Spotlight Series

Students engage in a meaningful review of essential academic content prior to taking the National Physical Therapy Examination. The ability to identify problematic areas and develop effective remedial strategies significantly increases the probability of passing the examination.

Instructor: Scott Giles PT, DPT, MBA
Scott is the President of Scorebuilders and has been assisting students to pass the licensing examination for over three decades.

Review the must-know lumbar spine content for the NPTE exam. By the end of this session you will be able to: 1) focus on the MOST important areas of lumbar spine for your NPTE study plan, 2) discriminate between different lumbar spine devices and their uses, 3) discuss contraindications, precautions, and red-flags regarding lumbar spine care, 4) prioritize areas of importance as it relates to lumbar spine and the NPTE. Practice questions and answering strategies will be presented throughout the course. (Available on scorebuilders.com until November 18th or anytime on ACE)

Instructor: Daniel J. Lee, PT, DPT, PhD, GCS, COMT
Daniel is a faculty member in the Physical Therapy program at Touro College in Bayshore, NY and a Scorebuilders instructor. He has written numerous scientific manuscripts on limb loss rehabilitation and presents nationally on the topic.

This session will review the key aspects to patient care skills including bed mobility, transfers, wheelchair mobility and gait training with a focus on patient safety. Basic wheelchair measurements and fitting of assistive devices will be covered as well as gait patterns. (Available on scorebuilders.com until November 18th or anytime on ACE)

Instructor: Michele K Fox, PT, DPT, MS, CSCS
Michele, an instructor for Scorebuilders and a faculty member in the Physical Therapy program at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, has 26 years of clinical experience and 21 years of educational experience.

This session will focus on commonly performed special tests categorized by diagnosis. We will discuss the NPTE content outline categories for special tests, methods of active learning to improve retention, and the difference between sensitivity and specificity of clinical tests. There will be some fun practice questions related to special tests at the end of the session.

Instructor: Holly Daniel, PT
Holly is an instructor and consultant for Scorebuilders, with over 25 years of clinical experience and 10 years as a physical therapy educator, who enjoys helping candidates pass the licensing examination. (Available on scorebuilders.com until June 3rd or anytime on ACE)

The NPTE isn’t about what is latest and greatest in the world of physical therapy. Quite the contrary, the exam represents the foundational skills of our professional. Additionally, there is an emphasis on patient safety and identifying potential red flags. This Spotlight Series takes learners through the orthopedic clinical examination while looking at nuances to keep an eye out for in the clinic and on the NPTE.

Instructor: Casey Unverzagt, PT, DPT, DSc, OCS, SCS, FAAOMPT
Casey is a Clinical Associate Professor with the Baylor University DPT program. He works with an orthopaedic residency, ABPTRFE, Scorebuilders, and remains in clinical practice with a focus on orthpaedic and sports injuries.

This session will focus on a review of the terminology associated with wound examination. The different types of wounds will be discussed and the webinar is designed to increase understanding of the association between wound characteristics and the appropriate choices for wound dressings and interventions.

Instructor: Holly Daniel, PT
Holly is an instructor and consultant for Scorebuilders, with over 25 years of clinical experience and over 10 years as a physical therapy educator. Holly is passionate about helping candidates pass the licensing examination.