Study Strategies for Standardized Physical Therapy Examinations
Presented by Eric Robertson
As students prepare to take specialty examinations in physical therapy, much of their time and focus is justifiably spent studying the content of the text they are taking, orthopaedics, sports, geriatrics, etc. However, just as important is to spend some time preparing for how to take the exam, and understanding its structure and design, as well as identifying and reducing the type and numbers of errors you make as a test taker. This course will review study tips for taking physical therapy specialty examinations through lecture and practice examples. By taking this course, you can optimize your chances of success!
Meet your instructor
Eric Robertson
Eric Robertson is an associate professor at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah, and an associate professor of clinical physical therapy at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California. Previously, he served as director of graduate physical therapy education for Kaiser Permanente of Northern…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. What’s in an Exam: Exploring the ABPTS OCS Examination
The structure and content of an exam is your playing field and the rules of the game. Understanding this and becoming familiar can help guide your study process, and help you during the examination itself.
2. Study Strategies and Common Test Taking Errors
Multiple choice questions are something almost every physical therapist has seen before, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get better at taking them! Studying correctly, learning how to identify your test-taking versus content mistakes, and having a clear strategy to study is critical for success!
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