NPTE: HOW MUCH DID IT COST? | Physical Therapy

Hi, I am a foreign trained physical therapist and I just passed my NPTE last August 2023 and I want to share how much it actually cost for us to be eligible, to prepare and sit for the exam.
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1. FCCPT - www.fccpt.org/
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4. PTOT Texas - ptot.texas.gov/
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[@iandon4891]

I’ve been very depressed for quite some time now because I don’t know how to start with NPTE but this girl right here just explained EVERYTHING I have to know! Just wow! She’s beautiful too so it’s so pleasant to watch! More of this pls!

[@dreaenrera3557]

That is so kind of you! And thank you for the comment, I’m glad I could help!

[@altheaphysiotherapist]

Thanks for this guys! Very informative and helpful for our future US PTs from the Philippines!! God bless you guys on the next journey to the States 🇺🇸

[@meowmeow12345-a]

This is SO HELPFUL. Planning to work in Texas too so thank you so much for this! Do you mind sharing what those 4 subjects are? I already took 2 subjects for NY but I've recently changed plans and decided to go to Texas instead (just like you guys hahaha)

[@nicolelumberio22]

This is very informative!! Thank you so much for sharing your experience!! 💗 this is such a big help 💗💟

[@aimeegucor8564]

Wow! Just the video i was looking for😍 Thank you so much for this! More power to you, Alessandrea👊

[@gleizageonzon3717]

Very informative!! Thank you so much for this!! 🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@alyssanotvaldez]

Waaah exactly what I needed to see!! Thank you for this ❤️

[@themartharamos8186]

Hello Ms. Drea, thank you so much for sharing. I just wanted to ask if how much did you pay for the credentialing. Since for me, it costs me around $1,500. Is it too much or it is just the same as yours?

[@TrishNovicio]

Hi Drea! Thanks for creating a very informative guide. I also watched the second series. I just have a question.. Do you need to be a DPT first before you can take NPTE? TIA :)

[@dreaenrera3557]

Hi Trish! Thank you for watching. For DPT, it was supposed to be required for 2020 but because of the pandemic, they are delaying it even until now. So currently, as far as i know, employers do not require it but it is preferred. But when we did our credentials evaluation, our credits in college were deemed "doctorate level". So I think for the exam, you just have to follow to minimum credit requirement for the state you choose which is different state to state. Hope that helps

[@lorjierocaberte3776]

@@dreaenrera3557 May I ask on which school po kayo sa philippines? Thank you!

[@dreaenrera3557]

@@lorjierocaberte3776 Velez po ☺️

[@saeve8428]

Hi! Thank you for sharing this video. I just want to humbly ask if you can share the list of requirements for the whole processing. I just passed the December 2023 local board exam, I am planning to take the NPTE and was aiming to enter Texas too but I don't know where and how to start😣.

[@yeddamarieventivingo4419]

same..

[@marianalucilagarcia9133]

Hi!! thank u so much for this video! Which FCCPT service did you sign in for? Just Educational Credentials Review or Type 1 Review for Immigration??

[@dreaenrera3557]

I signed up only for the Educational Credentials Review ☺️

[@kimberlyfranzybanez627]

More vids pls!!!

[@justanewaccount6646]

Hi! Thank you for the video! I just have a clarification re the validity of application. Do I need to finish all my deficiencies in time and take the exam before my FCCPT application expires right?

[@dreaenrera3557]

yes for the deficiencies. You have to finish all the units that you need. And for the exam, you cant take it until you finish fccpt credentialing po. Hope that helps

[@BBBie166]

@@dreaenrera3557dear what are the extra four subjects you took ?

[@navneetchatha8297]

Very Informative Video! I will be getting Masters in Physiotherapy degree from a UK university this year. I am interested in applying to US as an International Physiotherapist. Could you please let me know that whether FCCPT would consider my education in UK as equivalent to US Physiotherapist/Degree or not? If I apply in New York State do you think they will consider it as an equivalent or they might ask me to take additional courses? Plz let me know......

[@dreaenrera3557]

Hi, unfortunately I cannot give you a direct answer for this. It will really depend on the evaluator. Im also not familiar with the UK curriculum if they are similar to the US curriculum just like our schools here in the Philippines. But what I do know is PT graduates from my school are considered on par with UK Physiotherapy degree. Also, I highly suggest to find someone with the same curriculum as yours who did FCCPT before doing the evaluation. This will prevent you from doing the evaluation again, saving you money. Hope that helps!

