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TherapyEd’s two-day Prep Class creates a social learning atmosphere that is individual, responsive, immediate and dynamic. Our expert instructors motivate students to prepare for the NPTE and provide the best tools and resources to implement an efficient and successful study plan.
#1
PT Exam Prep Provider
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October 13–14
2026
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University of New Mexico
NPTE
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Albuquerque, New Mexico | On-Campus | |
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October 19–20
2026
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Trine University
NPTE
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Fort Wayne, Indiana | On-Campus | |
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October 31 – November 1
2026
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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
NPTE
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St. Augustine, Florida | On-Campus | |
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November 7–8
2026
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Rockhurst University
NPTE
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Kansas City, Missouri | On-Campus | |
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November 14–15
2026
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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
NPTE
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San Marcos, California | On-Campus | |
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November 14–15
2026
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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
NPTE
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Austin, Texas | On-Campus | |
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November 14–15
2026
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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
NPTE
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Miami, Florida | On-Campus | |
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November 16–17
2026
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Mount St. Joseph University (Eastern Time Zone)
NPTE
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Online Course | Online | |
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November 21–22
2026
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Azusa Pacific University
NPTE
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Azusa, California | On-Campus | |
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November 21–22
2026
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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
NPTE
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Dallas, Texas | On-Campus | |
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November 21–22
2026
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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
NPTE
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Online Course | Online | |
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December 4–5
2026
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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
NPTE
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San Marcos, California | On-Campus | |
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December 7–8
2026
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Wingate University
NPTE
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Wingate, North Carolina | On-Campus | |
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December 8–9
2026
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Cleveland State University
NPTE
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Cleveland, Ohio | On-Campus | |
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December 10–11
2026
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Hardin-Simmons University
NPTE
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Albilene, Texas | On-Campus | |
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December 12–13
2026
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Radford University Carilion
NPTE
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Roanoke, Virginia | On-Campus | |
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December 12–13
2026
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Northwestern University (Central Time Zone)
NPTE
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Online Course | Online | |
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December 20–21
2026
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Columbia University Medical Center
NPTE
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New York, New York | On-Campus | |
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January 7–8
2027
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University of Jamestown
NPTE
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Fargo, North Dakota | On-Campus | |
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January 11–12
2027
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Seton Hall University (Eastern Time Zone)
NPTE
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Online Course | Online | |
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January 16–17
2027
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Gannon University (Eastern Time Zone)
NPTE
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Online Course | Online | |
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January 21–22
2027
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Governors State University
NPTE
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University Park, Illinois | On-Campus | |
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January 21–22
2027
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University of Rhode Island
NPTE
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Kingston, RI | On-Campus | |
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February 13–14
2027
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Marshall University (Eastern Time Zone)
NPTE
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Online Course | Online | |
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February 19–20
2027
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University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
NPTE
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San Antonio, Texas | On-Campus | |
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March 18–19
2027
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Louisiana State Univ Health Sciences Center in New Orleans
NPTE
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New Orleans, Louisiana | On-Campus | |
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April 3–4
2027
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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
NPTE
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San Marcos, FL | On-Campus | |
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April 4–5
2027
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Mercer University
NPTE
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Atlanta, Georgia | On-Campus | |
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April 10–11
2027
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University of North Georgia
NPTE
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Dahlonega, Georgia | On-Campus | |
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April 12–13
2027
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Charleston Southern University
NPTE
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North Charleston, South Carolina | On-Campus | |
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April 19–20
2027
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Langston University (CLOSED COURSE – LU STUDENTS ONLY)
NPTE
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Langston, OK | On-Campus | |
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May 15–16
2027
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University of Michigan-Flint
NPTE
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Flint, MI | On-Campus |
📅 Two-Day Format
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Course Agenda
What to expect over two days.
A structured, intensive review covering every system tested on the NPTE — plus critical reasoning and test-taking strategy.
Schedule may vary depending on course questions. We are committed to answering all questions, which may extend the schedule.
