Go practice test has 60 multiple-choice questions timed against a 75-minute target. The free first attempt is a 25-question / 31-minute diagnostic with the same topic weights; the full session runs on Mock Pass. There is no single national PT aide exam — hiring and competency are employer- and state-specific. Aides work under a PT or PTA and do not independently evaluate, progress a plan, or deliver skilled modalities. This check is a 60-question / 75-minute knowledge diagnostic (free 25-question version) — not the NPTE and not a PTA exam. Independent UniPrep2Go practice.
More FAQAdditional format, scoring, and disclaimer questions
- Why is the free Physical Therapy Aide practice test 25 questions?
- It is a diagnostic: 25 questions drawn by the same topic weights as the full 60-question mock — enough to rank your weakest topics, short enough to finish in 31 minutes in one sitting. With 1–6 questions per topic it is a quick read, not a verdict; for a full-length timed score, run the 60-question / 75-minute mock.
- What do I get for $5?
- The UniPrep2Go Mock Pass: 5 full timed attempts on any UniPrep2Go mock, including the 60-question Physical Therapy Aide session, in Exam or Learn mode. It is a one-time Gumroad license key that works on any device — no subscription. Every attempt ends with the full topic report and answer review.
- What score do you need on this Physical Therapy Aide practice test?
- The pass target on this practice test is 70%. Your report also breaks down performance by topic so you can see weak areas before the real exam.
- Who should take this Physical Therapy Aide practice test?
- Clinic aides and rehab techs learning aide-scope safety — not PT/PTA licensure candidates.
- Where can I take a Physical Therapy Aide practice test online?
- UniPrep2Go hosts the Physical Therapy Aide Practice Test — 60 Questions (Free 25-Question Version) at https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/physical-therapy-aide-readiness-check with a timed runner and full readiness report.
- Is this official exam material?
- No. This is an independent readiness diagnostic from UniPrep2Go. It is not official exam-board material and does not award certification or guarantee a passing score.
- What does the report show after the mock?
- Your report shows a pass/no-pass verdict with explanation, topic diagnosis, pacing notes, full question review with explanations, and a repair plan that links to the Anki deck waitlist for spaced-repetition practice when the .apkg ships.
- Where do the questions come from?
- Original UniPrep2Go local bank (Wave 3 quality).