Opportunity to Serve on the 2023 NPTE Standard Review Task ForcesAPTA Home Health was asked by a representative from the Federation of State Boards for Physical Therapy (FSBT) to forward the information below. They are in dire need of PTs and PTAs with home health experience to help with the exam standard setting process that is this summer. Participants will enjoy giving back to the profession in a meaningful way and collaborating with colleagues. FSBPT will be funding travel costs for attending the Standard Review Workshops, which will take place in person at FSBPT offices in Alexandria, Virginia. Old Town Alexandria is a charming area to explore with close proximity to iconic sights in Washington, D.C. If you are willing to volunteer, please complete the brief survey below. Additionally, if you know PT or PTA clinicians or educators who would be interested in this type of work, please share this information with them. Prior experience with exam development or as a volunteer with FSBPT is NOT required or necessary to serve on these task forces. Apply Online (Deadline THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 2023) BackgroundIn 2022, the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) completed its latest analysis of the skills and knowledge needed by entry-level physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs) to practice safely and effectively. From this practice analysis, FSBPT developed new content outlines for the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE). These updated content outlines are currently being used to develop new forms for the 2024 PT and PTA examinations. The next step will be for a diverse panel of experts to review the passing standard and make any recommendations for revision to FSBPT’s Board of Directors. If approved, these will become the new passing scores for the PT and PTA exams beginning January 2024. 2023 Standard Review Task ForcesFSBPT will convene two task forces to participate in standard review workshops. The workshop for the PTA exam will be held June 2-4, 2023, and the workshop for the PT exam will be held July 7-9, 2023. Each task force will consist of 12-15 members. Participants are selected to be representative of the profession in terms of practice setting, area of expertise, geographic location, and other demographics. The standard review process will be facilitated by an external expert in setting standards for high-stakes tests. Both workshops will be held in Alexandria, Virginia. PT Task Force Criteria
Members of the PT Task Force must be licensed PTs in good standing with their jurisdictional board(s). PTA Task Force Criteria
Members of the PTA Task Force must be licensed PTAs or licensed PTs who have significant experience working with PTAs. All members must be in good standing with their jurisdictional board(s). Funding
FSBPT will cover all travel costs, including airfare/transportation, lodging, meals, and incidentals. Selection Timelines
FSBPT will only contact you if you have been selected. FSBPT will take steps to finalize the selection of task force members and notify nominees by the end of March. QuestionsIf you have questions about the standard setting workshops, please contact [email protected] and indicate “Standard Review inquiry” in the subject line. Thank you for your consideration! |