Our Instructors
Taught by leaders in the profession.
TherapyEd instructors are Program Directors, Professors, Clinicians, and Fellows — consistently rated “Excellent” by course participants nationwide.
Alysha Walter
PT, DPT
Alysha Walter
PT, DPT
Dr. Alysha Walter is a PT Tutor for TherapyEd and has over 14 years clinical experience in acute and critical care settings at two different hospitals. She earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Cleveland State University in 2010 and completed a Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Residency through the VA Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI in 2015. Additionally, she has been a board-certified clinical specialist in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary PT (CCS) since 2016. Dr. Walter also has 6 years of experience in full-time teaching within an entry-level DPT program at Walsh University. She is passionate about helping students and has years of both clinical and teaching experience. She has published in peer reviewed journals and presented at local, state, and national conferences. She makes difficult cardiovascular, pulmonary, and acute care topics easy to understand and loves providing real world examples and supporting students as they master the material. Areas of expertise: Cardiac, Pulmonary, Vascular, Acute Care, Organ Transplantation.
Angelique Dirkes
PT, DPT, MS
Angelique Dirkes
PT, DPT, MS
Dr. Dirkes is a Senior Instructor for TherapyEd and received her degree in Physical Therapy at the Haarlemse Academie voor Fysiotherapie, in The Netherlands. After graduating in 1983, she worked in rehabilitation, private practice and sports medicine, and instructed nursing students in the areas of anatomy and physical therapy. Angelique also served as the physical therapist for the Spanish National Field Hockey Team in Barcelona, Spain. She received her Masters Degree in 1993 and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2004 at the Massachusetts General Institute of Health Professions in Boston. Since coming to the United States in 1988, Angelique Dirkes has worked as a physical therapist in the areas of pediatrics, rehabilitation and Home Care. She is currently a supervising physical therapist at a home care agency in the Boston area and an instructor at MGH.
Cathy Lane
PT, DPT, MS
Cathy Lane
PT, DPT, MS
Dr. Lane is a Senior Instructor for TherapyEd and a clinically based Physical Therapist with hospital, private practice, and home care experience. She graduated from Simmons College and received her Masters in Physical Therapy from Northeastern University in 1982. She has worked at teaching hospitals in the U.S. and England, and has been in supervisory and training positions working with acute care and outpatient orthopedic patients. Currently, Dr. Lane is working in a Sports Medicine Clinic and consulting for the VNA. She is an active member of the APTA, serving as the Massachusetts Chapter President, and served on the Legislative Committee and Political Action Committee.
Edward Kane
PT, PhD, ATC
Edward Kane
PT, PhD, ATC
Dr. Kane is a Senior Instructor for TherapyEd and a Professor for the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences at San Diego, CA. He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst (Zoology), a Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Duke University, a Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy and Diploma of Clinical Specialization in Musculoskeletal Disorders from the University of Southern California, and his PhD in Education/Sports Medicine from the University of Virginia. He is a retired Captain from the United States Navy. One of his assignments was as Associate Professor of the U.S. Army Baylor University Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy and adjunct professor for the US Army Orthopaedic & Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship from Aug 2001 through Aug 2005. He is also an active member of the U.S. Olympic Sports Medicine Committee and has had numerous USA team assignments. In addition he serves as a manuscript reviewer for the American Journal of Sports Medicine, the Journal of Athletic Training and the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics.
Judith Hershberg
PT, DPT, MS
Judith Hershberg
PT, DPT, MS
Dr. Hershberg is a Senior Instructor with TherapyEd. She received her physical therapy education at Boston University. She was Director of Physical Therapy at the Boston University Medical Center for many years and is currently the owner of the Boston Center for P.T. & Sports Medicine, a private practice. She has been actively involved in the APTA serving in many capacities and is currently the Chair of the Massachusetts Chapter Political Action Committee. Dr. Hershberg’s current interests include sports medicine and occupational health. She is an adjunct professor at the Boston University School of Medicine.