[@Raven-gw6ov]

Hello ma’am Drea! I would like to ask how you proceeded with the online application for Texas. I have already submitted a letter of no SSN thru email (it is written in the form that it can be sent thru email). However, information such as SSN and driver’s license in the US are being asked in the application. How were you able to proceed with it? Sorry I had to ask you. I’ve already sent a few emails to the Texas board for inquiries, but they aren’t responding :( Thank you!

[@giannalouise-mm5gc]

Hi, Ms. Drea! I just have a question. Did you created a FedEx account in order for you to ship out your documents? Or you just went to a FedEx store then give out your documents?

[@dreaenrera3557]

just went to fedex and shipped it straight

[@richardsepe6506]

Hello maam drea, may I ask po about dun SWU class nyo po. Online class po ba tinake nyo? How did you come up po what subjects to take to match the lacking units? Did you start with credentialing then SWU enrollment po? Or vice-versa

[@dreaenrera3557]

yes online! And this is prob not a very solid advice but we had batch mates who successfully did the process first, we just asked them what the subjects were! And again bcuz we had batch mates who did it first, we knew the subjects we need to take to be sufficient before we do the credentialing. So yes, we took the subj first and did the credentialing after. Hope that helps

[@dreaenrera3557]

But we actually had more subjects/units extra that we took and didnt need so we also kinda wasted a bit of money on subjects we enrolled and ended up not needing! So that was the trade off for just following ppl too!

[@dummy03only33]

Hi, thanks for this video. Very interesting and and informative. Although, I have a question. Can I take a US PT licensure exam if I'm not licesed PT in the Philippines? Thanks

[@dreaenrera3557]

Hi! It actually depends on which state you apply for. There are some states that require you to be licensed in your home country like Texas. While there are also other states that don’t. Don’t hold me against this,but I think I have friends who applied for New York that did not take the local board exam. Soooo make sure you research on you state of choice. I hope that helps!

[@dummy03only33]

@@dreaenrera3557 thanks for this Drea.. nag transitional DPT namu diri sa Pinas? Nag research man gud ko ang entry level sa US ay dapat DPT

[@dreaenrera3557]

@@dummy03only33 Hi, for our batch and the curriculum we graduated, it was kinda enough for us to be considered as equal to entry level PT in the US bcuz we did take additional post-grad subjects to increase our credits. Buttt I’m not super if it was bcuz of the pandemic that the DPT requirement was waved. Butt in our 2022 credentialing document, it stated we were “doctorate” level. We were lucky enough we had batchmates who did the process b4 us so we already knew we did not need the DPT. I hope that helps!

[@dummy03only33]

@@dreaenrera3557 was your curriculum still 5 years or 4 years na?

[@dreaenrera3557]

It was still 5 years before k12. 😊

[@DrEmile-e9j]

The extra courses you took wc country was it in ? Was studies online, and how long was the course duration?

[@dreaenrera3557]

Hi, I did the courses here in the Philippines. It was during the pandemic so it was online. It took me one whole semester so around 4 months to complete.

[@BBBie166]

@@dreaenrera3557whats the name if the subject dear

[@maebelfrancisco9700]

Hi! Did you mail your syllabus to FCCPT together with other forms?

[@millordbagaindoc3912]

Hi drea, i just wanna ask kung anung docs yung kinuha mo sa PRC??

[@Hiddengem-e5c]

What’s next after passing the exam? Are you in the US already?

[@dreaenrera3557]

Hi, I will be sharing this soon. We are not yet in the US but are currently doing a lot of work to achieve that goal super sooon! Pls stay tuned!! ❤️

[@blitzkrieg.143]

hi, is it better to study in SWU than in Velez to avoid taking extra courses? and Im planning to pursue pt in CDU since sabi nila maganda ang faculty and training doon. What's your thoughts in Cdu for Pt course?

[@dreaenrera3557]

Well, truthfully I can’t say anything about them since I came from Velez so mejo bias ako jan. Haha.

[@blitzkrieg.143]

​@@dreaenrera3557ahh okay thankss vvmuch but r u planning to be a tDPT in US? and do you need doctorate degree to work in US?TIA!!

