PTA Elevation

PTA Elevation

By Dr. Briana Drapp, PT, DPT, PTA, CSCSEducationCourses
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PTA Elevation episodes

  • 149. 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before NPTE Studying

    On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, host Dr. Briana Drapp, PT, DPT, PTA, CSCS goes over 10 Things I wish I Knew when studying for the NPTE. At the end of this episode, Briana provides and reviews a sample question that helps students get a feel for how this subject will be asked on the NPTE - PTA. Tune in to learn more!


    Check out our FREE stuff!: https://ptaelevation.com/freebies

    Website: https://www.ptaelevation.com/

    Join our FB group for FREE resources to help you study for the exam!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/382310196801103/

    If you're interested in our prep course, check it out here: https://ptaelevation.com/the-600-plus-system

    Follow us on our other platforms! https://www.ptaelevation.com/linktree

    26 min
  • 147. Data and Scales of Measurement - NPTE Prep

    On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, host Dr. Briana Drapp, PT, DPT, PTA, CSCS goes over the important things to know about Data Scales and Measurements when studying for the NPTE. At the end of this episode, Briana provides and reviews a sample question that helps students get a feel for how this subject will be asked on the NPTE - PTA. Tune in to learn more!

    Come to the MASTERCLASS on October 26th at 1pm EST: https://ptaelevation.com/masterclass

    Check out our FREE stuff!: https://ptaelevation.com/freebies

    Website: https://www.ptaelevation.com/

    Join our FB group for FREE resources to help you study for the exam!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/382310196801103/

    If you're interested in our prep course, check it out here: https://ptaelevation.com/the-600-plus-system

    Follow us on our other platforms! https://www.ptaelevation.com/linktree

    17 min
  • 148. PTA Inspire Series - Kelsey Rowe, PTA

    An inspirational story about how Kelsey Rowe was able to pass the NPTE on her 5th attempt despite multiple struggles and struggling with self doubt. If you're feeling unmotivated today, this might help you!


    Register for PTA Elevation's Masterclass on October 26th at 1PM EST!: https://ptaelevation.com/masterclass

    Join our FB group for FREE resources to help you study for the exam! https://www.facebook.com/groups/382310196801103/

    Visit our website to learn more about us! https://www.ptaelevation.com/

    If you're interested in being a coaching program student, apply here: https://ptaelevation.com/ptaelevationcoachingprogram

    Follow us on our other platforms! https://ptaelevation.com/linktree

    We look forward to serving you!



    32 min
  • 145. Deep Venous Thrombosis - Updated 2025

    On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, host Dr. Briana Drapp, PT, DPT, PTA, CSCS goes over the important things to know about Deep Venous Thrombosis when studying for the NPTE. At the end of this episode, Briana provides and reviews a sample question that helps students get a feel for how this subject will be asked on the NPTE - PTA. Tune in to learn more!

    Come to the review session on September 21st and 28th! https://ptaelevation.com/last-minute-review

    Check out our FREE stuff!: https://ptaelevation.com/freebies

    Website: https://www.ptaelevation.com/

    Join our FB group for FREE resources to help you study for the exam!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/382310196801103/

    If you're interested in our prep course, check it out here: https://ptaelevation.com/the-600-plus-system

    Follow us on our other platforms! https://www.ptaelevation.com/linktree

    22 min
  • 146. Full Thickness Burns - Updated 2025

    On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, host Dr. Briana Drapp, PT, DPT, PTA, CSCS goes over the important things to know about Full Thickness Burns when studying for the NPTE. At the end of this episode, Briana provides and reviews a sample question that helps students get a feel for how this subject will be asked on the NPTE - PTA. Tune in to learn more!

    Come to the review session on September 21st and 28th! https://ptaelevation.com/last-minute-review

    Check out our FREE stuff!: https://ptaelevation.com/freebies

    Website: https://www.ptaelevation.com/

    Join our FB group for FREE resources to help you study for the exam!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/382310196801103/

    If you're interested in our prep course, check it out here: https://ptaelevation.com/the-600-plus-system

    Follow us on our other platforms! https://www.ptaelevation.com/linktree

    20 min
  • 144. Down Syndrome - NPTE Prep

    On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, host Dr. Briana Drapp, PT, DPT, PTA, CSCS goes over the important things to know about Down Syndrome when studying for the NPTE. At the end of this episode, Briana provides and reviews a sample question that helps students get a feel for how this subject will be asked on the NPTE - PTA. Tune in to learn more!