Laura Smith
PT, DPT, MTC, FAAOMPT
Laura Smith
PT, DPT, MTC, FAAOMPT
Dr. Smith is an Instructor for TherapyEd and an Assistant Professor and Coordinator of the Orthopedic Post Professional Certificate Program at the University of Michigan-Flint. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Trinity Christian College and a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. She has earned her manual therapy certification and is a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists. Dr. Smith has extensive teaching experience in entry-level, post-professional and continuing professional education. She continues to practice in the clinic to supplement her teaching, privately servicing a wide range of clients including collegiate and professional athletes. Additionally, she is pursuing her PhD in Adult Education with research interests in interprofessional education and orthopedic manual therapy. Dr. Smith is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists serving on several task forces and committees.
Patrick K. McGinty
PT, DPT
Patrick K. McGinty
PT, DPT
Patrick K. McGinty, PT, DPT is an instructor for TherapyEd and the editor of TherapyEd’s PTA Examination Review and Study Guide. Dr. McGinty earned a Bachelor of Science from the United States Military Academy at West Point and served on active duty in the U.S. Army for five years before attending the University of Illinois at Chicago to earn a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. He completed an orthopedic residency at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and is a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist. Prior to teaching at Cleveland State University, Dr. McGinty served as a physical therapist at Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation and Sports Therapy specializing in orthopedics and the development of a multidisciplinary chronic pain program emphasizing cognitive behavioral therapy and pain neuroscience education. Dr. McGinty is also an onsite reviewer for the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education accreditation board. He has presented as a featured speaker at the Ohio Physical Therapy Association annual scientific symposium and the Cleveland Clinic Sports Health Summit. In addition, he speaks at community outreach events concerning public health and chronic low back pain. Dr. McGinty’s professional interests include pain neuroscience education, orthopedics, chronic pain, wellness promotion, and decreasing the over-medicalization of society.
Raymond Siegelman
PT, DPT, MS
Raymond Siegelman
PT, DPT, MS
Dr. Siegelman is President Emeritus of TherapyEd and served as President since the company’s founding in 1988. With Dr. Susan O’Sullivan, he is co-author of the National Physical Therapy Examination Review & Study Guide. Dr. Siegelman received his physical therapy education at Columbia University, College of Physicians & Surgeons in New York City, Boston University and the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions. He was a member of the faculty in the physical therapy programs at Boston University and then at Northeastern University for ten years. Between 1977 and 1988 he also practiced in the area of sports physical therapy. From 1982-1987, Dr. Siegelman was the Executive Director of the APTA of Massachusetts. He has also held the position of Chief Delegate, Delegate and Chairman of the Eastern District of the Massachusetts Chapter of the APTA. He has served on and chaired many committees at the district, chapter and national levels of the American Physical Therapy Association. In 2005, Dr. Siegelman received the Kessler Memorial Award from the APTA of Massachusetts.
Scott W. Shaffer
PT, PhD, ECS
Scott W. Shaffer
PT, PhD, ECS
Dr. Shaffer is an Instructor for TherapyEd and serves as a Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Texas State University. He is a retired Colonel from the US Army, serving in a variety of roles, including Chief of Army Physical Therapy, Dean of the Graduate Programs at the U.S. Army Medical Department Center & School, and former director and professor at the US Army Baylor University Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy. Dr. Shaffer completed his PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences with a focus in adult neurological disorders from the University of Kentucky in 2007 and has served as the director of physical therapy in various assignments, including deployments to Bosnia and Iraq. He is an author on numerous peer reviewed publications and has lectured extensively on neurologic and orthopaedic assessment. He is also an investigator on various research projects to include studies examining injury risk screening, and the influence of neuromusculoskeletal injury on postural stability and physical performance.
Steven G. Lesh
PT, PhD, AT Ret.
Steven G. Lesh
PT, PhD, AT Ret.