[@dreaenrera3557]

@@blitzkrieg.143 during my time when i applied no, as a foreigner it wasnt needed. i dont know as of now. But now that im working here, they are not requiring us yet

[@BBBie166]

Hope you can make a video for english exam 🩵🙏🏻

[@shaniayalong4870]

Hi, where did you take the npte exam? Any tips for US VISA interview 😊

[@dreaenrera3557]

Hi, we took the NPTE exam in Guam. I have a video about my visa interview & guam trip in my channel too.

[@Certified_Ay]

Is Guam in US or another country ?

[@dreaenrera3557]

@@Certified_Ay Its in the US

[@soorajkumar7911]

Can you send me out the list of requirements that are necessary for this wholly process?

[@dreaenrera3557]

Hi, sorry but I cannot provide this since it is different per state/service. It also depends on where you're from and when you are processing everything. There are a lot of factors for this

[@Emile_0515]

How long did your credentialing process take from submission to getting a feedback?

[@dreaenrera3557]

Around 2-3months but that was during the pandemic so it might be quicker now. It also depends on the service/state.

[@gemmamenchiehalcon9429]

What subjects did you study n Southwestern University?

[@dreaenrera3557]

Hi, for me I had Nutrition, Genetics&Histology, & Imaging 1&2! This is specific for our batch. We just followed our batch mates who applied before us.

[@ronkevin8749]

Question ? Do u need masteral or dpt to take npte? Tnx

[@dreaenrera3557]

No. you dont need dpt for npte but some states will need your curriculum to be doctorate level. I hope that helps

[@ronkevin8749]

@@dreaenrera3557 Follow up Question maam , and maybe my last. I just want ask if their's a governing body which can help us aspiring npte takers to guide on each process? Like credential evaluation and such. I just passed the local board last 2023 and after watching your video maam. Im embarrassed to say, but I'm overwhelmed. Tnx and more power

[@dreaenrera3557]

@@ronkevin8749 Hi, yes there are a few actually but with a price. The safest way is thru DIY and research along w/ your batchmates, which is what we did. And easiest will be with an agency since they do everything for you, some even pay for it and you pay them back when you are in the US. But the safest way where you have 100% control will be to do it DIY and tons of research! and yes it is super overwhelming and scary to decide everything on your own but its a lot scary when people from an agency who you dont know choose your future for you. So take your time, you are so young so do a lot of research on what u want, decide properly and then start the process. And gain experience too(the most important)! But to start, factspt.org is a good one. Its an international agency that you can your start research. Fsbpt website, youtube is one to start too.

[@ronkevin8749]

@@dreaenrera3557 Thanks so much maam

[@yeddamarieventivingo4419]

hi maam, required po ba na may DPT degree sa texas?

[@dreaenrera3557]

hindo po :)

[@montevirgenjohncedricberna5475]

so it is possible not to take a TOEFL if the state does not require it? or it is a mandatory?

[@dreaenrera3557]

Yes! For taking the NPTE, Toefl is only needed if the state requires it. It will only become mandatory regardless of your state once you pass the exam and apply for a work visa in the US. Hope that helps

[@montevirgenjohncedricberna5475]

Last question po PT Drea, what are the subjects unit or credit unit na kulang po sa inyo. hehee thankyouuuu

[@dreaenrera3557]

@@montevirgenjohncedricberna5475 For me I took 4 subjects - histo, nutrition, exercise science and another one i forgot. And for Brandon, dalawa lng bcuz he took summer classes during college for the others. But this is specific po sa curriculum namin. If k12, parang iba rin hehe

[@HersheyTugenio]

Hello @@dreaenrera3557 - My boyfriend is currently beginning his NPTE journey under New York Jurisdiction, pure "DIY" only. Did you finished a 5-year curriculum or K12 na? He completed the 5-year curriculum, graduated in February 2022, and became a PTRP in December 2022. Do you think NYSED will ask him for more credentials? or yours is a personal choice? 😊

[@dreaenrera3557]

@@HersheyTugenio Hi, I had the 5 yr curriculum(2019 graduate). The credentials are always based on APTA’s current requirement or their coursework tools for foreign educated PTs. They’ve updated it a few times to cater to their US standard over the years. Currently the standard is CWT6 or doctorate level. Most curriculum in PT schools have catered to this standard. Luckily ours did too. I wasn’t able to take some of the summer subjects that my school offered during my college days to cater to CWT6. So the subject that I wasnt able to take were the subjects I took post-grad. Fortunately also, I had classmates who did the credentialing process on the same state successfully before we did ours so I just asked them what extra subjects they took.