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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions
  • Can I purchase additional full mock exams if I’ve already purchased the CPTE Essentials course?
    • Yes you can, if we have availability.
    • Mock Exams purchased after you register will be $475 + tax
    • Buying them when you register allows us to plan better and saves you money
  • Can I rely only on the material on your course, or should I buy textbooks?
    • We are confident that this course provides the knowledge and preparation you need to be successful on the CPTE. Between the manual, classroom videos, handouts, quizzes, workbooks, live sessions, and mock exams, we estimate that the course covers approximately 90% of the content you are likely to encounter on the exam. The remaining 10% represents the enormous breadth of physiotherapy knowledge that may not even be mastered completely over many years of clinical practice.
    • It is very common to walk out of the exam feeling like you overstudied. In reality, only about 5–10% of everything you studied will appear on your specific exam. The challenge is that no one knows which 5–10% will be tested. Every exam (eg. March vs May) is a different combination of questions, so the only way to be prepared is to build a broad foundation of knowledge rather than trying to predict what will appear.
    • For this reason, we generally do not recommend spending significant time studying from additional textbooks or resources unless there is a specific topic in the course that you would like to understand in greater depth. If you need clarification, you can:
      • Look up the topic using a reputable textbook, online resource, or educational video (e.g., YouTube).
      • Bring your questions to one of our live sessions, where we’d be happy to discuss them.
    • No one can predict exactly which topics will appear on your exam. Rather than trying to know everything, focus on developing a strong understanding of the core concepts covered throughout this course. If you do that, you’ll be well prepared for whatever combination of questions appears on exam day.
  • How many full mock exams can I purchase?
    • As of now, we have two (both are in the Mastery Plus course)
  • Can I contact you if I have questions?
    • Yes! You can expect the same level of service that PT Exam Prep is known for. Just email us and we will send your question to our content expert and get back to you within three business days (usually much quicker though!).
  • How long should I prep?
    • We explain this very well in the course. There are so many factors to take into consideration when planning your study plan, but in general, we say about 5-6 months.
  • Are the live sessions recorded?
    • Yes, they are then uploaded to the classroom to view.
    • What’s included in the weekly live sessions?
      • One Oral Prep session (practice cases + reasoning) and one Written Prep session (question dissection + exam strategy).
    • How many live sessions are there per week?
      • 2 (1 Oral + 1 Written focused sessions). Every week the days/times change so we can accommodate as many student’s schedules as possible, as we have students join us from all over the world.
    • Each includes teaching + Q&A (all recorded).
  • What happens if I fail the exam?
    • You and I will meet and discuss what went wrong and how to move forward.
    • If you purchased the Mastery or Mastery Plus, you will have access to materials until you pass.
    • If you purchased the Essentials, you can buy a Full Day Mock Exam to upgrade to Mastery.
  • What are the Full Mock Days like?
    • You’ll complete a 2.5 hour oral exam with 30 minutes of feedback.
    • Your session will be recorded and you will be given the link to rewatch your session.
    • You will have access to the recording for 30 days.
    • After your oral exam you will take a 2.5 hour written mock exam.
      • If you’d prefer to take your written exam on a different day, you can do that.
  • How much feedback do I get on my mock exams?
    • Oral mocks are conducted by one of PT Exam Prep’s teacher.
      • You will receive 30 mins of personalized feedback and strategies on how to improve your performance.
      • Recorded feedback will be sent ot you after your oral exam.
    • Written mocks include marking keys for you to review
  • What is your refund policy?
    • You can view it here. Once you purchase a course, we have a strict no refund policy.
  • Can I select the time for my Full Day Mock CPTE?
    • Yes, you’ll be able to select your oral exam time from the available time slots.
    • The written exam is available in your mock exam classroom and can be completed immediately after your oral exam to replicate the actual exam experience. The written exam can be found in your mock exam classroom and can be done anytime—including right after you oral exam—to simulate the full exam experience.
  • Do you offer payment plans?
    • Yes, you can view the flexible installment plans at the checkout through Klarna and Affirm.
  • How do I know which package is best for me?
    • Send me a email here or book a time to chat with me. I’d like to help you select the best option for you. You can also check out our course comparison to see what is best for you.