PTU EXAM 1 | ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) - CORRECT ANSWER -- seeks
to improve the health and quality of life of individuals in society by
advancing physical therapist practice, education, and research and by
increasing the awareness and understanding of physical therapy's role in the
nations health care system
- guided by a code of ethics and committed to quality outcomes by
developing standards of practice and ensure access to services
- members- districts(most local organization)- chapters
APTA vision - CORRECT ANSWER -transforming society by optimizing
movement to improve the human experience
- looking to build our community
- health, movement for all people
APTA mission - CORRECT ANSWER -building a community that advances the
profession of physical therapy to improve the heath of society
Membership - CORRECT ANSWER -- voluntary
- provides strength and diversity
- requirements: graduation from or enrollment in an accredited education
program, signed pledge to comply with the code of ethics and pay dues
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education(CAPTE) -
CORRECT ANSWER -- accredited PT and PTA education programs
- establishes standards for accreditation
Foundation for Physical therapy - CORRECT ANSWER --provides funding for
research in physical therapy
PTU EXAM 1 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
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Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy - CORRECT ANSWER --
coordinates activities among state boards of physical therapy
- manages the licensing exams for PTs and PTAs
American Board of Physical therapy Residency and Fellowship Education -
CORRECT ANSWER -- accrediting body- post- professional residency and
fellowship training programs
American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists (ABPTS) - CORRECT ANSWER
-- provides a mechanism to recognize pts with advanced knowledge and
skills in an area of clinical specialization
Physical Therapy Political Action Committee - CORRECT ANSWER -conducts
fundraising to support legislation that addresses the interests of physical
therapists at the federal level
World Confederation for Physical Therapy - CORRECT ANSWER -represents
physical therapy on the global level
American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT) - CORRECT ANSWER
-promote excellence in physical therapist education including clinical and
post- professional education
Board of Directors (BOD) - CORRECT ANSWER -- made up six officers and
nine directors
- duties: carry out mandates and policies established by HOD, manage the
affairs of the APTA
- can create ad hoc committees, standing committees and task forces as
needed
PTU EXAM 1 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2026