Physical Therapists Board Exam 2013
The Physical Therapists Board Exam, also known as the Physical Therapists Licensure Examination, is a board exam facilitated by the Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy under the Professional Regulatory Commission to assess the competency of BS Physical Therapy graduates.
As per R.A. 1080, individuals who passed the board exam need not take the civil service exams to be eligible for the following positions:
- Physical Therapist
Review Courses for Physical Therapists Board Exam
There are review courses that you can take to prepare for the board exam. The content of these review courses may vary depending on the review centers, but they’re mostly based on the examination scope released by the Professional Regulatory Commission which includes:
- Anatomy Kinesiology, and Physiology – 30 %
- General Medical and Surgical Conditions – 25 %
- Physical Therapy Applications, Electrotherapy, Therapeutics Exercises, Principles of Rehabilitation, and Hydrotherapy – 45 %
TAKING THE EXAM
Licensure exams for BS Physical Therapy graduates are usually held twice a year. Below are the dates and testing centers for the 2013 Physical Therapists Board Exam:
| DATE | DAY/s PLACE | DEADLINE OF FILING |
|---|---|---|
| April 3 & 4 | Sun, Mon / Manila & Cebu | Jan. 18, 2013 |
| August 3 & 4 | Sat, Sun / Manila & Cebu | July 15, 2013 |
NATIONAL PASSING RATE
The table below shows the number of board passers in the Licensure Exam for Physical Therapists in the last 3 years:
| EXAM | EXAM TAKERS | BOARD PASSERS | PASSING RATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2012 | 884 | 469 | 53.05% |
| February 2012 | 610 | 308 | 50.49% |
| July 2011 (combined with Occupational Therapists) | 984 | 506 | 51.42% |
| January 2011 (combined with Occupational Therapists) | 627 | 310 | 49.44% |
| July 2010 (combined with Occupational Therapists) | 938 | 434 | 46.26% |
| January 2010 (combined with Occupational Therapists) | 542 | 230 | 42.43% |