Dr. Steven Lesh is an Instructor for TherapyEd and the founding program director of the hybrid DPT program at the University of Charleston in West Virginia. He earned his Bachelors of Health Science Degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Missouri, completed a Master’s Degree in Public Administration through Arkansas State University, and received his Ph.D. in Organization and Management through the Business School at Capella University. Dr. Lesh successfully completed the requirements to earn the Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialist credential from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) in 1999. He has extensive clinical experience in sports medicine, neurological rehabilitation, orthopedics, acute care, long term care, and home health and also has significant experience in administration. Current research interests include the impact of new technologies on the learner, pain sciences, and anatomical sciences linking cadaveric dissection learning in health science education. Areas of expertise: Study strategies, Study schedules, Anatomy, Prosthetics/Amputee Management, Sports Physical Therapy, Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion Management.
Susan O’Sullivan
PT, EdD
Susan O’Sullivan
PT, EdD
Susan O’Sullivan, PT, EdD is Professor Emerita at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell and co-author of the foundational text, Physical Rehabilitation. She was an Instructor and Assistant Professor at Boston University and then an Associate Professor and Professor at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell, serving as department chair from 2002-2008. She received her B.S. and M.S. in Physical Therapy degrees, as well as her Ed.D. in Human Development (with a specialization in psychomotor development and motor learning), from Boston University. She has co-authored several textbooks, most notably “Physical Rehabilitation,” which is the most widely used textbook by DPT programs and has been translated into five languages for world-wide distribution (Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese). She has also co-authored “Improving Functional Outcomes in Physical Rehabilitation” and the National Physical Therapy Examination Review and Study Guide. While at UMass Lowell, Dr. O’Sullivan taught neurological and geriatric physical therapy courses, receiving awards for her instructional abilities. Most notably, she was the 2012 recipient of the Excellence in Neurologic Education award from the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy.
Suzanne Giuffre
PT EdD
Suzanne Giuffre
PT EdD
Dr. Giuffre is an Instructor for TherapyEd and is the Department Chair and an Associate Professor at Cleveland State University. She earned her B.S. in Physical Therapy from Daemen College, her Advanced Masters of Science in Neurological Physical Therapy from Temple University with an emphasis in Pediatrics, and her EdD in Higher Education Administration from the University of Pittsburgh. Prior to becoming the Director at Cleveland State University she served as the Director of Clinical Education at Youngstown State University for 16 years. She has been an educator in Physical Therapy since 1999. Dr. Giuffre currently publishes in the area of Population Health and the impact of PT. Areas of expertise: Pediatrics, Integumentary, and Lymphatic Systems. For NPTE preparation, she specializes in developing Effective Study Strategies, Analyzing Exam Results, and Personalized Study Plans.
Thomas G. Sutlive
PT, PhD
Thomas G. Sutlive
PT, PhD
Dr. Sutlive is an Instructor for TherapyEd and Professor for the U.S. Army-Baylor University Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy in San Antonio, Texas. Additionally, he is an adjunct professor for the U.S. Army-Baylor University Doctoral Fellowship in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy. He earned his B.A. in Physical Education and Religion from the College of William and Mary, his Masters of Physical Therapy from the U.S. Army-Baylor University Graduate Program, and his Ph.D in Anatomy/Physical Therapy from Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Sutlive is a retired Colonel from the U.S. Army, having served 23 years on active duty. He is an author of numerous peer reviewed publications and is actively engaged in research, which focuses on examination and intervention strategies for a variety of neuromusculoskeletal disorders. Areas of expertise: Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy, Practice exam/NPTE score analysis.
Vince Lepak
PT, DPT, MPH
Vince Lepak
PT, DPT, MPH
Dr. Lepak is a Senior Instructor for TherapyEd and an Assistant Professor in the Division of Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. He has been teaching for the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center since 1993 and working with International Educational Resources since 2001. In 1989, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy and in 1994 a Master of Public Health. Dr. Lepak completed his DPT at Massachusetts General Hospital Institutes of Health Professions in 2004. Clinical experiences include working in acute care, home health, long-term care, geriatric assessment, outpatient orthopedics and wound care. He is a certified wound care specialist through the American Academy of Wound Management. Clinical and teaching expertise includes wound care, manual therapy (peripheral & spine), modalities, geriatric assessment, physical therapy licensure preparation and webpage development. Dr. Lepak served for six years on the Oklahoma State Licensure Committee; Chair for 2 years. Nationally he worked for the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy and was a Delegate to the American Physical Therapy Association for the State of Oklahoma. He has a wife, daughter and a dog. An avid soccer player and his favorite web site is http://www.quackwatch.org/.
