Physical Therapy
Is this event right for you?
You might enjoy this event if you:
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Are interested in helping patients regain mobility and strength.
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Enjoy learning hands-on rehabilitation skills like gait training and range of motion.
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Want to explore careers in physical therapy, sports medicine, or rehabilitation sciences.
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Prefer both a written knowledge test and a live skills demonstration.
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Value patient safety, proper technique, and therapeutic care.
Event Details
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Health Professions Event
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​Solo competitor
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Written test – 50 multiple-choice questions, 60 minutes
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Skills demonstration (selected physical therapy procedures)
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Round 1: 60 minutes
Round 2: 4–10 minutes per skill
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Highest Round 1 test score
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​Physical therapy concepts, rehabilitation procedures, safety, ethics, patient care techniques
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FORMAT​​​​​
​ROUND 1​​​
TIME LIMIT​
TIE BREAKER​
​ROUND 2
FOCUS AREAS
Topics on the Test
1. Profession of Physical Therapy– 14%​​
2. Legal and Ethical Considerations– 10%​​​​
3. Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Conditions– 16%​​​​
4. Physical Therapy for Neuromuscular Conditions– 16%​
5. Physical Therapy for Cardiopulmonary Conditions– 14%​
6. Physical Therapy for Integumentary Conditions– 14%​
7. Physical Therapy for Pediatrics & Older Adults– 16%​​
Study Materials & Practice
Key Official References:
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Simmers, L., Simmers-Narker, Simmers-Kobelak. DHO: Health Science. Cengage Learning, latest edition.
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Pierson & Fairchild. Principles and Techniques of Patient Care. Elsevier, latest edition.
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Pagliarulo, Michael A. Introduction to Physical Therapy. Elsevier, latest edition.
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APTA – PT Moves Me
Event Day Checklist:
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Photo ID for both rounds
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Two #2 pencils (non-mechanical) with erasers
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Gait belt (personal or HOSA-provided)
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Gown (PPE), gloves, and mask (with ties or elastic loops)
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Professional business attire or official HOSA uniform (Round 1)
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Attire appropriate for physical therapy settings (Round 2)
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Know the General Rules & Regulations
Tips from Previous Competitors
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