    Come to the review session on September 21st and 28th! https://ptaelevation.com/last-minute-review

    Check out our FREE stuff!: https://ptaelevation.com/freebies

    Website: https://www.ptaelevation.com/

    Join our FB group for FREE resources to help you study for the exam!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/382310196801103/

    If you're interested in our prep course, check it out here: https://ptaelevation.com/the-600-plus-system

    Follow us on our other platforms! https://www.ptaelevation.com/linktree

    20 min
  • 143. Torticollis - NPTE Prep

    On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, host Dr. Briana Drapp, PT, DPT, PTA, CSCS goes over the important things to know about Torticollis when studying for the NPTE. At the end of this episode, Briana provides and reviews a sample question that helps students get a feel for how this subject will be asked on the NPTE - PTA. Tune in to learn more!


    Check out our FREE stuff!: https://ptaelevation.com/freebies

    Website: https://www.ptaelevation.com/

    Join our FB group for FREE resources to help you study for the exam!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/382310196801103/

    If you're interested in our prep course, check it out here: https://ptaelevation.com/the-600-plus-system

    Follow us on our other platforms! https://www.ptaelevation.com/linktree

    15 min
  • 142. Understanding Your PEAT Performance Feedback Report - Updated for 2024 NPTE

    On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, host Dr. Briana Drapp, PT, DPT, PTA, CSCS goes over the important things to know about the Performance Feedback Report and how to interpret the report to understand how you did on the PEAT!

    REGISTRATION FOR MASTERCLASS on July 27th at 1pm EST https://ptaelevation.com/masterclass

    Check out our FREE stuff!: https://ptaelevation.com/freebies

    Website: https://www.ptaelevation.com/

    Join our FB group for FREE resources to help you study for the exam!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/382310196801103/

    If you're interested in our prep course, check it out here:  https://ptaelevation.com/the-600-plus-system

    Follow us on our other platforms! https://www.ptaelevation.com/linktree

    21 min
  • 141. PTA Inspire Series - Breanna Stapleton

    On today's episode of the PTA Inspire Series, Bre talks about her struggles with passing the NPTE, failing multiple times until everything finally clicked and she was able to pass with FLYING COLORS! Bre talks about her struggles with studying as a new mom, and trials she had to go through just to get to the point of being able to take the test. Tune in to hear her full story!

    Register for PTA Elevation's Masterclass on July 27th at 1PM EST!: https://ptaelevation.com/masterclass

    Join our FB group for FREE resources to help you study for the exam! https://www.facebook.com/groups/382310196801103/

    Visit our website to learn more about us! https://www.ptaelevation.com/

    If you're interested in being a coaching program student, apply here: https://ptaelevation.com/ptaelevationcoachingprogram

    Follow us on our other platforms! https://ptaelevation.com/linktree

    We look forward to serving you!

    29 min
  • 140. Stages of Grief and Dying - NPTE Prep

    On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, host Dr. Briana Drapp, PT, DPT, PTA, CSCS goes over the important things to know about Stages of Grief and Dying when studying for the NPTE. At the end of this episode, Briana provides and reviews a sample question that helps students get a feel for how this subject will be asked on the NPTE - PTA. Tune in to learn more!


    Come to the LAST MINUTE REVIEW SESSION! https://ptaelevation.com/last-minute-review

    Check out our FREE stuff!: https://ptaelevation.com/freebies

    Website: https://www.ptaelevation.com/

    Join our FB group for FREE resources to help you study for the exam!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/382310196801103/

    If you're interested in our prep course, check it out here: https://ptaelevation.com/the-600-plus-system

    Follow us on our other platforms! https://www.ptaelevation.com/linktree

    14 min

About PTA Elevation

From the publisher's feed

The PTA Elevation Podcast, hosted by Dr. Briana Drapp, PT, DPT, PTA, CSCSis designed to help Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) students study for the NPTE-PTA boards and prepare to enter the field of physical therapy. Each episode will offer insight to the exam through study strategies, exam preparation, and provide a short, digestible episode to highlight common subjects that will appear on the exam (Musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, etc.).