About the Course
Two days that focus your entire study plan.
TherapyEd’s two-day Prep Class creates a social learning atmosphere that is individual, responsive, immediate and dynamic. Updated every year and offered both live online and on-campus, the course works for first-time and repeat test takers alike. Audience Response Clickers provide immediate feedback and create an even more dynamic Prep Class.
Your Path to Success
- Create a study plan that works for you
- Analyze practice questions to understand the reasoning behind correct answers
- Assess your strengths and weaknesses across every exam category and domain
- Demonstrate improved critical reasoning and confidence for the NPTE
All students are welcome to register for any course unless indicated as “closed.” After the course, keep the momentum going with our free weekly Online Office Hours — a benefit of taking the TherapyEd preparation course.
What’s included
The NPTE Review & Study Guide — the #1 best-selling guide with three full online practice exams and our AI Learning Assistant shipped as soon as you register.
Weekly Online Office Hours – to help keep prepare even after the course is finished.
TherapyEd Guarantee
Take the course again — anywhere, anytime — for free.
Our goal at TherapyEd — our mission — is to help students pass their licensure exam the first time. Unfortunately, although almost everyone who takes our course passes the NPTE the first time, sometimes life intervenes and a student does not pass. We know this is difficult, disappointing, disheartening — and expensive!
If you take our course and do not pass the NPTE, you can take the course again, anywhere, anytime, for free. Just look at the schedule of upcoming courses, pick one out, contact us, and we will register you for the course at no charge.
With our course guarantee, our Online Office Hours, the best-selling Review & Study Guide, our revolutionary AI-powered Learning Assistant, and rigorous practice questions, our commitment is to help students pass the exam and begin their professional careers. We hope all this will give you the confidence of our experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What to know before starting NPTE prep.
From choosing the right exam prep program to
understanding practice tests, study tools, and our revolutionary AI Learning Assistant, these answers help students prepare with confidence.
The PT and OT courses are each two full days. The PTA and OTA courses are one full day.
We recommend that students register at least 2 weeks prior to the course date for both In Person and Online courses. This allows us to better estimate the number of Course Manuals to provide for distribution at class or to ship to your home. If necessary, you can register up to the day or two before the course, however we cannot guarantee there will be enough Course Manuals available; in this case, we’ll ship the manual to your home address and you’ll receive it after the course.
Yes, because you have already bought the Review & Study Guide you can register for the course at the less expensive “Course without Guide” price. This way you do not end up buying the book twice when you take the course.
Because the FSBPT and NBCOT (the licensing and certification bodies) do not release the exams there is no way to precisely correlate the TherapyEd practice exams to the actual exams. Regardless of your score on the first practice test, the goal of these tests is to improve your score with each take. We give you the tools to learn test-taking skills and identify your areas of weakness, to best prepare you for exam day.
E-Books can be accessed through the TherapyEd website by clicking on the “E-Book” link at the top of the page, next to the shopping cart. You’ll be using the award-winning Vital Source eReader with built-in study tools including highlighting, definitions, text-to-speech, flashcards, note-sharing, and more. Your E-Book can be accessed with a computer, tablet, or phone.
We post all current courses on the website and we are always adding new courses as they are confirmed. If you cannot find an on-campus course near you, then you can take one of our live ONLINE courses. These courses appear on our course listing page. In addition, if you would like to set up an on-campus course, you can email us at info@TherapyEd.com and we can work to organize one near you.
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What NPTE candidates say
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